Recreation Director - Robert Lefever

Fran Norman, Recreation Administrative Assistant
7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
(321) 868-1226
Hours of Operation: 8 A.M. - 9 P.M., Monday - Thursday
8 A.M. - 8 P.M., Friday - Sunday

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. 
The 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.

ATHLETIC LEAGUES INFO

EVENTS

PARKS

PROGRAMS

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 twice  a week –Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.  & Fridays 6-7:30p.m.
Monthly fee, $35 residents/$38 others. 
John Hughes, Instructor

BALLROOM DANCE – A variety of Swing Time dance will be taught through the month of May on 
Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m., which includes a half hour of practice following the instruction.  Fee is $60.  
Laura Beers is the instructor. Come alone or bring a partner. 

BRIDGE (Duplicate) - is held every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.  Pay at the door, $4.00.  
Nancy Perry is the director on Tuesday, Phyllis Hall on Friday.
For more information call Phyllis at 242-8158. 

FAMILY KARATE -  Classes are held from 4-5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. 
Monthly fee is $45 residents/$48 non-residents   A $75 sign up fee includes the 1^st month of instruction, 
a uniform, training DVD, student notebook and access to online training.  
Call the instructor, Jerry Munday for additional information , 684-9233. 

LITTLE DRAGONS – Karate for 4-6 year olds.  Class meets from 3:15-3:45 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.  See Family Karate for information on instructor and class fees - same fees apply.

LINE DANCING – Classes are held on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. 
The $6 per class fee includes instruction as well as dancing; all types & styles of music and dances are used. 
Sylvia Schell is the instructor. [No class on 5/19.]
New students are always welcome.

Tennis Lessons - Lessons are FREE to all kids' 8 - 14. 
Lessons are held Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5:00.  Equipment is supplied.  
Instructors - Bobbi Carrigan and "H" McGraw.

YOGA (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 $8, you may join anytime.

Patriots Park
This neighborhood playground is nestled
amongst the native oaks in this beautifully landscaped park.

Manatee Sanctuary Park

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.

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.

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.

William Bennix Park is a quaint little passive park with a walk path and a gazebo located on Washington Avenue.

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 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.