[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I don't think it would be abandoned in good weather. Many people want to use a pool that is protected from the sun.

You are right as usual Bare, but is it MANY enough to sustain and make money for the owner? Always the bottom line is the money. And that isn't a bad thing. That is the practical thing.

[bkcunningham1]

I'm working to get the Amenity Authority Committee to include a budget item to get electricity under the pavillion at the Hilltop Pool on the Historic Side so we can have lights and perhaps fans. I'll let you know how feasible of a smaller item like this turns out. I'd appreciate it if you guys let me know it turns out getting an indoor pool built with the amenity fees.

[Mudder]

Those of us who live here in The Villages full time continue to swim even in January. There are very few indoor pools in Florida for the same reason that there are very few indoor tennis courts.....we can use outdoor facilities at least 355 days a year so why have indoor for the maybe ten days outdoor can't be used. Just doesn't make any sense. And as for lightning, come on , that happens so infrequently. I don't take lightning lightly as my house was hit by lightning this summer, but really only one or two days have I had to change my swim schedule because of lightning. Life will still go on even if we miss a day of swimming. Gotta go, need to be at Laurel Manor at noon when lap swim starts!

[Larry Wilson]

Here are close 55+ developments with indoor pools. Stonecrest right next to the Villages.
Spruce Creek by Del Webb just north of the Villages,
Top of the World has a beautiful indoor pool in Ocala.
Summer Glen in Ocala
Watermark in Bellevue
Stone Creek by Del Webb in Ocala
Oak Run in Ocala
Some others just a short drive away-Solivita, Lakes of Mt. Dora, Velencia, Trilogy AND MANY MANY MORE. Some have indoor tennis courts too. All are included with amenities.
Our pool was separate, just like our polo and our MVP health club. I don't expect this pool to be in amenity fees. People would pay to use it. When we have a long cold stretch like two winters ago, I do go outside for swimming at different indoor community pools around here like in Bellevue if I have time to drive.
We are in the lightning capital of the world and lightning was just one reason to have an indoor pool. Following this thread and "What I hate about the Villages" thread- Cold is probably the main reason. We are in northern Florida and once you get Florida blood you can't take the cold. Second main reason seems to be the full sun, especially for real elderly people. Then there is rain, wind and as "dawg" said even the hours. I know I don't often have time until after dark and it sure would be nice in the hot summers. Many like early early morning when water is still cold. This would be eliminated with an indoor pool.
It is just perfect weather here today so everyone enjoy it. I know I am. Sitting on my birdcage right now.