City of Cape Canaveral, Florida

PARKS AND RECREATION

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

	A Visit from Brevard County's Traveling Skate Park Coming on Saturday, June 21st & July 26th 2008 CAPE CANAVERAL YOUTH CENTER
Robert Lefever, Recreation Director
Fran Norman, Administrative Assistant
Andrea Binney, Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Assistants:
Bobbi Carrigan
Jan Butterworth Erin Hegedus
Youth Center
Recreation Leaders
Mary Jane Binney
Jerry Munday

Upcoming Community Events

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ATHLETIC LEAGUES INFO

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DECEMBER ACTIVITIES 2008

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 6-7:30 p.m.
Monthly fee, $35 residents/$38 others.
John Hughes, Instructor

ATA FIT - Develops flexibility, power, speed coordination, agility, accuracy & balance. Readies the body for virtually any physical activity.
$10 per class (Pay in advance for the month.)
Saturdays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m..
Master Andy Latherow.

ATA TAEKWONDO - Classes will encompass basic drills, forms, free sparring no contact martial art.
Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$45 per month residents and
$48 non-residents
Master Andy Latherow.

BALLROOM DANCE –West Coast Swing will be taught January 5, 2009 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. No partner needed. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER.
Call: 321-751-4766 or www.ADancersVoice.com

BODY SCULPT - A chair and mat based workout to help strengthen and tone all your muscles.
Class meets on Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Fee is $5 per class.
Instructor - Polly Helm.

BOOT CAMP - Improve your strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility & self-confidence.
This is a 4-week camp that meets every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 6 PM - 7 PM.
Cost is $15 per day.
Camp will be held at Manatee Park, rain or shine.
For more info call Jean @ (407) 230-6965.

BRIDGE (Duplicate) - is held every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. Pay at the door, $4.00.
Ed & Gail Koontz are the directors.
For more information call 636-3965

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.

JAZZERCISE - Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
$32 per month for Electronic Fund Transfer.
$80 for an 8-week pass.
Bring water & a towel.

KICKBOXING LEVEL I - Based on Hard style Chinese Kenpo Boxing; this class will cover balance, stance, jump kicks, spin kicks, as well as proper punching techniques.
Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
$5 per class - Jerry Munday, Instructor.

KICKBOXING LEVEL II - Advanced techniques. $7 per class. Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

YOUNG TIGERS - Karate for 4 - 8 year olds. Class meets from 3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
See Family Karate for information on Instructor
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.
New students are always welcome.

LINE DANCE FOR BEGINNERS - Meet Sundays 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Fee is $36 for a 6-week class.
Instructor - Sylvia Schell.

MINI MAESTROS MUSIC TIME - Toe tapping, hand clapping get up and go music & movement class for toddlers - Age 5.
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
$5 per class.
Call Susie for more information and to register (321) 501-5272.

SALSA LEVEL 1 - Wednesdays 7 -8 p.m.
$10 per class.
Instructor - Alfredo Chavarria, Jr.

BACHATA/ MERINGUE -Wednesdays 8 - 9 p.m. $10 per class or $5 if also taking Salsa Level 1.
Class with Alfredo Chavarria, Jr.

SENIOR LITE & FIT AEROBICS
An easy does it aerobics with a warm up & cool down featuring a chair based workout
intended to tone the upper & lower body. Bring a set of light weights, water & a towel.
Wednesdays 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Fee is $5 per class
Instructor - Polly Helm.

Tennis Lessons - Lessons are FREE to all kids' 8 - 14.
Lessons are held Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.. 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.
Pay by the class $8, you may join anytime.
Instructor - Jan Seals.

Youth Center

7920 ORANGE AVENUE – next to the basketball courts & ball fields at Canaveral City Park.
Youth from 10- to 15-years-old

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.

Center has a pool table, ping-pong, foosball, air hockey, board games, 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
Soccer Field. Call 868-1226 for info.

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


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CAPE CANAVERAL RECREATION CENTER 7300 NORTH ATLANTIC AVENUE 868-1226

CITY PARKS

CAPE CANAVERAL RECREATION CENTER
7300 NORTH ATLANTIC AVENUE
868-1226