Building a small RV park, Part 3

[Texas Clodhopper]

Hey...where are the mods? This thread has gotten way off-topic! There is no way my shape or Jim's shape is related to "building a small rv park". Don't forget, round is a shape.

 

[Jim]

Have a guest at the park that is an avid pickle ball player. He's trying to convinced me that it would be a good idea to install a court, but I'm skeptical. Would a small park with only 13 sites actually find a pickle ball court to be advantageous?

 

[Neal]

I would advise against it. You have a small bit of land that is about nature and peaceful. Pickleball is a noisy sport with paddles smacking plastic balls. I felt sorry for the Prevost at Hearthside Grove parked in the site right next to the courts. Most of us PB players know not to be parked next to courts.

 

[Richpatty]

I agree with Neal. Each park has its draw and reason why a person would go there. And yours (IMHO) is to get away from it all, enjoy the silence and nature. Not sure Pickleball fits in that. And what if the Pickleball fad fades? You will have pavement to figure out what to do with.

My 2 cents...

 

[Neal]

I really enjoyed going to camp growing up so any of those activities such as archery, canoeing, fishing, etc would be fun. Keep it as a nature camp.

 

[Jim]

Excellent points! Thank you, both.

 

[GlampDaddy]

I love pickleball and I love your RV park, but I think they should remain separate. Pickleball isn't going to bring you any new business and could very well do just the opposite. Agree with the above comments.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

My only comment...No!

 

[FLSteve]

I love pickleball and I love your RV park, but I think they should remain separate. Pickleball isn't going to bring you any new business and could very well do just the opposite. Agree with the above comments.

I also agree with Buddy and the others.

FLSteve

 

[John&Andrea]

You don’t need it.

 

[Bigblockyeti]

A pistol/rifle range might be more attractive for some?

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

@Jim, I just finished reading the entire thread and had two reactions: (1) absolutely awed at what you and Trish have accomplished and the care you have taken in doing it, and (2) very sad that we've had to close the RV chapter of our lives before visiting Deer Springs RV Park. The biggest regret we will have, going forward, is that we weren't able to meet you and Trish in your little slice of heaven.

TJ&LadyDi

 

[Ben]

I love to play pickleball but I totally agree with GlampDaddy and others. Your park seems to be perfect as is.

 

[Jim]

It's been awhile since I've updated the Creekside Park project. Partially because of the incredible amount of mud/muck that had to be removed so that the area can drain. That and the Wilderness Loop project up on top of the mountain. But the building department moves slow with the permits so we had a chance to get to work at the creek again the last few days.

We've started to move some grass over to the area, still have lots more to do on that. And Trish has started to build some landscaping into things and it's starting to take shape. Still miles to go, but it's like eating an elephant, right? lol.

Anyhow, some random pictures below.

 

[Richpatty]

Wow. Looks great! I can see that you don’t do things half way. It looks like it will be a very nice place to sit. Can’t wait to see it in person.

Rich

 

[purring along]

Jim everything looks great. Hope you're not getting the hot weather like we are.

 

[Jim]

Jim everything looks great. Hope you're not getting the hot weather like we are.

We are, believe me. It's been so hot we have to quit working around 2:00-2:30, just too hot to keep on. Hoping for some cooler weather soon!

 

[GlampDaddy]

It's been awhile since I've updated the Creekside Park project. Partially because of the incredible amount of mud/muck that had to be removed so that the area can drain. That and the Wilderness Loop project up on top of the mountain. But the building department moves slow with the permits so we had a chance to get to work at the creek again the last few days.

We've started to move some grass over to the area, still have lots more to do on that. And Trish has started to build some landscaping into things and it's starting to take shape. Still miles to go, but it's like eating an elephant, right? lol.

Anyhow, some random pictures below.

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I'm seeing the need for a bourbon-sipping bench.

 

[Jim]

I'm seeing the need for a bourbon-sipping bench.

Indeed!

 

[J&JD]

Indeed!

Tequila?