Denim Jeans and shorts are permitted provided they are not ripped, torn, frayed or acid washed.
Team jerseys on Saturday and Sunday game days are allowed. (Grill Room and Covered Patio only)
Men's collared or mock shirts with sleeves are required at all times.

No Blue Denim Jeans.
Men's collared or mock shirts with sleeves are required at all times.

The following are prohibited in the Grill Room, Covered Patio and Palms Dining Room:

Men's hats and caps.
Men's collarless and sleeveless shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, gym shorts, cut-offs, midriff tops, tube tops, swimwear, and beach flip-flops.

Exceptions:    
•    When weekly buffets are being offered in the Dining Room, Grill Room diners will be allowed to wear Denim Blue Jeans into the Dining Room to make buffet selections before returning to the Grill Room.
•    Special events where other dress code is expressly allowed.

Children 12 and older are required to comply with adult dress code.

Members are encouraged to consider common sense, respect for tradition, modesty and the comfort level of fellow members when making country club casual attire dress code decisions.

It is the policy of the Board that if a member's dress, in the opinion of the staff, does not conform to the approved dress code, staff has the discretion to point out the infraction and ask the member to conform or leave the area.  

Only proper fitness attire such as exercise outfits, sweat suits, shirts, shorts, tank tops, slacks and athletic foot wear shall be worn in the Fitness Center. No swim wear is allowed, and shoes and shirts are required.

Proper swimwear is required for all members, their families, and their guests when using the swimming pools and spas. Any individual, regardless of age, who lacks control of bodily functions must use appropriate leak-proof protection to access the pool.  Thong swimsuits and cut-offs are not considered appropriate swimwear.  Swim attire is confined to the swimming pool areas.  Shirts, Shoes, and Coverups are always required while inside for any reason, and are not permitted on the Golf Course, in the Clubhouse, or in the Fitness Center.  
 

General: The golf course Dress Code applies to adults and juniors. Shirts and blouses designed to be tucked in shall be tucked in at all times. Shirts and blouses designed to be worn outside slacks, skirts, or shorts may be so worn. All golf shoes and golf sandals shall have soft spikes. Athletic sneakers are also acceptable as golf shoes. Bare feet are not permitted. Sweaters, jackets, golf jackets, vests and pullovers are appropriate. Blue jeans or shorts are not allowed.

Men: Proper attire includes golf shirts with sleeves which are collared or mock turtle; and slacks, golf shorts or similar walking or Bermuda shorts of appropriate length.

Women: Proper attire includes golf shirts or blouses which may be sleeveless, which are collared or with boat neck, v-neck, mock turtle neck or standard collars; slacks, golf shorts or similar walking or Bermuda shorts of appropriate length, skorts or golf skirts of appropriate length; slacks or capri, crop or skimmer pants.

Men: Proper attire for men includes appropriate tennis shirts (which may include collarless tee shirts but not undershirts, sleeveless shirts or tank tops), tennis shorts and/or appropriate warm-up suits, and tennis shoes.

Women: Proper attire for women includes appropriate tennis shirts (which may be collarless or sleeveless but not undershirts or tank tops), tennis shorts or skirts and/or appropriate warm-up suits, and tennis shoes.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week; for medical, fire or police emergencies, call 911; for vehicle accidents when there is damage to another’s property or injuries, call 911. After hours or on the weekends, if non-emergency assistance is needed, call the gatehouse at 239-277-9273 and the officer will direct your inquiry to the proper staff member. Please report any suspicious activity to the Gatehouse or the Fort Myers Police Department (239) 321-7700.

AED Locations
Location of AED’s should be in probable areas where a person may suffer a sudden cardiac arrest, SCA, as well as place the AED in a location that is easily accessible. This often turns out to be reception areas, lobbies, lunch rooms, centrally-located restrooms. Also keep in mind foot traffic patterns and places where people tend to congregate and facilities where high risk activity might occur.

Our AED’s are found: Map of Locations
One AED is located in the hallway of the Lodge.
One AED is located in the Clubhouse near the hostess stand.
One AED is located in the Golf Pro Shop hallway.
One AED is located at the Clubhouse pool near the Cabana.
One AED is located in the Activity Center Lobby.
One AED is located in the Golf Course Maintenance oce entrance.
One AED is located in the Patrol Vehicle.

Permanent Visitors List: Please keep in mind that you may call, fax or e-mail the names of frequent visitors that you want to add to your permanent visitors list. By placing these names on a permanent list, you do not have to call the gatehouse each time one of these visitors enter HPGCC.

Please Note:

• If not on a permanent visitor’s list, you must call each time you are expecting a guest.
• If someone comes unannounced, the gatehouse will call you.
• If your information, address or telephone, is not updated in the computer and we cannot get in touch with you, your guest will not be allowed in to HPGCC.

Stop signs have been placed throughout the community. Please be safe and observe the 25 mph speed limit. For your safety and the safety of others, please refrain from walking or jogging in the community roadways.

Traffic Violations
Traffic violations are applicable to speeding and reckless driving within the Heritage Palms Community. This includes excessive speeding, dangerous driving and other conduct that affects the health and safety of others.

Traffic violations include but are not limited to the following:
   • Speeding in excess of speed limits posted in the community
   • Running a stop sign
   • Ignoring round-about signage
   • Gate entrance and exit violation

Any violations of traffic rules will result in the following disciplinary action
    a. First Violation - Member will be sent a warning letter
    b. Subsequent violations – Each subsequent violation will add 10 days to the   previous gate pass deactivation along with a $200 fine for each subsequent violation.
    c. More than three violations in any (12) month period may result in further enforcement actions by the Board of Directors.
    d. A violation by one member of the Family may result in the suspension of all other family members privileges.

After two years without a violation, the process begins anew. Any subsequent violation within a two year period after a previous one, continues the disciplinary process.

Parking Violations
Any parking in a clearly marked no parking zone or restricted area outlined in the rules and regulations will result in the following:
    a. $65 fine for each violation.
    b. Three of more parking violations will result in larger fines and suspensions as determined by the Board of Directors.

The Ft. Myers Police Department will patrol the streets of Heritage Palms Community on a regular basis and will issue tickets for parking and traffic violations.

In cases where large club activities are being held with limited parking available, security may direct or permit parking in no parking areas at the Clubhouse.

This club has no lightning detection device or alarm system. In the event of inclement weather, golfers should immediately leave the course and seek shelter. Golfers play at their own risk. Lightning strikes may cause serious injury or death.
 

Please do not feed the alligators, ducks, raccoons or any other wildlife! For all wildlife inquires please contact CDD District Manager Cal Teague at 245-7118 ext. 301, (Cell) 233-4437, or via Email.
 

Gatehouse 239-277-9273 [email protected]