CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FL
PARKS AND RECREATION
Recreation Center
7300 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral, 32920
(321) 868-1226

"Promoting a safe, clean, residential beach-side
community with tree-lined streets."

 

ATHLETIC LEAGUES INFO

EVENTS

PARKS

PROGRAMS

 

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Robert Lefever

Acting Recreation Director

Fran Norman
Administrative Assistant

Recreation Aides:

Bobbi Carrigan

Donna Welton

Jan Butterworth

Erin Burns

Youth Center

Mike Hammons, Recreation Leader

 

Upcoming Community Events

Cape Canaveral Recreation Center     

FREE Summer Programs 2007

Arts & Crafts

Wednesdays (Begins May 30)

11:00 – 12:00

8 to 12 year olds

MOVIE MATINEE

Mondays (Begins June 4)

12:30 – 2:30

FREE FUN OUTDOOR GAMES

On the Tennis & Racquetball Courts

Tuesday & Thursday (Begins May 24)

11:00 – 1:00

8 to 15 year olds

TENNIS & RACQUETBALL

Monday through Friday (Begins May 24)

11:00 – 2:00

10 to 15 year olds may use courts equipment & sign in sheet at the front desk

YOUTH CENTER SUMMER HOURS

June:

Monday through Thursday 1:00 – 8:00 PM

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:00 PM (outside activities)

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00 PM (extended hours inside)

July 2 through August 16:

Monday through Thursday 12:00 – 7:00 PM

Friday & Saturday 12:00 – 5:00 PM

 

 

Adult Flag Football – Tuesday nights, starting May 15th

Adult Coed Softball – Thursday nights, starting May 17th

ATHLETIC LEAGUES INFO

CAPE CANAVERAL HORSESHOE CLUB will meet on Wednesdays beginning January 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Manatee Sanctuary Park (701 Thurm Boulevard)
Call Robert for info at 868-1226.

CAPE CANAVERAL YOUTH CENTER

YOUTH CENTER: Mike Hammons, Recreation Leader
The Cape Canaveral Youth Center will change hours of operation beginning on Wednesday, August 9 (1st day of school). 
Regular Hours:  Monday through Friday from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M.; Saturdays from 12 Noon to 6 P.M.  [Check below for Summer Hours.]
The center is located at 7920 Orange Avenue for 10-15 YEAR OLDS.  There is no charge to participate but a permission form must be filled out and signed by a parent. Pool, ping-pong, foosball and air hockey tables are available to youths as well as board games, chess, checkers, cards, etc. This is a drop Center, youths may come and go as they choose. Snacks and sodas are available for 50 cents each.  

Acceptable behavior is required.

For more detailed info on Parks, please click here.

JULY ACTIVITIES 2007

 

CAPE CANAVERAL RECREATION CENTER

7300 NORTH ATLANTIC AVENUE

868-1226  

AIKIDO - A non-aggressive martial art based on the principle of non-resistance. Does not require physical strength to be effective.  

Meets 2 times a week - Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. and Fridays 6-7:30 p.m. Monthly fee $35 residents/$38 others.  Instructor is John Hughes.

 

BALLROOM DANCE The Disco Hustle will continue in June and will be taught on Mondays from 7-7:30 p.m., which includes a half hour of practice following the instruction.  The East Coast Swing will begin August 4. Fee is $60.00. Laura Beers is the instructor. Come alone or bring a partner. No class on 7/9.

 

BELLY DANCING (Beginner)  With Teszia Suhayla Amani. Sumptuous music, dance, culture and costume from North Africa and the

Mediterranean.  For men and women, all skill levels welcome.  Beginner I on Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. and Beginner II on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pay at the door, $12 per class. No class on 7/4.

 

BRIDGE - (Duplicate) is held every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. Come alone or bring a partner. Pay at the door, $4.00. Nancy Perry is the director on Tuesday & Phyllis Hall on Friday.

 

JAZZERCISE- Dance fitness program focuses on coordination, balance, flexibility, posture and muscle tone. Also concentrates on 

aerobic activity and improving cardiovascular fitness. Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monthly fee is $35 residents/$38 others. There is a one time $25.00 sign up fee. Jennifer Picheco is the instructor. No class on 7/4.

 

FAMILY KARATE  Classes are held from 4-5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.  Monthly fee is $40 residents/$43 others.  

A $69 sign up fee includes the 1st month of instruction, a uniform, training DVD, student notebook and access to online training.  

Call the instructor, George Denson for additional information, 783-1939. No classes on 7/2, 7/4, 7/5.

 

LITTLE DRAGONS - Karate for 4-6 year olds.  Class meets 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. on Mondays & Wednesdays. See Family Karate for info on instructor and class fees - same fees apply.

 

LINE DANCING: Classes are held on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The $6 per class fee includes instruction as well as dancing; all types & styles of music are used. Sylvia Schell is the instructor. New students are always welcome. No classes on 7/2, 7/9, 7/16.

 

YOGHA (Hatha Style): Stretching, muscle toning and disciplined breathing exercises. Meets on Thursdays from 5:45-7 p.m. Jan Seals is the instructor. Pay by the class $7, you may join anytime.

 

FREE SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Monday:  “Movie Matinee” 12:30 – 2:30

Tuesday:  “Tennis Lessons” 10:00 – 11:00

Wednesday:  “Arts & Crafts” 11:00 – 12:00

Monday – Friday: “Tennis & Racquetball Open Play” 11:00 – 3:00

 

YOUTH CENTER7920 ORANGE AVENUE – AGES 10 – 15

Monday – Thursday: 12:00 – 7:00

Friday & Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00

 

TRAVELING SKATE PARK – SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1:00 – 7:00 PM

Youth Center Basketball Courts

 

 

 

 MEETING WEEKLY:

SOLOMONS PORCH:  Christian Fellowship meets on Sunday at 10 a.m.


Recreation Director

Acting Recreation Director - Robert Lefever

Fran Norman, Recreation Administrative Assistant
7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
(321) 868-1226

ATHLETIC LEAGUES INFO

The Parks and Recreation Department, under the Director's supervision, organizes and operates all the 

recreation facilities within the city. There are two active facilities: the recreation center consists of (5) tennis courts, 

(4) four-wall racquetball courts and (12) shuffleboard courts, all lighted. The facility is open 364 days a year, weather 

permitting. In addition to open play on the courts, tournaments and organized leagues are available to the participants. T

he recreation center building houses the administrative offices as well as a meeting and assembly room where a wide 

variety of children and adult special interest classes are held. This department provides support services to local athletic 

groups, community service organizations and the recreation advisory board.

Hours of Operation: 8 A.M. - 9 P.M., Monday - Thursday
8 A.M. - 8 P.M., Friday - Sunday


CAPE CANAVERAL RECREATION CENTER

7300 NORTH ATLANTIC AVENUE

868-1226  

Youth Center

The Cape Canaveral Youth Center is open to youths 10-15 years of age.  The Center is located at 7920 Orange Avenue (next to the basketball courts & ball fields at Canaveral City Park.)   This is a drop-in center; youths may come and go as they choose.  Acceptable behavior is required. 
There is adult supervision on the premises during the hours of operation. 

 
Summer Hours of operation: Begin on Wednesday, May 24, 2007
Monday through Saturday from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and City holidays.
 
Center has a pool table, ping-pong, foosball, air hockey, board games, checkers, chess, etc. 
There is no charge to attend, snacks & sodas are available at 50 cents each. 
A permission form must be filled out and signed by a parent prior to the youth being admitted.


 

CITY PARKS 

 

 

columbia park 2.jpg (35815 bytes)Patriots Park
This neighborhood playground is nestled
amongst the native oaks in this beautifully landscaped park.

Manatee Sanctuary Park

701 Thurm Blvd

The park sits along the banks of the Banana River . There is a 380’ linear boardwalk, restrooms and a 1900 sq ft picnic pavilion with a warming kitchen. There is also a 6’ wide pedway and ample parking.  The park also has 4 horseshoe pits.  The Park is available to rent for special occasions.  Contact 868-1226 for information.

 

 

Youth Center.jpg (33987 bytes)Canaveral City Park  

Located at 7920 Orange Avenue, has (2) lighted ball fields, a well equipped children's playground with a 20' x 20' pavilion and a lighted basketball court. Also on this site is a youth center which is open after school and during school vacations to give the youth in the community an opportunity to participate in supervised activities.

 

Xeriscape park.jpg (61662 bytes)Cape Canaveral Xeriscape Park located on Taylor Avenue, is a well 

shaded passive park with beautiful landscaping and natural vegetation close to City Hall, the Library and the Cape Canaveral Recreation Complex.

Washington Park.jpg (58961 bytes)William Bennix Park is a quaint little passive park with a walk path and a gazebo located on Washington Avenue.

 

 

 

Vets Park.jpg (34452 bytes)Veteran's Memorial Park

 adjacent to the library at 201 Polk Avenue. Veterans' Memorial is a passive park with picnic tables, benches and shady oaks.

 

Cherie Down 1a.jpg (33175 bytes)Cherie Down Park is located on Ridgewood Avenue behind Cape View Elementary School. Preserving sand dunes and sea grasses, this scenic 6.99-acre community beach park in a neighborhood setting invites beach activities and surf fishing. Cherie Down Park is County operated and has restrooms, a small pavilion, a dune crossover, and two sheltered picnic areas at either end of a 320' boardwalk along the dunes. Park closes at dusk.

 

Banana River Park

901 Thurm Boulevard:

Home of Cape Canaveral’s
Future Soccer Field.
  Call 868-1226 for info.

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Please call the Recreation Center at (321) 868-1226 for further information.