[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I hear Walmart allows people to use their parking lot all day and night for free.

Great way to be towed.

[Veracity]

Originally Posted by Cupcake57

My regional rec center allows parking if you fill out a permit-name of owner, license plate, make of vehicle, etc. At Everglades, they have RV's, moving vans, etc park over by the postal station, not up by the Rec center. There may be time limit and they have a limited number of permits available; once, during spring break time, they were all out of permits, and I asked if anyone would be climbing onto the hood of the F350 to see what the permit said, and they said, no. You could always move it to another rec center if it exceeded the time limit. If its just a nondescript passenger car, likely wouldn't catch anyone's attention.

Be aware that there is no security or security cameras at the rec centers and postal stations.

[Berwin]

I thought the streets in TV were public streets and you could park on them as long as there weren't any No Parking signs. As for Walmart, we regularly go 'Wallydocking' when traveling in our RV. Wallydocking: Boondocking or dry camping in a Walmart parking lot. I have seen cars and even an RV towed after weeks in the same spot, though. I would still move your friends car a couple of feet every couple of days so that it doesn't look abandoned.

[Cliff Fr]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

we have a courtyard villa and for the next month we have a visitor, and it does not work out with a visitor parking his car at our villa, our neighborhood does not have visitor parking, we have considered going to another villa neighborhood that has visitor parking and parking his car there, are there any restrictions about that? I have seen complaints about car setting for years in different areas with expired license plates in the Villages is not doing anything about it.. these plates obviously are current.
We have also considered parking his car on the street at Lake Sumter, Spanish Springs, or Brownwood, all of these are public streets, and there is no restricted parking signs that I can find.
I have also considered going down to Brownwood and parking it in the hospital parking lot.
I do not know if there are any restrictions about any of these areas, however, there is a difference between restrictions and the enforcement of those restrictions. I’m just looking for ideas.
We had a car parked at our local mailbox area for almost 9 months and then was moved, I realize these are private property, but does the villages really enforce anything along this line?

I wouldn't leave it parked for a month without starting it an driving it 15 miles or so once a week. There's a good chance it won't start or run correctly after being parked for a month

[rockyhyder]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

we have a courtyard villa and for the next month we have a visitor, and it does not work out with a visitor parking his car at our villa, our neighborhood does not have visitor parking, we have considered going to another villa neighborhood that has visitor parking and parking his car there, are there any restrictions about that? I have seen complaints about car setting for years in different areas with expired license plates in the Villages is not doing anything about it.. these plates obviously are current.
We have also considered parking his car on the street at Lake Sumter, Spanish Springs, or Brownwood, all of these are public streets, and there is no restricted parking signs that I can find.
I have also considered going down to Brownwood and parking it in the hospital parking lot.
I do not know if there are any restrictions about any of these areas, however, there is a difference between restrictions and the enforcement of those restrictions. I’m just looking for ideas.
We had a car parked at our local mailbox area for almost 9 months and then was moved, I realize these are private property, but does the villages really enforce anything along this line?

Please don’t park his car in another Villa neighborhood. Guest parking is a premium during snowbird season and you’re just transferring your problem to them. Regional rec centers and the town squares have plenty of extra parking.

[Bill Dozer]

Courtyard Villas HAVE no street parking for safety reasons. The streets are narrow, the turns are tight and fire trucks can not maneuver easily. Some CYV have visitor parking area but most do not. Some owners think the Deed Restrictions do not apply to them. Read your documents before you buy or pay for towing and storage.












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[RRGuyNJ]

I would check on the permitted rec center parking first. If that doesn't work thenI would park it somewhere legal of course and move it once or twice a week. Yes, it's inconvenient but it would probably help with the chance of being considered abandoned. Pay no mind to FredMitchell, I would have to guess he's probably classified as "That neighbor"

[BTburton]

My grandson bought a truck while visiting FL and us in the Villages. I checked with my Rec Ctr and he was allowed to park the truck at the Rec Ctr parking lot while he was here. The requirement was to fill out a form and then put a notice on the windshield to let Security know it was permitted to be there. Grandson was here for a little over a week. We were so pleased that the Villages allowed it. Very nice!

[SaucyJim]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

we have a courtyard villa and for the next month we have a visitor, and it does not work out with a visitor parking his car at our villa, our neighborhood does not have visitor parking, we have considered going to another villa neighborhood that has visitor parking and parking his car there, are there any restrictions about that? I have seen complaints about car setting for years in different areas with expired license plates in the Villages is not doing anything about it.. these plates obviously are current.
We have also considered parking his car on the street at Lake Sumter, Spanish Springs, or Brownwood, all of these are public streets, and there is no restricted parking signs that I can find.
I have also considered going down to Brownwood and parking it in the hospital parking lot.
I do not know if there are any restrictions about any of these areas, however, there is a difference between restrictions and the enforcement of those restrictions. I’m just looking for ideas.
We had a car parked at our local mailbox area for almost 9 months and then was moved, I realize these are private property, but does the villages really enforce anything along this line?

I’ve sent you a private message so please feel free to call me.

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

no it will not be moved, as long as it is not abandoned with current license plate, I am of the assumption that it could be parked on a public street, but I just wanna make sure

I would not assume anything.

The information you’re getting here no matter how well intended are opinions.

For public street parking, contact the police department having jurisdiction over the area in question.

“Parking Signs” may not be posted like it might be in your home neighborhoods “up north”.

Case in point , if your rental is within the City of Wildwood, there is no street parking allowed , sign or not .

Don’t believe that ? Call the police department to find out.

[Deckboat234]

we used Ft knox self storage on duck lake rd in lady lake. I just looked at their web site and they have spots for cars for 52.50 per month. Never had an issue. It is off rolling acres rd behind the old sun newspaper plant.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

279$ a month outside! no thanks,,, parking it on the street does not inconvenience anyone we all pay taxes for those streets, and those parking spots. If there are no restrictions there it seems that it would be legal. I’m just asking for anyone else’s experiences doing this but thank you for your guidance

Agree. Park where there’s no restrictions or time limits and you should be good. Renting a spot is ridiculous for a visitor. Or leave the car in a non restricted spot for a couple of days and move it to another if you get a chance. If no restrictions? There’s no violations. Go for it!!!

[msilagy]

Many times 2 cars can park side by side in a driveway. That might help

[srswans]

Originally Posted by Berwin

I thought the streets in TV were public streets and you could park on them as long as there weren't any No Parking signs. ….

There is no street parking in TV neighborhoods within the city of Wildwood at any time of the day (except service vehicles). Police will ticket and tow.

[MrFlorida]

Park at a rec center, find a spot at the far end where nobody parks..