(May 20, 2021) Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola has announced that Ocean Pines pools will be open with no capacity limitations, in accordance with Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive order lifting all existing capacity limitations at indoor and outdoor venues in Maryland.

“With the governor’s latest announcement, we’re excited to continue moving toward a return to normalcy,” Viola said. “We’re looking forward to a busy and successful summer at all of our amenities, including our five pools.”

Masks will continue to be required indoors, including when entering and exiting pool bathrooms and enclosed lobby areas at the Mumford’s Landing and Swim and Racquet Club pools. Normal deck and bather capacities still apply.

Masks are not currently required while swimming or on outdoor pool decks. Ocean Pines outdoor pools are scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, May 29.

Those wishing to use Ocean Pines pools may purchase an annual or seasonal membership or pay the daily entrance fee.

Discounted swim coupon cards, although included under “User Fees” in the FY2021-22 budget, will not be offered this year. However, Director of Finance Steve Phillips stated that the coupon cards were included in the budget to account for any existing “legacy” cards, whose expiration was extended through Oct. 1. Those cards may be used until that date.