Golf carts are no longer only for golfers. In today’s 55+ active living retirement communities it is very common to see golf carts that have never experienced a golf course! Easy to get in and go. So easy to park. These carts are used for so many purposes and reasons. To be without a cart is usually temporary.
it’s more often “when” not “if” one buys a cart
Many active retirement parks that Snowbirds frequent are best enjoyed behind the wheel of a golf cart. These eco-friendly electric 2 and 4 seaters provide mobility, independence, convenience, and urban social interaction inside and outside of the park community. Go where you want with ease in small, roomy, personalized carts that are so much fun to drive and enjoy the open air in.
mobility, independence, convenience, and urban social interaction
We were once without a golf cart. Since those dark hours long ago we’ve owned three golf carts upgrading just a little each time. We still love to walk the park but the convenience of a golf cart is just wonderful. Hop in and go, park with ease, haul this and that, avoid inclement weather, and drive the park with confidence.
MOBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE – Golf Carts Promote an Independent and Active Lifestyle
Within the walls of gated park communities, golf carts promote much more mobility and independence than any other vehicle could. Promoting this mobility and Independence is the mission of many active retirement parks and welcomed by many. For instance, some residents find it difficult to walk or bicycle around the park but can easily get into a golf cart and get around to enjoy what the community has to offer. This opens up a whole world to those that suffer getting around or may no longer be eligible for a driver’s license.
CONVENIENCE – quick, easy, and so much fun
Every second or third night we charge our golf cart. We simply plug it in and then unplug it in the morning. We use it often during the day. Maintenance requirements are very low and We simply don’t worry about reliability.
Driving a golf cart is a real pleasure. They are easy to get in to and easy to get out of. They can carry groceries, garage sale items, and water jugs with ease. We’ve even towed a sofa we bought with our cart. Just to get in and scoot over to the other side of the park is so easy.
Remember that feeling when you first started to drive? It was exciting wasn’t it? Well, behind the wheel of a golf cart you may experience that same feeling… you’ll have fun wheeling that little cart here and there. The size and ease of driving makes driving fun again. We’ve seen four seaters, six seaters, and hot rod body carts. Imagine driving a mini ‘57 Chevy or ‘32 Ford Roadster! Wow! Now, that’s fun.
URBAN SOCIAL INTERACTION – smile, wave, stop and chat
One of our favourite pastimes is to go for a ride. We’re not alone. Many enjoy this pastime. About twice a day we get on our golf cart and we toured around the park. We watch the sunrise, watch the sunset, drive to the other side of the park to meet friends, just see the sights, and often we climb in and scoot off to one of the few hot tubs in the park. Sometimes our cart alone and sometimes with friends along side in their carts.
“Each time we’re out for a ride we see others on and off carts. We smile, wave, say hello or stop and chat with an old friend or make a new one.”
Inside many parks residents bring their golf carts and gather down the street for happy hour, at the community hall for a performance, or on the parking lot as a band plays and gets us dancing. Golf carts of many shapes and sizes gather round like wagons circling in the wild west! Look for golf cart parades too. Maybe a Christmas parade. Decorate your cart and join in. You’ll meet a ton of great people. If you don’t have a golf cart yet put a lawn chair out and enjoy the parade!
FUTURE WORLD – get outside the park with your EV
Carts are moving in the same direction as many vehicles… electric. Clean, quiet and convenient. And opening up the road outside gated communities is growing more and more popular. Businesses surrounding park communities want a convenient connection and many roadways and carts can be made suitable for public roadways.
ELECTRIC
These days golf carts are both gasoline powered or electric. Most residents inside the parks prefer electric but many that travel both inside and outside the park gates like the convenience of gasoline powered. We think with the onset of electric vehicles (EVs) all carts will soon move to electric. Eco-friendly and quiet will make your children and grandchildren proud.
OUTSIDE THE PARK
More and more cities and counties are discussing making golf carts legal on public roadways. Some parks and cities welcome this with open arms. In 2014 Sun City, Arizona near Phoenix made golf carts street legal enabling them to share the road with cars. Peachtree City, Georgia is famous for its winding golf cart trails through scenic neighborhoods to and from shopping centers. Palm Desert, Bald Head Island, Augusta and The Villages are just a few of the United States premium golf cart communities.
In addition to meeting other specific requirements of the State, County, or City you may have to add a few things to your cart to make it street legal and safe. Retrofitting your golf cart for the road is now easier than ever. You can hire it done or do it yourself.
CONCLUSION
Golf carts can open up your world to the park and local community. Being able to take an easy maneuvering, easy parking, and enjoyable cart to a party, dance, errand, or shopping makes life just that much better. They also open up the park and local community to many that would otherwise find it difficult to get around. If you don’t have one look for an electric and if you want to drive it outside the park ensure you know the local laws and requirements before you purchase.
Be safe. Have fun!