Rec centers & pools
 

I have a lot in #215 there R two rec centers, Manatee and Bradenton, can we use either one?

Or for that matter all of them through out the Villages?

What about Country Club pools?

Then I see priority passes?????

You can use any rec center pool. The country club pools require priority membership.

So we need to pay $260 for the use of those pools.

What is the difference in those pools?

Or what's the benefit.

You can use any or all neighborhood pools and rec centers. We tend to use the one where our mailbox is located. The sports pools are at the regional rec centers are also available for your use. The sports pools are mainly for swimming laps, organized activities and classes. The pools at the Country Clubs require a special pass.

Not sure of the cost...
Not much difference that I've noticed except for the availability of pool bar service and piped in music.

U can use the regional pools then as well and the sports pools.

Adding to the post above, they tend to be less crowded. IIRC, the pool at Bonifay isn't a country club pool and I don't know whether Evans Prairie will have a pool.

Here is a link to the Country Club priority membership enhancements.
The Villages - Membership Enhancements

I saw that, but not really informative as to what U get in the way of perks 4 $$

You should go and visit the country club pools, now and in the high season Jan-Apr. Visit the neighborhood and reginal pools.
There really isn't much difference.....they are all nice!

Aren't the Country Club Pools for adults only? I am pretty sure they are. They don't seem to be used that much from my observations. Maybe that is the reason for Bonifay?

Several of the Country Club pools have hot tubs with them and food service is usually available. But, note that kids can go in Country Club pools if they are with a priority member so if you don't like kids in pools where you go don't opt for that. Also included in the country clubs pools is of course the one at Orange Blossom CC, it's big and has a waterfall which adds a bit of fun.

Country Club pools are like Family Pools! You will have times during the day that are supposed to be adult times but most of the time they are open for member's families - and tend to be very crowded during the Christmas break or in-between semester or Easter break.

They do have bar service and restaurant service but I am very happy at my neighborhood adult pool - and do not pay any extra fee.

Looks like for now, I needn't worry about the priority member deal. :coolsmiley:

Now the rec centers, the closest one I see is the Sea Breeze, which I visited in April, really nice.

I don't see a rec ctr near Fernandina or for that matter south of 466A, maybe not built yet???

I assume all rec centers are available to all residents

Right assumption.

Your closest pool is Bonifay. Colony Cottage is your closest regional rec center to Fernandina...Just across 466A.

I see two pools closer i think (Manatee and Bradenton), also Sea Breeze may look closer that colony, hard to tell on the map I have.

I plan on being there in two weeks or so, then I'll have drive it to see for sure.

Are there any Regional centers planned S of 466A?

This map will answer some of your questions.
http://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/Docume....aspx?DID=3350

A prior thread on the topic:

New Regional Rec Center? - Talk of The Villages

Keep in mind that the pools at the Regional Rec Centers are sports pools - most of the usage of them is for various scheduled activities.

Bill :)

Doesn't Captiva (in Sanibel) have a family pool

Each neighborhood (Sanibel, Fernandina, Charlotte south of 466-A) are village pools and are adult (30 and over) only at all times. Captiva is a neighborhood rec center and is a family pool, which means anyone under 30 anytime of the day. Colony is a regional sports pool, residents only, no guests admitted; just across 466-A. Gilchrist neighborhood pool will open this fall. Hope this helps.you.

Here is a map of all the rec centers & pools.
http://www.districtgov.org/departmen...ges/RecMap.pdf