Recreational Facilities and Programs
North PoolhouseForest Lakes abounds with recreational opportunities, including two large swimming pools (North and South), 10 tennis courts (8 lighted), two outdoor basketball courts, a fitness center, two recreation fields, a sand volleyball court, multi-purpose field, and miles of paved and unpaved trails.  These facilities are open to all residents and their guests (pool requires guest fee).  To use the pool, tennis courts, and fitness center you must first fill out this resident information form.  See below for information about all the recreational programs Forest Lakes offers its residents.
Tennis Programs Bridge
Trail Maps (North & South) Field Reservations
Swim Team Taekwondo Classes
Fitness Programs Yoga Classes
Facility Rental The Grille
NIA Classes Arthritis Exercise Program
Bicycling  


Fitness Programs
Want an exercise class close to home, with your neighbors and lots of fun? There are several great classes you can join. For Senior Fitness, On the Ball, and Building Better Bodies for Women, contact personal trainer Patty Mouring at 806-8408 to get started. For the Strength and Conditioning class, contact ACE certified personal trainer Randi Marshall at 960-1168 or email her at srmarshall31 @ embarqmail.com. The 8 week session begins September 8th. Cost is $80 for 1 time per week and $128 for 2 times per week. An exercise ball is required. 5lb weights are optional. Look for Randi’s LEVEL II Strength and Conditioning coming soon!

Current Fitness Programs:

Senior Fitness - M/W/F 8:45 - 10:00 am
On the Ball - M/W 10:00 - 11:00 am
Building Better Bodies for Women - T/Th 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Strength and Conditioning - T/Th 9:30 - 10:15am

Yoga for Life Classes
Yoga classesJoin any time by calling Karen at 434-962-2208. Beginning Yoga Moves – All levels, ages, sizes and those with special needs are welcome. Tech and Flow I – Moderate flow of yoga poses concentrating on alignment and technique. Helps with balance, concentration, flexibility, and overall well-being. Tech and Flow II – A continuation of Tech and Flow I with more balance work and a longer time in the poses. Helps deep core training and further development of balance and concentration. Yoga with a Stability Ball - A mixture of aerobics and supported yoga poses. Full workout.

*Gift certificates are always available.
**Scholarships are available if needed. Just call Karen at
434-962-2208.

Monday
Beginning Yoga Moves - 5:00 -6:00pm
Tech and Flow I - 6:15 - 7:15 pm

Wednesday
Yoga with Stability Ball 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Tech and Flow I - 6:15 - 7:15pm


Saturday mornings
Tech and Flow II - 7:45 - 8:45am
Yoga with Stability Ball - 9:00 - 10:00am

**Family Yoga is a new offering by current member request. Please see the website for details. At least one parent accompanies their own children. Parents come free if at least one family member is enrolled in another class.

For more information about yoga classes at Forest Lakes, please call Karen at 227-0157 or e-mail her at leprofsch@yahoo.com. You can also visit our web page at YogaForLifeUSA.com


Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer Linda Hobson is offering classes designed specifically for those with arthritis. The scientifically based program helps reduce pain and stiffness, improve mobility, muscle strength and functional ability. The 8 week session starts Tuesday, January 12th and will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am - 12:00noon. The cost for the 8 week session is $65 meeting one time per week or $100 for twice a week. A seated program is also being offered from 12:30pm -1:30pm for those with a more limited mobility. Gift certificates available - give the gift of improved health. For further questions and registration, please call Linda at 540-456-6812 or email her at lrhobson @hotmail.com. This class is certified with the Virginia Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.

Tuesday and Thursday
Joints and Bones in Motion - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Joints and Bones in Motion (Seated) - 12:30 - 1:30pm

Bridge
Please join us for bridge on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 9:30am at the Pavilion.  For more information, contact Marolyn Jensen at 978-1134 or nanajensen39@aol.com

Pool, Pavilion, and Poolhouse Rental
The North Pool, Poolhouse, and Pavilion next to it are available for residents to rent for parties and other occasions. These are great facilities for your next birthday party or other celebration.  Here is the rental contract form for the pavilion and poolhouse.  Please call the FLCA office (973-4596) for further information.

To rent the pool (during pool season only), please call the FLCA office for pricing and further information.

Tennis Lessons and Teams
Lessons:  A full range of tennis lessons is offered to residents through the Forest Lakes Tennis Academy.  For more information, contact pro Brad Karen, 974-5567, forestlakestennis at yahoo.com, or stop by the Tennis Pro Shop at the North Recreation Center.  Fall Youth Tennis Registration form

Tennis Teams:  Forest Lakes fields various levels of Men's and Women's USTA tennis teams during the spring.  Contact Brad for further information.

Tennis League:  Resident John Oliver also runs a Forest Lakes Progressive Tennis League for men that starts in late Spring and runs through the Fall.  Contact John at jdoliver_web at yahoo.com for further information.

Tennis Courts
Two of the North Tennis Courts

Field Reservations
Field reservations must be made to use the North and South soccer fields for organized practice and games.  The reservation form can be downloaded or picked up at the FLCA Office.  Soccer action on the North fieldPlease return completed forms to the Field Use Coordinator, Ali Davison (dson85 @ aol.com) at 3171 Autumn Woods Dr.  Here are the current field reservations.  Priority for use of the fields is: 1. Youth athletic team with a Forest Lakes resident as Head Coach, 2. Youth athletic team with a resident as Assistant Coach (must be listed on official team roster), 3. Youth athletic team with a resident as one of the parents, 4. Adult athletic team with a resident as a player or coach.  Fields will be closed during damp conditions.  Please do not use the fields when they are damp, as it tears them up.

NIA Classes
Nia is a fun-fitness fusion combining movements from Yoga, TaiChi, Taikwondo, Aikido, Jazz Dance, Modern Dance and other movement forms. Nia delivers a safe, effective, grounded cardiovascular workout. Friday's NIA class is offered for both beginners and seniors. Your first class is FREE of charge! Join Antje Waxman, a certified Nia instructor and experience the pleasure and joy of Nia. If you like to move and have fun, this is the place to be. You don't have to be fit - every fitness level is welcomed. NOTE: There will be no classes held on December 25th or January 1st! Remember, the first class is complimentary and each class thereafter is $8. For more information or to register, call or email Antje at 296-5909. You can email her antjekohrshsd at earthlink.net.

Current Nia Class Schedule:
All Level - Fridays 10:00 to 11:00am
Pool Hours

Closed for the Season
Fitness Center
Open 24 hours

Pool, Tennis, Fitness Center Rules and Regulations

North Pool
North Pool

Pool Guest Passes

Guess passes for the pools can be purchased from the lifeguards.  Cash is accepted.

Guess Pass Fee Per Person
Weekday $3
Weekends & Holidays $5
10 guest punch card * $20


* One free guest punch card is provided to each homeowner at the beginning of the year.

Maximum of 3 guests per adult member at any one time.  One guest allowed per Purple card holder.  Assessment payments must be current to use facilities.

Swim Team - Hurricanes!

Hurricanes Web Site

2009 Team Photo



Taekwondo Classes
Taekwondo and Self-defense classes are offered for kids, teenagers and adults. Please contact the instructor should you be interested in any of our programs. Kyo Sah Nim (instructor) Cole is a certified Jidokwan Taekwondo instructor. New students can join in anytime, with NO contract OR long term agreements. Kevin Cole can be reached at 434-466-1875, or emailed at 7tigersjidokwan @ gmail.com.

Class schedule:

New students can join in anytime, with NO contracts OR long term agreements.

Bicycling
Forest BicyclingLakes offers low-traffic residential streets, miles of paved paths, as well as unpaved trails for road and mountain biking.  In addition, the area has numerous bike and racing clubs (Charlottesville Bike Club, Charlottesville Racing Club, Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club) offering regular group rides throughout the spring, summer, and fall.  There are also several bike tours in the area, including the Tour de Greene, Tour de Madison, and the MS 150.  Here are some local road bike routes, along with information about a Monday/Wednesday group ride.

North Pool Grille
Come visit the new grille at the North Pool, serving: Plus special features from time to time. Sunset
cookouts on the pool deck, and others.

Hours of Operation:

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

 

Poolside Grill

 

Recreational Facility Contact