Guest Information

Members and Staff of Essex Fells Country Club would like guests to feel welcome and enjoy their time spent at the Club.  Many guests inquire as to Club rules regarding dress and appropriate etiquette.  The following information should help.  If you have any questions please call the Club at 973-226-3800.  A Staff member will be happy to assist you.
 

Electronic Device Policy:

Portable communication devices are not to be used in the Club House, on the Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Platform Tennis Courts or at the Swimming Pool.  At the Pool, tablets and electronic readers are permitted.  Your device must be stored discreetly and set on SILENT/VIBRATE while at the Club.  Communicating on your device (voice/email/text) is only permitted in the locker rooms, the designated phone room and in the parking lots.

Lightning Detection:

It is mandatory that lightning prediction and warning system rules be observed on the golf course, at the pool, on the tennis courts and at paddle tennis facilities at all times.  When the horn sounds all must cease activity and seek shelter.  No exceptions.

Dining Dress Code Guide:

The daily dress code is relaxed casual unless event specified.

Children's dress code is similar to their parents.
 

Essex Fells strives to create an attractive environment for all guests and members.  Neat and proper attire for all on Club grounds is an important step in creating such an atmosphere.  In this context, it is requested that men's shirts must be tucked in at all times. Men's Hats must be removed in all dining areas.  Hats must never be worn backwards or askew.  

Informal:  
Men - dress jacket with slacks, turtleneck (not mock) or collared shirt - no tie.  
Women - dress slacks or skirt with appropriate top.

Casual:
Men - collared shirt or turtleneck, dress slacks.
Women - collared blouse or turtleneck with slacks, skirt or dress shorts.

Relaxed Casual:
Men - appropriate golf attire, slacks, Bermuda shorts, golf shirt or turtleneck.
Women - appropriate golf attire, slacks, Bermuda shorts, golf shirt or turtleneck.

Smart White Denim is allowed everyday except in the Main Dining Room, Tennis Courts, and Golf areas.  Select events are labeled "Smart Denim Welcome."

Smart Denim is free of any rips, tears, frayed ends, or holes. 
Denim may not be dirty, faded, shabby, or baggy. 

Not permitted in the clubhouse: Tee Shirt, tank tops, bathing or gym attire, sweat suits, cargo pants or cargo shorts.   

Men must wear close-toed shoes. 
Shoes must be worn at all times with the exception of the pool or locker rooms.

Dinner Jacket is recommended on Friday and Saturday evenings in the McMillan Lounge.

Golf Course Dress Code

Players must wear collared shirts. Only Bermuda shorts are acceptable. Jeans and cargo shorts are never permitted on the golf course.

Pool Dress Code

Street attire must be worn to and from the Pool.

Swim attire is not permitted outside of the Pool area.

Tennis Dress Code

All players, regardless of age, shall wear traditional white attire on the Devon Road courts. Tennis shoes are mandatory.

Paddle Tennis Dress Code

Sneakers or similar type footwear must be worn at all time.

Clubhouse Unacceptable Attire:

Tee shirts, tank tops, bathing or gym attire, sweat suits, cargo pants or shorts, navy or black denim.