Central Mainland Area Office...

840 Forrest Avenue
Cocoa, FL 32922
Ph: 321-633-1874   Fx: 321-633-1850

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
FROM US Hwy 1, go east 0.2 miles on SR-520, turn left on Forrest Avenue and go north .09 miles. The office is on the right (former Joblink Bldg on the east side of Forrest Avenue).

Rental & Reservations

Contact phone listed under "Facilities" by Community Center at left and in Parks listings.

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Additional Info

For other inquiries about our activities and events call or customer service line
321-63-PKREC
(321-637-5732)

The Leisure Action Guide, published 2x a year is available at Parks Operations Offices as supplies last. This Guide can be downloaded, however listings in the PDF digital document may not be current.

Leisure Action Guide
Leisure Action Guide

Central Area-Mainland
Community Centers

Activities & Ongoing Programs

Cocoa West Recreation Complex

230 South Burnett Road, Cocoa, FL
Phone: 321-633-1987

Facilities

Meeting rooms, gymnasium, pavilion, playground, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, ballfield, multipurpose field. For rental information call 321-633-1987. See also:
Facility Information & Use Permit...
Park Details...

ONGOING ACTIVITIES...

Drop in and Scheduled Activities
For children and adults
FoosballsymBasketballsymVolleyball
Mon & Wed, 3:00sym9:00 p.m.
Tue,Thu,Fri, 3:00sym8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 12:00 noonsym6:00 p.m.

YOUTH and TEENS
After School Fun
Games, movies, arts and crafts
MondaysymFriday, 3:30sym5:30 p.m.

Youth Self Defense
Wednesdays, 5:00sym6:00 p.m.

Youth Sports Club
For elementary through middle school children. Learn a different sport every two months.
Monday and Wednesday, 5:30sym6:30 p.m.

Teen Night
2nd Friday each month, 6:00sym8:00 p.m.

ALL AGES
Family Fun Night
Fun and games for the whole family
4th Friday each month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Girls Volleyball
For all Ages
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00sym7:30 p.m.

Sewing Class

For all ages. Instructor: L. Thornton
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00sym8:00 p.m.

Soul Line Dancing
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00sym7:00 p.m.

Mentoring
For all ages
Tuesdays, 5:30sym6:30 p.m.

ADULTS and SENIORS
Couples Night Out

Participants enjoy games and other activities as a couple
1st Saturday each month, 6:00sym8:00 p.m.
Seniors at Lunch
Community Services Council provides well-balanced meals and an opportunity to socialize with other local area seniors.
Call 24 hours before lunch for reservations:
321sym639sym8770
Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m.sym1:00 p.m.

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Joe Lee Smith Park Community Center

419 Washington St. Cocoa, FL
Phone: 321-633-1872

Facilities

Meeting rooms, gymnasium, pavilion, playground, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, ballfield, multipurpose field. For rental information call 321-633-1872. See also:
Facility Information & Use Permit...
Park Details...

ONGOING ACTIVITIES...

Drop in and Scheduled Activities
for children and adults
Pool, Ping Pong, Foosball, Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnasium
MondaysymFriday, 5:00sym8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 2:00 noonsym6:00 p.m.

YOUTH
After School Fun

Games, movies, arts & crafts.
MondaysymFriday, 3:30sym6:30 p.m.

Party With A Purpose

School age children celebrate their achievements
3rd Thursday each month, 5:00 p.m.

Princess Club

Presymteen activities for girls: crafts, sports, cooking.
Monday, Wednesda, and Friday, 3:30sym6:00 p.m.

ALL AGES
Tutoring
MondaysymThursday, 3:30sym5:30 p.m.

TEENS
Queen 2B
Teen Activities for Girls. Crafts, sewing, sports, dance, community projects. Instructor: Simmons
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
3:30sym6:00 p.m.

Just For Teens
A club for teens that features Friday night dances and talent contests
Friday, 6:00sym8:00 p.m.

ADULTS
Mens Basketball
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00sym8:00 p.m.

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McLarty Park Community Center

790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge, FL
Phone: 321-633-1870

Facilities

Meeting rooms, game room, pavilion, playground, pool, outdoor basketball court, tennis courts, ballfields.For rental information call 321-633-1870. See also:
Facility Information & Use Permit...
Park Details...

ONGOING ACTIVITIES...

Drop in and Scheduled Activities
For children and adults

Pool, Ping Pong, Foosball
MonsymFri, 3:00sym8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.sym1:00 p.m.

PRESCHOOL
Mommy and Me
Parent and Child PresymTumbling. For ages 16 through 36 months with parent. Instructor: B. Bowling
Thursdays, 10:00sym11:00 a.m.
sym2 per month

TumblingsymBeginners
For ages 3 through 5. Instructor: B. Bowling
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:45 p.m.
sym6 per month

Tumbling Tots
For ages 3 through 5. Instructor: B. Bowling
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00sym5:45 p.m.
6 per month
Thursday, 10:00sym11:00 a.m.
sym3 per month

YOUTH
Ballet and TapsymBeginning
Instructor: A. McGovern
Monday, 4:00sym5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 4:00sym5:00 p.m.
sym20 per month

GymnasticssymBeginning
For ages 6 through 14
Instructor: B. Bowling
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00sym5:45 p.m.
sym4 per month

ALL AGES
Okinawa Kempo Karate
sym35 per month. Instructor: J. Riggs
Two age groups:
Ages 4sym12 Lil Dragons Program
Wednesday, 7:00sym8:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30sym10:30 a.m.
Age 13symJuniors through AdultsymBeginners
Thursday, 7:00sym8:15 p.m.

TEENS
Teen Pool Partys
Music, Food and Fun
FridayssymSummer Months Only
McLarty Park Pool, 8:00sym10:00 p.m.

ADULTS
Ballroom Dancing
Monthly, 2nd and 4th Friday, 6:00sym7:00 p.m.
sym45 per month

Jazzercise
Instructor: N. Snyder
WednesdaysymThursday, 6:00sym7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
sym25 per month; unlimited classes
sym75 per 10 weeks

Kripalu Yoga
Instructor: B. O'Conner
Tuesday, 6:00sym7:00 p.m.
sym75 per 10 weeks

Parents Night Out
2nd Friday each month, 7:00sym11:00 p.m.
sym10 1st child, sym8 each additional child

Square Dancing ClubsymSpace Trackers
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, 7:30sym10:00 p.m.

Square Dancing ClubsymCanaveral Squares

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, 7:30sym10:00 p.m.

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Travis Park Community Center

2001 Michigan Ave., Cocoa, FL
Phone: 321-633-1871

Facilities

Computer lab, lighted sand volleyball courts, playground, 1/2 court outdoor basketball, gymnasium, game room, paved nature trail. For rental information call 321-633-1871. See also:
Facility Information & Use Permit...
Park Details...

ONGOING ACTIVITIES...

DropsymIn Activities
For Children, Teens and Adults
Computer Lab, Gymnasium, Basketball, Gameroom, Volleyball, Foosball, Billards, Pavilion
MonsymFri, 3:00sym9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 12:30sym6:00 p.m.

PRESCHOOL
Parents of Preschoolers Breakfast

1st Tuesday each month, 9:30 a.m.
sym2 per adult, sym25/week per child
Reservations: 321sym633sym1871

Ballet and Jazz
For ages 3sym7
Instructor: A. McGovern
Thursday, 4:00sym5:00 p.m.
sym10.00 annual registration fee and sym4 per week (paid monthly)
Information: Amanda, 321sym749sym5570

Mommy and Me

Parent and Child PresymTumbling.
For ages 16 through 36 months with parent. Instructor: B. Bowling
August through April
Tuesdays, 10:00sym10:30 a.m. sym2 per month

Tumbling Tots
For ages 3 through 5. Instructor: B. Bowling
Saturday
9:00sym9:45 a.m. sym3 per month
Monday and Wednesday
4:15sym5:00 p.m. sym6 per month

YOUTH
After School Fun

Games, movies, arts and crafts
MondaysymThursday, 3:00sym5:30 p.m.

C.h.o.i.c.e.
Children Having Opportunities in Career Education
Ages 7 through 14.
Mondays, 6:00sym7:00 p.m. No Fee
Information: 321sym633sym1871

Back to Basics Sports
Baseball, soccer, and basketball.
Two coed age groupssymsymages 5-8 and 9sym12
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00sym6:00 p.m.

Ballet and Jazz
For ages 3 through 7
Instructor: A. McGovern
Thursday, 4:00sym5:00 p.m.
sym10.00 annual registration fee and $$4 per week (paid monthly)
Information: Amanda, 321sym749sym5570

Basketball Defense Camp
Ages 7 through 14
Monday and Wednesday
Elementary School Ages, 4:00sym5:00 p.m.
Middle School Ages, 5:00sym6:00 p.m.
sym2 per week per child

GymnasticssymsymBeginning
For ages 6 through 14. Instructor: B. Bowling
Monday and Wednesday, 5:00sym6:00 p.m.
sym8 per month
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.sym12:30 p.m.
sym6 per month

GymnasticssymsymIntermediate, Advanced

For ages 6 through 14. Instructor: B. Bowling
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00sym7:30 p.m.
sym12 per month
Thursday, 5:45sym6:45 p.m.
sym8 per month
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.sym12:00 noon
sym8 per month

Junior Hip Hop
For ages 7 through 9. Instructor: A. McGovern
Friday, 4:00sym5:00 p.m.
sym10.00 annual registration fee and sym4 per week (paid monthly)
Information: Amanda, 321sym749sym5570

PRE TEENS and TEENS
Hip-Hop

For ages 10 through 16. Instructor: A. McGovern
Friday, 5:00sym6:00 p.m.
sym10.00 annual registration fee and sym4 per week (paid monthly)
Information: Amanda, 321sym749sym5570

Teens Night Out
Ages 12 through 18
4th Friday each month, 7:00sym11:00 p.m.

Teen Pool Tournament
Ages 12 through 18
1st Friday each month, 7:00sym11:00 p.m.
Fee sym2

ALL AGES
Family and Friends Yoga

Monday, 5:30sym6:15 p.m..
sym15.00 per 3 classes per Family OR With a Friend

Tutoring
MondaysymThursday, 3:30sym5:30 p.m.

Zumba
Fun and Easy! Work out to a fusion of Latin and International music.
Tuesday, 5:30sym6:30 p.m..
sym10.00 per class OR sym80.00 per 10 classes

ADULTS
Jazzercise

Instructor: T. Smith
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00sym7:00 p.m.
sym25 per month unlimited classes

Parents Night Out
3rd Friday each month, 7:00sym11:00 p.m.
sym10 1st child; sym8 each additional child
Information 321sym633sym1871

Walking Club
Year Round.
sym3 Registration Fee

Introduction to Computers
For Adults and Seniors
Call for appointment.

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Lower Level Teen Center

840 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, FL
321-433-4432

Activities, Events & Camps

For teens and pre-teens in middle school through high school grades 6-12.

Drop-In Activities
June 2 - Aug 1, 2008

Crafts, Eats & Movie Night, Foosball, Air Hockey, Pool, Video Games and Tournaments
Closed Monday
Tuesday-Friday....6:00-9:00 pm
Saturday..........2:00-6:00 pm

Transportation
June 2 - Aug 1, 2008

Available from Community Centers
• Catch-a-Ride Tuesday-Friday
• Catch-a-Ride on Saturday to Events, Swimming & Field Trips

After School Fun - Regular School Session

Games, movies, arts & crafts
• Tuesday-Friday.....5:00-8:00 p.m.

Movie Night

Movie & Pizza Night

• Movie starts at 6:00 (free)
• Pizza $3 per teen
• Fridays........5:00-8:00 p.m.

Field Trips

Scheduled at least once a month! Join your friends and other teens on monthly planned field trips. Theme parks, basketball games, and more!

Free Tutoring

FREE! For middle and high school students.
Call 321-433-4432 to schedule an appointment
During Drop-In
Tuesday-Thursday........6:00-9:00 p.m.

T.A.P.

Teen Advisory Program
A Middle and High School Students’ Recreation Board
To earn volunteer hours for Bright Futures Scholarships, teens meet at their local middle and high schools to help develop activities and ideas for their community. Call 321-433-4432 for information or Click Here.

Teens Looking for Volunteer Hours?

Call to find out about these and other volunteer opportunities: 321-433-4432


Teen Event and Activity Information

Schools | Red Cross | Riverwalk

Commmunity School Programs

Minimum enrollment required
Please call to sign up

Smart Sports Development

Parent & child ages 3 & up. Fun exercises using age appropriate equipment, children learn basic skills to help them succeed & excel upon entering youth sports. Enrollment limited to 15 per 6-week session. Pre-registration required.
Instructor: D. Ingram
• Date, Times, and Location TBA
• Call 321-633-1874 for information

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Kennedy Middle School
Fiske Blvd, Rockledge
6-week Instructional and Fun for Boys & Girls
• Starts January 7, 2008
• Registration starts December 3, 2007
• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Ages 5 through 8
• Ages 9 through 12
• $25 Fee includes a game shirt
• Information: Don Ingram, 321-633-1987

Back to Basics Sports at Community Centers

Baseball, soccer, and basketball.
Two coed age groups:
• Ages 5 through 8
• Ages 9 through 12
• Locations and times vary
• Call 321-633-1874 for information

Offered Quarterly
American Red Cross Classes

For all ages.
CPR, First Aid, and Babysitting Safety Classes
For information call 321-455-1380.

Riverwalk Nature Center

5355 US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL
Phone: 321-433-4490

National Public Lands Day
Celebrate National Public Lands Day
at Riverwalk A Family Park, Rockledge

Saturday, September 27
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

  • Volunteers are invited to come out and help remove invasive grape vines from the park.  The project involves pulling and cutting of grape vines near our boardwalk.
  • Water will be provided and the first fifty participants will receive a commemorative poster. 
  • Volunteers will need to bring their own work gloves. Long sleeves and pants are highly recommended.

For information about the Volunteer Workday, contact the Riverwalk Nature Center at 321.433.4490

More information on National Public Lands Day is at www.publiclandsday.org

Quick Calendar & Locator Link...

For programs, events, and trail information at Riverwalk-A Family Park visit the Nature web site

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
840 Forrest Avenue
Cocoa, FL 32922
Ph: 321-633-1874
FROM US Hwy 1, go east 0.2 miles on SR-520, turn left on Forrest Avenue and go north .09 miles. The office is on the right (former Joblink Bldg on the east side of Forrest Avenue).
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