[CFrance]

Originally Posted by zonerboy

Actually, I have no expectations regarding the indoor gymnasium mentioned above.
However......a few years back I lived briefly in Plainfield, IN, a small town (population 28,000) outside of Indianapolis. The Parks and Recreation department there built a wonderful facility for residents which featured both indoor and outdoor pools (2 of each), a large basketball court with retractable backboards where 6 half court games could be played simultaneously. These courts could also be switched over to facilitate indoor volleyball. Above and surrounding the perimeter of these courts was an indoor running/walking track. There was also a large exercise facility with free weights, Nautilus machines, and a large variety of exercise bikes, treadmills, ellipticals and so forth. In addition, there were a number of meeting rooms, some with kitchen facilities to accommodate bithday piarties, special events,etc.
But, as far as I remember, Plainfield did not have a municipal golf course.
My point is simply that almost anything can be accomplished if there are enough people willing to support it.

And it's a very good point.

BTW, you just perfectly described the athletic club I used to pay $100/month to be a member of in MI in the '90s. Could it be Plainfield got a grant to help build that?

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by zonerboy

Actually, I have no expectations regarding the indoor gymnasium mentioned above.
However......a few years back I lived briefly in Plainfield, IN, a small town (population 28,000) outside of Indianapolis. The Parks and Recreation department there built a wonderful facility for residents which featured both indoor and outdoor pools (2 of each), a large basketball court with retractable backboards where 6 half court games could be played simultaneously. These courts could also be switched over to facilitate indoor volleyball. Above and surrounding the perimeter of these courts was an indoor running/walking track. There was also a large exercise facility with free weights, Nautilus machines, and a large variety of exercise bikes, treadmills, ellipticals and so forth. In addition, there were a number of meeting rooms, some with kitchen facilities to accommodate bithday piarties, special events,etc.
But, as far as I remember, Plainfield did not have a municipal golf course.
My point is simply that almost anything can be accomplished if there are enough people willing to support it.

Almost anything is posssible if you have enough money from other people(taxpayers)

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by zonerboy

Don't particularly care about having an indoor pool.
I'd much prefer to have an indoor gymnasium with real basketball courts.

Hi zonerboy: Your wish is MVP's command join their facility at Brownwood it has all you requested. And the kicker is it is privately funded and requires membership fees

[dotsie25]

I would love to have heated indoor pools in the villages but would like to know how much this project might cost for the users. I do feel that we don't get to use the outdoor pools because a large part of the year, the temps are too hot and there are numerous thunderstorms.
I have some physical problems that does not allow me to take long walks/and/or treadmill. Swimming is pretty much my only option and there is a big chunk of the year when I am unable to take advantage of this wonderful commodity because of reasons listed above.

[lbuoneto]

Hello, Karen. Just saw this post. What happened at the Dec 10 meeting? Any luck in getting an indoor pool here??? Linda A, lbuoneto@hotmail.com

[kasullivan]

Does anyone know what the outcome was of the December 10th meeting to discuss the idea of indoor pools?

I saw an ad in the paper this week about a new facility opening in Lady Lake called Health Spa V. They are going to have a 60 ft. indoor pool and fitness equipment, etc. The monthly cost is $19.95 plus a registration fee. Sounds too good to be true.

I called and they said it is slated to open in April and is being built near Oakwood Grill on 441.

If it is as good as it sounds, I think they will get a good response for membership. Very reasonable.