I have been wondering why the gated golf course communities in the state of Florida are selling like hotcakes. The only things I can think of being the custom real estate luxury homes, the Intracoastal waterways, the sandy beaches, the golf course communities, and the large spaces that allow horses and pets. People have been flocking to the state because of the quality of life offered by the luxury home waterfront property and golf course communities’ developers. Living in the sunshine state creates a different emotional and psychological stress free feeling and thinking. The realization of being happy and relaxed may help improve social relationships and appreciation of self through self-awareness.

Parks and open spaces create value to your investment besides enhancing your quality of life. An individual’s life may be extended, enriched, and enhanced by leisure activities and other fun or recreation pursuits offered by parks and similar open spaces. Residents near the park experience more sense of control, life satisfaction, and a meaningful life because it is easier for them to balance work and play when there is easy access is being provided by open spaces for recreation. A waterfront property overlooking a nice sunset from the porch impacts the life of an overstressed adult greatly by providing a feeling of serenity and relaxation. The environment of itself, living in golf course communities, provides fresh air, a sense of self, and relaxation.

Both children and adults were observed to adopt healthier behaviors and choosing better healthy food after incorporating regular fun activities in the park. An environment like the ones given by the state of Florida, with rivers and parks, seemed to enhance mental alertness, improve cognitive performance, and reduce the feeling of anger and fear. Interacting with other people creates a pleasant atmosphere and a social community that positively enrich others. Social bonds are being formed and individuals seemed to increase their sense of belonging. The goodwill and cultural understanding are also enhanced. The more specific benefit for the community is its community cohesiveness.

Another study about parks and landscapes suggests that contact with plants, pleasing landscape, and animals helps lower the blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The walk in the trails might have contributed a big part of this benefit. People living near the park has been reported with an increased amount of time walking on trails. An open space such as a park provides social and local economic benefits. In several studies, there is a very specific correlation between the health of the people living in the community and the open spaces such as gardens, sports facilities, bike trail, and golf courses.