Our community’s iconic Green Barn is a historic venue that is a favorite gathering place and home to a diverse array of special events. The Green Barn is available for rent for special events like birthday parties, fundraising events, receptions, lectures, classes and more.

For information about renting the Green Barn for a special event, please contact Jennifer Shirkman at jshirkman@ccmcnet.com.

Green Barn Rental Agreement (download).

The 25-meter pool, located adjacent to the Green Barn, features a beach entry, lap lanes and a splash-and-play area for kids. It is open to Carnes Crossroads residents and their guests, and is also the site of fitness classes and select community events.

Pool Rules, Procedures & Regulations (Updated May 2020):

Pool Hours:
The pool is open from 7am – 10pm, seven days a week. Gate attendants will be monitoring the pool seven days a week through Labor Day from 1pm – 8pm.

Gate Attendants:
Gate attendant duties will be to greet residents and guests as well as keep a watchful eye on the pool. They cannot and will not perform lifesaving rescues, and they are not meant to be babysitters. Parents are responsible for looking after their own children. Gate attendants have the authority to let residents know when they are breaking the DHEC (South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control) and POA Pool Rules (listed below). Residents are encouraged to notify the gate attendant on duty if they see any infractions so that they can notify POA staff if immediate response is needed.

Emergency Phone:
There is an emergency phone at the pool for residents to use if a safety emergency occurs. This phone is located on the post at the pool gate common to the Green Barn. If an emergency arises and you need EMS or Police, please pick up this phone and press the button. You will be automatically connected to emergency personnel. The address for the pool is located above the phone for easy access.

General Safety Protocol:
The Carnes Crossroads Property Owners Association takes the security and safety of our amenities very seriously and encourages residents to let us know if they see dangerous behavior at any of the community’s amenities. Please note that if pool rules are not followed on a consistent basis, pool access may be suspended. Residents are encouraged to notify the POA office by calling (843) 471-1495 if they have questions or concerns regarding the pool or the pool attendants.

DHEC & POA Pool Rules:

• There should be no solo swimming
• There should be no running, boisterous or rough play
• No person under the influence of alcohol or drugs should use the pool
• There should be no spitting or blowing nose in the pool
• Persons with diarrheal illness or nausea should not enter the pool
• Persons with skin, eye, ear or respiratory infections should not enter the pool
• Persons with open lesions or wounds should not enter the pool
• No animals or pets allowed in the enclosure
• No glass allowed in the pool or on the pool deck
• No children should be in the pool without supervision.
• You should take a shower before entering the pool.
• This pool is open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
• The maximum number of swimmers allowed in the pool is 149
• A First Aid Kit is located at the pool entrance
• An emergency phone is located at the pool entrance
• Lifesaving equipment is located on the fence
• The pool operator of record at this facility is Sweetwater Pools. Service certification number is 37-281730
• No food or drinks allowed in the pool
• Children under 13 should not be in the pool without adult supervision
• No air filled flotation of any kind is permitted in the pool
• Vacate the pool and pool gates in the event of thunder/lightning. Remain clear of the area for 30 minutes after the last sight/sound of thunder/lightning.
• For all emergencies, please call 911 or use the emergency phone for assistance
• For all non-emergencies, contact the Carnes Crossroads POA office at (843) 471-1495.

The trails at Carnes Crossroads present numerous options for fitness and recreation. Already, the community’s first trails connect the Green Barn, pool and Village Green to neighborhood streets and some of the community’s first businesses, and a “fitness loop” offers five exercise stations and 14 pieces of equipment that can be used for a wide variety of strength building, balance and cardiovascular exercises. As Carnes Crossroads grows, additional trails will connect to future neighborhoods, parks, businesses and amenities.

The Village Green is the community’s first park. Located between the Green Barn and and Model Row, the Village Green includes a fountain with seating, plus open areas that are perfect for picnics, lawn games and relaxing.

The first playground at Carnes Crossroads is located adjacent to the swimming pool and Village Green in St. Thomas Park. Featuring a barnyard theme with mini replica of the Green Barn as its centerpiece, the playground includes shaded sitting areas for parents.

Located on the greenway along Parish Farms Drive, the Dog Park at Carnes Crossroads is a convenient location for residents and their pets to mingle with the neighbors. Complete with a splash and play area, drinking fountains and separate agility stations for large and small dogs, the park also includes sitting areas for owners.

The master plan for Carnes Crossroads incorporates a series of large lakes that provide scenic views and opportunities for recreation, including paddling and fishing.