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Originally Posted by Velvet

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.

So do all pools have Velvets rules or just the ones you want to use because these are not the posted pool rules or those at district.gov.

[seecapecod]

Originally Posted by Velvet

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.

This is the first time in my 4 years in TV that I’ve heard that the adult pools are not for swimming! There are so many other places where one can “socialize” why take over a pool where people could also get some low impact exercise in from swimming or at least walking in the pool.

[TomDTV]

Swimming in any pool other than sports pools is almost impossible. As others have said, the adult or family pools are pretty much for socializing. I tried swimming in adult pool when I first got here 2 years ago and while people didn't care, I had to dodge them as they were walking.

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

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?

Exactly!

[jasamy2]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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.

Perfect explanation.

[Rocksnap]

Why those ladies may not be bothering anyone, now they are. It appears if the group should move their excercise time to a “correct” pool to hold scheduled sessions in.

[Angelhug52]

Originally Posted by Velvet

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.

Welcome to the " friendly" Villages. This has been going on for years. The rules are for others since enforcement is non existing. Sad. Best to look at schedule for sports pools and go during open swim, lap swim. And don't dare tell a grand parent to take their family to the family pool. After all the neighborhood pool allows them to hang there! Be careful of dogs loose near mail stations as well. After a while you get use to rule breaking , stay calm, you cannot change things without becoming
the neighborhood grump.

[DrHitch]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Is there an online map of the pools in TV?

YES...I have an interactive map that includes the THREE types of pools here:

Map of Places - The Villages 101

[DrHitch]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Is there an online map of the pools in TV?

YES...I have an interactive map that includes the THREE types of pools here:

Map of Places - The Villages 101

[Laura T.]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Maybe your pool is not an adult pool. What is the name of your pool?

It is, thanks. It's the Moultrie Creek Rec center Adult pool. I chose my home based on its location.

[Laura T.]

Thank, it is. It's the Moultrie Creek Recreation Center ADULT pool. I actually chose my home in relation to it's location because swimming is one of the few things I can physically do after back surgery years ago. I can't enjoy most other sports here, but am satisfied to use the pool, walk, golf cart, shop eat and party!

[Laura T.]

Originally Posted by frayedends

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.

No, they never asked us to leave, but asked us to join them. We were already there, swimming, talking and enjoying ourselves when people started to come in, telling us they were getting ready for a class, and we were "welcome" to join them. We didn't want to join them, we wanted to keep doing what we were doing, but then there were 24 in the pool, each with a noodle and a set of dumbbells, which left no room for anyone else to even move. Think, 24 people with their arms extended at their sides....leaves no room. We watched a bit, then left, realizing we either had to exercise with them, or leave. We were told the class occurs three days a week. Then the leader denies it's a class and when they are checked by The Villages pool checkers, they stop exercising and stand there pretending to swim and socialize so they don't get caught. It feels like high school all over again!

[Laura T.]

Moultrie Creek Recreation center Adult swimming pool, located near the postal boxes.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Laura T.

No, they never asked us to leave, but asked us to join them. We were already there, swimming, talking and enjoying ourselves when people started to come in, telling us they were getting ready for a class, and we were "welcome" to join them. We didn't want to join them, we wanted to keep doing what we were doing, but then there were 24 in the pool, each with a noodle and a set of dumbbells, which left no room for anyone else to even move. Think, 24 people with their arms extended at their sides....leaves no room. We watched a bit, then left, realizing we either had to exercise with them, or leave. We were told the class occurs three days a week. Then the leader denies it's a class and when they are checked by The Villages pool checkers, they stop exercising and stand there pretending to swim and socialize so they don't get caught. It feels like high school all over again!

OP, I hope you complain to the proper recreation department employees, so they will stop the practice. It will help everyone who is affected by rule-breakers in The Villages. John Rohan is the executive director of the Recreation Department. The issue shouldn't need to get his level, but, if it does, I can almost guarantee that it will be resolved. He gets things done.

[Grill Meister]

I cannot recommend this hightly enough. Register in The Villages' Residents Academy. Very well done and a great introduction to The Villages:
You can also register in person at one of the District Customer Service Centers or at any Regional Recreation Center. If you have any questions, please call the Customer Service Center at 352-753-4508.

DO IT......you'll be glad your did!