14demerits
PARKSIDE @ SOUTH TRYON
605 CANDLER LN., Charlotte, NC 28217
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500813
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedMay 16, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJun 10, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 10, 2014Lower is betterMay 16, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 16, 2026 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection accompanied by CPO, David Hunt. Permit issued.
Field verification conducted: 3” line 140GPM, 1.5” 25GPM. 5% accurate Blue White F-300 flow meter observed at 3” return line.
Not approved for night swimming.
CPO must replace flow meter on 1.5” line within two weeks.
Permit conditions: Requires 5% flow meter for 2026 on 3" return line. Flow meters must remain operable - required on both 3" and 1.5" return lines. Flow on 3" return shall not exceed 150 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction. Suction Hazard. Flow on 1.5” return line shall not exceed 40 gpm due to pipe flow restriction.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Install skimmer per manufacturer specifications and eliminate equalizer line plugs or plug per State requirements.
Observed 2 of 5 equalizer lines with plug inserted backwards. Re-install equalizer plugs properly at earliest opportunity. Ensure lines are cleared of water before plugging to prevent damage.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
Observed damaged interior pool lighting coming away from side wall nearest to pump room.
Corrected- CPO screws light fixture to pool wall properly.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Observed flow meter buoy at 1.5” line required cap loosening/re-tightening to become responsive and register flow. Field verification was successful but CPO is advised to replace the flow meter so it remains in good repair within 2 weeks. CPO to follow up after Memorial Day.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Observed glass casing around light bulbs above restroom hand sinks. Remove or replace with shatterproof bulb casing.
Apr 30, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is open for the 2025 pool season.
No night swimming permit.
Operable flow meter required on main 3’ line and 1.5” return line. Flow meter on 3” line must not exceed 145/150 gpm. Flow meter on 1.5” must not exceed 40 gpm Flow restrictions based on pipe sizing in pump room. EQ lines plugged and plastered.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing return on wall.
Told pool operator about. that they need to get a return/jet piece.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope was over 40 feet long. Operator cut the rope down the required length. Corrected.
May 21, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
OPERABLE FLOW METER REQUIRED ON MAIN 3 “ RETURN LINE AND 1.5” RETURN LINE. FLOW METER ON 3 “ LINE MUST NOT EXCEED 145/150 GPM AND REMAIN AT THIS FLOW. FLOW METER ON 1.5 LINE MUST NOT EXCEED 40 GPM. FLOW RESTRICTIONS BASED ON PIPE SIZING IN PUMP ROOM AND MAX. FLOW OF DRAIN COVER. EQ LINES PLUGGED.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
PH recorded at 7.1, CDI - Increased to 7.5
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
Skimmer dirty, Cleaned during inspection.CDI
May 2, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Per Permit restrictions: Operable flow meter on 3” return line read 120 gpm and operable flow meter on 1.5” return line read 40 gpm.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed zero ppm chlorine in pool. Chemicals adjusted to 1.0ppm
May 12, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Estavon.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed a missing weir near the main gate.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed missing and damaged handrail base plate near the main gate.
Apr 22, 2021 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not permitted.
100 GPM
Issuance of permit by this Department does not negate meeting requirements of Executive Order 195 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another appilcable Order.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed one missing wier on skimmer near main gate.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed leaves and other debris in skimmer baskets throughout pool.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(10) Diving equipment and pool slides including stairs and railings shall be kept in good working order. Tighten stair handles to pool deck before use.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed one inlet plate that need affixing to pool wall a little more.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed area of gate along backside of pool where it is greater than 4" under fence. CPO installed barrier during inspection.
May 12, 2020 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 100 GPM
**Facility understands that although the pool is permitted, it will not open until Mecklenburg County and the State of NC declares it to be safe to do so.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Rope attached to ring buoy was 32 feet long. Width and a half of the pool is greater than 32 feet. CDI- CPO provided and attached 50 ft rope to ring buoy. Permit denial was not done since issue was corrected. Also, opening of pool will be postponed due to COVID-19.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Observed areas of fence that were greater than 2" from ground to fence. Pool operator will look at ways to create 2" or less seperation from fence to ground.
Apr 8, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Mirrors in both restrooms do not have any documentation or wording to show they are shatterproof.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Sheet does not have a space for daily checks of drain cover/grate inspections. Facility added items to sheet.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Two tennis balls and other debris were found in skimmers. Pool operator removed tennis balls and other debris from baskets.
Jun 13, 2018 18 demerits · 5 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder missing a foot. Replace before wall damage occurs.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed no cover on old vacuum port. CDI-covered
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed dry-rotted ring buoy. CDI-replaced
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed required signage not present with wording or 1 inch letters. CDI-pool rules sign and showering signs purchased
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed fill spout protrudes more than 2 inches from wall.
Jun 26, 2017 34 demerits · 7 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535 Pool disinfectant at least 1ppm chlorine; Observed pool measuring 0ppm chlorine. (IS) issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535 Pool PH maintained at (7.2-7.8); Observed pool measuring 7.0 PH. (IS) issued.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2537, .2539 No suction hazards; Observed vacuum line not capped. (IS) issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518, .2537 Skimmer system clean and operational; Observed all skimmer basket full of debris in need of cleaning.
Observed over 1/2 wiers missing from skimmer boxes. (ITS) will be issued on return visit.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523, .2537 Depth markers properly located; Observed depth markers measuring 8 inches past 25 ft requirement. (ITS) will be issued on return visit.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2517, .2521 Ladders in good repair; Observed caps missing from bottom of ladder destroying pool wall.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530, .2537 Throw ring available with proper rope length attached; Observed 36 feet needed and only 33 available. (IS) issued.
Jul 6, 2016 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for item 5.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Check Main Drains daily and document. Check Cyanuric Acid weekly. Intent to Suspend issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One weir missing. Replace.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder missing caps on bottom of handrails.
Jun 16, 2015 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PIC currently has 2014 permit posted at pool. PIC advised that he thought the pool had to be inspected before the permit could be issued. PIC Richard Demers was advised current permit has been released, and to go to meckpools.charmeck.org. 2015 permit must be posted and visible at pools at all times.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Stabilizer granules on the pool floor at the deep end of the pool. PIC Richard Demers was advised that broad feeding of any chemical should not be completed when swimmers in the pool. PIC that stabilizer was added before pool opened but had not completely dissolved.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
No end caps on ladder at shallow end of the pool. Replace the end caps on the ladder. Item has been a repeat for the past three inspections.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No papertowels in the mens and womens restrooms, no soap in the mens restroom, lights over showers in womens restrooms not operational, and one light over shower in the mens restroom not operational. Replace/ repair all.
Jun 10, 2014 12 demerits · 4 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Replace missing weir in skimmer basket.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Replace missing bumpers on base of ladder. Replace rusted screw/bolt on ladder.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Repair protruding deck drain under lounge chair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Repair wall in pump and chemical room. Chemical and pump room does not have proper cross ventilation. Recommend placing vents in door of pump and chemical room to allow for correct cross ventilation.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PARKSIDE @ SOUTH TRYON” or State ID 2060500813). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.