We can walk to our pool in 5 minutes, or drive in 1; it's also an HOA pool, so the membership fee is minimal. All that being said, we love the pool and definitely think it is worth it. We go almost every Saturday and Sunday after nap. I get off work early and take the girls by myself almost every Friday during the summer, as my office hours are very flexible during the summer (I work at a university). Definitely worth it!