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Kelevision 04-27-2025 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mraines (Post 2427330)
So glad you walk facing traffic. I wish others would learn that not only is it safer, it is Florida law.

Some people just don’t know to walk facing traffic. I actually stopped to tell 2 ladies walking yesterday and they were thankful. You can do it in a very nice considerate, just trying to be friendly, way.

thevillages2013 04-27-2025 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox (Post 2427217)
"Golf Cart Paths" on golf courses are just for golf carts.

Elsewhere, they are called "Multi-Modal Paths" and are for golf carts, cyclists, walkers, etc., but you still need to be alert and walk facing traffic.

That is true most everywhere in TV but some of the cart paths on Hacienda are also MMP’s

thevillages2013 04-27-2025 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tlcav (Post 2427205)
Moving into Hacienda North in Spanish Springs. I am an avid walker and am wondering about walking paths. I walk to my mail box and would love to walk to the square. Are the golf cart paths for walkers too? I always walk facing traffic. Carts and cars come so fast so I have to be hyper aware.
Also, what would be the closest dedicated just for walkers path? Don’t want to drive to Edna’s in Fenney every day!

Just across Morse Blvd from you is a Multi Modal Path that connects to the MMP that runs beside El Camino Real. You can walk for miles on it. Not sure but there may be a walkway out of the back of Hacienda North so you can get to Spanish Springs safely. Both would involve crossing a busy road

sdeikenberry 04-27-2025 05:42 AM

Most of the people answering, you have no idea about walking paths north. You do not have to drive anywhere. There is a multi modal path that goes through the Hacienda golf course that you can access easily. There’s a multi modal path on the west side of Morse, that will take you Into neighborhoods where you can easily walk the streets or take you north up to El Camino, where you can walk west over to Savannah or Glenview. Off of El Camino you can also go north into harmswoid neighborhood and walk around that neighborhood. You can easily walk into Spanish Springs. There’s a multi Moto path just south of Spanish Springs that goes around Chula Vista and wanders south all the way to the lady Lake park, golf course, though just Woodshop. Lots of places to walk close to you. you will have to use some low traffic residential streets in addition to the multi modal paths.

elle123 04-27-2025 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tlcav (Post 2427205)
Moving into Hacienda North in Spanish Springs. I am an avid walker and am wondering about walking paths. I walk to my mail box and would love to walk to the square. Are the golf cart paths for walkers too? I always walk facing traffic. Carts and cars come so fast so I have to be hyper aware.
Also, what would be the closest dedicated just for walkers path? Don’t want to drive to Edna’s in Fenney every day!

A treadmill located in your own home. It's safe and effective.

bkcunningham1 04-27-2025 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tlcav (Post 2427205)
Moving into Hacienda North in Spanish Springs. I am an avid walker and am wondering about walking paths. I walk to my mail box and would love to walk to the square. Are the golf cart paths for walkers too? I always walk facing traffic. Carts and cars come so fast so I have to be hyper aware.
Also, what would be the closest dedicated just for walkers path? Don’t want to drive to Edna’s in Fenney every day!

From Morse, if you walk down San Juan Drive, take the first left onto Corona and keep walking (Corona turns into Barcelona), you'll come to the path that crosses Hickory Head Hammack and Aveineda Central, then leads to Alonzo. Alonzo goes back to Spanish Springs Town Square. If you turn to the left behind the Sharon Morse Performing Arts Center, you can walk along the little pond. Straight across is the golf cart bridge.

Karen M 04-27-2025 06:32 AM

We live in Rio Grande and walk straight from our front door. We took the time to find the quiet streets and the multi paths that are connected. Often our center point is the Square. My sugestion is enjoy the search for your favorite walk right outside your own door. You will meet your new neighbors and know your neighborhood.

Danube 04-27-2025 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2427274)
No he wasn't. He was asking for a place to walk closest to his home. The path starting in Bradford is the closest one to his home.

Why would you say that?

JwizChick 04-27-2025 08:02 AM

The Walking Villagers website is Home. You can access our monthly calendars there. We walk twice a week from different starting locations, three and six mile options. Come join us!

charlie1 04-27-2025 08:12 AM

Too bad it is so far but there are MANY walking trails south of SR44! The developer must have realized that this was something people wanted. I live in Fenney and just in our village we have a walking trail all alone Fenney Way. Also in Fenney Springs, Blue Heron (short walk), Spanish Moss, and Sugar Cane!

ROCKETMAN 04-27-2025 08:13 AM

Bradford
 
Lake Miona very nice. Great surface and no dogs or bikes. Don’t understand the Bradford answer.

OrangeBlossomBaby 04-27-2025 08:15 AM

My suggestion of course is to cross the golf cart bridge, and just walk anywhere you want on the Historic Side. There's only one MMP and it's very short, from the park to the Veterinary clinic. Other than Paradise Ave, West Boone, Tarrson. and the Lester hill, the streets don't get heavy traffic and it's a nice area to walk in. Plenty of shade to hide under when the sun is high, interesting landscaping choices and colors to look at, and super-friendly people to say "hi" to as you walk. We also have HILLS, something most parts of the Villages can't boast about. If you want to exercise and stretch your hamstrings and glutes, the Historic side is the place to be.

VApeople 04-27-2025 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Danube (Post 2427492)
Why would you say that?

Because it is true.

VApeople 04-27-2025 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie1 (Post 2427517)
Too bad it is so far but there are MANY walking trails south of SR44! The developer must have realized that this was something people wanted.

I think you are exactly right!

When they started building south of 44 in January 2017, I think they started doing things differently. Like banning dogs from the postal stations, making the pools free-form, and building walking trails where golf carts are banned.

Fortunately for us, we had just bought a new house in Osceola Hills just north of 44. We go to the new areas for walks all the time.

richdell 04-27-2025 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tlcav (Post 2427205)
Also, what would be the closest dedicated just for walkers path? Don’t want to drive to Edna’s in Fenney every day!

Small quibble. Edna's is in Marsh Bend.


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