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We're looking at a bunch of houses in Cary this weekend, and some of them are in neighborhoods with pools/amenities while others rely on nearby YMCAs and such. I feel like I'd prefer to have a pool in the neighborhood. We have a two-year-old, and it seems like it would be an easy way to meet neighbors and have a sense of community. I also feel like neighborhood pools might be less crowded.
However, I've never actually lived in a pool community before, so I'm not sure if I'm right! I'm currently treating the absence of a neighborhood pool as a problem, even if there's a nearby YMCA that serves the community. Does anyone have thoughts on this? Thanks in advance!
We moved from FL where pools are in backyards and sometimes also in communities. I grew up in VA going to a club and being on swim team. So we knew we really wanted pool access. We have a neighborhood pool. I wish it was bigger, and had a swim team, but I would say go for the community pool if at all possible--you can meet your neighbors, parents of kids your kids will go to school with, and it's just a nice way to spend time in the summer. We have lived in our current community for 2 years now and have spent many summer evenings by the pool with neighbors while the kids splash and enjoy!
Check the hours of the neighborhood pool. Ours are very generous- it's very convenient. Some have swim clubs, lap swims, exercise classes & such, and restrict when you can go in. Also check out guest policies. The fact that we can bring guests is a godsend for playdates & visiting relatives!
The Y is great for swim classes. They are open all year, as well.
Some people in our neighborhood join the Y in addition to the neghborhood pool!
We're looking at a bunch of houses in Cary this weekend, and some of them are in neighborhoods with pools/amenities while others rely on nearby YMCAs and such. I feel like I'd prefer to have a pool in the neighborhood. We have a two-year-old, and it seems like it would be an easy way to meet neighbors and have a sense of community. I also feel like neighborhood pools might be less crowded.
However, I've never actually lived in a pool community before, so I'm not sure if I'm right! I'm currently treating the absence of a neighborhood pool as a problem, even if there's a nearby YMCA that serves the community. Does anyone have thoughts on this? Thanks in advance!
You are right! I agree that having the pool in your n'hood is a great way to meet your neighbors. Usually the people get together often like a 4th of July picnic, pot luck dinner, etc. and it is nice to have it right in your own n'hood. Plus, the pool isn't as crowded as the YMCA.
N'hood pool would be my first choice but having a YMCA if you don't have a n'hood pool is definitely a plus.
I live in a neighborhood without a pool and the YMCA serves as the "neighborhood " pool. I have heard that it has not been very crowded since Lifetime has opened. Lots of the neighbors go to both so we see everyone everywhere, ykwim?
Can anyone PM me with suggestions of subdivisions whose community pools truly foster community/neighbors/good times?
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