Originally Posted by FG111 (Post 1840426)

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.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 1841030)

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.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1841082)

Where is the Silver Springs golf course?

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 1841091)

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.

Originally Posted by FG111 (Post 1840524)

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

Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 1841199)

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

Originally Posted by FG111 (Post 1840426)

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.

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com (Post 1840431)

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

Originally Posted by FG111 (Post 1840426)

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.

Originally Posted by bilcon (Post 1841403)

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.