After one of the coldest winters in recent memory, we’re finally seeing the temps hitting 50-plus and early buds that will be in solid bloom by the end of this month. For a lot of us, that’s sparking the desire to get outside for long hikes, bike rides, swims, pickleball matches and other fun things to do when you’ve got an active lifestyle.
So imagine what it would be like to be able to do all of this right outside your front door.
That’s the key selling point of several new and well-established communities in all three Delaware Counties. Places where amenities that support a fun and active lifestyle take center stage.
When you visit the “Communities” link at our web site https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/ you can search for neighborhoods tailored to residents 55 years old and older, neighborhoods that are great for families, and neighborhoods in northern, central and coastal Delaware. And if you’re especially interested in communities with amenities that make it especially easy to be physically active, here are some notable options:
IN NEW CASTLE COUNTY
Whispering Woods https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/whispering-woods/ in Middletown features single family, twin and carriage homes features a spacious clubhouse for socializing along with:
- A pool
- Fitness center
- Tennis and bocce courts
- Walking and biking paths
Traditions at Christiana https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/traditions-at-christiana/ is uniquely designed for people who crave lots of open space since more than half of its 48 acres are all about nature, with a pond and bluebird nesting boxes, walking and biking trails throughout the neighborhood, and a club house with a pool and a gym.
Springmill in Middletown https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/springmill/ is a great neighborhood if you want lots of outdoor activities and socializing through planned activities at its club house, which features a full-time activities director. And since your low HOA fee covers lawn maintenance and snow removal, you’ll have lots of time to enjoy:
- The pool
- Tennis and bocce ball courts
- Hiking and biking trails
- Access to five nearby golf courses within a 30 minute drive
Legacy at Odessa National https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/legacy-at-odessa-national/ is paradise for golf lovers, with access to the Odessa National Golf Club https://www.odessanationalgolfclub.com/ and its fabulous restaurant and bar along with
- A club house with a fitness center, billiards, game room, media room and kitchen
- A pool
- Walking and biking trails
IN KENT COUNTY
Champions’ Club is a great neighborhood if you want to be surrounded by lush greenery without ever having to push a lawn mower because your HOA fee takes care of grass cutting, garden maintenance and maintenance of your home and roof. And since you’ll have so much more free time you can enjoy:
- A heated outdoor pool
- Tennis courts
- Walking trails
- Bocce Courts
- A clubhouse with a lounge, gym, kitchen and bar area, conference room, and an active schedule of fun activities.
IN SUSSEX COUNTY
Coastal Run at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/coastal-run-at-heritage-shores/ is the place to be if you love golf and are a serious swimmer – and, importantly, if you want the freedom of renting as opposed to buying with leases of 1, 2, or 3 years and a HOA fees that are included in your rent. You’ll have access to the Heritage Shores Golf Club https://www.heritageshores.com/ and a club house that also offers an Aquatic Center with an indoor pool, outdoor pool and whirlpool along with:
- Tennis, bocce and pickleball courts
- Two restaurants – the Sugar Beet and the 1730 Tavern
Coastal Club https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/coastal-club/ near Lewes is a beautiful neighborhood well-suited for both families and active retirees. Its most notable feature is its very large pool with a waterfall, swim-up bar and water playground for kids, but it’s also situated around a 42 acre nature preserve with a 2.1 mile walking trail as well as:
- A large club house with a state-of-the-art fitness center
- Tennis, horseshoe and bocce courts
- A woodshop and arts & crafts center
- Dog parks and a community garden and farm stand
Peninsula https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/peninsula/ on the Indian River Bay features the Jack Nicklaus Golf Course – which is also a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” – and a wide variety of condominiums, villas, custom homes and homesites. In addition to wonderful walking and nature trails along the Bay, you’ll enjoy:
- Several tennis and pickleball courts
- A state-of-the-Art fitness center
- An indoor pool and hot tub, adult pool and wave pool
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Terrace Grill