martin co. parks & rec 2013 summer activity guide
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It's here! The 2013 Summer Activity Guide has great information on all of your parks and programs throughout the summer. This is your go to guide of what you can do at Martin County Parks through August. Be sure that you don't miss the 20% off coupon to Sailfish Splash Waterpark! Find information on summer camps, senior services, sports, lifeguarding, special events and a whole lot more. While you're at it, be sure to like us on facebook @MyMCParks to stay up to date on all of our programs and activities. Thank you for supporting Martin County Parks and Recreation. We're here for you.TRANSCRIPT
Did you know that Parks and Recreation offers summer pro-gramming in both Jensen Beach and Hobe Sound? For children ages 5 (completed kindergarten) through 12 years old a full day camp is available from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Mon-day through Friday. The cost is only $75 a week per child and includes field trips! Wait, did you read that correctly? Yes!
INCLUDES FIELD TRIPS! We know that your children are your number one concern. They are ours as well and we make sure that they come away from camp with a positive expe-rience of new things, fun ad-ventures and lasting memories that don’t break the bank!
We’ll even offer a better bar-gain. Pay for the entire ten (10)
May - August 2013
Special points of interest: Page 5 - Summer Day and Sports Camps
Page 7 - Junior Lifeguarding / Swim Lesson Information
Page 12 - Join the Xtreme Teen Program!
Page 14 - 4H Summer Day Camp
Page 15 - Need Service Hours? Volunteer!
Page 16 - Community Center Programs
Page 17 - Facility Rental Information
Inside this issue: Summer Sports 4
Start Preparing for Next School Year NOW! 6
Make Way for Special Events 8
Not Just for Out of Town Campers 9
Sk8 On - Martin County Skate Parks 13
Log Cabin Senior Center 15
Sailfish Splash Waterpark Information 19
Indian RiverSide Park 18
SUMMER FUN ON THE HORIZON
Martin County Parks & Recreation Summer Activity Guide
Low Cost Summer Camp Options You May Not Know About! weeks up front and it will only cost $700. That’s a $50 savings off our already low cost!
Space is limited for Summer Day Camp so get your registration in early! We can’t wait to have your kids join us for a fun-filled sum-mer vacation! We know that they’ll have a great time so we’ll see you in June! See page 5 for more information.
Letter from the Director:
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Athletics 772-221-1419 [email protected]
Sailfish Splash Waterpark 772-320-3100 [email protected]
After School / Summer Camp Programs 772-221-1430 [email protected]
Tourism Administration 772-221-2328 [email protected]
Special Events 772-221-1430 [email protected]
Skate Parks 772-221-1430 [email protected]
Volunteer Program 772-288-5683 [email protected]
Xtreme Teen Program 772-463-2801 [email protected]
Park Reservations 772-288-5690 [email protected]
The Mansion at Tuckahoe 772-463-3201 [email protected]
Indian RiverSide Park 772-692-7501 [email protected]
Park Operations 772-463-2886 [email protected]
University of Florida Extension Program 772-288-5654 [email protected]
www.martin.fl.us/sports
www.sailfishsplash.com
www.martin.fl.us/parksandrec
www.martin.fl.us/mansion
www.martin.fl.us/parksandrec
www.martin.fl.us/tourism
www.martin.fl.us/parksandrec
www.martin.fl.us/parksandrec
www.martin.fl.us/parksandrec
www.martin.fl.us/parksandrec
www.martin.fl.us/teens
martin.ifas.ufl.edu
www.martin.fl.us/parks
Dear Residents and Friends,
Summer is here and the Martin County Parks & Recreation Department has been busy planning new programs and services to meet your summer needs. Our goal is to provide you with a vari-ety of activities throughout the summer and the rest of the year including Aquatics and Recrea-tional programming, Special Events and Camps to name a few. This Activity Guide is your re-source for planning leisure activities in many of our 73 parks located throughout Martin County.
Summer highlights include our affordable Xtreme Teen events, countywide summer camps, swimming lessons, Junior Lifeguard program and much more. Don’t forget to take part in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson taking place on June 18 or participate in the summer run-ning series on the 3rd Friday of each month (see page 8).
Registration for all of our programs can be done online at http://econnect.martin.fl.us or at the Martin County Administrative Center in the Recreation Office.
Whether you enjoy active or passive recreation, we are committed to providing quality programs and facilities for you and your family to enjoy. Have a fun and safe summer!
Kevin Abbate, Director [email protected]
Contact Us:
Parks and Recreation www.facebook.com/MyMCParks
Sailfish Splash Waterpark www.facebook.com/SailfishSplash
Indian RiverSide Park www.facebook.com/IndianRiverSidePark
The Mansion at Tuckahoe www.facebook.com/TheMansionatTuckahoe
www.martin.fl.us/parksandrec
Director Kevin Abbate
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We invite you to join our growing
dental family!
772-344-4664 772-344-4664 www.ArdalanDental.com
374 SW Prima Vista Boulevard
Port Saint Lucie 34983
Specializing in Dentistry for
Infants, Children and Adolescents
Reza Ardalan, DMD, PA
Summer Sports! Adult Sports Hockey - 30 and older (Thursdays)
$60.00 resident, $70.00 non-resident per player
Halpatiokee Regional Park Hockey Rink
772-634-0176 [email protected]
Softball - 18 and older - Men’s, Church and Coed
(Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)
$450.00 per team
Halpatiokee Regional Park
772-634-0176 [email protected]
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Kickball - 18 and older (Wednesdays)
$250.00 per team
Halpatiokee Regional Park
772-634-0176 [email protected]
Tennis Instruction - 18 and older
Beginner through Intermediate
Halpatiokee Regional Park
772-232-3229 [email protected]
Youth Sports Youth Tennis - Ages 5-14 (Thursdays)
Halpatiokee Regional Park Tennis Courts
772-232-3229 [email protected]
Youth Basketball - Ages 6-17
Weekday Evenings & Saturday Games
Call for evaluation dates & times
$80.00 resident, $90.00 non-resident
Hidden Oaks Middle School Gym
772-215-3232 [email protected]
Youth In-Line Hockey - Ages 5-16
Equipment Needed
Halpatiokee Regional Park Hockey Rink
772-812-0129 [email protected]
Pre-School Sports - Ages 3-5
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Golf Session – Starts June 26, 2013
Soccer – Starts August 28, 2013
$80.00 resident, $90.00 non-residents
Halpatiokee Regional Park
772-221-1419 [email protected]
Dates, times, locations, costs and ages are subject to change. Please call for confirmation on all programs and activities.
REGISTER ONLINE AT: http://econnect.martin.fl.us
FIELD TRIPS INCLUDED!!!!
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Day Camp at Langford Park
2369 NE Dixie Hwy, Jensen Beach
Contact: (772) 334-1954
Full-Service Day Camps Summer Camp programs are a positive part of a child’s life experience. They provide an opportunity to meet new friends, experience new things, have fun adventures and create lasting memories. Camps are facilitated in safe envi-ronments, by trained and caring staff that strive to provide a positive atmosphere to ensure positive experiences. Our two full-service summer camps offer an indoor/outdoor menu of recreational and educational activities, field trips, arts & crafts, wacky water days and much more! Programming will start on June 3, 2013 and will end on August 9, 2013 and hours are from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Open to children ages 5 (completed kindergarten) to 12 years old.
Day Camp at Hobe Sound
8980 Olympus St, Hobe Sound
Contact: (772) 221-1430
Rates
$75.00 per child per week ($85.00 non-residents)
$700.00 per child if paying for entire summer up front
2 child families are $135.00 per week ($153.00 non-residents)
3 child families are $180.00 per week ($204.00 non-residents)
Multi-child discounts do not apply to scholarships Program cost covers field trips and a camp t-shirt
Parents must provide snacks, lunch and a water bottle daily Camp will be closed for Independence Day (Thursday July 4)
Summer Camps!
Sports Camps: Dates, times, locations, costs and ages are subject to change. Please call for confirmation on all programs and activities.
Baseball Camp with Treasure Coast Pirates Ages: 5‐12 Dates: Jun 3‐7, Jun 10‐14, Jul 15‐19, Jul 22‐25, Aug 5‐9 Time: 9:00AM‐12:00PM Loca on: Halpa okee Park Non‐resident Fee: $100 + tax / Resident Fee: $90 + tax
Kayak Camp with South River Ou i ers Ages: 8‐14 Dates: Jun 17‐21, Jul 8‐12 Times: 8:30AM‐12:30PM Loca on: Sandsprit Park Pavilion 07 Non‐resident Fee: $150 + tax / Resident Fee: $140 + tax
Soccer Camp with Massive Soccer Ages: 7‐13 Dates: July 29‐Aug 2 Times: 9:00AM‐12:00PM Loca on: Halpa okee Park Non‐resident Fee: $125 + tax / Resident Fee: $115 + tax
So ball Camp with Rhino So ball Ages: 5‐14 Dates: June 10‐14 Times: 9:00AM‐12:00PM Loca on: Halpa okee Park Non‐resident Fee: $145 + tax / Resident Fee: $135 + tax
Basketball Camp with Rance Newland Ages: 8‐14 Dates: Jun 3‐7, Jul 8‐12 Times: 9:00AM‐12:00PM Loca on: Hidden Oaks Middle Gym Non‐resident Fee: $100 + tax / Resident Fee: $90 + tax
Triathlon Kids Camp with Michelle Tovar Ages: 6‐14 Dates: Jul 22‐26, Jul 29‐Aug 2 *Mock Tri on Fridays, no camp a er Times: 9:00AM‐12:00PM Loca on: Sailfish Splash Waterpark Non‐resident Fee: $145 + tax / Resident Fee: $135 + tax
Surf Camp with Surf Central Ages: 5 ‐ 16 Dates: Jun 3 ‐ 7, Jun 10‐ 14, Jun 17‐ 21, Jun 24‐ 28, Jul 8‐12, Jul 22‐ 26, Aug 5‐ 9 Times: 9:00AM ‐ 1:00PM Loca on: Stuart Beach Pavilion 9 Non‐resident Fee: $185 + tax / Resident Fee: $175 + tax
Stand Up Paddle/Kayak Camp with TC Paddle Ages: 5 and Up Dates: Jun 10‐14, Jun 17‐21, Jun 24‐28, Jul 8‐12, Jul 15‐19, Jul 22‐26, Jul 29‐Aug 2, Aug 5‐9 Times: 9:00AM‐1:00PM Loca on: Stuart Causeway Non‐resident Fee: $165 + tax / Resident Fee: $155 + tax
Beginners Tennis Camp with Mar n County Tennis Ages: 5 and Up Dates: Jun 3‐6, Jun 10‐13, Jun 24‐27, Jul 8‐11, Jul 15‐18, Jul 22‐25, Jul 29‐Aug 1, Aug 5‐8 Times: 9:00AM‐10:00AM; 10:00AM‐11:30AM Loca on: Halpa okee Tennis Non‐resident Fee: $60 + tax or $90 + tax / Resident Fee: $50 + tax or $80 + tax
*Contact info@mar ncountytennis.com for more specifics on dates/ mes*
SCUBA Camp with Stuart SCUBA Ages: 10 and Up Dates: Jun 10‐14, Jul 8‐12, Jul 22‐26 Times: 8:30AM‐3:00PM Loca on: Sailfish Splash Waterpark Fee: $700 + tax (includes cer fica on costs) *Children ages 8 ‐ 10: Dive with real SCUBA gear in a pool during fun and ac on‐packed “AquaMissions”. The course prepares kids to par cipate in SCUBA Summer Camp in which they may earn their Junior Open Water Diver cer fica on.*
REGISTER ONLINE AT: h p://econnect.mar n.fl.us
Start Preparing for Next School Year NOW!
music, homework help, boy scouts, girl scouts, educa-tional soccer, art and much more! The kids never get bored!
To qualify for after school care, interested parents must complete an application which includes information on financial need for services. Applications may be obtained from the after school site of interest.
for the programs, includ-ing the countywide teen program, comes directly from the Children’s Ser-vices Council of Martin County.
Programs are open on regular school days from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, early release days 12:00pm to 6:00pm and non-school days 7:30am to 6:00pm(not including County holidays).
Programs include dance,
Summer is just getting started but parents are already thinking about sending their kids back to school! With that comes the task of finding afforda-ble, established, well-managed after care. The Martin County Parks & Recreation Department and the Children’s Ser-vices Council of Martin County have a partner-ship that has produced five outstanding after school programs. Funding
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J.A.S.E. (Jensen A er School Experience)
Vince Bocchino Community Center in Langford Park in Jensen Beach
(772) 334‐6648 / (772) 334‐1954
G.A.A.P. (Golden Gate Alterna ve A er School Program)
Cassidy Center in Lamar Howard Park in Stuart
(772) 288‐5683
R.E.A.C.H. (Residents Empowering All Children’s Hope)
Costella Williams Learning Center in New Monrovia Park in Stuart
(772) 221‐2338
B.L.A.S.T. (Banner Lake A er School Time)
Banner Lake Community Center in Hobe Sound
(772) 545‐0953
P.L.A.C.E. (Parks Leisure Arts and Cultural Educa on)
Big Mound Park in Indiantown
(772) 597‐3363
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Junior Lifeguarding Program
ACTIVITIES
SAILFISH SPLASH WATERPARK
772-320-3100
Interested in learning what it takes to be a lifeguard? American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding is designed to guide youth to the American Red Cross Lifeguard-ing course by building a foundation of knowledge, atti-tudes and skills for future lifeguards. Cost for the pro-gram is $190.00. Junior Lifeguarding is designed for youth ages 11 to 15 years old.
The Junior Lifeguarding course does not certify in first aid, CPR, AED or as a lifeguard.
Jun 10 – Jun 21, Jul 8 – Jul 19, Jul 29 – Aug 9 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Parents must provide snacks, lunch and a water bottle daily. A towel, warm clothes and sunscreen is also required. For more information please contact the wa-terpark. Registration will be done in person at the park.
Did you know that Halpatiokee` means
alligator water in Seminole?!!
Time: 9am—12 noon
Where: The Hockey Rink
Cost: $95.00 per session
Environmental Summer Camp
2013
Halpatiokee Regional Park * 8303 SW Lost River Road
Director: Nancy Read (772) 215-5011
Trail walks … wildlife … ob-serving nature. Having fun, making new friends, recrea-tion, games and crafts. Campers, ages 6-12, will be guided by Martin County teachers and professionals from our community through a morning of envi-ronmental education, in-cluding wildlife walks and talks, journaling and some fun at the playground!
June 10-14 July 1-5
June 17-21 July 8-12
June 24-28 July 15-19
Swim Lessons The Sailfish Splash Waterpark “Learn to Swim Program” certified swimming in-structors conduct lessons free from dis-ruption and interference in the water park’s 25-yard, temperature-controlled teaching and warm-up pool with depths ranging from 3 ½ feet to 6 feet.
Jun 10 - 20, Jul 8 - 18,
Jul 22 - Aug 1, Aug 5 - 15 Parent and Child Level 1 (6 months – 2 years old)
Parent and Child Level 2 (3 – 5 years old)
Learn to Swim 1: Intro to Water Skills (5 years +)
Learn to Swim 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Learn to Swim 3: Stroke Development
Learn to Swim 4: Stroke Improvement
Cost: $50.00 for Eight Group Sessions $120 for Private, One-on-One Sessions. Contact the waterpark for details.
See www.sailfishsplash.com for class times and additional information.
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Make Way for Special Events!
Summer Race Series South Fork 5k June 28, 2013
Downtown Dash 5k July 26, 2013
Beach to Beach 5k August 23, 2013
7:00pm - 772-349-1704 [email protected]
$25.00 Pre-registration - $35.00 Race day
$60.00 for all three races
Kids to Parks Day May 18, 2013 - Phipps Park (2175 SW Locks Rd, Stuart)
Hundreds of thousands of children nationwide, including here in Martin Coun-ty, will take part in a grassroots movement to discover America’s parks through play on Saturday, May 18 to commemorate National Park Trust’s (NPT) third annual National Kids to Parks Day.
Martin County encourages residents to visit www.kidstoparks.org and sign up so that local families can be counted in the national tally. Then, on May 18, families are encouraged to visit a park or recreation area and submit photos to [email protected] for possible inclusion in NPT’s national map com-memorating the day.
A special commemorative National Kids to Parks Day is being planned for 10 am - 2 pm at Phipps Park and all are invited to start their day of play there and adventure out to all Martin County’s other outdoor spaces throughout the day. The FREE event at Phipps Park will include inflata-bles, music, games, nature tours, food and fun! Contact 772-221-2328 or Phipps Park at 772-287-6565 for more information.
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson June 18, 2013 - Sailfish Splash Waterpark
On Tuesday, June 18th, tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will unite for the fourth year in a row to set a new Guinness World Record. The global record attempt for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) will take place at 11:00 am.
Team WLSL holds the current Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson, which stands at 24,873 participants representing 15 different countries across five continents! The 2012 WLSL event generated more than 29 million media impressions, spreading the event’s important message to hundreds of thousands of families.
Tragically, drowning remains the leading cause of unintended, injury related death for children ages 1-5, and the second leading cause of accidental death for children under 14. Research shows participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children aged 1 to 4, yet many kids do not receive formal swimming or water safety training.
Sailfish Splash Waterpark will be serving as an official Host Location Facility for the WLSL 2013 event. Parents are invited to learn more about this phenomenal event by visiting WLSL.org or sailfishsplash.com.
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Phipps Park - Not Just for Out of Town Campers How would you like to spend some time away from it all, yet not have very far to go? Well you can....and as fast as this weekend! Come camping at Phipps Park, a pristine, naturally land-scaped campground operated by the Martin County Board of County Com-missioners in beautiful western Stu-art.
Phipps Park is managed and main-tained by the Martin County Parks and Recreation Department and is located along the Okeechobee Waterway in the Tropical Farms neighborhood of Stuart, at 2175 SW Locks Road. The 55-acre conservation park is conven-iently located near the Florida Turn-pike and Interstate 95. The park's close proximity to the St. Lucie Locks provides fisherman with an opportuni-ty to enjoy fresh and saltwater fishing.
Phipps Park offers campers a variety of sites for RV's with necessary "hook-ups” as well as primitive sites for tents. Park amenities include a fire pit/grill at each campsite, a playground for kids, restrooms with showers including hot water, laundry facilities, three pavilions with grills, a boat ramp and a dog walk area. Veteran campers appreciate waterfront views that many sites provide. Visitors have spotted rare wildlife including burrowing owls, coyotes, otters and bobcats among other interesting native flora and fauna.
The Martin County Parks and Recreation De-partment encourages residents and travelers alike to visit, relax and recreate at Phipps Park. For more information about our campground, call 772.287.6565.
Bring your receipt from an overnight
campground stay in June - August to Sailfish Splash
Waterpark and get 2 FREE entries!
FIRST-TIME CUSTOMERS ONLY
Indiantown Area
Martin County Parks and Facilities
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Community Parks 1. Big Mound Park (I) 15205 Indianmound Dr.
2. Booker Park (I) 15101 SW 169th St.
3. East Ridge Park (HS) 8764 Sandy Ln.
4. Greenfield Park (HS) 4900 SE Cabot St.
5. Hidden Oaks Middle (PC) 2801 SW Martin Hwy.
6. Pendarvis Cove Park (PC) 100 SW Champman Way
7. Palm Lake Park (JB) NW Palm Lake Dr.
8. Rio Nature Park (JB) NE Alice St.
9. Hawks Hammock (PC) 7201 Markel St.
10. Twin Rivers Park (STU) 3505 SE Kubin Ave.
11. Indiantown Middle (I) 16303 SW Farms Rd.
12. Jensen Beach Elementary (JB) 2525 NE Savannah Rd.
13. J.V. Reed Park (HS) 9004 SE Hercules St.
14. Post Family Park (I) 15700 SW Warfield St.
15. Lamar Howard Park (STU) 2824 SE Ellendale St.
16. County Line Park (TQ) 18530 SE County Line Rd.
17. Fire Station 36 Park (TQ) 18405 SE County Line Rd.
18. Langford Park (JB) 2369 NE Dixie Hwy.
19. Charlie Leighton Park (PC) 2701 SW Cornell Ave.
20. Jock Leighton Park (PC) 3755 SW Mapp Rd.
21. Martin Grade (PC) 24201 SW Martin Hwy. (CLOSED)
22. Murray Middle (PS) 4400 SE Murray St.
23. Banner Lake Park (HS) 12212 SE Lantana Ave.
24. New Monrovia Park (PS) 4450 SE Murray St.
25. LCpl Justin Wilson Memorial Park (PC) 2050 SW Mapp Rd.
26. Pettway Park (HS) 8243 SE Pettway St.
27. Port Salerno Elementary (PS) 3260 SE Lionel Terr.
28. Paul Larson Park (PS) 4725 SE Dixie Hwy.
29. Tropical Farms Park (STU) 8446 SW Tropical Ave.
30. Wojcieszak Park (PS) 4733 SE Grouper Ave.
31. Zeus Park (HS) 12044 SE Zeus Crescent
32. Timer Powers Park (I) 14100 SW Citrus Blvd.
33. William G. “Doc” Myers Park (HS) 10000 S Dixie Hwy.
34. Hobe Sound Community Center (HS) 8980 Olympus Ave.
35. Mary Brogan Park (STU) 5050 SE Willoughby Ave.
36. Pineapple Park (JB) 3100 Hillman Dr.
37. David Anderson Middle (STU) 7000 SE Atlantic Ridge
38. Leilani Heights Park (JB) 2168 NE 18th Ave.
Resource Parks 39. Cove Road Park (PS) East Cove Rd.
40. Broward Street Boat Ramp (PS) 4973 SE Dixie Hwy.
41. C-23 Canal Park (PC) Murphy Rd.
42. Hosford Park (STU) 7474 Gaines Ave.
43. Jensen Beach Causeway (JB) NE Causeway Blvd.
44. Manatee Park (PS) 4950 Anchor Ave.
45. Peck Lake Park (HS) 8108 Gomez Ave.
46. Phipps Park & Campground (STU) 2175 SW Locks Rd.
47. Porter Park (TQ) 17925 SE Conch Bar Rd.
48. Maggy’s Hammock Park (PS) 3854 SE Kubin Ave.
49. Sandsprit Park (STU) 3443 SE St. Lucie Blvd.
50. Stuart Causeway (STU) SE Ocean Blvd.
51. Jimmy Graham Park (HS) 8555 SE Gomez Ave.
52. Indian RiverSide Park (JB) 1701 NE Indian River Dr.
53. Halpatiokee Regional Park (STU) 8303 SW Lost River Rd.
54. Sailfish Splash Waterpark (STU) 931 SE Ruhnke St.
55. Citrus Grove Park (PC) 2507 SW Citrus Blvd (TO BE CONSTRUCTED)
56. Joe’s River Park (JB) 3500 NE Ocean Blvd.
57. Jensen Beach Boat Ramp (JB) 2065 NE Indian River Dr.
Beach Parks 58. Alex’s Beach (NO PUBLIC ACCESS)
59. Bathtub Reef Beach (SEASONAL)
60. Bob Graham Beach
61. Bryan Mawr Beach
62. Chastain Beach
63. Fletcher Beach
64. Glasscock Beach
65. Hobe Sound Beach
66. Jensen Beach
67. Stokes Beach
68. Stuart Beach
69. Tiger Shores Beach
70. Virginia Forest Beach
71. Santa Lucea Beach
72. Beachwalk Pasley
73. Ross Witham Beach
(HS) Hobe Sound (PS) Port Salerno (JB) Jensen Beach (PC) Palm City (I) Indiantown (TQ) Tequesta (STU) Stuart
Legend Baseball
Basketball
Bike Access
Boat Launch
Camp Sites
Canoe/Kayak Launch
Concession
Playground
Racquetball Courts
Restrooms
Rowing Center
Shuffleboard Courts
Skate Park
Soccer Fields
Equestrian Trails
Fishing Access
Football Fields
Guarded Beach
In-Line Hockey
Picnic Sites
Mountain Bike Trails
Swimming Pool
Tennis Courts
Track
Walking Trails
Water Feature
Volleyball Courts
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Join the Xtreme Teen Program! Martin County Parks and Recreation, through grant funding by the Children’s Services Council of Martin County, has created a teen only group now known as the TAB or Teen Advisory Board. Twice a month TAB meets as an advisory board and help to organize and execute the events that have been planned. Each event is free to any middle or high school student who wants to attend.
All events are put on in the hopes of giving teenagers something fun, free and safe to participate in. TAB mem-bers receive community service hours for attending each meeting as well as each event. As a member of TAB you also get first choice at our extra trips (i.e. Blizzard Beach, Halloween Horror Nights, etc.). As a result of being in this group, not only do the kids walk away with active community service hours but also the sense of what it is to sit on a board and be a part of a planning organization. TAB also looks great on college resumes and is a lot of fun as well.
2012-2013 has been a successful year for the program. TAB and the Xtreme Teen Program has hosted 22 events reaching more than 800 teenagers. Events in-clude dodgeball and basketball tournaments, game nights, scavenger hunts, movie nights, parking lot par-ties, skate competitions and so much more. These events are completely free to all middle and high school students.
GET WITH THE PROGRAM!
YOUR FRIENDS WOULD DO IT.
CONTACT: DEANNA DEAKINS
PHONE: 772-463-2801
EMAIL: [email protected]
To end this school year we are throwing our 8th Annual Summer Slam Jam on May 24th at 76 Golf World. If you are in middle or high school you get free admis-sion and unlimited EVERYTHING all night. The first 100 teens in will receive a free food voucher and we will be registering people all night to win a spot on our final trip this year to Typhoon Lagoon!
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Locations: Jock Leighton Park
3755 SW Mapp Rd., Palm City
Post Family Park
15700 SW Warfield St., Indiantown
Mary Brogan Park
5050 SE Willoughby Blvd., Stuart
Rio-Jensen Skate Park at Langford Park (Staffed)
2269 NE Dixie Hwy., Jensen Beach
HOURS: M - Th 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*FULL HARD PADS ARE REQUIRED*
Martin County Skate Parks
photographs by thomas winter
The Rio-Jensen Skate Park will miss you Pat!
Skate cards to access Martin County Skate Parks are available to residents for $10 per year, or $20 per year for non-residents. For more information call 221-1418. Skate cards can be purchased at the Parks & Recreation Department main office or the Vince Bocchino Community Center.
A NOTE OF CONDOLENCE: The Martin County Parks and Recrea-tion Department and the patrons of the Rio-Jensen Skate Park recently lost a beautiful loving and caring per-son, Pat Mark. Pat managed the park since the first day the gates opened. Anyone who has ever been to the park had the sincere pleasure of meeting this amazing woman. She touched so many children in a positive way as a role model and mentor. Not only was she responsible for the safety and well-being of every skater, she was also in many cases a second parent to many of them. She will truly be missed by all.
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4-H Summer Day Camp Now enrolling campers - ages 6 to 12 - for Summer Fun Days! The eight-week program focuses on the 4-H theme of “Learn by Doing” with a variety of fun, educational activities. Each camp week will feature: dance, music, horticulture, animal science, cooking, arts and group interactive games. Guest lecturers, educators, artists and craftsman will complement varied projects and learning opportunities. Adult staff and volunteer 4-H counselors, trained to mentor youth, ensure a safe and comfortable environment for your children. Weekly rates are $120 per child with sibling discounted rates available.
Enrollment forms are available at:
martin.ifas.ufl.edu/4H and at the MC Extension Service office
Program activities are from
9:00am to 4:00pm
Drop-off and Pick-up times are
8:15am to 5:15pm
There is a limit of 25 children per camp.
For more information call:
(772) 288-5654
4-H Summer Day Camp will be located at the MC Extension Service
office located at 2614 SE Dixie Hwy. in Stuart adjacent to the fairgrounds.
CAMP DATES: June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-9, July 22-26, July 29-August 2 , August 5-9
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Log Cabin Senior Center The Log Cabin Senior Center is a very versatile facility. During the day multiple low cost senior programs take place and by night community programs and/or private rentals are available.
Meals on Wheels - Monday thru Friday 9am-1pm
Chair Exercise - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-10am
Peggy’s Art Studio -Tuesday 12-3pm
Woodcarver’s Club - Wednesday 12-3pm
Life Skills Class - Wednesday 1-3pm
Conversational Spanish - Thursday 9-10am
Watercolor Class - Thursday 1-3pm
Beginner Watercolor Class - Friday 1-3pm
Every third Friday from 9:00 – 11:00am Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. offers legal advice for Seniors. Interested parties should call 1-888-582-3410 for an appointment.
On behalf of Martin County Parks & Recreation Department, thank you for your interest in our volunteer program. Our mission is to provide clean, safe and well maintained leisure facilities and programs to the citizens of Martin County based on the comprehensive plan and citizens expectations. If you are looking for a way to make a difference, meet new people or expand a hobby, there are many different ways you can participate that would match your areas of interest.
We are actively seeking volunteers to assist us in a variety of ways with special events and activities such as the Senior Games, Special Olympics, kid’s triath-lon, fall festivals, park and beach clean-ups and much more.
We welcome adults, seniors, non-profit organizations and agencies and students who are looking for service project hours for high school or college credits to join our team.
Just remember, volunteers are the true partners in parks and we cannot be successful without you. Thank you in advance for helping us increase the quality and effectiveness of our parks system. We look forward to seeing our progress as we move this program forward to serve future generations.
For information on becoming a volunteer, please contact
Annette Jones at 772-288-5683 or [email protected]
Need Service Hours? Volunteer!
2369 NE Dixie Hwy
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
772-334-2926
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Community Center Activities
Program Ages Days Times Cost
Karate Class 5 and up Monday & Thursday 6:00 pm ‐ 8:00 pm $60 month with no tes ng fee
Karate Class 5 and up Saturday 9:00 am ‐ 11:00 am $60 month with no tes ng fee
Hobe Sound Community Center - 8980 Olympus St, Hobe Sound
Program Ages Days Times Cost
Art Class All Ages Monday 9:30 am ‐ 12:30 pm 1:00 pm ‐ 4:00 pm 6:00 pm ‐ 8:00 pm
$30.00 per class materials not included) $30.00 per class (materials not included) $21.25 per class (materials not included)
Art Class All Ages Saturday 10:00 am ‐ 12:00 pm $21.25 per class (materials not included)
Port Salerno Civic Center - 4950 Anchor Ave, Stuart
Program Ages Days Times Cost
Ballroom Dance 18+ Tuesday 6:30 pm ‐ 8:30pm $36 for the month or $10 Drop in
Art Class All ages Wednesday 5:30 pm ‐ 7:30 pm $21.25 per class (materials not included)
Art Class All ages Thursday 9:00 am ‐ 12:00 pm 12:30 pm ‐ 3:30 pm
$21.25 per class (materials not included) $30.00 per class (materials not included)
A Dancers Pointe 12 and under Tuesday 6:00 pm ‐ 8:00 pm $40 each month
Vince Bocchino Community Center - 2369 NE Dixie Hwy, Jensen Beach
Program Ages Days Times Cost
Sun‐Cat Square Dancers All ages Seasonal Contact Instructor at 772‐878‐4758 $6 per person
A Dancers Pointe 12 and under Thursday 6:00 pm ‐ 8:00 pm $40 each month
Palm City Community Center - 2701 SW Cornell Ave, Palm City
For rental information call 772.288.5683 or email [email protected].
For rental information call 772.288.5683 or email [email protected].
For rental information call 772.221.1430 or email [email protected].
For rental information call 772.334.1954 or email [email protected].
Have something to teach? Become a program instructor at one of our great facilities!
Contact the facility of your interest for more information!
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Facility Rental Information
Jensen Beach Community Center
For more information on these facilities please call us or email
[email protected] / [email protected].
We look forward to sharing your special occasions with you!
County Line Civic Center
Summer Riding ProgramSummer Riding ProgramSummer Riding Program
Daily riding and horsemanship lessons
Beginner & experienced riders welcome
*RIDING * CRAFTS * FUN * GAMES*
Ages: 5-12 Hours: 9am-2pm $250/week
*Session 1: June 10-14 Session 2: June 17-21*
For more information contact Nancy Dunn
772-486-1038 [email protected]
In addition to the Community Centers with regular programming, these facilities are also available for rental. Whether a private wedding reception or a public fundraiser, our wide range of facilities across Martin County are sure to meet your needs.
Jensen Beach Community Center 772.334.1954 1912 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach (Alcohol Allowed by Permit Only)
Port Salerno Civic Center 772.288.5683 4950 Anchor Ave, Stuart (Alcohol Allowed by Permit Only) Sailfish Splash Waterpark 772.320.3100 Dolphin & Sailfish Rooms 931 SE Ruhnke St, Stuart (Alcohol Allowed by Permit Only)
Vince Bocchino Community Center 772.334.1954 2369 NE Dixie Hwy, Jensen Beach Rio Civic Center 772.334.1954 1255 NE Dixie Hwy, Jensen Beach Cassidy Community Center 772.288.5683 2824 SE Ellendale St, Stuart
New Monrovia Community Center 772.288.5683 4450 SE Murray St, Stuart
Palm City Community Center 772.221.1430 2701 SW Cornell Ave, Palm City
Hobe Sound Community Center 772.288.5683 8980 Olympus St, Hobe Sound
County Line Civic Center 772.288.5683 18530 SE County Line Rd, Tequesta
Timer Powers Community Center 772.597.3363 21479 SW Citrus Blvd, Indiantown Hourly Rates: $40.00 per hour $32.00 per hour residents $20.00 per hour non-profits
Daily Rates: $500.00 per day $400.00 per day residents / non-profits
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THE PREMIER SOCCER CLUB
IN MARTIN COUNTY 2013 Tryouts for
Boys and Girls Teams U8 – U18
May 28th through June 1st Visit us at www.FCFlorida.org for more
information on registering for tryouts.
“Come check us out”
www.facebook.com/FCFlorida
As featured in Southern Living Weddings Magazine, the Mansion at Tuckahoe lends itself to intimate parties and ex-pansive celebrations, and has deservedly become the prem-
ier wedding venue on Florida's Treasure Coast. The elegant Medi-terranean design and art deco interior feature ter-razzo floors, eight fire-places, marble restrooms, a discreet prep kitchen, and a private bridal suite with adjacent groom’s room. The north terrace overlooking the Indian River embraces intimate
weddings, formal dinners, and dancing under the stars, while the south waterfront amphitheater and terrace can accom-modate expansive ceremonies and live musicales.
Indian RiverSide Park (IRSP) is the premier family destination park in Martin County. Located in beautiful Jensen Beach, IRSP sits beach side on the Indian River Lagoon, with a ¾ mile paved walking path, 780' fishing pier with boat slips, ample parking, in-teractive play fountain, beach and wedding ceremony locations plus reception/banquet space. There are four rental pavilions also available in the park. These spacious pavilions are equipped with picnic tables, grills and power with a nearby interactive children’s fountain and are perfect for birthday parties, family picnics or reunions.
The Frances Langford Dockside Pavilion is an air con-ditioned banquet hall, overlooking the Indian River Lagoon. Ideal for weddings, birthday parties and anni-versaries, with more than 3,800-sqft. of space not including the caterers kitchen & wraparound balcony. The facility can hold 256 people for your next event.
Contact us for more information: 772-463-3201
www.facebook.com/indianriversidepark
www.facebook.com/themansionattuckahoe
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Sailfish Splash Waterpark DAILY PASSES
Waterpark / Pool Adult (Ages 13-54) $11.75
Child (Ages 3-12) $9.00
Senior (Ages 55+) $9.00
*Toddler/Infant
(Under 3 years of age) Water Diaper Required
Cabana Rentals Monday - Thursday $70 + tax
Friday - Sunday $90 + tax
Pass Holders 20% Off
Benefits 30 Minutes Early Entry
20% Off Food and Beverage
Complimentary Locker
After 3:00 pm Adult (Ages 13-54) $7.75
Child (Ages 3-12) $5.50
Senior (Ages 55+) $5.50
*Toddler/Infant
(Under 3 years of age) Water Diaper Required
Pool Only Adult (Ages 13-54) $4.00
Child (Ages 3-12) $3.00
Senior (Ages 55+) $3.00
*Toddler/Infant
(Under 3 years of age) Water Diaper Required
*Sailfish Splash logoed water diapers MUST be purchased from the waterpark. Water diapers are sold at cost to our guests and are intended as a preventative measure against water contamination.
SEASON PASSHOLDER BENEFITS
Unlimited entry for the 2013 season. 30 minute early entry. 25% discount off day pass admis-
sions for accompanied family and friends.
Use of the 50-meter lap pool during the 2013 calendar year (except dur-ing scheduled events & activities).
Use of 25-yard pool through Labor Day 2013 (except during scheduled events & activities).
20% off birthday party packages. 20% off cabana rentals. Discounts on food and beverages.
Exclusive season passholder specials, discounts and coupons sent via e-mail.
Passholder Waterpark / Pool Adult (Ages 13-54) $58.00
Child (Ages 3-12) $45.00
Senior (Ages 55+) $45.00
*Toddler/Infant
(Under 3 years of age)
FREE
Water Diaper Required
Birthday Parties
Birthday Party Package (FREE Adult Ticket w/ Each Paid Child)
$17.95
Birthday Party Package (20% Off for Season Passholders)
$14.36
Dippin’ Dots and ICEE’s (When Paid at Booking)
30% Off
772-320-3100
www.sailfishsplash.com