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Originally Posted by OffsideSpecialist
I don't think I've seen a man-made lake before. How do they compare to natural lakes? I would definitely favour living in a lake community if these synthetic lakes are as nice as natural ones.
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I can't speak for all of the lakes, but LB is filled with city water, so the water is very fresh. The property in general is maintained to a much higher standard than a typical public beach. The sand is groomed regularly, there are a lot of flowers, trees, bushes, etc. There are also rules that help keep the facility nice and clean (e.g. no dogs allowed so you don't have to worry about stepping in mess, no glass bottles so there is never broken glass, etc.).
Also, the lake properties in lake communities in Calgary are private facilities. They are never full and people generally care more for the park as they basically own a piece of it and have a vested interest in keeping it nice.
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Originally Posted by Flames in 07
they are not as nice. Not even close.
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I'm posting some photos below. What lake around Calgary is nicer, may I ask?
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Originally Posted by Acey
I too would prefer a green space over a lake, which is why I was sure to imply that a lake is objectively better only if the communities that don't have a lake have an absolutely useless space instead, but nothing detrimental like a landfill or something such. I do realize a black hole is astronomically devastating but it's the first thing that came to mind!  |
Lake properties have green space as well as a lake. Please check these out and give me your honest opinion. Keep in mind this isn't even a thorough look at the lake. There are actually two beaches (I think I only have photos of one, there are six tennis courts, basketball courts, a toboggan hill, four or five different playgrounds, beach volleyball courts, free boat rentals (kayak, row boats, canoes, paddle boats and those stand-up boat things)), etc.
