Rec Center Pools - Umbrellas

[DeweyBeach]

After moving here, I was surprised the Rec Center pools don't provide umbrellas. Has that always been the case or was there an issue/incident which resulted in umbrellas not being provided?

Not to take air out of my own question, however, I'm sure the expense of providing and replacing umbrellas for all these pools would be enormous. Just curious if anyone knew any other reason.

[retiredguy123]

After moving here, I was surprised the Rec Center pools don't provide umbrellas. Has that always been the case or was there an issue/incident which resulted in umbrellas not being provided?

Not to take air out of my own question, however, I'm sure the expense of providing and replacing umbrellas for all these pools would be enormous. Just curious if anyone knew any other reason.
Don't most, if not all, of the pools have a covered area where you can escape the sun?

[Michael 61]

Don't most, if not all, of the pools have a covered area where you can escape the sun?

They do to some extent. With the new pools, the covered area is either very small, or only partially covered with a trellis-like structure.

When not in the water, I don’t care to lay in the direct sun, and sometimes looking for a covered area at the pool can be a challenge.

[Stu from NYC]

Never had a problem finding a covered area at our pool

[tophcfa]

Umbrellas become projectiles in the wind. It’s hard enough to get recreation center employees to check ID’s, I’m pretty sure they don’t want the additional task of monitoring wind conditions and correspondingly removing and replacing umbrellas. They sell umbrellas that clip on to chairs, you could bring your own with you.

[PugMom]

Never had a problem finding a covered area at our pool

with some pools the area is small & fills up quickly- i can see op's point, but umbrellas in any kind of wind storm are very dangerous, imo

[CarlR33]

Had umbrellas at our Midwest community pool and no one would put them down at the end of the day even after repeated reminders, etc. As others said, it would add more work for the community folks on a day like Monday.

[Maker]

These are all "resort style" pools. Umbrellas must not be something a resort would have. Curious how they define "resort".

[Dusty_Star]

Umbrellas become projectiles in the wind. It’s hard enough to get recreation center employees to check ID’s, I’m pretty sure they don’t want the additional task of monitoring wind conditions and correspondingly removing and replacing umbrellas. They sell umbrellas that clip on to chairs, you could bring your own with you.

Excellent idea.

[Bogie Shooter]

These are all "resort style" pools. Umbrellas must not be something a resort would have. Curious how they define "resort".

Would you be at ease if they were just called swimming pools.
Geeze!

BTW….do you even use any if the pools?

[vintageogauge]

During most of the day there are always shady spots you can use without umbrellas. The adult pools seem to have a lot of shade areas.

[Rwirish]

Oh boy, perhaps they simply aren’t needed.

[nativetex]

The family pool at Fenney Grill has umbrellas

[Maker]

Would you be at ease if they were just called swimming pools.
Geeze!

I prefer honesty and factual communications from management that I can trust.
They should always use accurate descriptions throughout their work life. When they embellish to the point where they publish false information, they may fool the newbies, but they insult everyone who knows the real truth.
Since they have a history of spinning things with inaccurate information, whenever they put out information, it becomes a question of what really is the truth, and much is a make up exaggerated lie again. Anyone that blindly believes everything they say is simply being deceived.

Apparently even calling them "swimming pools" would trigger the "you cannot swim in an adult pool" arguments.

[LGKyler]

In place of umbrellas, there are different levels of shade in the lattice panels above the sitting areas. You can be in, light shade, or almost full shade if you choose. I commend them for those options.

[Nana2Teddy]

The family pool at Fenney Grill has umbrellas
They also don’t have a shade structure except at the gate entrance, so the handful of tables with umbrellas are the only shade offered for those eating and drinking from Fenney Grill.

Fenney pool is unique in that it’s the only non-country club pool in TV that has a restaurant attached to it for ordering food and drinks, and only one of two pools with a beach or zero entry. It’s so popular the gate is manned most of the time to check for Village IDs, and likely control crowd size. Plus, the rec center there is regional, which would normally have a sports pool not family pool. However, there is a sports pool too, it’s just a couple blocks away.

[Marathon Man]

I prefer honesty and factual communications from management that I can trust.
They should always use accurate descriptions throughout their work life. When they embellish to the point where they publish false information, they may fool the newbies, but they insult everyone who knows the real truth.
Since they have a history of spinning things with inaccurate information, whenever they put out information, it becomes a question of what really is the truth, and much is a make up exaggerated lie again. Anyone that blindly believes everything they say is simply being deceived.

Apparently even calling them "swimming pools" would trigger the "you cannot swim in an adult pool" arguments.

I'm on my first cup of coffee, but I am stretching my brain to come up with how "resort style pool" would fool someone into - what exactly?

[Marathon Man]

Umbrellas become projectiles in the wind. It’s hard enough to get recreation center employees to check ID’s, I’m pretty sure they don’t want the additional task of monitoring wind conditions and correspondingly removing and replacing umbrellas. They sell umbrellas that clip on to chairs, you could bring your own with you.

Would that be allowed? Usually the rec department says 'no' to things like that.

[crash]

These are all "resort style" pools. Umbrellas must not be something a resort would have. Curious how they define "resort".

Non rectangular shape is only difference.

[Rocksnap]

They do to some extent. With the new pools, the covered area is either very small, or only partially covered with a trellis-like structure.

When not in the water, I don’t care to lay in the direct sun, and sometimes looking for a covered area at the pool can be a challenge.
I feel your pain. Love being outside, but my laying in the sun days are over. Give me shade. New to TV, but I haven’t seen many pools with any amount of shade.

[PugMom]

They also don’t have a shade structure except at the gate entrance, so the handful of tables with umbrellas are the only shade offered for those eating and drinking from Fenney Grill.

Fenney pool is unique in that it’s the only non-country club pool in TV that has a restaurant attached to it for ordering food and drinks, and only one of two pools with a beach or zero entry. It’s so popular the gate is manned most of the time to check for Village IDs, and likely control crowd size. Plus, the rec center there is regional, which would normally have a sports pool not family pool. However, there is a sports pool too, it’s just a couple blocks away.

the pool is always mobbed when we get there, -the last time we went they had no seats available. we use Cattails, just for a great view & lots of space, it's a lot like the fenney pool

[Girlcopper]

Had umbrellas at our Midwest community pool and no one would put them down at the end of the day even after repeated reminders, etc. As others said, it would add more work for the community folks on a day like Monday.
Yep. Theres always a few selfish, entitled people who spoil it for everyone else

[Stu from NYC]

Problems problems

[NoMo50]

Problems problems

Definitely first world problems.

[CybrSage]

These are all "resort style" pools. Umbrellas must not be something a resort would have. Curious how they define "resort".

It is the shape of the pool. The rectangle ones are not resort style.

No one is trying to trick you or cheat you. It is a normal, common, easy to learn thing if you simply googled it instead of decried the builder as evil. Bing even auto suggested the second half when I typed "what is a resort (suggested style pool)".

So yourself a favor, before you rage, search.

[FredTheHead]

Umbrellas are not allowed at the pools. We were at a pool when an employee told a couple to take down their umbrellas. They were the only residents sitting around the pool.

[Iowagirl2]

at the Chula Vista pool, they don’t allow you to bring your own umbrella.

[Stu from NYC]

at the Chula Vista pool, they don’t allow you to bring your own umbrella.

Flying projectiles not a good thing. Wonder why some neighborhood pools are so crowded and others relatively empty

[Mrmean58]

The pools at the Championship golf courses have umbrellas and some even provide table service to the restaurant. There is a nominal annual membership for access to these pools.

[Robojo]

After moving here, I was surprised the Rec Center pools don't provide umbrellas. Has that always been the case or was there an issue/incident which resulted in umbrellas not being provided?

Not to take air out of my own question, however, I'm sure the expense of providing and replacing umbrellas for all these pools would be enormous. Just curious if anyone knew any other reason.

Hahaha umbrellas? When I moved here I was looking for the towel service.

It not that kind of place.

[Bogie Shooter]

It is the shape of the pool. The rectangle ones are not resort style.

No one is trying to trick you or cheat you. It is a normal, common, easy to learn thing if you simply googled it instead of decried the builder as evil. Bing even auto suggested the second half when I typed "what is a resort (suggested style pool)".

So yourself a favor, before you rage, search.

👍👍👍

[PurePeach]

These are all "resort style" pools. Umbrellas must not be something a resort would have. Curious how they define "resort".

Keywords: Resort style POOL. Those pools are resort style, but not the area. Around the pool is the resort, thus the same style of decoration you get throughout the resort.

[jimjamuser]

Don't most, if not all, of the pools have a covered area where you can escape the sun?
2 that I go to have wood structures with roofs and even fans in their ceilings. That's enough shade for me.

[jimjamuser]

Would you be at ease if they were just called swimming pools.
Geeze!

BTW….do you even use any if the pools?
Most could be called walking or wading pools. Funny how at the beginning of your life you start out in a wading pool and then at the end of your life, you are back to the wading pool.

[jimjamuser]

I prefer honesty and factual communications from management that I can trust.
They should always use accurate descriptions throughout their work life. When they embellish to the point where they publish false information, they may fool the newbies, but they insult everyone who knows the real truth.
Since they have a history of spinning things with inaccurate information, whenever they put out information, it becomes a question of what really is the truth, and much is a make up exaggerated lie again. Anyone that blindly believes everything they say is simply being deceived.

Apparently even calling them "swimming pools" would trigger the "you cannot swim in an adult pool" arguments.
I have developed a sort of compromise to the swimming in an adult pool. I can move my arms forward in an overhand swimming stroke, but then, do a push backward stroke under water. Which gives me the swimming exercise while being mostly motionless and taking up very little of the pool.

[coleprice]

Umbrellas can "Fly" when the wind comes up, so they are a hazard in gusty conditions. Consequently, most Rec Center's pool areas have permanent structures that provide shade.

[DeweyBeach]

Thanks for all the replies. Doesn't seem like anyone really knows but many good theories.
I like the reply by @robojo about expecting towel service, c'mon bro ...

[Bogie Shooter]

Thanks for all the replies. Doesn't seem like anyone really knows but many good theories.
I like the reply by #robojo about expecting towel service, c'mon bro ...

If you really, really want to know call…..

Recreation Administration
984 Old Mill Run
The Villages, FL 32162

Phone: 352-674-1800

[DeweyBeach]

Thanks ... I might as well get the scoop on the towel service too!

[Nana2Teddy]

the pool is always mobbed when we get there, -the last time we went they had no seats available. we use Cattails, just for a great view & lots of space, it's a lot like the fenney pool

We haven’t gone to either pool to swim, but want to try Cattail eventually because it’s next to Edna’s if you get hungry, and you can probably hear the music somewhat. We go to Fenney Grill often, and I agree the pool is always packed. That’s a turn off to me, so we avoid it. Cattail is actually closer to home for us, but WaterLily is the closest so we go there most of the time because our DeLuna adult pool is always crowded with the same gang.

Our neighbor told us yesterday that he and his wife go to Fenney pool at 8am every Sunday morning for breakfast and a swim. He said it’s quiet for a couple of hours before the kids start arriving. If I was a morning person I’d consider it, but I’m not and never will be, lol.

[Nana2Teddy]

I feel your pain. Love being outside, but my laying in the sun days are over. Give me shade. New to TV, but I haven’t seen many pools with any amount of shade.

Our pool in DeLuna has a lot of shade cover, but the pool is too crowded for our liking, so we go elsewhere when we do swim. We swim rarely though during July/August since the pools are about 96°. Not enjoyable.

[asianthree]

Many have umbrellas in their birdcage and pool area. Anyone have an issue with your umbrella flying through the air? Sunday and Monday comes to mind with the wind gusts from Debbie.

The CC pools have better shade opportunities, that we used for years before pool build. We are still considering sails instead of umbrellas.

This morning I chilled our pool to 82° so worth having a Chiller, plus less chemicals to deal with.

[BubblesandPat]

After moving here, I was surprised the Rec Center pools don't provide umbrellas. Has that always been the case or was there an issue/incident which resulted in umbrellas not being provided?

Not to take air out of my own question, however, I'm sure the expense of providing and replacing umbrellas for all these pools would be enormous. Just curious if anyone knew any other reason.

Most of the pools have covering with tables and chairs and ceiling fans. I think that's better than umbrellas!