October 15, 2018
General Information
RUNNING OF THE SQUARES
The Brownwood 5K Road Race is Saturday, October 27, 2018. Road closures will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the following locations:
•W. Torch Lake Drive from Brownwood Drive (at Brownwood Paddock Square) east bound to Buena Vista Blvd.
•CR44A east from Buena Vista Blvd. roundabout to where it intersects CR143.
Access to Brownwood Paddock Square is still available via multi-modal path going southbound on the west side of Buena Vista Blvd. by Eisenhower Recreation Center. Vehicle traffic may also access the square via Powell Road at Brownwood Blvd, Kiessel Rd. and SR44 via Meggison Rd.
For the safety of all walkers and drivers, please use caution and pay attention to all detour and directional signage.
Oakleigh Executive Golf Course Closure
To maintain the integrity of the executive golf courses and provide the best play experience possible, the Oakleigh Executive Golf Course will be closed beginning Monday, October 8, 2018 for planned bunker capping and drainage repairs. This work is anticipated to take approximately 5 (Five) days. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact District Executive Golf Maintenance at (352) 753-3396.
Amberwood Executive Golf Course Closure
To maintain the integrity of the executive golf courses and provide the best play experience possible, the Amberwood Executive Golf Course will be closed beginning Monday, October 15, 2018 for planned bunker capping and drainage repairs. This work is anticipated to take approximately 5 (Five) days. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact District Executive Golf Maintenance at (352) 753-3396.
Multi-Modal Path Maintenance
On Friday, October 12, 2018, work will take place on the multi-modal path behind the Winn Dixie shopping plaza in Lake Sumter Landing. The work will begin from the back entrance at Winn Dixie to Tunnel M6 located under Morse Boulevard. Work is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. and will be complete by the end of the day. Flagmen will be present at both ends of the repair section to assist in navigating around Winn Dixie. Please use caution and pay attention to all directional signage and flagmen.
Chula Vista Executive Golf Course Closure
To maintain the integrity of the executive golf courses and provide the best play experience possible, the Chula Vista Executive Golf Course will be closed beginning Monday, September 17, 2018 for a full cart path renovation project. This work is anticipated to take approximately 1 (one) month. Some of the improvements you can expect include widening and smoothing the path to meet current and future demands. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact District Executive Golf Maintenance at (352) 753-3396.
Media Release
Participation in clubs, activities and events throughout The Villages may be photographed/recorded and by participation in the activity, participant irrevocably consents to be photographed/recorded and grants The Villages of Florida, Inc. and its successors, assigns and licenses the right in perpetuity to distribute the results of such photography/recording in all media throughout the world.
Information Provided by The Villages Entertainment Department
As summer approaches, some adjustments for the Farmer’s Markets at Spanish Springs Town Square and Brownwood Paddock Square will take place.
The last day for the Spanish Springs Farmer’s Market will be Thursday, April 26th.
The summer hours for the Brownwood Farmer’s Market will begin on Saturday, May 5th and will be from 9am – 1pm.
Fenney Putt & Play and Croquet & Lawn Bowling Facilities
In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the Fenney Putt & Play and Croquet & Lawn Bowling facilities will be closed periodically for maintenance. Please see the schedule below for a listing of closure dates. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Fenney Recreation Center at 352-674-8460.
Closing Schedule
Recreation News
The Recreation & Parks department and staff appreciate the communication from our residents on the recent changes occurring with the Recreation News. This recent round of changes is a vetting process that our department has been working on over the last several years. Currently the process, is reviewing how to best manage information by showcasing the provided resident lifestyle contacts weekly club listings every 1st and 3rd week of the month.
All scheduled activities will continue to appear under the recreation center where it is being hosted, as well be being listed on our Districtgov.org website. At a minimum in the Recreation News it will be appearing weekly under the recreation center where it is scheduled and twice a month in the club listings for this vetting process.
Our team has also been researching how technology can play a positive role in providing recreation information from the convenience of your smart phone or computer. We are excited about what the future holds working on this project. Please allow us the opportunity to continue to vet through all the respective areas so the Recreation News can continue to be a staple of our community today and in the future.
Polo Fields
The polo player entrance gate off of Buena Vista Boulevard is locked. All clubs will need to enter through the electronic gate at the south end during off season. Walkers and approved Resident Lifestyle Groups will be allowed admittance from 7:00a.m. -12:00p.m. The timer is being set and the gate will automatically open as each car/golf cart hits the pad during these hours. For further information, please contact Saddlebrook Recreation Center at 352-259-5377.
Weather Policy
The Recreation Department has created consistent and uniform guidelines regarding inclement weather that may impact the public, health, safety and well-being of staff, volunteers, participants and facilities. Please click here for the complete guidelines!
Recreation Center Emergency Address Information
Our dedicated staff is here to help you get the most out of your unique Villages lifestyle. When enjoying your choice of activities, we ask that you remember participating in recreational activities always involves some degree of risk. Participants assume full responsibility for and risk of bodily injury arising out of or in any way connected with participation or involvement in or presence at the activity or program. To assist you with emergency situations, the recreation department has provided all outside recreation areas with a bulletin board that has important 911 information including the address/county/phone number you are calling from. Emergency 911 phones are located at all equipment buildings and pools with pertinent emergency information. We encourage all residents to become familiar with their recreation centers and 911 information. Please when visiting any recreation center or swimming pool take a moment to locate these helpful areas.
Announcement from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Effective July 1, 2013, The Florida Legislature amended FS 319.14 to allow the conversion of a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) to a golf cart. For additional information on the process of converting a LSV to a golf cart, please click here.
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