We do not stop playing when we grow old ...
... We grow old when we stop playing.

Parks and Recreation, a division of Leisure Services, prides itself on maintaining the highest levels of service with regard to leisure-based programs and facilities. Overall, the 100 full and part-time personnel of the department manage 360 acres of land throughout the City, including 2 community-based recreation centers, 3 athletic facilities, 5 community parks, 5 neighborhood parks, 3 tennis facilities, 5 swimming pools and 3 nature preserves.

In addition, the Parks Division is also responsible for the routine maintenance and enhancement of various roadway medians and rights-of-ways, several retention areas and the exterior landscape of numerous City facilities.

Within the Recreation Division, a highly motivated and creative staff provides a wide variety of programs, events, and activities for all ages, abilities and interests.

REGISTER NOW!
See details in the Recreator brochure or call
(813) 506-6600 for Rates and Details
Note: All rates are subject to change

2009 PROGRAMS & SPORTS LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS

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Gymnastics Academy
Summer 2009 Gymnastics Classes
Session I runs June 5 through July 2. Session II runs
July 13 through Aug. 8. Classes for all ages and skill levels are scheduled for each four-week session. Priority registration, for those enrolled in the previous session, began May 4. Open registration begins May 11,
until classes are full.
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Summer Youth Program Day Camp 2009
11-week Program
The Summer Youth Program runs June 8 through Aug. 21. The Family Recreation Complex provides this summer day camp for chilren who have completed kindergarten but not yet entered 8th grade. This program offers recreational sports, group games, swimming, themed events and
arts & crafts. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Optional field trips, with advance registration, offer more fun activities. Registration has started. Cost for this 11-week program is $465 per person.
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Gymnastics Summer Day Camps 2009
Each four-day camp runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and features organized gymnastics, games, contests and a swimming break. Five camps are scheduled this summer for boys and girls ages 5-15. You may choose one or more sessions to fit your schedule. First session starts June 8.
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Tennis Summer Day Camps 2009
Each four-day camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and features tennis instruction for beginners through intermediate-level players. Camps include games, contests and fun at the pools. Eleven sessions are scheduled this summer for boys and girls ages 7-14. You may choose one or more sessions to fit your schedule. First session starts June 8.
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Tennis-Gymnastics Combo Camp 2009
One-week camp June 15-18
A great opportunity for your child to try some new activities. This four-day camp runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday for boys and girls ages 7-14. The camp features tennis in the morning and gymnastics in the afternoon, with breaks for lunch and swimming. No experience is necessary to enjoy these activities, along with games, contests and more.
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Summer 2009 Recreational Team Sports
Girls Summer Volleyball: For ages 8-11 and 12-16.
Register now through June 6. Season starts June 16.
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Boys Summer Basketball: For ages 5-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-17.
Register now through May 29. Season starts June 12.
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AQUATICS

Swimming Lessons at the Aquatics Center
Family Recreation Complex
For swimmers of all ages and levels, from "parent and tot" classes to advanced and adult training. Seven sessions are scheduled this summer. Each 45-minute lesson consists of 8 classes held Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available, and you may register for more than one session.
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Swim Team - Aquatic Club of Temple Terrace (ACTT)
Train year-round with expert coaches to develop techniques, speed and skills to reach competition level. Local statewide swim meets are scheduled. For more information, contact Swim Coach
Chris Daniels at
506-6623 or e-mail
cdaniels@templeterrace.com

Other Aquatics & Classes
Swim teams, masters swimming, water areobics, scuba diving, snorkeling, pool rentals and more!
See the Recreator brochure
or call (813) 506-6600 for more information.

2009 UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

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Community Wellness Fair
Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Family Recreation Complex
Join us as area businesses and organizations come together to promote health and wellness in our community. More details to come.
Want to be a sponsor? Click the link below for sponsorship opportunities.
Wellness Fair Sponsorships