Newbie here. Can someone help with question on swimming pools in The Villages?
 

We were originally told that ADULT pools are different from sport pools and family pools in that all sports and classes are held in sport pools, and family pools allow kids. My new village has an ADULT pool. After moving in, hubs and I decided to go for a swim, in the ADULT pool. Within 15 minutes, a group of women filled the pool with equipment for an exercise class and we couldn't swim anymore, and had to leave. We were told these classes are held three days a week, and it occurs at the time of the morning we both have free time to swim. So, did I receive WRONG information about the pools, or are people just refusing to follow the rules so others can't live THEIR dream?

I would suggest that you go to "districtgov.org" for all pertinent information about the pool guidelines. But, here is an excerpt from that website:

"The Recreation Dept. strives to make the pools safe for everyone’s use and enjoyment. The neighborhood adult pools are intended for refreshing socialization and non-organized/scheduled activities. Regularly scheduled water exercise groups are encouraged to use the sports pool for this purpose. Please contact your nearest regional recreation center and we’ll get you started."

Will do! Thank you so much for the info!!

Maybe your pool is not an adult pool. What is the name of your pool?

Adult pools are not swimming pools. They are not meant to do sports in of any kind. They are meant for socializing. That means you walk in them or talk in them like in a large hot tub. Now when no one is using the pool, you can swim laps or use aquatic equipment. The idea is to defer to the people on the pool for the purpose it was made. The problems arise when people do not respect the purpose usage of these pools when there are others in it. Sort of like no one under 30 should be in the water. If you find people are disregarding these rules and it disturbs you, call community watch or the rec center and they will handle the situation.

The number to call to find out should be on the board that lists rules for the pool.

As I understand it, the adult pools are mostly located at the postal centers where you pick up your mail. The family pools are located at the village rec centers, where they have billiards tables and card rooms. The sports pools are located at the large regional rec centers, where you can get an ID card and do other administrative things.

It sounds to me that the OP needs to have a conversation with the village rec center manager who oversees the adult pool. He/she should tell the exercise class that they need to relocate the class to the nearest sports pool. They are not supposed to be conducting a regular exercise class at the adult pool. If that doesn't work, call the recreation department, 352-674-1800.

That statement is "mostly" true, but not always.

The pool at Cattail is a family pool located at a postal station.

I don't quite understand, are you saying that it is first come first served? IE: if no one is in the pool, people may swim. Similarly, if no one is in the pool people may exercise?

& if people are either swiming or exercising, & someone else comes along who wants to walk, lounge, or talk, then they have priority?

As retiredguy posted....go to Village Community Development Districts.
Further click on recreation department, then Pool Information.
Most all of the above questions have answers there......

That's why I said mostly.

Is there an online map of the pools in TV?

Yes… and no. The purpose of the adult pools are to socialize, think large hot tub. But when there is no one in the pool, who is going to report you? You are not disturbing anyone.

So, suppose in the morning you start swimming, you are the only one in the pool, back and forth lengthwise. Or scuba swimming as I have see some people do. Then one or more person comes in the water who wants to walk sideways or just stand and talk with others, then the swimmer should either stop, or swim carefully around not splashing the expensive hairdos carefully kept out of the water by the ladies who have come to cool off and talk etc. When there are more people, like in the winter, mostly standing in the water and talking, no one should try to swim around everyone. If there is room sometimes across the pool, maybe. The thing is use your discretion.

The idea is not to disturb those people who have come to socialize. They are called neighborhood adult pools because that is their intended function. If you want to swim laps or have a class then use the sports pools. That is what they are built for. If you have family under 30 years of age use the family pools, that is what they are built for. If you don’t like these rules, don’t come to The Villages.

I am not sure I made myself clear, people who come to socialize not only have priority but are doing the intended things. People who come to exercise can do so as long as they are not a nuisance to others. If they do become a nuisance they can, and often will be, reported. Community watch will come out and if they are a nuisance they will be asked to stop.

OP: did this group tell you that could not stay and had to leave, or did they just tell you when there class was? I guess I would have stayed put and let them know if they were disturbing me. But I'm not put off by bully groups. :D

Pools - The Villages 101

https://districtgov.org/departments/...ges/RecMap.pdf

What is the name of your pool?

Is it a sports, family, or adult pool??

Neither has the “right” in an adult pool. Why is the concept so difficult for some people? Think it’s like socializing on your driveway and someone wants to do jumping jacks. If no one is on the driveway who cares? But if you keep jumping on the toes of someone when there is a party… that is why I said use your discretion. Not entitlement, you’ll get further. They don’t have to bully you. An anonymous call to Community Watch is all that is needed. TV is a complaint driven enforcement place.

Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for!

I read the link Ranger99 posted referencing pools. I read nothing about adult pools being strictly for "socializing". Back up your claim with a link that states your contention.

The community/adult pools are (imho) for the use and enjoyment of all residents from opening till closing 24/7/365. The water exercise and aerobic classes do not belong in those pools. If they belong in any of the pools at all, I would expect the "family/guest" pools would be the best choice for several reasons. The sports pools, being the only actual swimming pools, may, imo, be used for other sports ("exercise" does not equal "sport") as long as there is always swim lanes available for SWIMMING!

My parents were here since Mr Shwartz started these pools. The original intent of adult pools was to socialize. Notice they are not “activity” pools. The idea was that children play and are loud etc and adults would like a quiet restful time to enjoy each other. A gathering place where you get to know each other, exchange stories, ideas, things to do etc. The ones who wanted activities had special pools built for them which are called activity pools. You can’t mix activities and relaxation in the same water so the adult pools were made smaller than the activity pools.

In my observation coming to visit relatives since 1992, the younger age group, say in their 60’s are mostly full of whim and vinegar, ready to boogey in the water. The older group 80’s and 90’s enjoy a dip and conversation, perhaps walking back and forth, in the water. Now as the younger group gets older, they become the more relaxed ones (after hip and knee surgeries, strokes etc). But by then new ones move in expecting any water to be the only thing they have ever known, a “swimming pool”.

A happy Village tries to accommodated as many residents’ hopes as best they can. One way is that the “active” ones go at times when the “relaxed” ones are not there.

Clarendon has a family pool at the mail station

You are free to use any available pool, and there are probably several more within a five minute drive in your car. I’m sorry the class was a problem for you.

Whoa!!!! Why should the OP be forced to choose another pool because some group is taking over and running an activity that is not permitted in that type of pool????? Maybe the group should be going to a sports pool, not a neighborhood pool.

adult pools are supervised by the nearest rec center, so go to the nearest rec center and tell them of the situation. they will, then, go to the pool and and find out what's exactly going on. Exercise classes should only be done at sports pools ( residents only and over 30 yo), and only the times listed on the schedule. The schedule can be found in the rec news ( sports pool section) OR on the bulletin board posted outside the locker rooms/bathrooms. I suspect these people are NOT residents.

fdpaq...you are wrong, wrong, wrong. Exercise classes are ONLY at sports pools, as well as water sports. Check the sports pool section in the rec news. Family/adult pools are NEVER for water aerobics at ANY time. Sports pools are for residents only and you must be over 30. The rules for each pool is posted right on the wall.

It’s possible it is not an organized class, just a bunch of ladies getting together at a pool near them, to exercise, they probably think they picked a slow time and arent bothering anyone.

To get the offical information, contact the Recreation Center that is responsible for that pool. They are the ones in charge of everything and anything that happens there.

Good advice. I only wish other people had posted exactly the same thing on this thread on multiple earlier posts.:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

So do all pools have Velvets rules or just the ones you want to use because these are not the posted pool rules or those at district.gov.

This is the first time in my 4 years in TV that I’ve heard that the adult pools are not for swimming! There are so many other places where one can “socialize” why take over a pool where people could also get some low impact exercise in from swimming or at least walking in the pool.

Swimming in any pool other than sports pools is almost impossible. As others have said, the adult or family pools are pretty much for socializing. I tried swimming in adult pool when I first got here 2 years ago and while people didn't care, I had to dodge them as they were walking.

Exactly!

Perfect explanation.

Why those ladies may not be bothering anyone, now they are. It appears if the group should move their excercise time to a “correct” pool to hold scheduled sessions in.

Welcome to the " friendly" Villages. This has been going on for years. The rules are for others since enforcement is non existing. Sad. Best to look at schedule for sports pools and go during open swim, lap swim. And don't dare tell a grand parent to take their family to the family pool. After all the neighborhood pool allows them to hang there! Be careful of dogs loose near mail stations as well. After a while you get use to rule breaking , stay calm, you cannot change things without becoming
the neighborhood grump.

Map of pools
 

YES...I have an interactive map that includes the THREE types of pools here:

Map of Places - The Villages 101

Map of pools
 

YES...I have an interactive map that includes the THREE types of pools here:

Map of Places - The Villages 101

It is, thanks. It's the Moultrie Creek Rec center Adult pool. I chose my home based on its location.