Dabney resort pool?

[frayedends]

In another thread someone had a post that said something like “Dabney will have the only adult resort pool in the Villages”. What do they mean by resort pool? Just a bigger pool? Wondering because as a lake Denham owner Dabney will be our closest adult pool. There is no neighborhood pool in lake Denham. Only the rec centers.

[Justputt]

In another thread someone had a post that said something like “Dabney will have the only adult resort pool in the Villages”. What do they mean by resort pool? Just a bigger pool? Wondering because as a lake Denham owner Dabney will be our closest adult pool. There is no neighborhood pool in lake Denham. Only the rec centers.

Our salesperson said the pool was an Adult Pool, I'd ignore the "resort" label. There are lots of adult pools throughout TV.

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

[UsuallyLurking]

In another thread someone had a post that said something like “Dabney will have the only adult resort pool in the Villages”. What do they mean by resort pool? Just a bigger pool? Wondering because as a lake Denham owner Dabney will be our closest adult pool. There is no neighborhood pool in lake Denham. Only the rec centers.

A "resort-style" pool, in the local vernacular, refers to a pool that is not rectangular, typically with what I would call cloverleafs.

[frayedends]

Thanks. That was what confused me since there are plenty of these curvy shaped adult pools.

[VApeople]

there are plenty of these curvy shaped adult pools.

Yes, that is correct. South of route 44, most adult pools are "curvy shaped" like the ones in St. Cats and Citrus Grove.

The resort styled pools like Fenney, Homestead, and the new one in Franklin are all family pools.

If the new resort style pool in Dabney is an adult pool, I wonder if it will be deeper than the shallow resort style family pools.

[tophcfa]

In another thread someone had a post that said something like “Dabney will have the only adult resort pool in the Villages”. What do they mean by resort pool? Just a bigger pool? Wondering because as a lake Denham owner Dabney will be our closest adult pool. There is no neighborhood pool in lake Denham. Only the rec centers.

Just a fancy name for a pool with added features such as a walk in pool, rock landscaping, waterfalls, etc…. In my book, if it’s not a 25 yard long rectangular pool with swim lanes and flags it’s worthless.

[Justputt]

A "resort-style" pool, in the local vernacular, refers to a pool that is not rectangular, typically with what I would call cloverleafs.

I believe all the rectangular pools are sports pools.

[Papa_lecki]

Look at ADULT pool or FAMILY pool (sports pool too, but adult and family are where you would lounge).
No one under 30 allowed at adult pool.

Resort style is the shape of the pool, usually vs a rectangle.

[coffeebean]

I believe all the rectangular pools are sports pools.

Neighborhood pools are rectangular in my neck of the woods near Lake Sumter Landing. Our neighborhood pools are for adults only.

[pokeefe45@aol.com]

I do believe, as pointed out above that the term 'resort' when describing a pool in TV now has come to mean a zero entry pool (no steps-only a gradual incline to enter). Whether we think that determines the adjective 'resort' or not is a moot point-I think that's the descriptor. (Like Fenney)

[VApeople]

Just a fancy name for a pool with added features such as a walk in pool

I believe EVERY pool in The Villages is a walk-in pool.

[pokeefe45@aol.com]

I believe EVERY pool in The Villages is a walk-in pool.

Actually, the majority of the pools in TV have steps (or ladders), so are not technically a 'walk-in' pool at all. Those have inclines that allow you to walk straight into full depth, not via stairs.

[TEXJK]

Regardless of the shape or what you call it. The non residents will enjoy it same as the other pools in the Villages.

[jimdecastro]

In another thread someone had a post that said something like “Dabney will have the only adult resort pool in the Villages”. What do they mean by resort pool? Just a bigger pool? Wondering because as a lake Denham owner Dabney will be our closest adult pool. There is no neighborhood pool in lake Denham. Only the rec centers.

Two things - the other post was written by another member here and not TV. Second, they likely meant "in the area" of West Lake.

[frayedends]

Seems likely they meant a zero entry (walk in) pool. I pretty much knew all the answers you guys gave. That post had me thinking maybe there was something new I hadn’t heard.

[Maker]

To me, "resort style" brings up memories of large pools, with shaded areas, water falls, grotto, slides, in-water seating, food+beverage service... they types of things you see at a resort hotel in a tourist area. Sections for kids far apart from adults. Also next to other amenities like hot tubs, food services, tables with shade umbrellas, large overhead shades, lots of seating, lots of lounge space, and amazing landscaping. Lastly, typically with a lifeguard on duty.

Here, the term means nothing. Sales pitch garbage words.
There are "resort style" pools that are round or square; with walk in gradients or steps. Little shade if any, with chairs and lounges. Food service is an overpriced soda vending machine. None of the other things that one finds in a resort. Why??? those things cost a few pennies more.

[Black Beauty]

We have Mulberry pool across the street that is a 50 meter pool. I'm told it is the largest pool by volume in TV

[frayedends]

To me, "resort style" brings up memories of large pools, with shaded areas, water falls, grotto, slides, in-water seating, food+beverage service... they types of things you see at a resort hotel in a tourist area. Sections for kids far apart from adults. Also next to other amenities like hot tubs, food services, tables with shade umbrellas, large overhead shades, lots of seating, lots of lounge space, and amazing landscaping. Lastly, typically with a lifeguard on duty.

Here, the term means nothing. Sales pitch garbage words.
There are "resort style" pools that are round or square; with walk in gradients or steps. Little shade if any, with chairs and lounges. Food service is an overpriced soda vending machine. None of the other things that one finds in a resort. Why??? those things cost a few pennies more.

I was thinking something like the pool at Orange Blossom Country Club, which is what you describe. But you have to pay a membership to go to that pool.

[MandoMan]

In another thread someone had a post that said something like “Dabney will have the only adult resort pool in the Villages”. What do they mean by resort pool? Just a bigger pool? Wondering because as a lake Denham owner Dabney will be our closest adult pool. There is no neighborhood pool in lake Denham. Only the rec centers.

Oh. I was thinking Adult Resort pool, as at Hedonism or Desire. Given our reputation, shouldn’t we have at least one of those?

[jimjamuser]

A "resort-style" pool, in the local vernacular, refers to a pool that is not rectangular, typically with what I would call cloverleafs.
Good post and GREAT posting name - it will make me look over my shoulder everywhere as I wander around TV Land.

[jimjamuser]

Oh. I was thinking Adult Resort pool, as at Hedonism or Desire. Given our reputation, shouldn’t we have at least one of those?
90% of Villagers in a "clothing optional" situation should choose to keep those clothes on.

[jimjamuser]

To me, "resort style" brings up memories of large pools, with shaded areas, water falls, grotto, slides, in-water seating, food+beverage service... they types of things you see at a resort hotel in a tourist area. Sections for kids far apart from adults. Also next to other amenities like hot tubs, food services, tables with shade umbrellas, large overhead shades, lots of seating, lots of lounge space, and amazing landscaping. Lastly, typically with a lifeguard on duty.

Here, the term means nothing. Sales pitch garbage words.
There are "resort style" pools that are round or square; with walk in gradients or steps. Little shade if any, with chairs and lounges. Food service is an overpriced soda vending machine. None of the other things that one finds in a resort. Why??? those things cost a few pennies more.
Good informative post.

[jimjamuser]

Thanks. That was what confused me since there are plenty of these curvy shaped adult pools.
Interesting because it is the "curvy-shaped" adults that I go to the adult pools for.

[jimjamuser]

Just a fancy name for a pool with added features such as a walk in pool, rock landscaping, waterfalls, etc…. In my book, if it’s not a 25 yard long rectangular pool with swim lanes and flags it’s worthless.
I take it that you are NOT the walk-in-the-pool-sideways type.

[Nana2Teddy]

In another thread someone had a post that said something like “Dabney will have the only adult resort pool in the Villages”. What do they mean by resort pool? Just a bigger pool? Wondering because as a lake Denham owner Dabney will be our closest adult pool. There is no neighborhood pool in lake Denham. Only the rec centers.

The correct answer is it’ll be the first adult resort style pool, rather than a family pool. It’ll be like the pools at Franklin, Waterlily, Fenney, Riverbend, Homestead, Clarendon… just to name a few, but it’ll be for adults only whereas all resort pools down here south of 44 so far have been designated a family pool. I don’t believe it’ll be zero or beach entry like Fenney and (I think) Riverbend since the most recent resort style pools like Clarendon in Richmond, and Franklin in Newell, have steps to enter, not a zero entry walk-in with no steps. The depth will still be 5’ max.

[Pgcacace]

The Chula Vista pool is rectangle and is NOT a sports pool.

[Pgcacace]

Not everyone wants to swim laps in the adult pools. There are plenty of sports pool w lanes and flags. Both have their advantages.

[jimjamuser]

I believe all the rectangular pools are sports pools.
No, many rectangular pools are NOT sports pools. They are simply adult pools with many residents WALKING sideways and making swimming nearly impossible for others. I am NOT saying that the sideways-walking residents do not deserve to do THAT type of exercise. I am glad that it works for them. I am just saying that it would be nice to have wider rectangular pools and several roped-off sections on the side for swimmers. I believe that Laurel Manor does it that way at some times on some days. That is the best of both worlds - for the occasional swimmer and the sideways-walker types.

[Bilyclub]

No, many rectangular pools are NOT sports pools. They are simply adult pools with many residents WALKING sideways and making swimming nearly impossible for others. I am NOT saying that the sideways-walking residents do not deserve to do THAT type of exercise. I am glad that it works for them. I am just saying that it would be nice to have wider rectangular pools and several roped-off sections on the side for swimmers. I believe that Laurel Manor does it that way at some times on some days. That is the best of both worlds - for the occasional swimmer and the sideways-walker types.


That's why the sports pools have lanes for swimming. Laurel Manor is a sports pool. Neighborhood/Adult Pools are more for relaxation and socializing. As usual another confusing, contradicting post.

[MSGirl]

Just a fancy name for a pool with added features such as a walk in pool, rock landscaping, waterfalls, etc…. In my book, if it’s not a 25 yard long rectangular pool with swim lanes and flags it’s worthless.

That’s why there are sports pools…something for everyone

[txfan]

In another thread someone had a post that said something like “Dabney will have the only adult resort pool in the Villages”. What do they mean by resort pool? Just a bigger pool? Wondering because as a lake Denham owner Dabney will be our closest adult pool. There is no neighborhood pool in lake Denham. Only the rec centers.


It's sort of similar to the use of the words "Country Club" for the regulation golf courses.

The pools are not "Resort," and the golf courses are definitely not "Country Clubs."

[dewilson58]

It's sort of similar to the use of...........

Your opinion.

There are many opinions.

There are many definitions.

Examples:
A resort style pool by definition is an elegant pool with luxurious facilities like a beautiful shade, lounging furniture and sometimes accompanied with outdoor dining .

country club noun
: a suburban club for social life and recreation; especially : one having a golf course

"definitely"

:wave:

[Retiredsteve]

Oh. I was thinking Adult Resort pool, as at Hedonism or Desire. Given our reputation, shouldn’t we have at least one of those? If it was truly adult it should be clothing optional

[tophcfa]

We have Mulberry pool across the street that is a 50 meter pool. I'm told it is the largest pool by volume in TV

Sports pools, including Mulberry, are 25 yards long, not 50 meters. The one exception is Savannah, which is not a regulation length lap pool and is shorter than 25 yards. Mulberry (and Laurel Manor) are definitely the largest pools by volume as they are the only sports pools with a deep end and diving blocks so they can hold competitive swimming events. No other sports pools have a deep end, which is better for things like water volleyball and water walking.

[frayedends]

As far as I’m concerned if they want to call it resort style, someone should be delivering me cocktails while I relax in the water. :D

[NavyVet]

Just a fancy name for a pool with added features such as a walk in pool, rock landscaping, waterfalls, etc…. In my book, if it’s not a 25 yard long rectangular pool with swim lanes and flags it’s worthless.

Yup. 100% agree!
100+ "pools" in TV and no place to SWIM!
If you try to swim in any neighborhood pool, you get dirty looks (unless it's empty which is rare.)
The sports pools get booked all day long with volleyball and aerobics classes. If by chance you can find a one hour block somewhere with the lane ropes, it's usually at the worst times like early in the morning or just before dusk. You then wait in the hot sun for a lane to open for your turn and someone else jumps in ahead of you and takes the lane, or, every lane is filled with walkers instead or staying on the non-lane side of the pool.
Yet another amenity that is all part of the 'Lifestyle' illusion. Oh well.

[coffeebean]

No, many rectangular pools are NOT sports pools. They are simply adult pools with many residents WALKING sideways and making swimming nearly impossible for others. I am NOT saying that the sideways-walking residents do not deserve to do THAT type of exercise. I am glad that it works for them. I am just saying that it would be nice to have wider rectangular pools and several roped-off sections on the side for swimmers. I believe that Laurel Manor does it that way at some times on some days. That is the best of both worlds - for the occasional swimmer and the sideways-walker types.

I thought the sports pools are for swimming laps. I was informed that swimming is not allowed in the neighborhood pools. I do see walkers in the neighborhood pools though.

[JMintzer]

Actually, the majority of the pools in TV have steps (or ladders), so are not technically a 'walk-in' pool at all. Those have inclines that allow you to walk straight into full depth, not via stairs.

They call that a "Beach Entry" pool...

[coffeebean]

Yup. 100% agree!
100+ "pools" in TV and no place to SWIM!
If you try to swim in any neighborhood pool, you get dirty looks (unless it's empty which is rare.)
The sports pools get booked all day long with volleyball and aerobics classes. If by chance you can find a one hour block somewhere with the lane ropes, it's usually at the worst times like early in the morning or just before dusk. You then wait in the hot sun for a lane to open for your turn and someone else jumps in ahead of you and takes the lane, or, every lane is filled with walkers instead or staying on the non-lane side of the pool.
Yet another amenity that is all part of the 'Lifestyle' illusion. Oh well.

I have asked walkers to vacate a swim lane if I have to wait to lap swim. Those lanes are in for a reason and it is NOT for walking.

[NavyVet]

Someone posted earlier that the sports pools are 25 feet in length. I had been told years ago that these were regulation Junior Olympic size swimming pools, which would be 25 meters. So, if they are only 25 FEET, they are NOT even official regulation size pools.
Does anyone know for a fact whether they are 25 feet or meters?

[Papa_lecki]

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[tophcfa]

Someone posted earlier that the sports pools are 25 feet in length. I had been told years ago that these were regulation Junior Olympic size swimming pools, which would be 25 meters. So, if they are only 25 FEET, they are NOT even official regulation size pools.
Does anyone know for a fact whether they are 25 feet or meters?

I know for a fact that they are neither 25 feet or meters, they are 25 yards (75 feet). Trust me, I swim +/- 400 miles per year, which is approximately 28,800 laps. I could swim one lap and know if a pool wasn’t 25 yards.

[frayedends]

I absolutely love the internet. Love it. Only on the internet could a question about resort pools become an argument of yards vs meters.

Let me clear this up. 1 meter is equal to 1.0936133 yards.

If one of you lap swimmers can tell me which one you are swimming in, 25 yards or 25 meters, I'll buy you 4 vodkas at Sawgrass in a plastic cup.

E TA: please bring me a vodka soda in the resort pool at Dabney when you pass by on one of your laps. LOL

[Carlsondm]

I have asked walkers to vacate a swim lane if I have to wait to lap swim. Those lanes are in for a reason and it is NOT for walking.
Wrong, if you have reserved the lane.

[NormaKW]

Yup. That’s why I had to put my own lap swimming “swimSpa” in my lanai.

[Summerhouse]

Regardless of the shape or what you call it. The non residents will enjoy it same as the other pools in the Villages.

I have had my resident Villages ID checked much more frequently lately at all the resident amenities facilities, including the pools.

[kansasr]

Someone posted earlier that the sports pools are 25 feet in length. I had been told years ago that these were regulation Junior Olympic size swimming pools, which would be 25 meters. So, if they are only 25 FEET, they are NOT even official regulation size pools.
Does anyone know for a fact whether they are 25 feet or meters?

Mulberry is most definitely 25 yards, as it hosts the annual Villages Senior Games swimming, which is sanctioned by US Masters Swimming and the pool length is certified.

[bark4me]

Thanks. That was what confused me since there are plenty of these curvy shaped adult pools.
Family pools (kids friendly) are also curvey. Rile of thumb is, if there's a Rec Center there, it's a family pool.

[LianneMigiano]

Wondering because as a lake Denham owner Dabney will be our closest adult pool. There is no neighborhood pool in lake Denham. Only the rec centers. Well, if you live in the Villages of Briar Meadow, Woodbury, Piedmont, Belle Aire, Glenbrook, Alhambra or Santo Domingo you don't have a neighborhood pool OR a neighborhood recreation center either. To me, that MIGHT be the ONLY advantage of a purchase below 466 - but we have considerably better access to shopping and dining. Our neighborhoods have much more attractive, mature landscaping. In addition, a considerable percentage of homes have upgraded kitchens and baths. Loving it more each day (after more than 13 years)! I stated when we moved in that the only way that I will EVER move again is in a wooden box....

[coffeebean]

Wrong, if you have reserved the lane.
During "combo swim", a walker can reserve a swim lane? I did not know that. Actually, I did not know any lanes can be reserved.....even swim lanes can be reserved?

[frayedends]

Well, if you live in the Villages of Briar Meadow, Woodbury, Piedmont, Belle Aire, Glenbrook, Alhambra or Santo Domingo you don't have a neighborhood pool OR a neighborhood recreation center either. To me, that MIGHT be the ONLY advantage of a purchase below 466 - but we have considerably better access to shopping and dining. Our neighborhoods have much more attractive, mature landscaping. In addition, a considerable percentage of homes have upgraded kitchens and baths. Loving it more each day (after more than 13 years)! I stated when we moved in that the only way that I will EVER move again is in a wooden box....

Thanks for clearing that up. Wait? I don’t recall asking anything about why north is better than south.

[Marathon Man]

Well, if you live in the Villages of Briar Meadow, Woodbury, Piedmont, Belle Aire, Glenbrook, Alhambra or Santo Domingo you don't have a neighborhood pool OR a neighborhood recreation center either. To me, that MIGHT be the ONLY advantage of a purchase below 466 - but we have considerably better access to shopping and dining. Our neighborhoods have much more attractive, mature landscaping. In addition, a considerable percentage of homes have upgraded kitchens and baths. Loving it more each day (after more than 13 years)! I stated when we moved in that the only way that I will EVER move again is in a wooden box....

All the kitchens in the south are updated. They were built that way.

Attractive is a matter of opinion. I find the many open green spaces in the south much more attractive.

We love it down here.

I am flexible and not closed to making a move and a new adventure.

[BobGraves]

They should have made a sports pool there. Ezel is gonna be crowded.

[Randall55]

They should have made a sports pool there. Ezel is gonna be crowded.The amenities are a great selling point for most home buyers. As we all eventually learn, many are not available. There are too many residents wanting to do the same activities at the same time, some are closed because they cannot take any more members, and others you have to show up an hour early to get a spot. I rotate my schedule and am happy with doing whatever is open. Avoiding the crowds is a chore, but I have learned to deal with it.

[Nana2Teddy]

During "combo swim", a walker can reserve a swim lane? I did not know that. Actually, I did not know any lanes can be reserved.....even swim lanes can be reserved?
I didn’t know this either. I also wasn’t sure what “combo swim” meant. Is it swimming and/or walking laps? Have never used a sports pool yet.

[coffeebean]

I didn’t know this either. I also wasn’t sure what “combo swim” meant. Is it swimming and/or walking laps? Have never used a sports pool yet.

During "combo swim", half the pool is sectioned off into swim lanes using floating dividers. The other half of the pool is open with no dividers, for walkers.

[coffeebean]

I just now checked The Villages website regarding reserving a swim lane to walk in. There is no such designation regarding "reserving" a lane for walking or swimming, In fact, I learned something I did not know............"If space is available and lap lanes are full, the open swim area may be used for lap swimming". I have always waited for a swim lane to open up as that was what I was told when I first started swimming in the Sport's pools. Nice to know it is OK if I swim in the open part of the pool as long as space is available.

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

[JMintzer]

Thanks for clearing that up. Wait? I don’t recall asking anything about why north is better than south.

466 is now the "North/South" dividing line? LOL!

[Randall55]

Well, if you live in the Villages of Briar Meadow, Woodbury, Piedmont, Belle Aire, Glenbrook, Alhambra or Santo Domingo you don't have a neighborhood pool OR a neighborhood recreation center either. To me, that MIGHT be the ONLY advantage of a purchase below 466 - but we have considerably better access to shopping and dining. Our neighborhoods have much more attractive, mature landscaping. In addition, a considerable percentage of homes have upgraded kitchens and baths. Loving it more each day (after more than 13 years)! I stated when we moved in that the only way that I will EVER move again is in a wooden box....I lived by the Nancy Lopez Golf Course for many years. Now, I live in the southern area to be closer to family and friends. You are not missing much down here. The amenities and pools are usually full. You have to plan your day around the crowds. Even then, you may still have to wait or miss out completely. There aren't many places to shop but I believe that will change.