Recreation Events
Fitness Club Summer Special
The Fitness Club Summer Special starts Saturday, June 1, 2013 and runs through Saturday, August 31, 2013. The Fitness Clubs are located at Mulberry Grove, Laurel Manor, Colony Cottage and SeaBreeze regional recreation centers. Please click on the link below for more information about the Fitness Club Summer Special.
Camp Villages 2013 - Intergenerational fun for Villagers and their grandchildren!
This exciting program offers activities for Village residents and their grandchildren to enjoy together! Camp Villages offers a variety of activities and program that will make sure summer one to remember.
Camp Villages has something for everyone to enjoy during the 8 week program. The 2013 Camp Villages program begins June 10, 2013 and ends August 2, 2013.
Please click on the link below for the 2013 brochure. Brochures will also be available at all Recreation Centers beginning Friday April 26, 2013. Ticket sales begin Thursday May 2nd at any Villages Box Office
Sports Pool Schedule
The Sports Pools are programmed pools and each has a specific schedule of activities including lap swim, water walking, water exercise, water volleyball and more. All sports pool participants must have a current year’s signed waiver before taking part in any organized water activityThe sports pools are for residents only and are open from 7am – dusk daily. The sports pools are located at La Hacienda, Savannah, Mulberry Grove, Laurel Manor, Lake Miona, Colony Cottage and SeaBreeze Regional Recreation centers.All sports pool activities start at the top of the hour and finish 10 minutes before the posted end time. Sports pool activities include:
• Lap swimming – all lanes in with no program leader
• Open exercise & walk – exercise, walking with no lanes or program leader
• Combination Swim Time (Combo Swim) – lap swimming, walking and exercise with some lanes in and no program leader.
• Water Exercise Programs – aquatic exercise with a program leader, listed by leader on the schedule.
• Water Volleyball – there are different levels of play. The Recreation Department urges all new players to sign up for lessons/clinics at SeaBreeze Regional Recreation Center. The levels of play include basic, intermediate and advanced. All levels are organized – a staff member or volunteer ambassador will organize play. For a schedule of activities, check the Recreation News, pool bulletin boards, call/stop by the regional recreation center where the pool is located or click on the link below.
Beginner's Pickleball Program
Are you interested in learning about Pickleball in The Villages? Please click on the link below for a complete schedule of the Beginner’s Pickleball Program.
2013 Holiday Closing Schedule
Paradise Park Project - Benches & Picnic Tables Now Available!!
If you would like the opportunity to sponsor a bench or picnic table that will be included in the design of this beautiful park, please stop by the Customer Service Center located at 3201 Wedgewood Lane. Availability is limited, so please contact Customer Service at 753-4508 for pricing and additional information.
To view the Paradise Park Area A Design, please click here. To view a map of the proposed park, please click on the link below.
Weather Policy for Recreation Facilities
In the event of inclement weather, the Recreation Department established guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of staff, volunteers, participants, and facilities. Please click on the link below to view the Weather Policy for Recreation Facilities.
Lost and Found
Depending on where items are found, inexpensive items will be held for one month at La Hacienda, Laurel Manor, or Colony Cottage Regional Recreation Centers. Valuables will be turned over to the Lady Lake Police Department, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office or Marion County Sheriff’s Office within 72 hours. At the end of each month, unclaimed items will be donated to local charities. The Recreation Department is not responsible for lost items.
Courtesy Phones at Recreation Facilities
Courtesy phones are available for use by residents and guests in case of an emergency or to reach a Recreation team member. Courtesy phones are available at all pools and the equipment sheds. The facility name and address are posted on the wall by the courtesy phone. For non-emergency issues you can call Community Watch. Click on the link below for a photo of one of our courtesy phones available for use.