No Neighborhood Pools

[NoMo50]

Anyone else notice that some new villages do not have a neighborhood (adult only) pool? Specifically, Richmond does not appear to have one, nor does the newest Village of Newell. Also, in St. Johns, the neighborhood pool is way down at the south end, in the villa section. Not much use for those at the northern end by the Water Lilly bridge. There are the Village Rec Centers, but those are family pools. In the past, when a new village was started, the first thing built was the postal station and neighborhood pool. Has this become a thing of the past?

[asianthree]

Need to look at the map closer or drive down.. neighborhood pools are either close to your house or farther away. You chose your house, pools were already there..Richmond’s neighborhood pools is almost done, near the walking path and dog park. For us it’s a 3 minute walk. The zero entry family pool is near gate, with workout equipment, and mailboxes is around the corner. 5 minute walk from our house. So you thoughts on no pools is not correct, since we have 2 in Richmond

[VApeople]

In the past, when a new village was started, the first thing built was the postal station and neighborhood pool. Has this become a thing of the past?

Yes, it has become a thing of the past.

Our village of Osceola Hills has both an adult pool with a postal station and a family pool.

A lot of people bring their dogs to our postal station so they can crap, which I think is disgusting. In some of the new areas like Citrus Grove, dogs are banned from the postal station.

[RICH1]

Venting the methane is priority!

[GpaVader]

We have both and I still consider us a new area. Hammock at Fenney we have an adult pool at the mail station and the family pool at the Fenney Rec Center.

[VApeople]

We have both and I still consider us a new area. Hammock at Fenney we have an adult pool at the mail station and the family pool at the Fenney Rec Center.

Good for you.

On the other hand, I don't think the Marsh Bend Village had an adult pool. The same with Linden.

[Dotneko]

Yes, it has become a thing of the past.

Our village of Osceola Hills has both an adult pool with a postal station and a family pool.

A lot of people bring their dogs to our postal station so they can crap, which I think is disgusting. In some of the new areas like Citrus Grove, dogs are banned from the postal station.

Where is it posted that dogs are banned from postal station? I live in St Cats - virtually being built at same time as CG and i see no such ban posted anywhere. Thx.

[Catalina36]

That’s one reason to buy a preowned home. My adult pool is less then 1/2 mile in one direction and the family pool is 1/2 mile in the other direction. Three great Villages to live in is Ashland, Bonnybrook and Lynhaven. Also close to Sumter Landing. Happy in The Villages������

[dewilson58]

Because most Villagers act like children so why have adult pools.

:ho:

[Aviva]

Based on my home location in the new area of DeLuna I am 0.6 of a mile to the DeLuna adult pool and 0.7 of a mile to the water Lily Rec center family resort pool and bonus just over a mile to cattail family pool which also hosts the Edna's on the green food trucks and entertainment daily And just a hop skip and a jump to Everglades regional sports pool. Pre-owned doesn't mean better. There are many reasons to choose all options.


That’s one reason to buy a preowned home. My adult pool is less then 1/2 mile in one direction and the family pool is 1/2 mile in the other direction. Three great Villages to live in is Ashland, Bonnybrook and Lynhaven. Also close to Sumter Landing. Happy in The Villages������

[Two Bills]

Having to travel a mile or so to get to an adult pool must be really debilitating!

[Hape2Bhr]

Anyone else notice that some new villages do not have a neighborhood (adult only) pool? Specifically, Richmond does not appear to have one, nor does the newest Village of Newell. Also, in St. Johns, the neighborhood pool is way down at the south end, in the villa section. Not much use for those at the northern end by the Water Lilly bridge. There are the Village Rec Centers, but those are family pools. In the past, when a new village was started, the first thing built was the postal station and neighborhood pool. Has this become a thing of the past?

It is unfortunate that each house does not have a rec center, adult pool, family pool, starter shack, and a town square within a 1/2 mile walking distance. I guess some would consider that poor planning.

[golfing eagles]

It is unfortunate that each house does not have a rec center, adult pool, family pool, starter shack, and a town square within a 1/2 mile walking distance. I guess some would consider that poor planning.

And a Citizen's first bank and a Walgreen's. No wait! each house does :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[GpaVader]

Good for you.

On the other hand, I don't think the Marsh Bend Village had an adult pool. The same with Linden.

I might have my wires crossed but isn't there one by the food trucks, Lowlands Executive course and the Pitch & Putt? Right by the mail station there???

[fdpaq0580]

And a Citizen's first bank and a Walgreen's. No wait! each house does :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Wife's purse and my medicine cabinet.

[Babubhat]

Farther south you go the less the quantity of recreation compared to north of 44.

[VApeople]

Where is it posted that dogs are banned from postal station?

Go to the postal stations at St. Cats and Citrus Grove and read the signs.

[VApeople]

I might have my wires crossed but isn't there one by the food trucks, Lowlands Executive course and the Pitch & Putt? Right by the mail station there???

That is a family pool.

[vintageogauge]

Farther south you go the less the quantity of recreation compared to north of 44.

It's just the opposite we have more than our fair share of amenities. I live in Fenney. We have 3 pools, a Sports pool, adult pool, and family pool, fire pit, lawn bowling, Putt and Play, croquet, nature trails, stocked pond with fishing equipment free to use, 2 executive courses and Pickle ball in addition to all of the regular stuff like Bocce, Corn toss, Shuffleboard, etc., and just outside the gate into DeSoto we have air rifles, archery another adult pool, dog park. At our regional rec. center we have softball fields, soccer, RC boat and car courses, and additionally we have pitch and putt, astronomy pads, and so much more. and we're soon going to have kayaks. Now, what amenity is it you feel we don't have and how much of what we do have do you not have?

[Anshela]

I just watched the new Video and Richmond will have both a family pool and an adult only pool where the postal station will be. I do find that the people that are NORTH of Brownwood seem to be misinformed as to the amenities the southern areas have. But that's okay.....I am fine with them not being aware of all that we have including the neighbourhood restaurants like Fenney Grill and soon to come Harry and the natives. Edna's on the Green Truck stop and entertainment - so amazing. Country Club food??? Too bad you are so far from Coney Island, O'shucks, Cotillian, Oakwood BBQ, Willies, Reveille etc. The soon to be finished boardwalk and water activies that will be at Okahumpka. Yeah we may not have as many big box stores that are in Lady Lake but I am just fine with only having to travel there once in a while to do a big shop than have to deal with that regular traffic....or better yet hop on the turnpike and get the best stores like costco and ikea a short drive towards Orlando. Love having the ability to have all my gas appliances in our newer areas - they cook better and dry clothing better and way cheaper than electric. All areas have their + and - qualities but writing off an area that you really know nothing about is both inaccurate and unkind. Get your facts straight before you start bashing the newer areas.

[Djean1981]

Farther south you go the less the quantity of recreation compared to north of 44.
Wrong. Lol

[Dotneko]

Go to the postal stations at St. Cats and Citrus Grove and read the signs.

The signs at the st cats postal station do not say that dogs are banned that i can see. The pool prohibits animals with the fence.

[JMintzer]

I do find that the people that are NORTH of Brownwood seem to be misinformed as to the amenities the southern areas have. But that's okay.....I am fine with them not being aware of all that we have including the neighbourhood restaurants like Fenney Grill and soon to come Harry and the natives. Edna's on the Green Truck stop and entertainment - so amazing. Country Club food??? Too bad you are so far from Coney Island, O'shucks, Cotillian, Oakwood BBQ, Willies, Reveille etc. The soon to be finished boardwalk and water activies that will be at Okahumpka.

I do find that the new people that are SOUTH of Brownwood seem to be misinformed as to the Northern areas have...

Oakwood Grill (the small mostly carry out one) is on 301 between 44 & 466A. The BIG (dine-in) one is on 441 North of 466A.

I'm equidistant from both...

Coney Island is right nearby on 301, between 44 and 466A...

Bluefin, Harvest, Prima Italiano, Wolfgang Pucks, Cody's, Red Sauce, The Chop House, etc, etc, etc, are just some of the restaurants (along with Palmer, which is amazing, Lopez, which I haven't been yet, and about a dozen other places I can't remember right now)...

I have been to Fenney Grill and Edna's. They're both very nice. As are the many other places I mentioned... But... Are they enough to satisfy the population? TBD...

Yeah we may not have as many big box stores that are in Lady Lake but I am just fine with only having to travel there once in a while to do a big shop than have to deal with that regular traffic....or better yet hop on the turnpike and get the best stores like costco and ikea a short drive towards Orlando. Love having the ability to have all my gas appliances in our newer areas - they cook better and dry clothing better and way cheaper than electric.

The Turnpike is actually accessible to all points North and gas is available in several areas north of 44. Costco is 45 minutes away... Our friends buried a propane tank (where natural gas in not available) just for cooking (and possibly a summer kitchen and hot tub if they ever get around to putting them in)...

And electricity in TV is cheap. I pay less per kW in electric in TV than I do in my house in MD. I also have gas heat, hot water and cooking up north and the gas bills can be ridiculous. Natural gas is going up in price...


All areas have their + and - qualities but writing off an area that you really know nothing about is both inaccurate and unkind. Get your facts straight before you start bashing the newer areas.

Agreed. I think that in maybe 4-5 years, once the southern areas are more "finished", there will be many more amenities and it'll be an even better place to live. But you really shouldn't "write off" living farther north, since it seems like you know very little about it...

Oh, and before you ask, I'm in the southern most part of the north, less than a mile north of 44... We're 10 minutes (via golf cart) from Brownwood, 15 minutes from LSL, and if we want to go to Spanish Springs, we hop in the car.

We first started looking when we visited 3 friends years ago, next month. We looked far up north. We looked in Fenney, Marsh Bend, Chitty Chatty and Bradford. We decided to concentrate on a resale between 466A and 44. We're quite happy there. I hope you continue to be happy with your purchase...

[Garywt]

Looks like there are 2 rec centers there. The great thing about neighborhood pools is there is always another one close by. In fact another neighborhood pool might be closer to your house.

[JMintzer]

Wrong. Lol

Care to expand?

[VApeople]

The signs at the st cats postal station do not say that dogs are banned that i can see. The pool prohibits animals with the fence.

OK, I will check that out tomorrow.

[coffeebean]

I just watched the new Video and Richmond will have both a family pool and an adult only pool where the postal station will be. I do find that the people that are NORTH of Brownwood seem to be misinformed as to the amenities the southern areas have. But that's okay.....I am fine with them not being aware of all that we have including the neighbourhood restaurants like Fenney Grill and soon to come Harry and the natives. Edna's on the Green Truck stop and entertainment - so amazing. Country Club food??? Too bad you are so far from Coney Island, O'shucks, Cotillian, Oakwood BBQ, Willies, Reveille etc. The soon to be finished boardwalk and water activies that will be at Okahumpka. Yeah we may not have as many big box stores that are in Lady Lake but I am just fine with only having to travel there once in a while to do a big shop than have to deal with that regular traffic....or better yet hop on the turnpike and get the best stores like costco and ikea a short drive towards Orlando. Love having the ability to have all my gas appliances in our newer areas - they cook better and dry clothing better and way cheaper than electric. All areas have their + and - qualities but writing off an area that you really know nothing about is both inaccurate and unkind. Get your facts straight before you start bashing the newer areas.

I agree about the gas appliances. We have gas north of 44 in Mallory Square.

[asianthree]

Another thread about north vs south. Y'all do realize, many that live in the south know exactly what amenities the north has....that's where they moved from.

So one would ask why does one move from the North that is so much better, to the south? And are very happy they did.

Last I checked developer must be doing something right to draw residents from the north to migrate to the south.

Our first and only long term tenet lived near SS, our rental was in fernandina. One question we asked during interview was why move so far south....he smiled "I want to live where the younger people are". He was 78

[Worldseries27]

wrong. Lol
agreed 100%. Idk why people assume this. St catherines and adjacent villages has sawgrass grove, ezell regional rec center, a family and adult pool, putting courses and golf courses.

[HoosierPa]

Yes, it has become a thing of the past.

Our village of Osceola Hills has both an adult pool with a postal station and a family pool.

A lot of people bring their dogs to our postal station so they can crap, which I think is disgusting. In some of the new areas like Citrus Grove, dogs are banned from the postal station.

I guess this will turn into another dog poop post.

[HoosierPa]

And they shouldn’t be banned. And don’t say you should walk around your own yard for your dog to poop.

[HoosierPa]

Farther south you go the less the quantity of recreation compared to north of 44.

Not true. Further north you go the less nature and nature trails.

[HoosierPa]

i just watched the new video and richmond will have both a family pool and an adult only pool where the postal station will be. I do find that the people that are north of brownwood seem to be misinformed as to the amenities the southern areas have. But that's okay.....i am fine with them not being aware of all that we have including the neighbourhood restaurants like fenney grill and soon to come harry and the natives. Edna's on the green truck stop and entertainment - so amazing. Country club food??? Too bad you are so far from coney island, o'shucks, cotillian, oakwood bbq, willies, reveille etc. The soon to be finished boardwalk and water activies that will be at okahumpka. Yeah we may not have as many big box stores that are in lady lake but i am just fine with only having to travel there once in a while to do a big shop than have to deal with that regular traffic....or better yet hop on the turnpike and get the best stores like costco and ikea a short drive towards orlando. Love having the ability to have all my gas appliances in our newer areas - they cook better and dry clothing better and way cheaper than electric. All areas have their + and - qualities but writing off an area that you really know nothing about is both inaccurate and unkind. Get your facts straight before you start bashing the newer areas.

amen. Well said

[dewilson58]

I do find that the people that are NORTH of Brownwood seem to be misinformed

Correction: a FEW people North of...............

:coolsmiley:

[Dabatts]

Good for you.

On the other hand, I don't think the Marsh Bend Village had an adult pool. The same with Linden.


I live in Linden and have a family pool and a adult only pool, both within half mile of me. Riverbend family pool and the adult pool is by the Monarch Grove postal center. In the new villages, we are more social and like to be friendly and share the pool with neighbors from within the villages.

[Chloe Girl]

amen. Well said
I don't know how anyone north or south has time to live a fun filled live with all the bashing of each other. People, we all live in the same beautiful big community and should be happy for each other. As each of your children were born, you probably did something better but does that mean that you love the older ones less? Just remember, at the rate The Villages is growing, your part of it will become obsolete in no time. As far as living in the south to get away from the old people, there are 80 year olds that can run rings around the much younger folks! Be happy where you are or move. That's what's so great about the good ole USA!!!

[Carlsondm]

Good for you.

On the other hand, I don't think the Marsh Bend Village had an adult pool. The same with Linden.
Linden and Linden Isle have family and adult pools on Corbin Tr. Everglades sports pool is nearby.

[Lindaws]

Quick ride to many pools

[nob77@comcast.net]

I don't know how anyone north or south has time to live a fun filled live with all the bashing of each other. People, we all live in the same beautiful big community and should be happy for each other. As each of your children were born, you probably did something better but does that mean that you love the older ones less? Just remember, at the rate The Villages is growing, your part of it will become obsolete in no time. As far as living in the south to get away from the old people, there are 80 year olds that can run rings around the much younger folks! Be happy where you are or move. That's what's so great about the good ole USA!!!
This whole thread is ridiculous. Smh

[Laker14]

This is the perfect thread. It combines the "North vs. South" amenities debate with a dog poop conversation. Pure genius!

Now, please, nobody spoil it with a political spin and get it deleted.

[talonip]

Anyone else notice that some new villages do not have a neighborhood (adult only) pool? Specifically, Richmond does not appear to have one, nor does the newest Village of Newell. Also, in St. Johns, the neighborhood pool is way down at the south end, in the villa section. Not much use for those at the northern end by the Water Lilly bridge. There are the Village Rec Centers, but those are family pools. In the past, when a new village was started, the first thing built was the postal station and neighborhood pool. Has this become a thing of the past?
We live in St. John’s near the new(taking forever) rec center. Just scoot across the water lily bridge and you will be looking at another Rec center and a pool. Not sure what type but my wife says it’s nice.

[VApeople]

The signs at the st cats postal station do not say that dogs are banned that i can see.

The sign that forbids dogs at the St. Cats postal station and recreation area is just to the left of the mailboxes. How did you not see it?

Citrus Grove has the same sign. The signs have a drawing of a leashed dog with a line through it, which means dogs are banned.

[Regorp]

Anyone else notice that some new villages do not have a neighborhood (adult only) pool? Specifically, Richmond does not appear to have one, nor does the newest Village of Newell. Also, in St. Johns, the neighborhood pool is way down at the south end, in the villa section. Not much use for those at the northern end by the Water Lilly bridge. There are the Village Rec Centers, but those are family pools. In the past, when a new village was started, the first thing built was the postal station and neighborhood pool. Has this become a thing of the past?
We prefer adult only pool, so our peaceful swim is not disrupted by screaming/splashing kids like I saw at Fenney. So loving life at DeLuna!!

[msirianni]

Anyone else notice that some new villages do not have a neighborhood (adult only) pool? Specifically, Richmond does not appear to have one, nor does the newest Village of Newell. Also, in St. Johns, the neighborhood pool is way down at the south end, in the villa section. Not much use for those at the northern end by the Water Lilly bridge. There are the Village Rec Centers, but those are family pools. In the past, when a new village was started, the first thing built was the postal station and neighborhood pool. Has this become a thing of the past?

That's a good question and an astute observation, yes there are fewer pools being built in the new neighborhoods. Also, I can't get over all the nasty responses from your neighbors in " The friendliest town in America ".

[tophcfa]

The signs have a drawing of a leashed dog with a line through it, which means dogs are banned.

Hmmmm, I thought that sign indicated that only off leash dogs are allowed?

[VApeople]

Linden and Linden Isle have family and adult pools on Corbin Tr.

To reach an adult pool from Linden, you have to drive to another village.

North of 44, I believe every village has their own adult pool.

[VApeople]

Hmmmm, I thought that sign indicated that only off leash dogs are allowed?

Yeah, off-leash dogs are a good source of food for the alligators.

[Altavia]

We prefer adult only pool, so our peaceful swim is not disrupted by screaming/splashing kids like I saw at Fenney. So loving life at DeLuna!!

Others prefer the family pools over the adult pools with the cliquey "seasoned" old farts loudly talking politics ;-)

[VApeople]

adult pools with the cliquey "seasoned" old farts loudly talking politics ;-)

That is a VERY accurate description of an adult pool.

[Sunny923!]

I just watched the new Video and Richmond will have both a family pool and an adult only pool where the postal station will be. I do find that the people that are NORTH of Brownwood seem to be misinformed as to the amenities the southern areas have. But that's okay.....I am fine with them not being aware of all that we have including the neighbourhood restaurants like Fenney Grill and soon to come Harry and the natives. Edna's on the Green Truck stop and entertainment - so amazing. Country Club food??? Too bad you are so far from Coney Island, O'shucks, Cotillian, Oakwood BBQ, Willies, Reveille etc. The soon to be finished boardwalk and water activies that will be at Okahumpka. Yeah we may not have as many big box stores that are in Lady Lake but I am just fine with only having to travel there once in a while to do a big shop than have to deal with that regular traffic....or better yet hop on the turnpike and get the best stores like costco and ikea a short drive towards Orlando. Love having the ability to have all my gas appliances in our newer areas - they cook better and dry clothing better and way cheaper than electric. All areas have their + and - qualities but writing off an area that you really know nothing about is both inaccurate and unkind. Get your facts straight before you start bashing the newer areas.

Well said!

[ThomasMur]

Having to travel a mile or so to get to an adult pool must be really debilitating!
Some people just like to complain.

[Blue Sky Day]

Missing pools, maybe not. Not much talk about missing Country Clubs, not a one South of 44. From what I can tell there are none planned either. What a shame.

[Aviva]

Missing pools, maybe not. Not much talk about missing Country Clubs, not a one South of 44. From what I can tell there are none planned either. What a shame.

I don't really get the appeal of the country club restaurants. We were told that the Lopez was the best I found it overpriced and very average. Bonifay, Evans prairie seem to have similar food Do they have like a MasterChef that just creates same food for all of the country clubs?? I hope the villages is moving away from country club dining and instead trying to create unique dining experiences in standalone restaurants.

[vintageogauge]

Missing pools, maybe not. Not much talk about missing Country Clubs, not a one South of 44. From what I can tell there are none planned either. What a shame.

Yes, they are planned. Personally I don't go to any of the golf course restaurants, the food tastes like it was frozen and nuked, menu's never seem to change much and the drinks are weak. I used to Like Cane Garden but it went downhill also.

[JSR22]

Yes, they are planned. Personally I don't go to any of the golf course restaurants, the food tastes like it was frozen and nuked, menu's never seem to change much and the drinks are weak. I used to Like Cane Garden but it went downhill also.

Lopez, Palmer and Havana have excellent freshly prepared food and good cocktails. Sawgrass, Fenney and food trucks are not a good substitute.

[GpaVader]

That is a family pool.

I might have my wires crossed but looking at The Villages Community map, I see three pools in your area: Everglades (which I would guess is a family or sports pool), Water Lily which looks like a family pool and Cattail which looks like an Adult pool. :posting:

[Anshela]

I might have my wires crossed but looking at The Villages Community map, I see three pools in your area: Everglades (which I would guess is a family or sports pool), Water Lily which looks like a family pool and Cattail which looks like an Adult pool. :posting:
Cattail is a Family pool although I heard back in June they did try to have it changed to a Adult pool. sinc Water Lily is already a family resort pool. Deluna is the adult pool which opened recently.

[Mrs.Guy]

To reach an adult pool from Linden, you have to drive to another village.

North of 44, I believe every village has their own adult pool.

:a20: Now that's funny!

[Mrs.Guy]

:shrug: Anyone interested in facts? :read:
https://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/RecMap.pdf?v=20220624

[Laker14]

:shrug: Anyone interested in facts? :read:
https://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/RecMap.pdf?v=20220624

Heck no...

[coffeebean]

To reach an adult pool from Linden, you have to drive to another village.

North of 44, I believe every village has their own adult pool.

So………not all the villages south of 44 have their own adult pool? Why did they change that model? There is an adult pool in every village north of 44 and is usually located at the mail centers.

I remember being told by the salesperson we dealt with when purchasing our home in The Villages that every village has their own adult pool but we would be able to go to any of the adult pools. We were also told that all the amenities of each village, including the adult pools, would be built before any homes were sold in the village.

[coffeebean]

Missing pools, maybe not. Not much talk about missing Country Clubs, not a one South of 44. From what I can tell there are none planned either. What a shame.

Seriously? That is only going to make the country clubs in the north more crowded. Why no country clubs south of 44? This is terrible news. I had not heard that.

[coffeebean]

I don't really get the appeal of the country club restaurants. We were told that the Lopez was the best I found it overpriced and very average. Bonifay, Evans prairie seem to have similar food Do they have like a MasterChef that just creates same food for all of the country clubs?? I hope the villages is moving away from country club dining and instead trying to create unique dining experiences in standalone restaurants.

Country clubs are more to my liking over a food truck where there is no air conditioning. Especially in those hohum months.

[Mrs.Guy]

So………not all the villages south of 44 have their own adult pool? Why did they change that model? There is an adult pool in every village north of 44 and is usually located at the mail centers.

I remember being told by the salesperson we dealt with when purchasing our home in The Villages that every village has their own adult pool but we would be able to go to any of the adult pools. We were also told that all the amenities of each village, including the adult pools, would be built before any homes were sold in the village.

:1rotfl: No there isn't! :ohdear:

[asianthree]

So………not all the villages south of 44 have their own adult pool? Why did they change that model? There is an adult pool in every village north of 44 and is usually located at the mail centers.

I remember being told by the salesperson we dealt with when purchasing our home in The Villages that every village has their own adult pool but we would be able to go to any of the adult pools. We were also told that all the amenities of each village, including the adult pools, would be built before any homes were sold in the village.

You really need to travel north, so far you have missed the very large power lines, and not every village has adult pools. Or just open a TV map.

[Mrs.Guy]

You really need to travel north, so far you have missed the very large power lines, and not every village has adult pools. Or just open a TV map.

:wave: That will not work..... I posted a link to a map of amenities in the Villages and I don't think it was opened. How about this:


Q: What is the Resident Academy?
A: The Resident Academy is an interactive program for residents who are interested in
learning about their local government. Our ultimate goal for the Resident Academy is to
alleviate the confusion, questions, or mis-information that exists throughout the
community regarding the responsibilities and functions of the Community Development
Districts. During this program, participants will receive an in-depth look at the various
District Departments and how they work together to make this the best community to
live, work and play. Department Directors will also be available to answer questions or
make appointments for those seeking additional information.

[asianthree]

Country clubs are more to my liking over a food truck where there is no air conditioning. Especially in those hohum months.

When you travel south, and go to Edna’s, you will see a diverse age group. Usually much younger than those at the restaurants at championship courses.(really not a country club). It’s very noisy in the restaurants, and hard to carry on a meaningful conversation. Many who come here have traveled to food truck events near their hometown. Food trucks are very welcome addition in any urban area

People enjoy sitting outside, even at the championship courses their outside entertainment is very busy.. Developer is making changes that the younger residents apparently appreciate, like the many outdoor walking paths, without golf carts, that makes a very safe and tranquil walk. The new walking path at lake Miona, is a great addition for those near LSL

[asianthree]

:wave: That will not work..... I posted a link to a map of amenities in the Villages and I don't think it was opened. How about this:


Q: What is the Resident Academy?
A: The Resident Academy is an interactive program for residents who are interested in
learning about their local government. Our ultimate goal for the Resident Academy is to
alleviate the confusion, questions, or mis-information that exists throughout the
community regarding the responsibilities and functions of the Community Development
Districts. During this program, participants will receive an in-depth look at the various
District Departments and how they work together to make this the best community to
live, work and play. Department Directors will also be available to answer questions or
make appointments for those seeking additional information.

If web surfing is a problem, they still make paper map’s :a040:

[Marathon Man]

To reach an adult pool from Linden, you have to drive to another village.

North of 44, I believe every village has their own adult pool.

1/2 mile is the same whether there is a line on a map or no line. The distribution of adult pools seems about the same to me as when I lived north.

[Mrs.Guy]

1/2 mile is the same whether there is a line on a map or no line. The distribution of adult pools seems about the same to me as when I lived north.

:oops: Who knew? ROTFLMAO

[Marathon Man]

Seriously? That is only going to make the country clubs in the north more crowded. Why no country clubs south of 44? This is terrible news. I had not heard that.

Country clubs are no more than restaurants located at a golf course. No reason to prefer country clubs over any other restaurants. Don't worry. We don't even consider passing by places near us just so we can be in a "country club". Hope this helps.

[Bill14564]

:wave: That will not work..... I posted a link to a map of amenities in the Villages and I don't think it was opened. How about this:


Q: What is the Resident Academy?
A: The Resident Academy is an interactive program for residents who are interested in
learning about their local government. Our ultimate goal for the Resident Academy is to
alleviate the confusion, questions, or mis-information that exists throughout the
community regarding the responsibilities and functions of the Community Development
Districts. During this program, participants will receive an in-depth look at the various
District Departments and how they work together to make this the best community to
live, work and play. Department Directors will also be available to answer questions or
make appointments for those seeking additional information.

The amenity map you posted doesn't show neighborhood boundaries so it is difficult (impossible?) to tell which neighborhoods don't have an adult pool. Still, while APs are abundant in the area between 466 and 44 there don't seem to be as many between 466 and 42.

Did the Resident Academy you attended take the time to list the neighborhoods without adult pools? The one I attended did not. The one I attended focused on the various District Departments and how they worked together. Amenities were mentioned but there was much more time spent on who maintains the amenities than on counts of adult pools or pickleball courts.

[Altavia]

To reach an adult pool from Linden, you have to drive to another village.

North of 44, I believe every village has their own adult pool.

The Family pool is in Linden at the regional rec center, just 300yds from the Adult pool.

What Villages have family and adult pools?

[coffeebean]

:1rotfl: No there isn't! :ohdear:Which villages do not have an adult pool north of 44? I'm not sure of the Historic section which villages have the adult pools.

[Mrs.Guy]

The amenity map you posted doesn't show neighborhood boundaries so it is difficult (impossible?) to tell which neighborhoods don't have an adult pool. Still, while APs are abundant in the area between 466 and 44 there don't seem to be as many between 466 and 42.

Did the Resident Academy you attended take the time to list the neighborhoods without adult pools? The one I attended did not. The one I attended focused on the various District Departments and how they worked together. Amenities were mentioned but there was much more time spent on who maintains the amenities than on counts of adult pools or pickleball courts.

:ho: I find living here for over 18 years helps with knowing a lot of the information.....that and knowing where to ask questions to get the correct answers. That part we learned at the Resident Academy. :icon_wink: An example - we live in Santiago, we don't have an adult pool. The villages on each side of us (Alhambra and Santo Domingo) don't either. Glenbrook across from us doesn't. BelleAire, north of Glenbrook doesn't. Polo Ridge, south of Glenbrook..... no adult pool either. Wow and people say every village north of 44 has one. :icon_wink:

https://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/CentersPools.pdf Don't know how updated it is. :popcorn:

[Mrs.Guy]

Which villages do not have an adult pool?

To many to count. :a20:

[coffeebean]

You really need to travel north, so far you have missed the very large power lines, and not every village has adult pools. Or just open a TV map.

I'm aware there are power lines north of 44, just not along Morse Blvd. You are referring to my comment that I made in another thread about no overhead power lines on Morse Blvd. north of 44. When you head south of 44, Morse Blvd (or whatever it is called south of 44) has one side of the road lined with telephone poles and overhead power lines. It just does not look as nice as Morse north 44 because all utilities are underground.

As for the adult pools, I have learned something today that not all villages have an adult pool.

[coffeebean]

Country clubs are no more than restaurants located at a golf course. No reason to prefer country clubs over any other restaurants. Don't worry. We don't even consider passing by places near us just so we can be in a "country club". Hope this helps.

Agree...they are called country clubs but they are not more than restaurants on the golf courses. They do have beautiful views though.

[coffeebean]

To many to count. :a20:
I wonder why we were told that every village had an adult pool, located at the mail center. I guess our sales rep did not tell us the truth.

[JSR22]

I wonder why we were told that every village had an adult pool, located at the mail center. I guess our sales rep did not tell us the truth.

I know that Bridgeport at Laurel Valley on 466 does not have a pool. It is a very small premier neighborhood with about 70 homes. A large number of the homes have their own pool.

[coffeebean]

I know that Bridgeport at Laurel Valley on 466 does not have a poll. It is a very small premier neighborhood with about 70 homes. A large number of the homes have their own pool.

Thank you. I had no idea.

[JSR22]

Thank you. I had no idea.

don't know of any other Village South of 466 that does not have a adult pool.

[Mrs.Guy]

I wonder why we were told that every village had an adult pool, located at the mail center. I guess our sales rep did not tell us the truth.

It's possible that sometimes we hear what we want to hear too. My memory is not as good as it once was.

Add Piedmont to the villages I listed in post #75 and you have 7 villages , all touching each other with no adult pool. I'm sure your agent knew that and didn't have to lie to sell to you. I know my agent and I didn't even discuss pools. :wave:

[sowilts]

That’s one reason to buy a preowned home. My adult pool is less then 1/2 mile in one direction and the family pool is 1/2 mile in the other direction. Three great Villages to live in is Ashland, Bonnybrook and Lynhaven. Also close to Sumter Landing. Happy in The Villages������
We have both less than a quarter mile from Linden. 😎

[Keefelane66]

Anyone else notice that some new villages do not have a neighborhood (adult only) pool? Specifically, Richmond does not appear to have one, nor does the newest Village of Newell. Also, in St. Johns, the neighborhood pool is way down at the south end, in the villa section. Not much use for those at the northern end by the Water Lilly bridge. There are the Village Rec Centers, but those are family pools. In the past, when a new village was started, the first thing built was the postal station and neighborhood pool. Has this become a thing of the past?
Why don't you ask the Developer or Parks and Rec administrators?

[DaleDivine]

If you complain loud enough I'm sure they will build a pool for you...
:a20::a20:

[VApeople]

I know that Bridgeport at Laurel Valley on 466 does not have a pool.

Bridgeport at Laurel Valley is just a local neighborhood inside of Bridgeport Village, which has an adult pool.

Just like Osceola Hills at Soaring Eagle is a local neighborhood inside of Osceola Hills Village, which has both adult and family pools.

So is there any Village north of 44 that has no adult pool?

[Nana2Teddy]

I just watched the new Video and Richmond will have both a family pool and an adult only pool where the postal station will be. I do find that the people that are NORTH of Brownwood seem to be misinformed as to the amenities the southern areas have. But that's okay.....I am fine with them not being aware of all that we have including the neighbourhood restaurants like Fenney Grill and soon to come Harry and the natives. Edna's on the Green Truck stop and entertainment - so amazing. Country Club food??? Too bad you are so far from Coney Island, O'shucks, Cotillian, Oakwood BBQ, Willies, Reveille etc. The soon to be finished boardwalk and water activies that will be at Okahumpka. Yeah we may not have as many big box stores that are in Lady Lake but I am just fine with only having to travel there once in a while to do a big shop than have to deal with that regular traffic....or better yet hop on the turnpike and get the best stores like costco and ikea a short drive towards Orlando. Love having the ability to have all my gas appliances in our newer areas - they cook better and dry clothing better and way cheaper than electric. All areas have their + and - qualities but writing off an area that you really know nothing about is both inaccurate and unkind. Get your facts straight before you start bashing the newer areas.
While I agree with most of your comment, you’re incorrect about the mail station at Richmond. It’s located at Clarendon Rec Center where the family pool is located. 😊

[Nana2Teddy]

So………not all the villages south of 44 have their own adult pool? Why did they change that model? There is an adult pool in every village north of 44 and is usually located at the mail centers.

I remember being told by the salesperson we dealt with when purchasing our home in The Villages that every village has their own adult pool but we would be able to go to any of the adult pools. We were also told that all the amenities of each village, including the adult pools, would be built before any homes were sold in the village.

That’s not happening in Richmond! Tons of homes sold already and neither pool is finished.

[JMintzer]

Another thread about north vs south. Y'all do realize, many that live in the south know exactly what amenities the north has....that's where they moved from.

So one would ask why does one move from the North that is so much better, to the south? And are very happy they did.


Maybe because the house they bought was now outdated and rather than spend the time and money to "re-do" the house, they chose to buy new?

Maybe they had lousy neighbors and saw it as a chance to "escape"?

Maybe they wanted a smaller/bigger home and they found a new home that fit the bill?

We looked at a re-sale in Osceola Hills. The seller was building the exact same home in Bradford, on a "view lot", because "she liked to look at the birds"...

There are lots of reasons people move...

[JMintzer]

Not true. Further north you go the less nature and nature trails.

And significantly less golf courses south of 44...

https://media1.giphy.com/media/E8OyB7fmX9XSo/200.gif

[JMintzer]

This whole thread is ridiculous. Smh

Yup!

[Mrs.Guy]

Bridgeport at Laurel Valley is just a local neighborhood inside of Bridgeport Village, which has an adult pool.

Not true. There are 6 villages that start with "Bridgeport"

Just like Osceola Hills at Soaring Eagle is a local neighborhood inside of Osceola Hills Village, which has both adult and family pools.

Not true.

So is there any Village north of 44 that has no adult pool?
See post #83

:ohdear:

Pages 52, 53, 54 in the "2022-2023 NEWCOMERS GUIDE" lists the names of all villages. :read:

[Mrs.Guy]

Yup!

:ho: Boy I'll say! :1rotfl:

[VApeople]

Anyone else notice that some new villages do not have a neighborhood (adult only) pool? In the past, when a new village was started, the first thing built was the postal station and neighborhood pool. Has this become a thing of the past?

An example - we live in Santiago, we don't have an adult pool. The villages on each side of us (Alhambra and Santo Domingo) don't either. Glenbrook across from us doesn't. BelleAire, north of Glenbrook doesn't. Polo Ridge, south of Glenbrook..... no adult pool either.

We have only been here six years and I have never even heard of those villages. Are they in the olden areas north of 466?

Are there any villages south of 466 that do not have an adult pool? If not, then I think the OP has asked a reasonable question.

[Mrs.Guy]

We have only been here six years and I have never even heard of those villages. Are they in the olden areas north of 466?

Are there any villages south of 466 that do not have an adult pool? If not, then I think the OP has asked a reasonable question.

:icon_bored: You may need to get out more often....IMHO.:gc:

[JSR22]

Bridgeport at Laurel Valley is just a local neighborhood inside of Bridgeport Village, which has an adult pool.

Just like Osceola Hills at Soaring Eagle is a local neighborhood inside of Osceola Hills Village, which has both adult and family pools.

So is there any Village north of 44 that has no adult pool?

My friends who live in Laurel Valley consider it a Village.

[Mrs.Guy]

My friends who live in Laurel Valley consider it a Village.

:thumbup: So do the people that built it and the government that it is part of. I'll listen to them and not some Ms. Information/Mr. Know-it-all.

See post #93 ;)

[JSR22]

:thumbup: So do the people that built it and the government that it is part of. I'll listen to them and not some Ms. Information/Mr. Know-it-all.

See post #93 ;)

Exactly! That Village was closing out when we bought here 10 years ago. Our realtor asked if we would like to see a home in The Village of Bridgeport Laurel Valley.

[coffeebean]

It's possible that sometimes we hear what we want to hear too. My memory is not as good as it once was.

Add Piedmont to the villages I listed in post #75 and you have 7 villages , all touching each other with no adult pool. I'm sure your agent knew that and didn't have to lie to sell to you. I know my agent and I didn't even discuss pools. :wave:

i specifically asked about the pools as that was an amenity that is important to me. I am referring to late 2008 when we first looked to purchase in The Villages so that is my frame of reference.

[JSR22]

i specifically asked about the pools as that was an amenity that is important to me. I am referring to late 2008 when we first looked to purchase in The Villages so that is my frame of reference.

My first question when we looked at our house was, is there room for a pool? Until we put our pool in it was the only amenity I used.

[coffeebean]

That’s not happening in Richmond! Tons of homes sold already and neither pool is finished.

That is not the way the earlier villages were constructed. It was a well known fact that all amenities would be completed before the first home was occupied in any given village. We all know "things" have changed since the younger generation of Morses are running the show.

[coffeebean]

And significantly less golf courses south of 44...

https://media1.giphy.com/media/E8OyB7fmX9XSo/200.gif

Aren't we being told that the newer generation of home buyers in The Villages is not interested in golf. They are more interested in hiking and walking trails.

[VApeople]

We have only been here six years and I have never even heard of those villages. Are they in the olden areas north of 466?

Are there any villages south of 466 that do not have an adult pool? If not, then I think the OP has asked a reasonable question.

:icon_bored: You may need to get out more often....IMHO.:gc:

It would have been easier to just answer my two questions instead of giving me some snarky advice.

[Dusty_Star]

I think in addition to Linden, DeSoto, Marsh Bend, & McClure do not have neighborhood adult pools. I think they might be more aptly called 'area pools' like Swallowtail & Willowtree. Please correct me if necessary.

[VApeople]

That is not the way the earlier villages were constructed. It was a well known fact that all amenities would be completed before the first home was occupied in any given village.

I think you are correct.

When we first visited The Villages in Oct 2015, we took a bus tour through the Pine Hills area. I recall the new adult pool had already been built and the spokesperson on the bus said the policy was, "Once you pay, you can start to play."

We went back home to Virginia and started getting our house ready to sell.

[Mrs.Guy]

I think in addition to Linden, DeSoto, Marsh Bend, & McClure do not have neighborhood adult pools. I think they might be more aptly called 'area pools' like Swallowtail & Willowtree. Please correct me if necessary.

3 of the 4 types of pools:

https://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/PoolTypes.pdf

The 4th. would be Priority Pools. :)

[VApeople]

I think in addition to Linden, DeSoto, Marsh Bend, & McClure do not have neighborhood adult pools. I think they might be more aptly called 'area pools' like Swallowtail & Willowtree. Please correct me if necessary.

Based on my observations, you are absolutely correct.

[vintageogauge]

I think in addition to Linden, DeSoto, Marsh Bend, & McClure do not have neighborhood adult pools. I think they might be more aptly called 'area pools' like Swallowtail & Willowtree. Please correct me if necessary.

DeSoto has a Neighborhood adult pool as does McClure both at their mail station just like any other village. Marsh bend does not.

[JMintzer]

Bridgeport at Laurel Valley is just a local neighborhood inside of Bridgeport Village, which has an adult pool.

Just like Osceola Hills at Soaring Eagle is a local neighborhood inside of Osceola Hills Village, which has both adult and family pools.

So is there any Village north of 44 that has no adult pool?

Unfortunately, Soaring Eagle has no pools... We have to go to Burnsed Rec Center or the other pools on the East side of Morse...

The horror!

[JMintzer]

Aren't we being told that the newer generation of home buyers in The Villages is not interested in golf. They are more interested in hiking and walking trails.

Told by whom? :icon_wink:

[asianthree]

That’s not happening in Richmond! Tons of homes sold already and neither pool is finished.

We go to our lot every Saturday, to see progress of Richmond. Yes homes are sold in Richmond, last count of pending was about 28, but nobody has closed yet. Both pools are completed, filled, and need to be cleaned, no furniture yet, all the courts are ready to go.

Bonus the mail station is at family pool, and the mailboxes are not square, but rectangular, maybe 4” high, and large enough for magazines and mail to fit flat. No more trying to wrench out the over stuffed mailbox.

Dog park looks ready to go, with a nice shade patio. Roads still have lots of sand, and building is ongoing 7 days a week. The roads that homes have sold are being cleaned up, if developer holds true to closing in 30 days, residents, first move in the spec homes should be in a week or two. So far only a few of custom build lots have a foundation, so looks like those closing should start first of the year.

This is our fourth house, in TV, and lived through the massive wall of dirt filtering in the air. Most of the custom lots should be completed by the time we close, so dirt should be at a minimum, unlike at our past homes.

[coffeebean]

Told by whom? :icon_wink:
By the folks on TOTV that live south of 44. That is all I read by those who live down south. All those hiking and walking trails that do not co-mingle with vehicles is a huge draw to all those younger folks who purchase down south. I believe what they say. I have no reason to doubt them.

[VApeople]

All those hiking and walking trails that do not co-mingle with vehicles is a huge draw to all those younger folks who purchase down south.

The walking/biking trails you have are wonderful and we use them very often. Yesterday we went for a 2.5 mile walk around Hogeye and it was beautiful.

As you might recall, when the trail was first built it had flimsy white posts to discourage the golf carts, but they did not work. The golf carts still used the trails and we complained. I guess other people complained as well because they built impassable barricades to keep the golf carts off the trail, and the trail is now much nicer.

[patfla06]

I don't know how anyone north or south has time to live a fun filled live with all the bashing of each other. People, we all live in the same beautiful big community and should be happy for each other. As each of your children were born, you probably did something better but does that mean that you love the older ones less? Just remember, at the rate The Villages is growing, your part of it will become obsolete in no time. As far as living in the south to get away from the old people, there are 80 year olds that can run rings around the much younger folks! Be happy where you are or move. That's what's so great about the good ole USA!!!

Great post!
We’re not in competition here.
Compare wherever you live in T.V. And I will bet most people love where they are.

[bark4me]

Looks that way.

[JMintzer]

By the folks on TOTV that live south of 44. That is all I read by those who live down south. All those hiking and walking trails that do not co-mingle with vehicles is a huge draw to all those younger folks who purchase down south. I believe what they say. I have no reason to doubt them.

You mean those justifying where they bought?

(Just like those who bought north of 44 justify where they bought...)

[coffeebean]

The walking/biking trails you have are wonderful and we use them very often. Yesterday we went for a 2.5 mile walk around Hogeye and it was beautiful.

As you might recall, when the trail was first built it had flimsy white posts to discourage the golf carts, but they did not work. The golf carts still used the trails and we complained. I guess other people complained as well because they built impassable barricades to keep the golf carts off the trail, and the trail is now much nicer.
Actually, I live in Mallory Square which is two RABs away from Lake Sumter Landing. We really don't have walking paths that are dedicated to pedestrians like there are south of 44. We do have one that is under construction right now, however.

In fact, earlier today, I watched a video from Goldwingnut who does drone videos, of the area that will be our dedicated pedestrian walking path that starts/ends at the Lake Miona Rec Center. I was gobsmacked to see how absolutely gorgeous it is going to be. Most of the path will be shaded by those huge Live Oak trees. And.......the path itself is being constructed with a "springy" type of material that is easy on the joints. Yay!!!!

About 6 months ago, hubby and I walked along one of the dedicated pedestrian walking paths south of 44 and it was totally in the sun. There was no shade at all but it wasn't the trail that goes around Hogeye. I believe it was a trail that ran along side one of the main streets (I think it may have been Megison Road).

[Laker14]

Actually, I live in Mallory Square which is two RABs away from Lake Sumter Landing. We really don't have walking paths that are dedicated to pedestrians like there are south of 44. We do have one that is under construction right now, however.

In fact, earlier today, I watched a video from Goldwingnut who does drone videos, of the area that will be our dedicated pedestrian walking path that starts/ends at the Lake Miona Rec Center. I was gobsmacked to see how absolutely gorgeous it is going to be. Most of the path will be shaded by those huge Live Oak trees. And.......the path itself is being constructed with a "springy" type of material that is easy on the joints. Yay!!!!

About 6 months ago, hubby and I walked along one of the dedicated pedestrian walking paths south of 44 and it was totally in the sun. There was no shade at all but it wasn't the trail that goes around Hogeye. I believe it was a trail that ran along side one of the main streets (I think it may have been Megison Road).

I'm close to Miona. I'm looking forward to seeing that trail. When is it expected to be open?

[DONS999]

I don't really get the appeal of the country club restaurants. We were told that the Lopez was the best I found it overpriced and very average. Bonifay, Evans prairie seem to have similar food Do they have like a MasterChef that just creates same food for all of the country clubs?? I hope the villages is moving away from country club dining and instead trying to create unique dining experiences in standalone restaurants.

The parking is easier than the restaurants in the squares , the views on the patios are nice , familiar faces at happy hours, are a few reasons we like CC dining

[Marathon Man]

We go to our lot every Saturday, to see progress of Richmond. Yes homes are sold in Richmond, last count of pending was about 28, but nobody has closed yet. Both pools are completed, filled, and need to be cleaned, no furniture yet, all the courts are ready to go.

Bonus the mail station is at family pool, and the mailboxes are not square, but rectangular, maybe 4” high, and large enough for magazines and mail to fit flat. No more trying to wrench out the over stuffed mailbox.

Dog park looks ready to go, with a nice shade patio. Roads still have lots of sand, and building is ongoing 7 days a week. The roads that homes have sold are being cleaned up, if developer holds true to closing in 30 days, residents, first move in the spec homes should be in a week or two. So far only a few of custom build lots have a foundation, so looks like those closing should start first of the year.

This is our fourth house, in TV, and lived through the massive wall of dirt filtering in the air. Most of the custom lots should be completed by the time we close, so dirt should be at a minimum, unlike at our past homes.

Well said. It is a myth that "the developer" stopped building amenities before houses.

[Marathon Man]

You mean those justifying where they bought?

(Just like those who bought north of 44 justify where they bought...)

No one needs to justify anything. How about "explaining".

[JMintzer]

No one needs to justify anything. How about "explaining".

Two sides of the same coin...

[thelegges]

Well said. It is a myth that "the developer" stopped building amenities before houses.

It amazes us on how many never go to a new village, yet have first hand knowledge, on what is going on… If there is to be a pool, or a golf course it’s built first, or for as long as we have been visiting TV since early 2000. When we first started looking at houses we wanted to be close to a pool. We have 5 within a few minute golf cart ride.

No matter what it still amazes me how much the developer has accomplished, and look forward to things to come.