The Villages Needs A Lazy River Pool Ride

[Lottoguy]

The Villages has many things to offer. But, there is one thing that would really stand out! And, that would be a lazy river ride like you see when your staying at the hotels in Orlando. The First Responders recreation center has 20 acres. This site would have been perfect for that. They have the room, even though they've just about completed this new site. Maybe a future possibility?
There is also much more building to come in the new area south of 44. Maybe they can look into this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4czTePTUuI

[Papa_lecki]

The Villages has many things to offer. But, there is one thing that would really stand out! And, that would be a lazy river ride like you see when your staying at the hotels in Orlando. The First Responders recreation center has 20 acres. This site would have been perfect for that. They have the room, even though they've just about completed this new site. Maybe a future possibility?
There is also much more building to come in the new area south of 44. Maybe they can look into this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4czTePTUuI

There’s a company who was going to build a huge water park/water beach type thing around the Villages. It was in the papers about 18 months ago ad discussed on here, but I can’t find the details.

[Garywt]

We asked for a lazy river at the first responders site, we petition for it but we’re turned down. They asked what we wanted but they already knew what they were putting there so nothing changed.

[DAVES]

I used to enjoy sailing. Here, alligators, lightening, probably not a good idea.

[stevecmo]

"The Villages Needs A Lazy River Pool Ride"

Yes, that's exactly what we need. NOT!

[Bogie Shooter]

"The Villages Needs A Lazy River Pool Ride"

Yes, that's exactly what we need. NOT!

:agree:

[Boomer]

As nice as that might sound to some, I don’t see how it could ever make sense for TV.

The logistics could never work. The ratio of people to the ride would be so out of whack there would be knock-down-drag-outs all the time.

Villagers get upset when they have to wait in line at the grocery store. (I personally just use the wait time to read the tabloids that I would never buy.)

Such a ride would come with liability potential, too. Several years ago, the developer shut down the Lifelong Learning College that had classes under the umbrella of TV. Because of a threat of a lawsuit, the developer just slammed the door on what was once important to a lot of Villagers — including me.

Sorry — don’t think a lazy river is a realistic hope.

Boomer

[VApeople]

Villagers get upset when they have to wait in line at the grocery store. (I personally just use the wait time to read the tabloids that I would never buy.)


Yeah, I do the same thing.

If I can't find at least one article about my favorite Kardashians, I complain to the cashier.

[Stu from NYC]

Would be nice but doesnt look like it will happen

[Chi-Town]

People complain about the cost of adding a walking path. I'm for a lazy river circling Paddock Square to replace the landmarks.

[Topspinmo]

The Villages has many things to offer. But, there is one thing that would really stand out! And, that would be a lazy river ride like you see when your staying at the hotels in Orlando. The First Responders recreation center has 20 acres. This site would have been perfect for that. They have the room, even though they've just about completed this new site. Maybe a future possibility?
There is also much more building to come in the new area south of 44. Maybe they can look into this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4czTePTUuI


Sorry, putt and play or pitch and play what ever way more important. They done survey, I like to know how many voted for the 100 grand 4 platform tennis? This was topic during the initial planning stage, but I don’t remember it being in the questionnaire? IMO bottom line they put what they wanted. Responder’s rec center due to open around 3 week in July. Outside grounds completely done.

[Babubhat]

Not a chance. Would become a nuisance

[Madelaine Amee]

[QUOTE=Boomer;2106514]As nice as that might sound to some, I don’t see how it could ever make sense for TV.

The logistics could never work. The ratio of people to the ride would be so out of whack there would be knock-down-drag-outs all the time.

Villagers get upset when they have to wait in line at the grocery store. (I personally just use the wait time to read the tabloids that I would never buy.)

Such a ride would come with liability potential, too. Several years ago, the developer shut down the Lifelong Learning College that had classes under the umbrella of TV. Because of a threat of a lawsuit, the developer just slammed the door on what was once important to a lot of Villagers — including me.

Sorry — don’t think a lazy river is a realistic hope.

Boomer[/QUOTE

You nailed it Boomer. For those that do not know just one man (a retired attorney) got our Lifelong Learning College shut down (I believe he almost got lynched). Can you imagine what would happen if someone's grandchild had an accident on a Lazy River Ride? Also, if there was money in a Lazy River Ride I think an outsider wuld have built one on the outside of TV.

[MrFlorida]

Not needed, next.........

[Papa_lecki]

For those that do not know just one man (a retired attorney) got our Lifelong Learning College shut down (I believe he almost got lynched). Can you imagine what would happen if someone's grandchild had an accident on a Lazy River Ride? Also, if there was money in a Lazy River Ride I think an outsider wuld have built one on the outside of TV.

What was the law suit about?

[Garywt]

So with many saying not needed that would mean less of a line. When we go to water parks my wife and I only do the lazy river.

The new rec center was suppose to have a zero entry pool as well but the powers to be over road the vote and we are not getting it.

[Bilyclub]

There’s a company who was going to build a huge water park/water beach type thing around the Villages. It was in the papers about 18 months ago ad discussed on here, but I can’t find the details.

A Crystal Lagoon:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/caribbean-lagoon-coming-villages-320441/

[Stu from NYC]

I would think that if this was going to happen more would be known.

[Papa_lecki]

I would think that if this was going to happen more would be known.

That article was June 2021, agree, should be further developed if it was happening.

[thevillages2013]

The Villages has many things to offer. But, there is one thing that would really stand out! And, that would be a lazy river ride like you see when your staying at the hotels in Orlando. The First Responders recreation center has 20 acres. This site would have been perfect for that. They have the room, even though they've just about completed this new site. Maybe a future possibility?
There is also much more building to come in the new area south of 44. Maybe they can look into this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4czTePTUuI

I think we can do this but we need a corporate sponsor to carry the cost of construction. Wait how about Depends. Come enjoy Depends lazy river. Let’s go!

[Marathon Man]

I think we can do this but we need a corporate sponsor to carry the cost of construction. Wait how about Depends. Come enjoy Depends lazy river. Let’s go!

And the Laugh of the Day Award goes to ...

[Laker14]

The Villages has many things to offer. But, there is one thing that would really stand out! And, that would be a lazy river ride like you see when your staying at the hotels in Orlando. The First Responders recreation center has 20 acres. This site would have been perfect for that. They have the room, even though they've just about completed this new site. Maybe a future possibility?
There is also much more building to come in the new area south of 44. Maybe they can look into this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4czTePTUuI

Yep. And a roller coaster and a big ferris wheel. And funnel cakes. I want to live in an amusement park. That's why I moved someplace that isn't.

[RoyCooper]

And, that would be a lazy river ride like you see when your staying at the hotels in Orlando. T

Alligators would love it.

[jedalton]

would be nice

[La lamy]

A Crystal Lagoon:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/caribbean-lagoon-coming-villages-320441/

I sure hope it wouldn't include allowing flyboards that are seen in the picture. Those things are SO noisy and crazy dangerous.

[richs631]

A lazy river sounds great but you need many (over 20) powerful pumps to handle the flow and you will need more than just a regular pool guy to handle the maintenance. The costs are astronomical. It works in commercial establishments because they have their own in house maintenance persons handle 15-30 rides on a daily basis

[rrtjp]

Not needed, next.........

Agree!

[hoot2602]

What about maintenance and the biggest issue, sanitation...it would be a breeding ground for disease. Covid is bad enough with contamination via the air...but, with water, all kinds of transmissible diseases would be possible!

[MidWestIA]

Raced sailboats for a long time and Lake Eustis has a fleet like the small boat I started with. Ski beach lake harris has a place you can join but the Eustis group actually shutdown in summer so it seemed like a bad idea and it is a initiation and monthly fee..

[ChicagoNative]

“You nailed it Boomer. For those that do not know just one man (a retired attorney) got our Lifelong Learning College shut down (I believe he almost got lynched). Can you imagine what would happen if someone's grandchild had an accident on a Lazy River Ride? Also, if there was money in a Lazy River Ride I think an outsider wuld have built one on the outside of TV.”

Also curious about this. I know that our society has become very litigious, but what possibly could’ve made someone want to go after a lifelong learning center?
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[Johnsocat]

I'd like to see a gf cart drive-in movie theater.
It would also be cool to have a golf cart race track so those interested can modify a spare cart for speed and stability. Would be a good spectator sport too. Could call it the Villages NASCART races...

[MandoMan]

“You nailed it Boomer. For those that do not know just one man (a retired attorney) got our Lifelong Learning College shut down (I believe he almost got lynched). Can you imagine what would happen if someone's grandchild had an accident on a Lazy River Ride? Also, if there was money in a Lazy River Ride I think an outsider wuld have built one on the outside of TV.”

Also curious about this. I know that our society has become very litigious, but what possibly could’ve made someone want to go after a lifelong learning center?
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“The Lifelong Learning College was challenged by a group of Villagers with hearing impairment because interpreters were not being provided at courses offered. After attempts to work with the Lifelong Learning College and a dispute about providing accommodation that would allow deaf individuals to equally participate in the courses offered, the group believed there was no choice but to file a lawsuit, Louis Schwarz, one of the lawsuit participants, said. This lawsuit led to the closure of the Lifelong Learning College, which more than 18,000 Villages residents took part in.”

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/enrichment-academy-replaces-life-long-learning-237810/?highlight=Lifelong+Learning+Academy

[Ltwise3500]

The Villages has many things to offer. But, there is one thing that would really stand out! And, that would be a lazy river ride like you see when your staying at the hotels in Orlando. The First Responders recreation center has 20 acres. This site would have been perfect for that. They have the room, even though they've just about completed this new site. Maybe a future possibility?
There is also much more building to come in the new area south of 44. Maybe they can look into this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4czTePTUuI
What a wonderful idea! I would love that.

[Speedie]

“You nailed it Boomer. For those that do not know just one man (a retired attorney) got our Lifelong Learning College shut down (I believe he almost got lynched). Can you imagine what would happen if someone's grandchild had an accident on a Lazy River Ride? Also, if there was money in a Lazy River Ride I think an outsider wuld have built one on the outside of TV.”

Also curious about this. I know that our society has become very litigious, but what possibly could’ve made someone want to go after a lifelong learning center?
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They had a class teaching the constitution. So shut it down

[kkingston57]

Wow, we have numerous discussions on getting necessary repairs done around here. Cost for a lazy river would be out of sight and future costs will also be out of sight. Suggest jumping in your car and float down one of numerous spring fed rivers around here. No infrastructure needed and they are natural. Only downside is that they are long(3-4 hours) in a tube.

[Topspinmo]

Alligators would love it.


Seen No gator in the way up north part of villages. Closest gator was at Palmer’s. Anybody seen any north of Palmer’s?

[Rodneysblue]

The Villages has many things to offer. But, there is one thing that would really stand out! And, that would be a lazy river ride like you see when your staying at the hotels in Orlando. The First Responders recreation center has 20 acres. This site would have been perfect for that. They have the room, even though they've just about completed this new site. Maybe a future possibility?
There is also much more building to come in the new area south of 44. Maybe they can look into this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4czTePTUuI

And while they’re at it, how about an indoor ski slope.

[ElDiabloJoe]

The concept discussed in related thread that Bilyclub linked to in his Post #17 is tried and true.

I swam, as a kid, in a lagoon heated by discharged water from a steam turbine plant. It was essentially a monetized heatsink - and that was in the '70's!! It is still operational today, link below:

City of Redondo Beach - Redondo Beach Seaside Lagoon (https://www.redondo.org/depts/recreation/recreation_facilities/seaside_lagoon/default.asp)

[Dusty_Star]

As nice as that might sound to some, I don’t see how it could ever make sense for TV.

The logistics could never work. The ratio of people to the ride would be so out of whack there would be knock-down-drag-outs all the time.

Villagers get upset when they have to wait in line at the grocery store. (I personally just use the wait time to read the tabloids that I would never buy.)

Such a ride would come with liability potential, too. Several years ago, the developer shut down the Lifelong Learning College that had classes under the umbrella of TV. Because of a threat of a lawsuit, the developer just slammed the door on what was once important to a lot of Villagers — including me.

Sorry — don’t think a lazy river is a realistic hope.

Boomer

Does the Enrichment Academy meet your requirements? Or is it not like the original lifetime learning? Dusty

[Bilyclub]

“You nailed it Boomer. For those that do not know just one man (a retired attorney) got our Lifelong Learning College shut down (I believe he almost got lynched). Can you imagine what would happen if someone's grandchild had an accident on a Lazy River Ride? Also, if there was money in a Lazy River Ride I think an outsider wuld have built one on the outside of TV.”

Also curious about this. I know that our society has become very litigious, but what possibly could’ve made someone want to go after a lifelong learning center?
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What kind of classes do they have at Lakeside Landings ?

[Two Bills]

Will there be priority passes to avoid the queues?:icon_wink:

[butlerperkins@gmail.com]

2022 0616 Thursday @ 14:34
I would welcome a proper "raised floor" ballroom either the same size as or larger than the floor at the Everglades RRC, Eisenhower RRC, etc., or the Hacienda. I <know> that I am not alone in this thinking as dancers frequently lament the lack of such a venue.

While I am making this wish, I would ask for two walls of the aforementioned "wished for" ballroom to have mirrored walls (which may be covered with draw curtains [or something equivalent]). As it would please all of the many dancers, might we allow the floor to have space around it for tables and chairs (so that the tables and chairs do not infringe on the wished for floor).

The Villages and its residents deserve a true venue at which to experience proper, formal gatherings.

[Lottoguy]

It's pretty simple to get it to work. Say the lazy river is 1/2 mile long as it winds itself around the large parcel of land. After one rotation you would get off if someone is waiting for a tube. If not you just continue on for another rotation. This is how they work in other places.

[Lottoguy]

Your talking about a wave pool. This is a lazy river that just has a small current to move your inner tube down the "river".

[dewilson58]

And while they’re at it, how about an indoor ski slope.

& a windmill could power the river flow & power the ski lift up the slope.

MORE windmills.

[Lottoguy]

No the biggest problem would not be sanitation. We do have over 110 pools here right? No, the biggest problems would be its huge popularity and outsiders trying to get in.

[Lottoguy]

No the downside to your suggestion is the distance to get there. The cold water in those streams and the alligators along the way. A small lazy river for seniors with a slight current connected to a swimming pool is very doable.

[Bogie Shooter]

No the downside to your suggestion is the distance to get there. The cold water in those streams and the alligators along the way. A small lazy river for seniors with a slight current connected to a swimming pool is very doable.

What? Only one?

[siugal85@yahoo.com]

Couldn’t agree more!!!

[dewilson58]

Couldn’t agree more!!!

:shrug:

[Bilyclub]

I sure hope it wouldn't include allowing flyboards that are seen in the picture. Those things are SO noisy and crazy dangerous.

That rendering looks like it's some sort of show being put on.

[Bogie Shooter]

Riding on a tube down a lazy river pool over 90+ degree water temps. is not acceptable. A chiller MUST be part of original construction.:duck:

[tophcfa]

& a windmill could power the river flow & power the ski lift up the slope.

MORE windmills.

What a novel idea, a windmill that actually works?

[PugMom]

Will there be priority passes to avoid the queues?:icon_wink:

oh, YOU~! :1rotfl:

[Villagevip]

How about an expansive RESORT STYLE DEEP swimming pool you can dive into and swim at your hearts content? Sign a liability waiver form at the entrance (fee?).. The existing, small cramped, shallow swimming pools are not all that enjoyable, IMHO....

[Marathon Man]

The AAC should definitely build a lazy river. They could use the profits made from their re-opened Katie Belle's.

[kkingston57]

No the downside to your suggestion is the distance to get there. The cold water in those streams and the alligators along the way. A small lazy river for seniors with a slight current connected to a swimming pool is very doable.

Connected to a swimming pool. That would definitely be a lazy river.

[kkingston57]

That rendering looks like it's some sort of show being put on.

Can you imagine all of the noise smell and pollution associated with running jet ski engines(these engines have the same exhaust systems as our carts) in what appears to be an oversized chlorinated pool. We do not even have power boats in some of the big lakes in TV. How many Villagers would use or be able to use these?

[Topspinmo]

I'd like to see a gf cart drive-in movie theater.
It would also be cool to have a golf cart race track so those interested can modify a spare cart for speed and stability. Would be a good spectator sport too. Could call it the Villages NASCART races...


We already have golf cart race track, the MMP and diamond lanes…..:duck:

[Calisport]

There may be liability problems since some people here would get stuck in the river.

[Laker14]

Waterslide! We need a waterslide.

[rmd2]

What about maintenance and the biggest issue, sanitation...it would be a breeding ground for disease. Covid is bad enough with contamination via the air...but, with water, all kinds of transmissible diseases would be possible!

Would it be different from any swimming pool?

[bgnn54]

Cool we could go trolling for alligators

[photo1902]

Would it be different from any swimming pool?

My thoughts exactly. That and the "gator" comments. Do we have any reports of gators or health issues at the pools here?

[Barborv]

I would like to see some indoor pools. Can't understand why there aren't any especially we're up north in Fl.
Also would love to see some indoor walking tracks. Most all communities have both!

[SusanStCatherine]

Waterslide! We need a waterslide.

Yes! A nice sized enclosed corkscrew slide. I'd sign a waiver.

[Stu from NYC]

I would like to see some indoor pools. Can't understand why there aren't any especially we're up north in Fl.
Also would love to see some indoor walking tracks. Most all communities have both!

Would certainly like indoor walking tracks for these days above 95.

[Dallasdon]

Would certainly like indoor walking tracks for these days above 95.

That’s why God made shopping malls.

[dhdallas]

As a longtime Florida resident, I heartily and hungrily approve of a Lazy River Ride. Thanks!
- signed: Your neighborhood alligator (name withheld due to past issues with trappers)
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/members/dhdallas-118996/albums/gators/9520-chines-lunch.jpg