Something is happening near the pool!!!

[Colleen27]

I also wish they would place an age requirement on resort hot tubs. It should be a place where adults can sit and relax without little ones doing cannon balls. Although it would be difficult to enforce. Sort of like having designated pet loops.

I'm glad they haven't put an age restriction on the hot tubs, but man do I hate seeing parents let their kids use them as mini-swimming pools! My DD7 loves hot tubs, but she knows it isn't a pool and comes in to sit and talk with me. If she wants to jump & play, she'll join her dad & big brother in the pool.

The problem with age restrictions is that parents like me who enforce appropriate hot tub behaviour would honor the rule, while the parents who let their kids jump & splash in the spa would just ignore it.

 

[Donna]

I'm glad they haven't put an age restriction on the hot tubs, but man do I hate seeing parents let their kids use them as mini-swimming pools! My DD7 loves hot tubs, but she knows it isn't a pool and comes in to sit and talk with me. If she wants to jump & play, she'll join her dad & big brother in the pool.

The problem with age restrictions is that parents like me who enforce appropriate hot tub behaviour would honor the rule, while the parents who let their kids jump & splash in the spa would just ignore it.

i would have no problem with that! i think it's great for a family to enjoy the hot tub together but like you said it's not a mini splash zone area! if i were a kid that wanted to jump around and splash, i'd go for the big pool. i hope with that nice slide and soon to be fun splash area, the active little ones won't even notice the guitar shaped hot tub, lol.

 

[Tri-circle-D]

I have a question for those who have been there before the renovations.

When we were just there, I noticed that behind the fences behind where the water tower is now, there is a playground and picnic tables. Was there a fence between that area and the pool area before? It looked like a really nice place to go. Shady Unfortunately it's unaccessible now. Do you think they are going to put up fences behind the new splash area, or just more shrubbery ?

I was just curious. We've only been there once, so was trying to get an idea of what the whole area looked like before, and what it might look like finished in the future.

Here is what the area looked like before the renovations:

The chain-link fence that is currently up is just temporary. The construction workers have been driving around the tennis courts, around the pavilion and pool, and then driving along the canal to the gates that they have been using as construction entrances. The fences are up to keep folks from wandering into the path of cement mixers and such. Also, they have been storing construction materials in this area.

Since the playground and volley ball courts have not been touched, I believe that they will still be there once the construction fences come down.

As far as a fence around the splash zone, I think that there will be a low fence around this area, just to keep kids from wandering in or out without adult supervision. There definitely will be a fence between the splash zone and the kiddie pool, as the footer for this fence (or low wall) has already been poured.

Also note on the photo that there is a walkway from the footbridge across from the 1500 loop bus stop that goes right to the playground and volleyball courts. This sidewalk used to go all the way around the pool, and meet up with the walkway connected to the bridge behind the Meadow Trading Post. It looks like this walkway will still exist after the work is done.

TCD

 

[Jakedog]

Couple of questions... Will there be a hot tub? and did they change the snack bar?

 

[NLPRacing]

Couple of questions... Will there be a hot tub? and did they change the snack bar?

Yes & Yes. Go back a few pages & you'll see all the pretty pictures. The hot tub is kind of smallish and the snack bar expended their food offerings some & now offer beer & bottled mixed drinks.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Look what's happening today!

The left side is open - what goes there? Hmmmmm?

Plenty of spray nozzles - it'll be a wet one!

Wow- these pics and the others with the soon to be attached slides are awesome! I'm so glad it's not just sprinkler/sprayers coming out of pipe things- this is pretty cool for the little ones!!!!

I'm glad they haven't put an age restriction on the hot tubs, but man do I hate seeing parents let their kids use them as mini-swimming pools! My DD7 loves hot tubs, but she knows it isn't a pool and comes in to sit and talk with me. If she wants to jump & play, she'll join her dad & big brother in the pool.

The problem with age restrictions is that parents like me who enforce appropriate hot tub behaviour would honor the rule, while the parents who let their kids jump & splash in the spa would just ignore it.

I'd be okay if the age restriction had an exception "except when with parents or adult" or something like that. I wouldn't mind a child being in there if they were behaving and it's less likely a child will be splashing about and all that with their parent there (notice I said LESS likely- not completely impossible LOL)
I'm also hoping with the slide and the splash/kiddie area that the hot tub won't be such a draw to the kids. I personally do not think hot tubs are for kids having fun- it's for us old folks to rest our weary bones. LOL So kiddos- get out! (or sit there like an adult- then it's okay in my book LOL)

 

[tappermon]

I didn't know I had an addiction to pool construction pictures until they stopped coming

Anyone at the fort have any updates on splash zone construction?

 

[Disney crazy mama]

I hear ya. Everyday I look forward to my fix.

 

[nikkipowell1]

I have been waiting patiently for new pics to come, but now I am getting down right upset

 

[guardwife66]

I didn't know I had an addiction to pool construction pictures until they stopped coming

Anyone at the fort have any updates on splash zone construction?

I am the same way. It will be another year before we can get to the Fort so I have to live vicariously through here.

 

[Thumper_ehhhhh]

 

[graciejane]

I didn't know I had an addiction to pool construction pictures until they stopped coming

Anyone at the fort have any updates on splash zone construction?

Too funny, thats what I was thinking too. Maybe because I have been wishing for more fun things for the kiddies at the pool for a while now. Of course, I remember being excited because the Fort finally had a pool and I didn't have to swim at the beach any more. I guess that makes me old

 

[nikkipowell1]

Too funny, thats what I was thinking too. Maybe because I have been wishing for more fun things for the kiddies at the pool for a while now. Of course, I remember being excited because the Fort finally had a pool and I didn't have to swim at the beach any more. I guess that makes me old

I just got home from work a bit ago and saw some new posts on this thread and thinking "Way cool, new splash zone pics"

 

[RvUsa]

All those in favor of taking up a collection for gas money to send TCD over to the pool for some pics say AYE!!!

 

[Tri-circle-D]

All those in favor of taking up a collection for gas money to send TCD over to the pool for some pics say AYE!!!

AYE!!!!

Actually, I want to see some updated photos too!

Maybe I will have to plan another mission for this weekend.

For those of you waiting- go back and re-read this thread. It is pretty cool to watch the progress that has been made thus far. And, to read the predictions and other speculation that has been made along the way.

This is a great thread!

TCD

 

[lucy_love]

I will be going to the fort next Thursday, I know it's a week away but I will take some pictures

 

[Skyw]

Sorry the picture is small. I will try to make it larger.

Photo taken may 5th. Enjoy.

 

[Skyw]

bigger I hope!!

 

[datgrt@fw]

I will be going to the fort next Thursday, I know it's a week away but I will take some pictures

We will arrive at the Fort this Sunday and I will also take some pictures of the Pool and Splash Zone. I won't be able to post the pictures until I am back at home around May 18th. I am sure that TCD or someone will have more pictures posted before then! I also really enjoy viewing and appreciate all of the updated photos that everyone has been so nice about posting! Thanks!!!

 

[ynottony99]

bigger I hope!!

Hey, awesome!!! When were these taken?