[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by FG111

Greetings-
The other day I asked about which areas here in The Villages where considered the most exclusive / desirable areas in The Villages and I received many positive responses.

I'm also interested in learning about the least desirable areas in The Villages.

I "personally" was not impressed with the dog park near Spanish Springs. It appeared neglected and most of the grass in the dog-park playing area is gone and only dirt remains which makes it a terrible area especially when the dirt turns to mud after a heavy rain. Not sure why The Villages cant spent a few bucks and re-sod and clean the area.

Any suggestions appreciated.

In Florida the, so-called, dirt is mostly sand. So there is little clay to make "mud" - like people from "up north" are used to. You will find some black dirt "mud", without clay, in low, swampy areas and along some parts of lakes. At the SS dog park, there are high ridges and few, if any low spots that do not DRAIN well. So, you won't have any problem walking around as long as you avoid the dogs digestive end-products. You can also walk a dog near the Silver Springs golf course.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

In Florida the, so-called, dirt is mostly sand. So there is little clay to make "mud" - like people from "up north" are used to. You will find some black dirt "mud", without clay, in low, swampy areas and along some parts of lakes. At the SS dog park, there are high ridges and few, if any low spots that do not DRAIN well. So, you won't have any problem walking around as long as you avoid the dogs digestive end-products. You can also walk a dog near the Silver Springs golf course.

Where is the Silver Springs golf course?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Where is the Silver Springs golf course?

Sorry my bad, my brain got more senile than usual. It is the Silver Lake golf course that I was thinking about. It is a few miles south of Orange Blossom.

[Oceanend]

McClure will be the middle of the villages in 5 years!!

[JoMar]

The most desirable is where you live, the most undesirable is where everyone else lives

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Sorry my bad, my brain got more senile than usual. It is the Silver Lake golf course that I was thinking about. It is a few miles south of Orange Blossom.

It's less than a mile away. And yeah I keep saying "Silver Springs" whenever I'm thinking of "Silver Lake" because I've known the Fleetwood Mac song a lot longer than I've known about the Villages. It's just a brain-fert

[big guy]

Originally Posted by FG111

Once again, I'm not trying to upset anyone and I sincerely apologize if anyone takes my question in a negative manner, but even in the most exclusive areas here in The Villages, there are areas which need attention. It appears to "ME" that a lot of resources are being placed in the southern end and "SOME" parts of the northern end would benefit from some TLC such as the dog park near Spanish Springs. Thanks

The new areas are going to look a little different from the older areas. So don't go to that dog park, there are others. We all like to think we live in exclusive areas. The Villages works hard to keep the grounds looking great. They have been replacing shrubs and trees recently in common areas.....oops, maybe "COMMON" is a bad word for you. Look up and read Harold Schwartz's goal and wish for The Villages.

[Lottoguy]

Being right nextdoor to a pickleball court would do it for me.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by JoMar

The most desirable is where you live, the most undesirable is where everyone else lives

OR. The least desirable areas are written about by people who do not live here, some who live nearby and don't like us, or who by those who are promoting other areas, or are just plain envious of those living in this wonderful place that even in lockdown is beautiful and wonderful.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

According to the wife, the least desirable places are where one can see the power corridor or smell the treatment facilities from their homesite. I would add that villages with sinkhole histories are undesirable as well.

[Red White & Blue]

Originally Posted by FG111

It appeared neglected and most of the grass in the dog-park playing area is gone and only dirt remains which makes it a terrible area especially when the dirt turns to mud after a heavy rain. Not sure why The Villages cant spent a few bucks and re-sod and clean the area.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Could be that Acid-Dog-Pee kills grass but dog owners do not think so....

[bilcon]

Only caution I would make would be: Don't ever buy where there is vacant land between your house and a major road. ie 466, 466A etc. You might wake up and find a 3 story assisted living or apartment, or office building in your backyard. Just look what happened along 466A or Powell Road. As far as golf front property, we live on 150' of golf front, near the golf cart path, and except for the few rude golfers, most wave and are very friendly. I would never give up the view. Sunsets every night, wide open spaces, wildlife etc. We are enjoying the good live at TV.

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

Oh wonderful idea , let’s just all thrash other people’s neighborhoods

Go look at Lake Miona Bridgeport, million dollar homes, lawns are unkept, not all but a lot. Weeds taking over landscaping. Sad

[doctorknow]

Originally Posted by FG111

Greetings-
The other day I asked about which areas here in The Villages where considered the most exclusive / desirable areas in The Villages and I received many positive responses.

I'm also interested in learning about the least desirable areas in The Villages.

I "personally" was not impressed with the dog park near Spanish Springs. It appeared neglected and most of the grass in the dog-park playing area is gone and only dirt remains which makes it a terrible area especially when the dirt turns to mud after a heavy rain. Not sure why The Villages cant spent a few bucks and re-sod and clean the area.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Paradise dog park has been resodded and reseeded many times in the eight years I have been here. Unfortunately due to the trees and the shade with the high use area the grass doesn't stand a chance of staying. I am not sure about the sprinkler system (or lack thereof) there but that may be another issue. With the FEW dog parks we have in this growing metropolis just be thankful we have that one.....with shade by the way. Atlas dog park has good grass and is well maintained with overseeding bare spots BUT it is in the HOT sun. So there are pros and cons for each park.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by bilcon

Only caution I would make would be: Don't ever buy where there is vacant land between your house and a major road. ie 466, 466A etc. You might wake up and find a 3 story assisted living or apartment, or office building in your backyard. Just look what happened along 466A or Powell Road. As far as golf front property, we live on 150' of golf front, near the golf cart path, and except for the few rude golfers, most wave and are very friendly. I would never give up the view. Sunsets every night, wide open spaces, wildlife etc. We are enjoying the good live at TV.

Hopefully your golf front home is on an Executive, those appear to be multi story high density apartment complex protected, unlike Championships.