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