[OldDave]

We are making our second visit to TV in March. It will be our first look at how busy things are in season. I'm curious about how busy the neighborhood swimming pools are. When we were there last June, they were almost always empty, or nearly so. When I look at Google Maps and visit all the pools, I think I've seen one person swimming. Of course, I have no idea when their pictures were taken.

Care anyone give me a feeling for what these pools are like? Are they packed in the winter? Are they warm enough to be comfortable year round? Is there a time of day that is better, or are there certain pools that are quieter?

If we move there I am determined to try and swim regularly. I don't now because we have only one indoor pool here at the Y and it is packed day and night. I am very hesitant to take my body which was made for radio out in public mostly naked. It frightens children and other small animals.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave

[NotGolfer]

In my neighborhood....which is near the Hadley and Amelia pools....they're packed out from mid-morning into the afternoon when it's sunny and warm. Not so much if it's chilly. I don't generally go to the pools to sunbathe...just don't care for it. But know when we drive past or go up to get the mail that most of the parking spots are taken. I've heard that during peak season ALL of the chairs can be taken. Hope this helps you with your question.

IF you're a swimmer the sports pools are for that...but you need to be a resident for this. The Daily Sun in their Thursday edition has the times you can lap-swim in these. It's tough to lap swim in the neighborhood or family pools as generally there are others using these for various things and there aren't lanes for lap-swimming in these. As the other poster stated we don't have any indoor pools.

[rubicon]

There are no indoor pools and you must pay extra for certain pools via priority membership. District pools are open to guest while regional pools are residents only.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by OldDave

We are making our second visit to TV in March. It will be our first look at how busy things are in season. I'm curious about how busy the neighborhood swimming pools are. When we were there last June, they were almost always empty, or nearly so. When I look at Google Maps and visit all the pools, I think I've seen one person swimming. Of course, I have no idea when their pictures were taken.

Care anyone give me a feeling for what these pools are like? Are they packed in the winter? Are they warm enough to be comfortable year round? Is there a time of day that is better, or are there certain pools that are quieter?

If we move there I am determined to try and swim regularly. I don't now because we have only one indoor pool here at the Y and it is packed day and night. I am very hesitant to take my body which was made for radio out in public mostly naked. It frightens children and other small animals.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave

There is a great deal of information regarding pools at this site.
http://www.districtgov.org/images/RecGuide.pdf

[elevatorman]

The neighborhood pools are used by many but not what you see in the north. Remember there are no kids to contend with. Did you know there are 3 types of pools in TV. Neighborhood, Sport, and Family. The sport pools have planned activities such as lap swim and water exercise programs........ Neighborhood pools are for adults to relax in or out of the water. Family pools allow children, but when schools are in session there are none or few. Check out the Rec news for more info., including pool guidlines. http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/a...es/recnews.pdf

[OldDave]

My apologies, I must have done a very poor job of explaining what I was after.

I'm familiar with all the types of pools and rules. We rented a house this summer for a full month, and had their resident passes. I know there aren't indoor pools, I just mentioned that...I don't know why.

So, what I want to know, specifically is how busy are the neighborhood pools at different times. (not interested in the sports pools or family pools.)

During the summer they were almost always empty. One person that answered seemed to indicate they are pretty busy during the winter. I'm still interested in knowing if they are warm enough year round, what the busiest times of day are, etc.

And again, sorry if I made my first post confusing.

[Skybo]

Dave, I think the attendance at neighborhood pools probably vary between the different neighborhoods. As you probably noticed during your previous visit, the neighborhood pools really aren’t made for swimming or exercising. You can certainly swim and exercises in them if they are empty or nearly empty, but it doesn’t take too many people in a neighborhood pool to make swimming laps impractical. As others above have pointed out, the sports pools are the best place to swim. In addition to the organized activities, they have hours throughout the day for swimming and exercising on your own. If you receive a temporary resident ID with your rental, you can use the sports pools. A guest ID will not get you into them. All of the pools are heated during the cooler months.

Edited, oops we were posting at the same time. Never mind.

[Skybo]

Dave, just wondering why you aren't interested in the sports pools? As I noted in my previous post there are hours throughout the day designated for "open" exercising and swimming. The length of the pools makes swimming much more enjoyable and beneficial than it would be in the neighborhood pools. In any case, the water temperature in all of the pools is warm enough year-round. It's the air temperature that will get you.

[Uptown Girl]

You may already know this, but our Daily Sun newspaper has a "Recreational News" pullout section (issued on Thursdays.)
Have your contact here save you one if you can do that.

This will list all the pools (and lots more) and their locations.
The Recreation centers have pools with buoyed lap lanes laid out (if that appeals to you) for certain periods of time during the day.
First come, first served.

The paper will tell you the various times per locale.
At other times, (in the sport pools) there will be classes or games scheduled and swimming will not be allowed while other activities happen.

Neighborhood pools don't seem to be overcrowded, per say, but sometimes people kind of 'hold court' in the middle of the water with loud, intrusive conversation. We tend to exit and find a quieter pool nearby. Never hard to find a quieter one.

Pool water temperature will vary, depending on the sun. Although the pools are modestly heated in the winter, a cloudy day will make the water feel cooler.
If the air temperature at least 61 degrees, it is tolerable. Getting out of the water at that temperature can be a bit chilly, bring warm towels.
Some people will wear wet suit type gear in winter. They swear by it.

[OldDave]

Skybo, I'm partially disabled. So my in pool activities will be slow and I would really be in the way in a larger, busier pool. Plus, my wife is a dedicated water Zumba person. While she did attend classes this summer and will again, if she goes with me, she will be in her own little world in the pool with me with her waterproof MP3 going through her routines, which are just in one place. So for now solitude is what we're after. Maybe laps later, at least for me.

[Barefoot]

You asked about neighborhood pools. The three neighborhood pools close to us are rarely busy from Oct to May when we're in The Bubble. The pools are heated to approximately 83 degrees year round. On a hot sunny day, they may be busy 11 to 3 pm. I only swim if it is warm out. I usually swim around 4 ... most people have left by then. On cooler days, there are very few swimmers.

We live in a Village about 8 years old just south of CR 466; perhaps pools in newer areas are busier.

[graciegirl]

If you visit the pools north of 466 they do not seem as busy at any season.

I have started swimming again when the weather isn't too chilly. The pools are heated to 83 degrees winter or summer which is cool at first but becomes comfortable in a short time. It is the GETTING OUT and going home that is shivery at this time of year.

As for having a radio body, you have come to the right place, most of us have had our day in the limelight when we were all perfectly beautiful by anyone's standards and now we are so fortunate to be among folks who appreciate us no matter what. At least most of them do.

So hurry home and jump in. The water is fine....in the northern sections of TV.

[geri317]

I live in Amelia. The pool is very crowded through season unless it is cold out. By season, I mean October through May!

[villager99]

dave, i am physically disabled and find the sports pool[ lap swimmer very willing to make room for me to swim very slow one arm and leg laps i prefer to go at a time when i can have my own lane but will sometimes share a lane with another slow swimmer. don't be afraid to give it a try. i'm sure you will find your niche.

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Originally Posted by villager99

dave, i am physically disabled and find the sports pool[ lap swimmer very willing to make room for me to swim very slow one arm and leg laps i prefer to go at a time when i can have my own lane but will sometimes share a lane with another slow swimmer. don't be afraid to give it a try. i'm sure you will find your niche.

I'm not disabled but have also seen people very willing to make room for all different speed/ types of swimmers. If you live here you are just as entitled to use the laps as anyone else