Eisenhower Recreation Center — Local services in Florida

The Eisenhower Regional Recreational Center is a combination rec center for the Villages and a museum dedicated to the military. Each room is beautifully decorated with original WWII artifacts, many of which were donated or collected from local Village residents. The Villages has the largest population of WWII Veterans still living. The building is a wonderful tribute to men and women who served our country. The floral arrangement outside are beautiful. Every year the Villages Model Train club puts on an enormous display, covering several rooms, that is a real treat to see. The attention to detail in all things miniature trains is extraordinary. You do not need to be a resident to visit this wonderful facility. It is free to enter and open...

Having served on the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1980 to 1984, I was excited to visit the Eisenhower center in The Villages. What a beautiful memorial to all the military branches and to those who served. I was slightly disappointed, though, that there was very little about the namesake aircraft carrier which I called home for 4.5 years.

There are all sorts of donated military memorabilia on display. The most heart wrenching were the letters to families informing them that their loved ones had been lost in action.

I was surprised to hear a big band orchestra playing in one on the large auditoriums. Bravo! Quite a collection of talented local resident musicians practicing...

What an absolute delight it was to spend time here. What a beautiful place and the people were so nice! Thank you for an amazing day. My besties hubby was being honored with a quilt made by some amazing women. They were honoring him for his service as a Vietnam Veteran. Remember how hard it was when they came back and they were disrespected? They were only doing what they were told, by their boss, the Commander and Chief. I can't imagine how much that must have hurt. How their hearts were broken. From my heart to yours, THANK YOU to all of the Veterans and current members of our great nation. You will be honored and respected...