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Active Adult Communities

Discover the Best Active Adult Communities in the U.S.

For nearly 30 years, Private Communities Registry (PCR) has been the trusted resource for homebuyers searching for the best active adult communities in the United States. Whether you're looking for a 55+ adult community with resort-style amenities, golf courses, or waterfront views, we make it easy to find your ideal active retirement community based on location, lifestyle preferences, and available real estate.

What Are Active Adult Communities?

Active adult communities are designed for homebuyers seeking a low-maintenance, socially engaging lifestyle. These communities for active adults typically feature resort-style amenities such as clubhouses, golf courses, pickleball courts, and walking trails, fostering a vibrant atmosphere for like-minded individuals. Many also offer planned activities, social clubs, and fitness programs, promoting active senior living in a welcoming, age-restricted environment.

Who Are Active Adult Communities For?

These communities are ideal for:

  • Retirees and pre-retirees looking for a relaxed yet engaging lifestyle
  • Empty nesters seeking to downsize or relocate to warmer climates
  • Active adults who value social interaction, fitness, and recreation
  • Those wanting a low-maintenance home with modern designs and energy efficiency

Where Are the Best Retirement Communities for Active Adults?

From the sunny beaches of Florida to the scenic mountains of the Carolinas and the golf courses of Arizona, PCR showcases the best retirement communities for active adults across the country. Popular locations for active adult living include:

  • Southeast – Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina
  • Southwest – Arizona, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico
  • West Coast – California, Idaho, Washington
  • Northeast & Mid-Atlantic – Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey
  • Midwest – Tennessee, Oklahoma

Whether you’re looking for a gated active adult community near a city or a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, PCR helps you explore and compare active adult communities in your preferred location. Start your search today and find your perfect home in one of the nation's top adult lifestyle living destinations.


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Fairvue Plantation

Gallatin, Tennessee Active Adult Community
Gallatin, Tennessee
Fairvue Plantation is a luxury Tennessee master-planned community in Gallatin featuring championship golf, nine miles of Old Hickory Lake shoreline, resort-style amenities, and diverse real estate options. Just minutes from Nashville, the community includes gated neighborhoods, waterfront estates, and The Retreat, an exclusive Tennessee 55+ community designed for active adults seeking a vibrant golf and lakefront lifestyle.

Pricing: Homes from the $300,000s to $4 million+

Community Type: All Age, 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming

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Rarity Bay

Vonore, Tennessee Active Adult Community
Vonore, Tennessee
Set in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, this private golf and equestrian community is located on a scenic peninsula with 10 miles of shoreline along Lake Tellico in East Tennessee. Amenities include 18 holes of championship golf, an equestrian center with 10 miles of riding trails, clubhouse, swim & tennis club, activity center and private boat docks.

Pricing: Lots priced from $19,900 to $595,000; Condos and Homes from $139,900 to $2.8 million.

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Equestrian Equestrian
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Tellico Village

Loudon, Tennessee Active Adult Community
Loudon, Tennessee
Situated along 40 miles of shoreline on Tellico Lake, this community offers year-round championship golf, lakefront views from almost every lot, and an active Yacht and Country Club. Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with easy access to Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge.

Pricing: Lots priced from $25,000 to $500,000; Townhomes from $350,000; Homes from $400,000 to $1.5 million.

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: RV Storage RV Storage
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Westhaven

Franklin, Tennessee Active Adult Community
Franklin, Tennessee
Westhaven is a premier Tennessee master-planned community in Franklin, offering luxury homes, resort-style amenities, championship golf, and a vibrant Town Center. Just minutes from Nashville, the community features a new Tennessee 55+ neighborhood with exclusive amenities, making it an ideal destination for active adults, families, and anyone seeking an exceptional Middle Tennessee lifestyle.

Pricing: Townhomes and single-family homes from the high $800,000s to $3 million

Community Type: All Age, 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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WindRiver

Lenoir City, Tennessee Active Adult Community
Lenoir City, Tennessee
WindRiver is a gated lakefront and golf course community on Tellico Lake in East Tennessee. Carefully built among rolling hillsides and gently sloping shoreline, the community offers a range of lakefront, lake view and wooded home sites.

Pricing: Homesites available; Homes are priced from $1.5 million Golf Cottages from $1.15 million and Homesites from the mid $200,000s.

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Chambers Creek

Willis, Texas Active Adult Community
Willis, Texas
Just north of Houston set within the sprawling Houston Hill Country, Chambers Creek is a 55+ active adult community in Willis, TX. Situated near popular Lake Conroe, amenities in this unique community include a Tom Lehman designed golf course, private marina, social and wellness center, onsite vineyard, resort-style pool, pickleball, walking trails, and more.

Pricing: Custom-designed homes include smart home conveniences, and front yard maintenance, and start in the $300,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Del Webb New Braunfels at Veramendi

New Braunfels, Texas Active Adult Community
New Braunfels, Texas
Del Webb at Veramendi is a premier Texas 55+ community within the Veramendi master-planned community in New Braunfels. This active adult community in Texas offers resort-style amenities, new construction homes, and access to expanded parks and trails—just a short drive from San Antonio and Austin, with convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and outdoor recreation.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $300,000s to high $700,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Fairway Pines at The Highlands

Porter, Texas Active Adult Community
Porter, Texas
Fairway Pines at The Highlands is a gated 55+ community in Porter, Texas, offering new construction homes, golf course living, exclusive active adult amenities, and access to The Highlands master-planned community. Residents enjoy resort-style recreation, social activities, scenic nature trails, and convenient proximity to Houston, shopping, dining, and healthcare.

Pricing: Homes from $350,000 to $1 million

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Regency at Esperanza

Boerne, Texas Active Adult Community
Boerne, Texas
Regency at Esperanza is a gated Texas 55+ community in Boerne offering resort-style amenities and low-maintenance homes within a larger master-planned setting. This active adult community in Texas features an exclusive clubhouse, fitness center, and pickleball, along with access to Esperanza’s expanded amenities—all just minutes from San Antonio.

Pricing: Homes from the high $400,000s to high $900,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Land Conservation Land Conservation
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Sun City Texas

Georgetown, Texas Active Adult Community
Georgetown, Texas
Sun City Texas offers adults, 55 and over, endless recreational and social opportunities. Residents enjoy three championship golf courses, two fitness centers with tennis and swimming, plus miles of walking trails and an activity center that offers art studios, a woodshop, a computer lab, and meeting rooms for clubs and classes. The community is just minutes from the culture and excitement of Austin.

Pricing: Homes priced from the $200,000s to the $800,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Trilogy® Evergreen™

Conroe, Texas Active Adult Community
Conroe, Texas
Trilogy® Evergreen™ is a gated Texas 55+ community in Conroe offering the first-ever Trilogy® lifestyle near Houston. Located minutes from The Woodlands, this active adult community features resort-style amenities, social programming, and thoughtfully designed new construction homes. With convenient access to shopping, healthcare, outdoor recreation, and major highways, Trilogy® Evergreen™ blends connection, comfort, and carefree living in one exceptional setting.

Pricing: Homes priced from the low $300,000s to low $400,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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BluestonePeak at Massanutten Mountain

Massanutten, Virginia Active Adult Community
Massanutten, Virginia
BluestonePeak at Massanutten Mountain is a 55+ active adult community in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley offering new homes and resort-style mountain living within Massanutten Resort. Residents enjoy private clubhouse amenities, pickleball, a resort-style pool, golf, skiing, hiking, wellness facilities, and year-round recreation surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Pricing: Homes, Townhomes from the low $400,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Equestrian Equestrian
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Snow Skiing Snow Skiing
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Cascades at Embrey Mill

Stafford, Virginia Active Adult Community
Stafford, Virginia
Cascades at Embrey Mill is a new active adult 55+ community with resort-style amenities and low-maintenance condos in Stafford, Virginia, located near Fredericksburg, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. The Virginia retirement community for residents 55 and over features an exclusive clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool and lap pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, 10 miles of walking/biking trails, parks, playgrounds, and a variety of social clubs and classes.

Pricing: Premium Virginia real estate consists of condos featuring private elevators priced from the $400,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Colonial Heritage

Williamsburg, Virginia Active Adult Community
Williamsburg, Virginia
The lifestyle offered by this Williamsburg, Virginia active adult community combines small-town charm and city conveniences with an $18 million amenities package, featuring an Arthur Hills championship golf course.

Pricing: Elegant low-maintenance single-family homes and townhomes are priced from the high $300,000s to mid $700,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Hiatt Pointe at Snowden Bridge

Winchester, Virginia Active Adult Community
Winchester, Virginia
Hiatt Pointe at Snowden Bridge is a new 55-plus community in Winchester, VA, offering easy access to Shenandoah Valley's entertainment and recreation. Residents enjoy amenities like a clubhouse with fitness center, yoga studio, outdoor pool and hot tub, fire pit, pickleball courts, and more. Surrounding outdoor activities, championship golf, and nearby historic downtown Winchester provide ample opportunities for leisure. Premium Virginia real estate in the gated community from Brookfield Residential offers low-maintenance homes with main-level living, flexible spaces, and smart home technology.

Pricing: Villas from the upper $300,000s, Garden homes from the mid $400,000s, and Single-Family Homes from the low $500,000s by Brookfield Residential. The upper $400,000s for Villas and the mid $600,000s for Single-Family Homes by Van Metre.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming

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Hickory Grove

Ashland, Virginia Active Adult Community
Ashland, Virginia
Hickory Grove is a charming Virginia 55+ community in Ashland offering low-maintenance living just minutes from Richmond. This active adult community in Central Virginia features thoughtfully designed homes, scenic outdoor amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere. Residents enjoy easy access to local dining, healthcare, and recreation, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a peaceful yet connected setting.

Pricing: Homes from the high $400,000s to $600,000

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Lake Margaret at The Highlands

Chesterfield, Virginia Active Adult Community
Chesterfield, Virginia
Lake Margaret at The Highlands is a scenic Virginia 55+ community within a master-planned Virginia golf community in Chesterfield. Featuring lakefront living, resort-style amenities, and a championship golf course, this active adult community offers low-maintenance homes just minutes from Richmond. Ideal for buyers seeking recreation, convenience, and natural beauty.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $600,000s to $900,000

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Settlement at Powhatan Creek

Williamsburg, Virginia Active Adult Community
Williamsburg, Virginia
Located just minutes from the historic area of Williamsburg in Virginia, the Settlement at Powhatan Creek is 55+ gated community of single-family and attached homes that offer a maintenance-free lifestyle and the amenities of a luxurious clubhouse.

Pricing: Townhomes and custom-style homes are priced from $400,000 to $600,000.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Vineyards at Hallstead Reserve

Suffolk, Virginia Active Adult Community
Suffolk, Virginia
The Vineyards at Hallstead Reserve is a charming Virginia 55+ community in Suffolk offering low-maintenance, single-level living. With resort-style amenities, private courtyards, and easy access to Norfolk and Hampton Roads, this active adult community in Virginia is ideal for buyers seeking homes in a peaceful, well-connected, age-restricted location.

Pricing: Homes from the low $400,000s to $500,000

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming

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ThreeOaks™, a Trilogy® Boutique Community®

Culpeper, Virginia Active Adult Community
Culpeper, Virginia
Nestled in the heart of Northern Virginia horse country, just 70 miles from Washington D.C. and 45 miles north of Charlottesville, ThreeOaks™, a Trilogy® Boutique Community® is a new 55-plus community in Culpeper, VA. The charming town boasts locally-owned restaurants, boutiques, and shopping in a quintessential, historic setting—with easy access to the attractions of the greater D.C. area. Planned amenities within the Virginia retirement community are set to include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, pickleball courts, and walking trails; with approximately 270 new homes for sale ranging from 1,829 to 3,149 square feet.

Pricing: Priced from the high $400,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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