Most Parks and Sanctuaries Open
Except Central Area Cocoa West Recreation Complex
Currently a shelter for families from the flooded Lake Poinsett area.
Closed until further notice, call 321.633.1987 for details.

Except the following Boat Ramps
Hatbill Park and Six Mile Creek -
Off S.R. 46 west of Titusville and Mims
Closed due to high water from the St. Johns River.
James G. Bourbeau Memorial Park -
On SR520 at St. Johns River
(north side - Leroy Wright Recreation Area is open)

Other Parks:

SEE RELATED UPDATES...

• Boat Ramp (1-lane)
• Canoe Launch
• Fishing (shoreline)

ONGOING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Nature Center Exhibits
• Nature Boardwalk (3000')
• Guided Walks
• Picnics/Brown Bag Lunch
• Wildlife Observation
• Annual Events
• Old Florida Fest
  
• Moonlight Strolls

Open Daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. except for scheduled use.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Gopher Tortoise, Indigo snake; Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail—Summer Tanager, Eastern Towhee, and mixed Warbler flocks in migration

ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Pavilion, Nature Boardwalk

Recreational Activities:

• Bicycling (on dirt roadways only)
• Horseback Riding Trails
• Fishing (lake, river)
• Hiking (1.0mile trail, 1.5 mile trail)
• Paddling (2.3 mile loop, 3.0 mile run)
• Wildlife Observation

Featuring...

Space Coast Learn To Row Camps
Details go to www.spacecoastcrew.org
or contact Myra La Roche: 7735350

A Recreation Partner:
Space Coast Crew Boosters, Inc

ONGOING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Paddling
• Picnics
• Rowing
• Home of Space Coast Crew

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321.255.4400

ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Pavilion, Paved Walkways
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

Ongoing Recreational Activities:

• Hiking (2mile trail)
• Wildlife Observation

Habitats: coastal strand, maritime hammock, hydric hammock, and mangrove forest
Wildlife: roseate spoonbill, osprey, screech owl, wading birds, migratory birds, bobcat, raccoon, otter, gopher tortoise, alligator, giant land crab, and dolphin in the Indian River Lagoon
ADA Access: Advance notice needed for special accommodations
Dos & Donts: 1) Pets, smoking, alcohol, motorized vehicles, and firearms are prohibited. 2) Removal of plants, animals, archeological, or cultural resources is prohibited. 3) Do not feed, disturb, or harm wildlife. 4) Stay on the trail for personal safety and protection of the natural environment.

October through April: 7:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
May through September: 7:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.

• Basketball Court: full outdoor, unlighted
• Exercise Trail (.29 mile, 9 stations)
• Picnics
• Playground
• Strolling

Most Parks and Sanctuaries Open
Except Central Area Cocoa West Recreation Complex
Currently a shelter for families from the flooded Lake Poinsett area.
Closed until further notice, call 321.633.1987 for details.

Except the following Boat Ramps
Hatbill Park and Six Mile Creek -
Off S.R. 46 west of Titusville and Mims
Closed due to high water from the St. Johns River.
James G. Bourbeau Memorial Park -
On SR520 at St. Johns River
(north side - Leroy Wright Recreation Area is open)

Other Parks:

SEE RELATED UPDATES...

ONGOING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Cultural Center
Events & Programs
Historic Exhibits
Conference Center
Research Library

Park Open Daily 7:00 a.m. to dusk
Center Open Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Other hours for scheduled use or by appointment.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321.264.6595
100 seat Conference Center

ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Cultural Center
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Migratory Songbirds, Gopher Tortoise
DOS & DONTS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

• Ballfields
• adult softball: 4 lighted
• Little League, lighted:
• 2 Major/Minor
• 1 Senior
• 1 softball
• 1 Tball
• youth football: 1 lighted
• Horseshoes: 12 lighted pits

Tour historic sites of the black community, including grave sites of slain civil rights leaders, Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore.

Pick up brochure from the Cultural Center and follow route in your own vehicle. Bus tours featuring a tour guide may be scheduled for groups.

Cultural Center Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.,
Saturdays Noon-4:00 p.m.
Other hours for scheduled use or by appointment.

ONGOING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Ballfields: Little League, lighted: 1 Junior, 3 Major/Minor

Open after school hours and weekends until dark, except for scheduled use.

ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking
DOS & DON’TS: 1) School Board rules apply. 2) No alcoholic beverages or tobacco products allowed. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES...

Dropin and Scheduled Activities
For children and adults
MonFri, 3:009:00 p.m.
Saturday, 12:00 noon6:00 p.m.

PRESCHOOL
Start Smart
For ages 3 through 5 years
5:306:30 P.M.
Dates TBA call or check back here
20 per child

YOUTH
Wee Kids Karate
For ages 3 through 8 years. Instructor: S. Fox
Tuesdays, 4:305:30 p.m.
20 per 4 weeks

Parents Night Out
Ages 4 through 12
1st Friday each month, 7:0011:00 P.M.
10 per child; 8 for second child

Youth Sailing
Ages 8 through 14
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
4week sessions
Classes continuously forming
Information: 4551380

ALL AGES
American Kenpo Karate
For ages 5 and up. Instructor: S. Fox
Tuesday, 5:306:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 6:307:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 6:007:00 p.m.
20 per 4 weeks

Irish Dance
For ages 6 and up.Instructor: M. Walters
Wednesday, 4:009:00 p.m.
40 per 4 weeks

Tennis Lessons
Details at www.brevardparks.com/sports

ADULTS
Leagues
Basketball, Volleyball,
Flag Football, Softball
Details at leagues.brevardparks.com

Big Kid Adventures
Adults Monthly field trips for the kid in you!
Transportation provided
Information: S. Boorse,
3214551385

Clogging
Instructor: B. Howard
Monday, 6:307:30 p.m.
20 per 8 weeks

Country Line Dance
Instructor: S. Schell
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
5 per class

Jazzercise
Instructor: C. Mertz
Saturday, 8:309:30 a.m.
36 per 6 weeks

Zumba Fitness Class
Monday, 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Information: 4551380

Tennis Lessons
Details at www.brevardparks.com/sports

ONGOING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• School gymnasium

Open after school hours for leagues.

ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms
DOS & DON’TS: 1) School Board rules apply. 2) No alcoholic beverages or use of tobacco products allowed. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES...

Drop in and Scheduled Activities
For children and adults
Pool, Ping Pong, Foosball
MonFri, 3:008:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.

PRESCHOOL
Mommy and Me
Parent and Child PreTumbling. For ages 16 through 36 months with parent. Instructor: B. Bowling
Thursdays, 10:0011:00 a.m.
2 per month

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

Tumbling Tots
For ages 3 through 5. Instructor: B. Bowling
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:005:45 p.m.
6 per month
Thursday, 10:0011:00 a.m.
3 per month

YOUTH
Ballet and TapBeginning
Instructor: A. McGovern
Monday, 4:005:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 4:005:00 p.m.
20 per month

GymnasticsBeginning
For ages 6 through 14
Instructor: B. Bowling
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:005:45 p.m.
4 per month

ALL AGES
Okinawa Kempo Karate
35 per month. Instructor: J. Riggs
Two age groups:
Ages 412 Lil Dragons Program
Wednesday, 7:008:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9:3010:30 a.m.
Age 13Juniors through AdultBeginners
Thursday, 7:008:15 p.m.

TEENS
Teen Pool Partys
Music, Food and Fun
FridaysSummer Months Only
McLarty Park Pool, 8:0010:00 p.m.

ADULTS
Ballroom Dancing
Monthly, 2nd and 4th Friday, 6:007:00 p.m.
45 per month

Jazzercise
Instructor: N. Snyder
WednesdayThursday, 6:007:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
25 per month; unlimited classes
75 per 10 weeks

Kripalu Yoga
Instructor: B. O'Conner
Tuesday, 6:007:00 p.m.
75 per 10 weeks

Parents Night Out
2nd Friday each month, 7:0011:00 p.m.
10 1st child, 8 each additional child

Square Dancing ClubSpace Trackers
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, 7:3010:00 p.m.

Square Dancing ClubCanaveral Squares
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, 7:3010:00 p.m.

Viera Regional Park Community Center

World Corners is an interactive program for children ages 5 to 12. Kids will explore and experience other countries and cultures through books, games, crafts, music and contests.  Children use a globe to explore and choose future countries or cultures to visit.

This program is offered on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the cost is $$2 per child.  Class size is limited.  Pre-registration is recommended.

Call 321-433-4891 for more information or to pre-register.

Instructor: Tammy Plauché, 321-890-7448

All Class Times Offered:
Monday & Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:45-8:45 a.m.
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Monday & Wednesday . . . . . . . . 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Programs for the Persons with Disabilities in Central Brevard are as varied as the participants. During the week the program travels to the locations of participants: care centers, schools, nursing homes. At least one evening per week an activity is held at a Community Center or Nature Center.

Periodic special event trips require reservations.

For Monthly Calendar call: 321-455-1380

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Bingo - No Fee
McLarty Park
• Mondays 7:00-8:15 p.m.

Bowling at Shore Lanes, Merritt Island
• Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. $$2 includes shoes, 2 games of bowling

Crafts-N-Cards
Kiwanis Island Park
• 1st Thur each month, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
McLarty Park
• 2nd Thursday each month, 7:00-8:15 p.m.

Dances - No Fee
Kiwanis Island Park
• Friday evenings 7:00-9:00 p.m. (except 1st Friday each month)
Tom Statham Park, Titusville
• 1st Friday each month
McLarty Park, Rockledge
• 5th Friday 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Nature Night No Fee
Rotary Park Nature Center, Merritt Island
• 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Riverwalk Nature Center, Rockledge
• 4th Thursday each month, 7:00-8:15 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Special Olympics
• Track - January through May
• Swimming - April through September
• Basketball - November through February

Fall Festival Sock Hop at Kiwanis Island Park
• Sunday, September 21, 2:00-4:30 p.m.

Holiday Hoedown at Kiwanis Island Park
• Sunday, December 13, 2:00-4:30 p.m.

Camp Kaleidoscope Camps
Coast Guard Building at Lee Wenner Park, Cocoa
Information: 321-455-1380
Karaoke & rhythm instruments, active & passive games, arts & crafts, nature study, field trips, and more!

Summer Camp
• June 30-Aug 1
• Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
No camp July 4
Winter Camp
• December 22-31, 2008 & January 2, 2009,
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
No camp December 25 or January 1

Tour historic sites of the black community, including grave sites of slain civil rights leaders, Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore.

Pick up brochure from the Cultural Center and follow route in your own vehicle. Bus tours featuring a tour guide may be scheduled for groups.

Cultural Center Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.,
Saturdays Noon-4:00 p.m.
Other hours for scheduled use or by appointment.

Viera Regional Park

Improve your game with lessons from USPTA Pro John Connors

Private or group lessons are available, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Cost is 10 per lesson.

For more information or to schedule lessons call John Connors at 3217830310.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES...

Baton
Spins, throws and twirls.  A fun physical way to learn selfconfidence, increase balance, flexibility, coordination and discipline.
Instructor: Laurie, 3212593854.  20 per 4 weeks
Beginners Wednesday, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Intermediate Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Jazzercise Lite
Jazzercise modified for a low level impact.
Instructor: Kathleen Along, 3212554400 or 1800FITISIT
(website: www.jazzercise.com)
33 per month or 5 per class
Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Modeling, Charm and Personal Grooming
Children (ages 6 and up) and adults learn poise, etiquette, beauty tips, posture, stance, and modeling techniques.
Instructor: Dixie Bottoms, 3217738403
35 per 6 weeks
Wednesday, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES...

Dropin and Scheduled Activities
For children and adults
MonFri, 3:008:00 p.m.
Saturday, 12:004:00 p.m.

Game Room
All Ages
Monday and Wednesday, 3:008:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:008:00 p.m.

YOUTH
Fun and Games Time
Ages 5 through 12
No Fee
Fridays, 4:006:00 p.m.

Head Start Sports and Fitness
Ages 3 through 5
Fridays, 10:0011:00 a.m.
Fee: 50 cents

Movie Night
Kindergarten through 6th Grade
Fridays, 6:008:00 p.m.
Fee: 1

Super Saturdays
Ages 5 through 12
Saturdays, 12:002:00 p.m.
Fee: 1

Tween Night Youth Girls
Ages 8 through 12
Monthly, 1st and 3rd Fridays

Homework Table and Computer Lab
Monday through Thursday
3:006:00 p.m.

Youth Basketball Winter League
Ages 5 through 16
League begins in January
30 per child, includes tshirt

Youth Mentoring Program
Ages 9 through 12
Wednesdays, 5:006:00 p.m.

ADULTS
Mens Basketball
Ages 30 and Up
Tuesday and Thursday
6:008:00 p.m.

Mens Basketball
Ages 40 and Up
Sunday, 3:005:00 p.m.

Soul Line Dancing
1st and 2nd Thursday
each month
6:307:30 p.m.
No Fee

Volleyball
Thursday, 5:008:00 p.m.

Leagues
Basketball, Volleyball,
Flag Football, Softball
Details at leagues.brevardparks.com

SENIORS
Seniors at Lunch and Activities
Includes Bingo and Arts and Crafts
MondayThursday
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.

Viera Regional Park Community Center

Homework Helpers offers children ages 5 to 14 years
help with their schoolwork to achieve success in school.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
throughout the school year. Free of Charge.

For more information or to sign up call 321-433-4891.

Viera Regional Park

Improve your child's game with lessons from USPTA Pro John Connors

Private or group lessons are available, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Cost is 8 per lesson.

For more information or to schedule lessons call John Connors at 321-783-0310.

ONGOING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Special interest classes

Activities scheduled after school hours.

At Port St. John Community Center

Jazzercise Classic
Physical conditioning through lowimpact classes to music, suited for most students. Format can be adapted to meet needs of individual students. Teens must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: Monica Benninghoff
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:306:30 p.m.
25 registration fee
90 per 8weeks or 10 per class. Electronic fund transfer (EFT) 35 per month; family discounts also available.

Viera Regional Community Center

Study Karate under the direction of Hanshi Rogert Scaglione.
Children ages 6 and up adapt discipline while learning traditional Karate.
Traditional Karate training for adults includes Okinwan weapons and self defense. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Cost is 5 per class or 35 per month. The whole family can train for just 40 per month.

For more information contact Hanshi Robert Scaglione at 3218483197 or check out the ShorinRyu Karate website at www.vierakarate.com.

Ongoing Recreational Activities:

ACTIVITY FEATURES

• Boat Ramp (1lane)
• Canoe/Kayak Trails
• Fishing (lake)
• Picnics
• Playground
• Volleyball (sand)
• Seasonal Events and Day Camps
• Annual Events
• Fox Lake Christmas Festival of Crafts
• Snow Fest

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding TrailWater and Wading Birds (Coot, Snowy Egret, Green Heron, Anhingas), Migratory Songbirds. OcassionallySwallowtailed Kites, Limpkin, Roseate Spoonbill, Sandhill Crane

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 3212645037 Event Pavilion (seats 800), 2 Medium Pavilions (seat 85 each), 3 Small Pavilions (seat 30 each), 1 Family Picnic Shelters (seats 20), 3 Family Picnic Shelters (seat 6-10 each), Sand Volleyball Court

ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Pavilion, Playground