Recreation Centers: Complete Guide
Over 100 recreation centers, each with different amenities. Here's what the major centers offer and how to find the one closest to your rental.
How Recreation Centers Work
Amenity charges are contractual property charges, and the amount and adjustment timing can differ by home. Recreation access depends on a valid Villages or guest ID plus the current rules for the facility and activity; renters should not assume paying rent creates universal access.
District materials describe regional, village, and neighborhood facilities. Offerings and restrictions vary by center. Paid Fit Clubs operate at select regional centers and are not a universal included amenity.
Verify the current rules through the District's ID-card guidance, guest policy, and Fit Club information.
Regional Complexes
The District lists 15 regional complexes, the largest tier of recreation center. They are ordered here from the north end of the community to the south. Each address comes from the District's center list, and each area from its Recreation Area Map.
Navigate by street address. The area is a guide to roughly where a center sits, not a boundary: Buena Vista Boulevard, for example, runs through both the north and the middle of the community with separate numbering. Olympia and Tribute are listed last because the District's current map was printed before they opened or were announced.
Mulberry Grove Recreation
Far north · Marion County8445 SE 165 Mulberry Lane
Sports pool, Fitness stations, Pickleball, Bocce, Crafts, Dog park, Theater and stage.
The north end of the community, near Phillips, Calumet Grove and Springdale.
Paradise Recreation
North · above CR-4661403 Paradise Drive
Archery, Pétanque, Family pools, Pickleball, Bocce, Theater and stage.
Closed for a revitalization project, with no reopening date published. The features listed are the District's "Fun On The Horizon" list for the rebuilt center.
Savannah Recreation
North · above CR-4661545 Buena Vista Boulevard
Sports pool, Gathering rooms, Computers, Bocce, Shuffleboard, Theater and stage.
La Hacienda Recreation
North · above CR-4661200 Avenida Central
Sports pool, Billiards room, Tennis, Pickleball, RC boat racing on Lake Mira Mar, Fishing, Theater and stage.
Laurel Manor Recreation
Central · along CR-4661985 Laurel Manor Drive
Sports pool, Tennis, Pickleball, Bocce, Theater and stage.
Lake Miona Recreation
Central1526 Buena Vista Boulevard
Sports pool, Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball, Fishing, Black Lake walking path, Theater and stage.
Buena Vista Boulevard has separate numbering north and south of CR-466, so this address is not near Savannah's despite the similar number.
SeaBreeze Recreation
Central · north of CR-466A2384 Buena Vista Boulevard
Sports pool, Sand courts, Tennis, Pickleball, Platform tennis, Theater and stage.
Colony Cottage Recreation
Central · near CR-466A510 Colony Boulevard
Sports pool, Performing arts theater, Craft rooms, Card rooms, Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball.
Eisenhower Recreation
South-central · near SR-443560 Buena Vista Boulevard
Sports pool, Tennis, Platform tennis, Pickleball, Basketball, Darts, Theater and stage.
Rohan Recreation
South850 Kristine Way
Sports pool, Air gun range, Tennis, Pickleball, Platform tennis, Theater and stage.
Next to the Soaring Eagle Softball Fields and the Air Gunnery Range.
Everglades Recreation
South5497 Marsh Bend Trail
Sports pool, Disc golf, Fishing, RC boats and cars, Multi-purpose field, Pickleball, Platform tennis, Theater and stage.
Fenney Recreation
South3200 Fenney Way
Resort-style zero-entry pool, Family pools, Fenney Putt & Play (18-hole putting course), Fenney Nature Trail, Resident art gallery, Fire pit.
Ezell Recreation
South769 Marilee Place
Sports pool, Putting course, Tennis, Bocce, Horseshoes, Theater and stage.
Olympia Recreation
Eastport1210 McPherson Terrace
The Athletic Club, The Summit rock climbing wall, Farragut Softball Complex, Sophie Doodles Canine Park, Sports pools, Kayaking, Pickleball, Tennis.
Eastport's regional center. It opened in December 2025, after the District's current area map was printed.
Tribute Recreation
Location not announcedNo address published yet
A future regional complex. The District has not published an address or an opening date.
Village Centers and Neighborhood Areas, the two smaller tiers, are on the District's full center list. Features here are those each center's own page names; check the center before you travel, as offerings change.
What Each Center Typically Offers
Sports Courts by the Numbers
The Villages has an extraordinary concentration of sports facilities:
400+
Sports courts
100+
Tennis courts
60+
Softball fields
50+
Bocce courts
Craft Studios & Arts
Several regional centers have fully equipped craft studios where residents can take classes or work independently:
- Pottery and ceramics studios with kilns and wheels
- Woodworking shops with power tools and workbenches
- Stained glass studios
- Lapidary (gem cutting and polishing)
- Quilting and sewing rooms
- Photography darkrooms (increasingly digital labs)
- Painting studios for watercolor, acrylic, and oil
Studio, class, and materials charges vary. Confirm eligibility, prerequisites, registration, and current cost with the center or activity organizer before attending.
Tips for Renters
- Ask your landlord which rec center is closest to the property — this will be your daily go-to
- Confirm the owner has arranged the appropriate ID before arrival and verify the current pickup process with the issuing office
- Visit 2-3 centers in your first week to find the one that matches your interests
- Check the activity schedule posted at each center — classes fill up fast during peak season
- Bring your own towels to the pool (towels are not provided)
- Sports courts often have organized play times — ask at the desk when beginners play
Find a Rental Near Your Favorite Center
Browse rentals by location and find one close to the recreation center that fits your lifestyle.
Browse RentalsRecreation Center Questions
How many recreation centers are in The Villages?
The District reports over 100 recreation centers. It groups facilities into regional, village, and neighborhood types, and amenities vary by location; use the current District facility listing for an exact match.
Can renters use the recreation centers?
Access depends on the identification arranged for the stay. The owner should confirm whether the renter qualifies for a resident, non-owner resident, or guest ID and which facilities that ID permits. Guest access, age rules, golf, and other activities can differ.
Do I have to use the rec center nearest my home?
Eligible residents and guests can use facilities allowed by their ID and the current rules. Facility type, age restrictions, schedules, and activity requirements vary, so confirm before traveling to another center.
Are the pools heated?
Many pools are heated, especially at the larger regional centers. Some have both a heated pool and an unheated pool. Indoor pools (available at select centers) are heated year-round. Pool temperatures are typically maintained at 82-84°F during cooler months.
Do recreation centers have fitness equipment?
The District operates paid Fit Clubs at select regional recreation centers. Equipment, membership terms, hours, and class schedules vary; do not assume a general recreation-center ID includes fitness-club access.
Is there a cost to use the recreation centers?
The homeowner has a property-specific contractual amenity charge, but that does not make every activity free or guarantee every renter access. A valid ID and facility rules apply, and fitness clubs, golf-car trail access, classes, materials, and special events can have separate charges.