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Ready to take the plunge and join a local pool? Here is a look at some of the clubs around town.

Friendly Park Pool

2215 Mimosa Drive, Greensboro

Phone: 855-0020

Web site: www.friendlypark.com

Pool: 25-meter pool with a children's wading area, gated baby pool, one diving board

Tennis courts: Three hard-surface courts, lighted, year-round playing available

Snack bar: Hot and cold food, snacks

Recreation room: One outdoor covered picnic area, available for parties. Full indoor shower facilities in the clubhouse

Umbrellas: Pool deck shaded by trees, shaded area at the clubhouse

Membership: One-time initiation fee: $1,000. Annual dues: $600

Last year's membership: 325

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday

Extras: Friday-night float nights, dive-in movies, teen parties, free swim lessons, swim team, tennis team, child and adult tennis clinics, wireless Internet, adult social events, holiday parties, Fourth of July fireworks viewing, daily adult lap swim, synchronized swimming program, basketball court, hit-back tennis wall

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Green Valley Park

2815 Rutherford Drive, Greensboro

Phone: 292-3780

Web site: www.greenvalleyswimandtennis.com

Pool: 25-meter pool with gradual walk-in, two diving boards in adjoining diving well, gated toddler pool

Tennis courts: Five clay (Har-Tru soft) courts and three hard courts, lighted, year-round playing available. Partially covered tennis deck.

Snack bar: Hot and cold food, snacks

Recreation room: Room with arcade games, pingpong and foosball, changing area with showers and bathrooms. Can be rented.

Umbrellas: Five large covered areas, four with picnic tables and tables with umbrellas, gas grill

Membership: $300 off the one-time initiation fee. Can pay $500 down and the balance in nine monthly installments. Initiation fee: $630. Dues: $770 ($1,400 total).

Last year’s membership: 470

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday

Extras: Swim team, swim lessons, lap swim, water-exercise classes, float nights, three year-round USPTA tennis professionals, tennis lessons for adults/children, Gate City tennis, USTA junior tennis, wireless Internet, social events, basketball court, kids’ playground area near baby pool

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Hamilton Lakes Swim and Tennis Club

800 Montpelier Drive , Greensboro

Phone: 855-7255

Web site: www.hamiltonlakes.org

Pool: 25-meter pool, 50-meter pool, baby pool, three diving boards

Tennis courts: 11 outdoor lighted courts, new hard courts, lighted, year-round playing available

Snack bar: Hot and cold food, snacks

Recreation room: Clubhouse with showers and bathrooms, recreation room with foosball and pingpong. Can be rented.

Umbrellas: At tables, also large shaded areas

Membership: One-year trial family membership: $590. Second year, initiation fee: $500. Annual family: $840.

*Initiation fee may be paid over a two-year period with a service fee.

Last year's membership: 500

Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.

Extras: Wireless Internet, float night and family night on Friday, lap swimming, adult socials, teen parties, July 4 celebration, water volleyball, swim lessons, water aerobics

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Lake Jeanette Swim & Tennis Club

5040 Bass Chapel Road, 312 Turnstone Trail, Greensboro

Phone: 282-5580

Web site: www.ljclub.com

Pool: At Lakeside: 25-meter pool, diving well with two diving boards, Vortex Fun Slide, baby pool. At Turnstone: 25-meter pool, infant pool, Turbo Twister Fun Slide. Pools have safer, gentler saline water system.

Tennis courts: Four hard courts and six soft courts, lighted, year-round playing available

Snack bar: Hot and cold food, snacks

Recreation room: Meeting room with tables, chairs, restrooms and kitchen with refrigerator and microwave. Can be rented.

Umbrellas: Tables with umbrellas, covered concession stand area, large canopy area at Lakeside. Tables with umbrellas, covered concession stand area at Turnstone.

Membership: Initiation fee: $500. Annual dues -- resident family: $750; nonresident family: $875; resident single/couple: $550; nonresident single/couple: $685; seniors: $300

Last year's membership: 478

Hours: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday at Lakeside; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily at Turnstone

Extras: Wireless Internet, float night, movie nights, adult socials, full-service tennis shop, interclub match play, camps

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Lawndale Swim & Tennis Club

2919 Keats Place, Greensboro

Phone: 288-7611

Web site: www.lawndalepark.com

Pool: 25-yard pool, two diving boards, toddler pool with beach entry, four fountains

Tennis courts: Three hydro clay courts, three U.S. Open blue surface courts, lighted, year-round playing available

Snack bar: Hot and cold food, snacks

Recreation room: Room with pingpong and other games

Umbrellas: At tables around pool, large shade canopy at toddler pool, covered picnic area

Membership: New family swim membership: $400. Tennis: $100. Individual memberships also available: $350. Certificate fee: $100 per year for first three years or $250 up front. No initiation fees.

Last year's membership: 309

Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday

Extras: Friday-night float night, July 4 Fun Day, CSA swim team, toddler swim program, adult tennis socials, "Tennis Ball Tow," annual fundraiser for Swim for Cancer

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Oak Ridge Swim Club

2039 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge

Phone: 644-6991

Web site: www.orcaswim.org

Pool: 25-meter pool, Z-shape with diving well and shallow area, kids' pool

Tennis courts: No

Snack bar: Hot and cold food, snacks

Recreation room: Air-conditioned community room with a large flat-screen TV, multiple sofas and chairs, Wi-Fi. Can be rented.

Umbrellas: Umbrellas at dining tables, three fixed shelters, available for party rentals or lounging, grassy area with shade trees

Membership: Application fee: $50 (nonrefundable); initiation fee: $250; stock purchase price: $750 (refundable); annual membership fee: $500. Total cost for the first year: $1,550; ($1,500 due when membership is offered.)

Last year's membership: 420 (with a waiting list)

Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-9 p.m. Sunday

Extras: GSA-affiliated swim team, special party nights, teen nights, float-in movies, adult socials, holiday celebrations, end-of-the-year celebration for Oak Ridge Elementary School, starting point for annual CROP walk, Swim for Cancer fundraiser, morning lap swims, Wi-Fi access, nonsmoking facility

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Pinetop Tennis and Swim Club

3723 Pinetop Road, Greensboro

Phone: 288-6768

Web site: www.pinetoptennisandswim.com

Pool: 25-yard pool, wading pool

Tennis courts: Eight lighted (Har-Tru) all-weather court, two hard courts

Snack bar: Hot and cold food, snacks

Recreation room: Clubhouse with flat-screen TV. Can be rented.

Umbrellas: At all tables and a cabana

Membership: Summer membership: $550 family, $350 couple, $275 single. No initiation fee.

Last year's membership: 200

Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday

Extras: Friday-night float night, CSA swim team, swim lessons, tennis summer camp, holiday pool parties, pool band parties, Wi-Fi, Friday night socials

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Sherwood Swim & Racquet Club

100 Alma Pinnix Drive, Greensboro

Phone: 272-1665

Web site: www.sherwoodswimandracquet.com

Pool: One 25-meter pool and adjacent diving area with two diving boards, one toddler/training pool, one baby pool

Tennis courts: Eight outdoor lighted clay courts, three indoor clay courts for year-round play

Snack bar: Hot and cold food, snacks, ABC permits during summer months

Recreation room: Room with foosball and pingpong tables, separate great room with a big-screen TV, fireplace and party amenities, separate banquet room available for rental

Umbrellas: Available at all pool tables. Two 20-foot umbrellas and a separate 11-foot. Cantilever umbrella for baby pool.

Membership: Annual dues: $1350, paid over nine months

Last year's membership: 350

Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday

Extras: Three tennis professionals, fully stocked pro shop, year-round competitive tennis program, cotillion and art classes for children, year-round family, adult socials, family pool nights, flick-n-float movie nights, special catered events

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Southeast Swim Club

4301 Southeast School Road, Greensboro

Phone: 676-8614

Web site: www.swimse.com

Pool: 25-meter pool and adjoining deep diving well with two diving boards, baby pool

Tennis courts: No

Snack bar: Hot and cold food, snacks

Recreation room: Room with pingpong, full indoor shower facilities. Can be rented.

Umbrellas: Tables with umbrellas, shaded areas

Membership: Joining fee: $300; annual dues: $300; annual maintenance fee: $125

Last year's membership: 230

Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday

Extras: Free wireless Internet, private rentals, swim team, swim lessons, gas grills, July 4 celebration

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