Parks & Recreation Department Magazine - January-April 2021 - City of Dunedin

 
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Parks & Recreation Department Magazine - January-April 2021 - City of Dunedin
Dunedin
    Parks & Recreation Department Magazine
                                                          January-April 2021

Get Outdoors & Explore
Visit your City parks and playgrounds - see pages 26-29
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Parks & Recreation Department Magazine - January-April 2021 - City of Dunedin
Directory
Table of Contents                                                                         Staff Directory
At-A-Glance                                                                               Administration                                   727-812-4531
    What’s Open, What’s Not           2                                                       Vince Gizzi…………………………………………..Director
                                                                                              Lanie Sheets …...............Administration Superintendent
Recreation Programs                                                                           Jocelyn Brodhead ...Interim Recreation Superintendent
                                                                                              Jorie Peterson ……………...Special Events Coordinator
    Aquatics                          3-4
                                                                                              Nichole Allen ……………...Special Projects Coordinator
    Athletics                         5-6                                                     Cyndi Lane ……………..Senior Administrative Assistant
    Boating & Water Activities        7-8                                                     Heather Bonner.............Senior Administrative Assistant
    LiveWell Dunedin                  9
    Fitness & Wellness                10-12                                               Marina                                    727-298-3030
    Golf                              13                                                      Laurie Ferguson…………………................Harbormaster
    Kids, Tweens & Teens              14-15
    Martial Arts                      16                                                  Parks Division                                      727-812-4540
    Performing & Fine Arts            17-18                                                   Pete Wells ......................Parks Maintenance Supervisor
      (dance, music and theater)                                                              Craig Wilson ………….......City Arborist, 727-298-3279
    Seniors                           19-22
    Skateboarding                     23                                                  Recreation Division                                        727-812-4530
    Special Events                    24                                                      Alicia Castricone .................................Highlander Pool &
    Tennis                            25                                                                                                    Kiwanis Sprayground
                                                                                                                                                     727-298-3266
Parks & Recreation Facilities                                                                 Chris Hoban…………………………...Athletics Specialist
    Community Parks                   26-27                                                                                727-733-6728
    Community Playgrounds             28-29                                                   Emily Hoban …....................MLK, Jr. Recreation Center,
    Recreation Facilities             30-31                                                                     Stirling Skate Park & Youth Services
      • Community Center     • Fitness Center        • Hale Senior Activity Center
      • Highlander Pool      • Kiwanis Sprayground   • MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
                                                                                                                                            727-738-2920
      • Marina               • Stirling Skate Park
                                                                                              Elaine Swinehart ....…..........Hale Senior Activity Center
                                                                                                                                          727-298-3299
Facility Guide & Map                  32-33
                                                                                              Angel Trueblood..............Dunedin Community Center &
General Info                                                                                                               Fitness Center, 727-812-4530
    Policies & Rec Cards              34
    Registration                      35
    Scholarships                      35

 Mission Statement                                           Mayor & City Commission                                       Stay Connected
 To enhance the quality of life and create           Julie Ward Bujalski             Mayor                            with Everything Dunedin!
 memorable experiences by connecting the             Jeff Gow                        Vice Mayor                         www.DunedinGov.com/connect
 community through parks, recreation and             Deborah Kynes                   Commissioner               The City of Dunedin offers many ways
 culture.                                            Maureen “Moe” Freaney           Commissioner               for you to stay connected and informed
                                                     John Tornga                     Commissioner               about events, current news, job openings,
 Vision Statement                                    Jennifer K. Bramley             City Manager               recreation programs, camps, improvement
                                                     Doug Hutchens                   Deputy City Manager        projects and more.
 To touch the life of each and every person
 through progressive and innovative
 activities, facilities and services.                             Parks & Recreation                                  Visit Parks & Rec Online!
                                                                                                                     www.DunedinGov.com/parksandrec
                                                                  Advisory Committee
 Values                                                                                                         Did you know participating in recreational
                                                     Tom Mahoney, Chair              Manny Koutsourais          activities can make you feel better and
 ● Teamwork           ● Friendly                     Gina Massotto, Vice-Chair       Greg Martin                enhance your quality of life? Dunedin
 ● Safety             ● Professionalism              Mike Bowman                     Donna Moore                Parks & Recreation is always working hard
 ● Accommodating      ● Dedicated                    Bunny Dutton                    Jessica Raines             to provide you and your family with safe,
 ● Integrity                                         Betty Edelman                   Michelle Uvieghara         affordable programs and services.
                                                     John Kloster
Parks & Recreation Department Magazine - January-April 2021 - City of Dunedin
At-A-Glance

  Dunedin Parks & Recreation
The City of Dunedin’s highest priority is the safety of our residents, visitors and employees. Following
the guidance of local authorities, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of
Health will help ensure the safety of all of us in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
All patrons will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask/face covering. We prefer to
have parent’s complete screenings with youth participants. If child arrives without their parent and
does not successfully complete the screening process, they will not be granted access to the facility.

              What’s Open                                       What’s Open
   • Achieva Paw Park             •                     Marina & Boat Ramp
   • Before & After School        •                     Parks & Playgrounds
     Programs                     •                     Park Pavilion Rentals**
   • County Beaches               •                     Tennis Courts
   • Dunedin Causeway
   • Dunedin Community Center
   • Dunedin Golf Club
                                                                What’s Not
   • Fitness Center & Group       •                      Facility Rentals
     Exercise Classes**           •                      Hale Senior Activity Center (closed
   • Honeymoon Island State                              during building renovations)
     Park*                        •                      Highlander Pool & Kiwanis
   • MLK, Jr. Recreation Center &                        Sprayground (closed for the season;
                                                         reopens in Spring 2021)
     Stirling Skate Park*

* Limited Capacity
** Limited Capacity & Reservations Required                                         Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Department Magazine - January-April 2021 - City of Dunedin
Aquatics
          Highlander Pool                                  Swim Lessons                                           Every Child a Swimmer
             1937 Ed Eckert Drive                          Group Swim Lessons                                     A free program in partnership with the
          727-298-3266 • visit website                     Parent & Child 6 mo-3 yrs 20 minutes                   Kiwanis Club of Dunedin teaching basic
    Alicia Castricone, Aquatics Coordinator                Play & splash with your child as you help them         swim techniques to non-swimmers, ages
                                                           become comfortable in the water.                       3-11. Classes are 30-minutes and limited
      y   25 yd x 25 yd Meter Main Pool                                                                           to 10 students. Child must wear swimsuit;
      y   (2) 1 Meter Spring Diving Boards                 Little Guppies 3-4 yrs               20 minutes
                                                                                                                  parent must be in the water during lessons.
      y   Children’s Training Pool                         Your child will explore the water independently as
      y   Swim Lessons & Water Fitness                     they learn the fundamentals of swimming.               3-11 yrs    Resumes in Spring/Summer
      y   Birthday Party & Picnic Rentals                                                                         Highlander Pool
                                                           Level 1		 4+ yrs 30 minutes
    Please Note:                                           Learn to submerge the face, begin arm and leg
    y Children not potty trained are required to wear a    motions and experience buoyancy.                       Water Fitness
      swim diaper and plastic pants.                       Level 2		 4+ yrs 30 minutes
                                                           Begin locomotive skills by exploring arm and leg
                                                                                                                  Float Fit
    y 9yrs & younger must be accompanied by an
      adult. 10-17yrs can attend without an adult,         movements that will become strokes in the future.      A fun and challenging low impact class
      after passing the swim test.                         Must be able to float for 5 seconds unassisted.        including high-intensity interval training,
    y 17yrs & younger who wish to use the diving           Level 3		 4+ yrs 30 minutes                            all performed while balancing on the float
      board must pass the Swim & Safety Test.              Refine the front crawl and be introduced to the        mat. A full workout includes burpees,
                                                           backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.                squats, v-ups, planks and aqua climbers.
    Hours of Operation                                     Level 4-6		 4+ yrs 30 minutes                          16+ yrs		 Resumes in Spring/Summer
                                                           All strokes are refined and swimmers develop           Highlander Pool
    The pool is open seasonally, April thru September.
    Pool will close during unsafe weather conditions.      endurance and confidence.
                                                           6 months & up Resumes in Spring/Summer                 Adaptive Water Wellness
    April 1 - May 29*
                                                           Highlander Pool                                        Shallow water aerobics designed for
    Monday-Thursday              3 - 7 pm
                                                                                                                  participants of all abilities, including
    Friday		                     Closed
                                                           Private Lessons                                        developmental and physical disabilities.
    Saturday-Sunday              10 am - 5 pm
    Training pool opens May 2 (Sat & Sun only)                                                                    Participants have the option to use
                                                           Receive (4) 30-minute sessions of private              weights, noodles and stability belts.
    May 30 - August 7*                                     instruction. For best results, the 1st & 4th
                                                           session must be within a 2-week period.                16+ yrs      Resumes in Spring/Summer
    Monday-Thursday              9 am - 7 pm                                                                      Highlander Pool
    Friday		                     9 am - 5 pm               6 months & up Resumes in Spring/Summer
    Saturday-Sunday              10 am - 5 pm              Highlander Pool
                                                                                                                  Shallow Water Wellness
    August 8 - September 30*                                                                                      Exercise with low to zero impact on the
                                                           Adaptive Swim Lessons
    Monday-Thursday              3 - 7 pm                                                                         body to tone muscle, increase joint range
    Friday		                     Closed                    Children with special needs will receive
                                                                                                                  of motion, reduce pain and stiffness, and
    Saturday-Sunday              10 am - 5 pm              (4) 30-minute sessions and learn skills to             get a great cardiovascular workout.
    Training pool open Saturday & Sunday only              stay safe near water, increase physical
                                                           and cognitive functions, and embrace the               16+ yrs      Resumes in Spring/Summer
    *Pool will be open on Memorial Day, Independence Day   wonders swimming has to offer.                         Highlander Pool
    and Labor Day from 10 am - 5 pm.
                                                           3-18 yrs		 Resumes in Spring/Summer
                                                           Highlander Pool
    Admission
    Daily Admission              $3 / person
    Family Punch Pass            $25
    Includes 10 punches for general admission for any
    participant. Cannot be used for admission to special
    events. Expires 1 month from date of purchase.
    Group Rate (6 or more) $2 / person
    Space is limited. Call 727-298-3266 to reserve.

    Kiwanis Sprayground
    The Sprayground is currently closed for
    the season and will reopen in March 2021.
    See next page for more information.

                                                                                                                                  Highlander Pool

3                        Pricing Key: $ Rec Card / $ No Card          Act #: = for Online Registration          Full Registration Information, page 34-35
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Aquatics
Community CPR                                 New!          Pool Parties & Group Rates                                      Kiwanis
Learn the skills to help save a life. This
CPR class will teach you the basic rescue
                                                            Highlander Pool is currently closed for the season.
                                                            Reservations will resume Spring/Summer.                       Sprayground
techniques to help sustain life until EMS                                                                                  1937 Ed Eckert Drive
arrive to take over. This class will not                    After Hours Pool Party                                      727-298-3266 • visit website
include certification.                                      Reserve Highlander Pool all to yourself               Alicia Castricone, Aquatics Coordinator
12+ yrs     Sat, February 6         9 am - 12:30 pm         for your next birthday party, family get-               y   Interactive Water Playground
$20 / person, per session                                   together, company outing or private                     y   3,000 square-foot play area
Highlander Pool                                             party. Private rental hours are available               y   Motion-Activated Features
                                                            Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings                    y   Colorful, Whimsical Features
                                                            after regular hours from April thru August.             y   Non-Slip Surface & ADA Accessible
Lifeguard Training                            New!
                                                            Reservations are a 3-hour minimum                       y   Restrooms & Playground nearby
Have a fun and rewarding summer                              y Up to 25 guests: $60 / hour
job and become a certified lifeguard.                        y 26-50 guests:     $85 / hour
Must pass the swim test and attend all                                                                            Hours & Guidelines
                                                             y 51-100 guests:    $110 / hour
classes. Class includes blended learning                                                                          Kiwanis Sprayground is currently closed
(online and in person). Bring suit, towel, dry                                                                    for the season and will reopen in March
                                                            Birthday Bash
clothes and lunch.                                                                                                2021. Hours subject to change.
                                                            Throwing a birthday party at Highlander
15+ yrs      March 22 - April 1 (see schedule below)                                                               Reopening March 2021:
                                                            Pool is a piece of cake! Reservations
Swim Test: Week of March 8-12 (scheduled w/ instructor)                                                             y Mon-Thur: 10am-12pm & 3-6pm (hourly blocks)
                                                            must be made during regular pool hours.
Zoom Meetings: March 22 & 25, 4-6:30 pm                                                                             y Friday: Closed
                 March 29: 4-7:30 pm                        $50 + tax. Package includes:
                                                                                                                    y Saturday & Sunday: 9 am - 4 pm (hourly blocks)
In-Person: March 23 & 24, 3-5:00 pm                          y Admission for 10 guests
           Mar. 27 & Apr. 1, 9am-12pm or 1-3pm               y 1 hour at the pool pavilion                         Guidelines:
$200/person +$39 paid to American Red Cross                 Additional pavilion time: $15 / hour                    y Limited capacity of 40 people per hour block
Must register by March 7 Act #: POOL13003                   Additional guests: $3 each                              y All patrons will be screened by Staff prior to
Highlander Pool                                             Call 727-298-3266 for reservations.                       entering the Sprayground.

                                                            Group Rates                                           Reservations & Admission
Radiant Youth Swim Team
                                                            Treat your camp, family or friends to a day           Admission to the Sprayground is free,
Learn and expand on your skills with Coach                  at Highlander Pool! Enjoy the Jr. Olympic             however, reservations are required
Kyle Trelka. For beginners, recreational                    sized pool, 2 diving boards, children’s
and competitive swimmers. Optional local                                                                          ahead of time:
                                                            pool and certified lifeguards.
swim meets offered during summer.                                                                                   y Reserve Online
                                                            $2 / person (groups of 6 or more)                       y If unable to reserve online via Eventbrite, call
5-17 yrs		 Resumes in Spring/Summer                         Camps and large groups must reserve in                    727-298-3266.
Highlander Pool                                             advance, call 727-298-3266.

                                                                                                                           Kiwanis Sprayground

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Athletics
    Adult Recess                                     Basketball                                        Basketball           (continued)

    Adult Recess                          New!       Basketball - Drop In                              Senior Basketball - Shoot Around
    Adulting is hard…but it doesn’t have to          Dunedin Community Center:                         Drop in for weekly pick-up games played
    be! Join us on your lunch break or to just       8+ yrs     $1 / $2                                on half court. Games provide friendly
    get out of the house and unwind with             Schedule varies, call 727-812-4530                competition and a great opportunity for
    some of your favorite childhood games.                                                             exercise and comradery. Men, women
                                                     Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center:
    Each week features a different game:             Mon-Thur $Free / $2                               and all levels are welcome to participate.
    giant pong, dodgeball, kickball, cornhole,       Fri-Sat    $3 / person                            60+ yrs         Tues / Thur       1 - 2 pm
    fowling, etc! Tell your friends and come                                                           $3 / day
                                                     Schedule may vary depending on events, call
    out to embrace your inner child!                 727-738-2920 for availability.                    Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
    18+ yrs     Begins February 1                                                                      *Please note: All participants will be screened
    Mondays        5:30-7:30 pm (outside)                                                              prior to entry and are required to wear a mask/
    Wednesdays 11 am - 2 pm (inside gym)             Basketball Instruction - H.S. Girls               face covering. Masks are not required while
    $2 / $3 drop-in                                  Join us as we offer designated time and           actively shooting. We recommend calling 727-
    Dunedin Community Center                         space for high school girls to improve            738-2920 ahead of time to check availability as
                                                     their basketball game. Weekly sessions            capacity is limited.
                                                     will focus on a combination of drills and
    Archery
                                                     scrimmage games that help develop
    Archery - Youth & Adult                          the skills needed to boost overall                Cheerleading
                                                     performance and confidence.
    Taught in group lessons, learn archery                                                             Dunedin Jr. Falcons Cheerleading
    over a series of classes focusing on             14-19 yrs Postponed until further notice
                                                     $5 / person                                       The Dunedin Jr. Falcons Cheerleading
    safety, shooting techniques and proper                                                             program is a member of the Suncoast
    form. Offered by Suncoast Junior                 MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
                                                                                                       Youth Football Conference and is located
    Olympic Archery Development (JOAD);                                                                at Dunedin High School.
    taught by a USA Archery coach.                   Basketball League - High School                   4-14 yrs     To Be Determined
    8+ yrs      Mondays 5 - 7:30 pm                  A recreational league consisting of an            Contact Stacey Bryan at 352-484-4937 or visit
                Saturdays 9:30 am - 12 pm            8-game season and a single elimination            www.DunedinJrFalcons.com
    $18 drop-in                                      tournament. The primary objective is to
    Dunedin Community Center                         promote and develop values such as
                                                     teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play             Football
    Baseball / Softball                              that will benefit players throughout their        Dunedin Jr. Falcons Football
                                                     athletic endeavors as well as life.
    Greater Dunedin Little League                                                                      The Dunedin Jr. Falcons Flag and Tackle
                                                     14-19 yrs boys (current High School students)
                                                                                                       Football programs are members of the
    Youth program located at Fisher and              Postponed until further notice
                                                                                                       Suncoast Youth Football Conference and
    Highlander Fields in Highlander Park.            $275 / team
                                                                                                       are located at Dunedin High School.
    Must provide birth certificate and 3             Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
                                                                                                       4-14 yrs:    To Be Determined
    proofs of residency.
                                                                                                       Contact Stacey Bryan at 352-484-4937 or visit
    5-15 yrs     To Be Determined                    Basketball Lessons - Private                      www.DunedinJrFalcons.com
    Email President@DunedinLLBaseball.com, call
                                                     Private or small group lessons are
    727-430-1338 or visit DunedinLittleLeague.com.
                                                     customized for each individual based              Youth Flag Football League
                                                     on skill level and goals. Players quickly
                                                     develop their skill set due to the undivided,     A cooperative instructional league with
                                                     1-on-1 attention from the coach.                  several North Pinellas cities designed to
                                                                                                       teach the skills and rules of the game.
                                                     6-18 yrs       Postponed until further notice
                                                     By appointment only when program resumes          6-16 yrs
                                                     Individual:    $100 / $150                        Divisions:    6-9 yrs, 10-13 yrs, 14-16 yrs
                      Move More                                                                        Evaluation 1: Wed, January 6: 6-9 yrs (6 pm),
                                                     2-5 people: $55 / $82 per person
                      join a team                    Fee includes (4) 1-hour sessions                                10-13 yrs (7 pm), 14-16 yrs (8 pm)
                                                     Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center         Evaluation 2: Sat, January 9: 6-9yrs (9 am),
                                                                                                                     10-13 yrs (10 am), 14-16 yrs (11 am)
                                                                                                       Games:        Friday & Saturday (starting Jan. 29)
                                                                                                       Note: Evaluations are mandatory. Players only have
                                                                                                       to attend one day. Evaluations and games are held at
                                                                                                       Dunedin High School.
                                                                                                       $80 / $95 Act #: ATH04026
                                                                                                       Dunedin High School

5                     Pricing Key: $ Rec Card / $ No Card       Act #: = for Online Registration     Full Registration Information, page 34-35
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Athletics
Pickleball                                            Pickleball (continued)                           Skateboarding
Pickleball                                            You, Three & Me Pickleball                       For information on Stirling Skate Park
                                                                                                       and skate programs, see page 23.
A game for all ages! Pickleball is a cross            A doubles lesson consisting of you, plus
between badminton, tennis & ping-pong                 3 individuals and Greg Reardon, our
played with a paddle and a wiffle ball.               nationally ranked instructor. Class will         Soccer
18+ yrs (all skill levels)                            feature corrective technique along with
                                                      elaborate strategy instruction.                  Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club
Dunedin Community Center:
Mon/Tues/Thur 9 am - 11 am Reserve Online             6+ yrs         September - May                   A full service soccer club offering recreational
		 11 am - 1 pm Reserve Online                        Mon - Fri      Times by appointment              and competitive soccer programs at Jerry
                                                      $20 / $35 per hour, per person                   Lake Recreation Complex.
MLK, Jr. Recreation Center:*                          Fisher Tennis Courts                             5-19 yrs
Wednesdays 2-4 pm       Reserve Online
                                                                                                       Competitive: To Be Determined
Saturdays    12-3 pm Reserve Online
Limited capacity: 18 participants per time slot
                                                      Preschool                                        Winter / GYSA: To Be Determined
                                                                                                       Spring / Rec (in house): To Be Determined
$2 / $3 drop-in (punch pass options available)        Prep 2 Play                                      For registration, dates and information,
*Please note: All participants will be screened       Designed to introduce the competitive            Email president@DunedinSoccer.com, call
prior to entry and are required to wear a mask/       aspect of sports. Learn sportsmanship            727-733-5300 or visit www.DunedinStirling.com.
face covering. Masks are not required while           and teamwork to accomplish a common
actively playing.                                     goal. Although there will be a small             Tennis
                                                      amount of competition, each child will
                                                      learn alongside their peers as a team.           For information on tennis facilities,
Pickleball - Adult Lessons
                                                      5-6 yrs   Resumes in Fall                        lessons and leagues, see page 25.
Learn the fast growing game of Pickleball             Dunedin Community Center
with certified instructor Greg Reardon.
Private lessons at your convenience!                                                        New!       Track & Running
                                                      Tiny Tot Basketball
18+ yrs         September - May                                                                        Cross Country
1 Hour:               $60 / $75                       Join us on the hardwood basketball
1/2 Hour:             $35 / $50                       court where our coach will help teach            Lace up your sneakers, test your
Semi-Private (1 hr): $30 / $45                        your child basic skills and develop              endurance, meet friends and engage
*Lessons are by appointment only - please contact     fundamental motor and social skills              in spirited competition. The team will
Greg Reardon at 727-542-9636.                         along with a focus on sportsmanship in           compete against themselves and the
Available at Fisher and Highlander Tennis Courts      a non-competitive environment where              children of Safety Harbor Recreation.
                                                      everyone’s a champion!                           5-15 yrs Wednesdays		              6 - 7 pm
                                                      3-4 yrs     Tues (begins March) 9:30-10:15 am    Season: August 12 - October 7
Pickleball - Kids & Teens                                                                              Practice: Highlander Park (behind Community Center)
                                                      $28 / $42 per month MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
Join instructor Greg Reardon for this new                                                              Meets: 8/26 & 9/9 in Safety Harbor
and exciting pickleball program tailored                                                                         9/23 & 10/7 in Dunedin
especially for kids and teens.                        Tiny Tot Sports                                  Transportation is parent’s responsibility
7-16 yrs       September - May                        Help develop your child’s motor skills           $55 / $70 Act #: ATH04032
Saturdays 11 am - 12 pm                               and to learn the basics of each sport in
$12 / $17 drop-in                                     a noncompetitive environment. Children           North City Track Program
$85 / $100 punch pass (includes 8 classes)            will also learn social skills, to share and
Fisher Tennis Courts                                  take turns, all while having fun!                Dunedin, Largo, Palm Harbor, Pinellas
                                                                                                       Park, Safety Harbor and Seminole have
                                                      3-4 yrs     Wednesdays		 5 - 5:50 pm
                                                                                                       combined to form the North City Track
                                                      January: Track		        March: T-Ball
                                                                                                       Program. Focus on self improvement and
                                                      February: Basketball    April: Soccer
                                                                                                       challenge yourself at local track meets.
                                                      $7 / $10 drop-in Dunedin Community Center
                                                                                                       Excellent fitness conditioning for any
                                                                                                       athlete. Wheelchair Division available.
                                                                                                       5-15 yrs    Wednesdays		            6 - 7 pm
                                                                                                       Season:       January - May
                                                                                                       Practice:     Weds, January 13 - May 5
                                                                                                                     Practice at Dunedin High School
                                                                                                       Track Meets: 1st Wednesday of the month
                                                                                                                     at particiating cities listed above
                                                                                                       Transportation is parent’s responsibility
                                                                                                       $80 / $95 Act #: ATH04033

     Pickleball for all ages!

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Boating & Water Activities
    Dunedin Causeway                                     Boat Launch                                                  Kayak/Paddleboard Launch
             61 Causeway Boulevard                       Dunedin Causeway                                               y Dunedin Causeway
               Dunedin, FL 34698                                                                                          61 Causeway Boulevard
                                                         A popular location to launch a variety of
           727-812-4530 • visit website                                                                                   Dunedin, FL 34698
                                                         watercraft including motorized boats, jet
    The Dunedin Causeway is open for                     skis, wave runners, sailboats and kayaks.                      y Weaver Park
    recreational activities from 5 am - 11 pm.           Please note, there are no paved ramps.                           1258 Bayshore Boulevard
      y Boat Launching (no paved ramps)                  The southern facing area is divided into                         Dunedin, FL 34698
      y Fishing & Watercraft Activities                  four separate sections. There are no
      y Picnicking & Sunbathing                          watercraft regulations for the northern
                                                         side of the Causeway. See diagram:                           Fishing
      y Kayak, Sailboat & Paddleboard
        Rentals (www.SailHoneymoon.com)                                                                               Fishing Access
      y Walk, Jog, Bike along Pinellas Trail
                                                                                                                      Please be sure to have your proper
      y Free Parking
                                                                                                                      fishing license and properly dispose of
      y Concessions
                                                                                                                      all hooks, fishing lines and unused bait.
      y Restroom Facilities
    The Causeway is a 2.5 mile route that                                                                               y Dunedin Causeway
    leads from Bayshore Blvd (Alt 19) directly                                                                            61 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin
    to the entrance of Honeymoon Island                                                                                   Note: No persons are permitted on the
    State Park and is maintained through a                                                                                Dunedin Causeway past the closing hour
    cooperative agreement between Pinellas                                                                                of 11:00 pm. Special permission may be
    County and the City of Dunedin.                                                                                       granted specifically for the purposes of
                                                         Non-Motorized boats have two areas for                           fishing. For fishing license and information,
                                                         launching: the portion east of the draw bridge and again         please visit www.myfwc.com.
    Dogs                                                 from the concession area west to the second bridge.
    Dogs (on a maximum 6-foot leash) are                 Motorized boats (including jet skis) can launch                y Dunedin Marina (fishing pier)
    permitted on the Pinellas Trail. Dogs                from a beach entry 200’ area just west of the draw               51 Main Street, Dunedin
                                                         bridge (no boat ramp facilities).
    are not permitted on the beach. There                                                                               y Weaver Park (fishing pier)
    is a dedicated dog beach at Honeymoon                No watercraft are permitted in the center of the                 1258 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin
                                                         Causeway between the motorized and non-motorized
    Island State Park.
                                                         launch areas.

    Prohibited Activities                                Overnight car and boat trailer parking
                                                         is not allowed except after 11pm by permit
    Alcohol, camping and ground fires are                only for the purpose of vessel launching:
    not permitted on the Causeway.                         • $10 for a single-use (2 day permit)
                                                           • $100 for an annual permit*
    Sail Honeymoon, Inc.                                 *Annual permit holders may not leave items on the
                                                         Causeway any more than 2 days in a 7 day period.
    Sail Honeymoon is open 7 days a week
    (weather and tides permitting) and offers            Permits are available at the Dunedin Community
    a wide variety of watercraft rentals:                Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road, 727-812-4530.
       y Kayaks (single or 2-person; sit on or sit in)
       y Fishing Kayaks                                  Dunedin Marina
       y Paddleboards                                    A public boat ramp is available for use
       y Sailboats (Windrider 16’ or 17’)                with the purchase of a permit. For more
       y Food & Beverage Concessions                     information, see next page or please visit
    61 Causeway Boulevard, 727-734-0392                  www.DunedinGov.com/marina.
    www.SailHoneymoon.com

                                                                                                                                   Dunedin Causeway

7                       Pricing Key: $ Rec Card / $ No Card           Act #: = for Online Registration              Full Registration Information, page 34-35
Parks & Recreation Department Magazine - January-April 2021 - City of Dunedin
Boating & Water Activities
    Dunedin Marina                                         Boat Safety Courses                                Sailing Programs (continued)
          51 Main Street, Suite 1                          Boat America Safe Boating Course                   Sailing Lessons - Youth presented
            Dunedin, FL 34698                              Includes intro to boating, safe operation,         by Dunedin Youth Sailing Association
       727-298-3030 • visit website                        rules, Aides to Navigatioin (ATON),                The mission of the DYSA is to encourage
            Fax: 727-298-3071                              State & Federal laws, safety equipment,            participation in the sport of sailing as a
      Laurie Ferguson, Harbormaster                        emergencies on the water and more.                 community-based program that provides
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am-12 pm & 1-5 pm                 FWC Safe Boating ID Card will be                   quality instruction while fostering the
Please note: The office may be closed intermittently       awarded upon completion. Instructed by             value of responsibility, team building,
while staff tends to other marina business.                the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.                    sportsmanship and fairness. Led by US
                                                           Class offered on Monday-Thursday, 7-9:00 pm:       Sailing certified instructors.
Public Boat Ramp                                           January 11-14, February 15-18 or March 15-18       Resumes at a later date
Anyone using the boat ramp must                            $42 / course. Courses held via Zoom. To register   Dunedin Community Sailing Center (near Marina)
purchase a permit. The permit does not                     or for more information, call 631-379-1110 or      More info: visit www.DunedinYouthSailing.org
guarantee a parking space. It is best to                   email publiceducation1110@gmail.com or email
come early as parking is limited. Permits                  boatinbud7@gmail.com                               Sea Scouts Ship 956
available at the Harbormaster’s Office.
                                                                                                              Interested in learning life skills on the
Daily Fee (tax included): $10                              Intro to Basic Navigation Seminar                  water and on a boat? Sea Scouts is a co-
Annual Pass (tax included):                                Includes plotting a course and                     ed division of the Boy Scouts of America
Resident: $75; Non-Resident: $225                          determining a position on a nautical               Organization that focuses on sailing and
The expiration of 2020 Annual Launch Permits will have     chart, understanding latitude and                  life skills on the water.
an extended expiration date of March 31, 2021 in order     longitude coordinates, uncorrecting a              14-20 yrs      Thursdays		     7 - 9 pm
to compensate permit holders for ramp closure during       true course reading, use of a nautical             Dunedin Marina
the dredging project.                                      chart, and finding speed, time and                 More info: email ship956@gmail.com
                                                           distance. Instructed by the U.S. Coast
Slip Rentals & Day Docks                                   Guard Auxiliary.                                   Windlasses
The Marina consists of 192 slips of various                Class offered on Saturday, 9am - 12pm:             Women’s sailing association designed to
sizes: 170 recreational, 9 commercial, 6                   January 16, February 20 or March 20                help improve sailing, sponsor races and
municipal, 6 day docks, 1 ADA accessible.                  $40 / person. Course held via Zoom. To register    to compete with other women’s clubs.
                                                           or for more information, call 631-379-1110 or      Thursdays    9 am (weather permitting)
Monthly Slips (tax included)                               email publiceducation1110@gmail.com or email       Dunedin Marina, www.Windlasses.org
25’ slip rental (max boat length 23’):    $197.68          boatinbud7@gmail.com
30’ slip rental (max boat length 28’):    $225.77
35’ slip rental (max boat length 34’):    $268.57
                                                           Sailing Programs                                   Marina Advisory Committee
50’ slip rental (max boat length 43’):    $324.75
60’ slip rental (max boat length 55’):    $458.50                                                             Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each
                                                           Sailing Lessons - Adult                            month at 5:15 pm via Zoom and are open
Fees are Resident rates. Only Residents can
be placed on a waiting list. If there is not a             Learn to sail in Prams and Sunfish                 to the public. For more info, please visit:
waiting list and slips are available, Non-                 sailboats. This accelerated class teaches          Board & Committees • Calendar • Minutes
Residents may rent a slip, however the slip                the basics of rigging, wind dynamics,
rental amount shall be twice the Resident rate.
                                                           points of sail and tacking.
 Payments accepted by:                                                                                        Olde Bay Café & Fish Market
                                                           18+ yrs      Resumes in Summer
 • Mail In with check: payable to City of Dunedin          Dunedin Marina Act #: POOL04071                    Enjoy outdoor seating and fresh menu
   PO Box 1348, Dunedin FL 34697                                                                              items. Cafe and fish market open daily:
    Please include your customer number on check                                                              Café: 10 am - 10 pm
  • Drop Box: MLK, Jr. Recreation Center                                                                      Fish Market: 10 am - 6 pm
    550 Laura Lane, Dunedin FL 34698                                                                          727-733-2542 www.oldebaycafe.com

Transient Slips (tax included)
Limited transient dockage may be available
dependent upon vacancy. No advance reservations.
   • Per Night: Resident:       $1.00 per foot
   		           Non-Resident: $2.00 per foot
   • Per Month: 2x the monthly resident slip rate

Day Docks
Tie up to enjoy lunch and the downtown shops and
restaurants. Free to use; first-come, first-serve. No
overnight docking; pier closes at 11pm. Dinghies
must use the designated Dinghy Slip only.                                                                                      Dunedin Marina

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Parks & Recreation Department Magazine - January-April 2021 - City of Dunedin
LiveWell Dunedin

                                LiveWell         Dunedin
                                                                                                               Move More
                                                                                                                 Physical activity and exercise
                                                                                                     have been linked to many health benefits.
                                                                                                     Whether it’s to lose weight, increase
                                                                                                     energy or gain strength, it all begins with
                                                                                                     that first step. No matter what your age or
                                                                                                     fitness level, simply start by adding one
                                                                                                     or two activities to your routine and see
                                                                                                     how you feel. You can always add more.
    What is LiveWell Dunedin?
    Dunedin Parks & Recreation created “LiveWell Dunedin” to help the community recognize
    that parks and recreation is a provider of health and wellness. LiveWell Dunedin aspires                   Find Peace
    to encourage people of all ages to “live well” physically, mentally and socially. There are                 It’s easy to get caught up in
    four vital ingredients to LiveWell Dunedin to help you create a personalized recipe to live      the fast-paced, day-to-day activities but
    a healthier life: Move More, Find Peace, Get Connected and Eat Better.                           taking time to relax your mind and calm
    A multitude of programs and services are offered by Dunedin Parks & Recreation that              your body can go a long way toward
    can help you enhance your lifestyle and improve your overall well-being. You will find the       making you feel better. Recreational
    LiveWell Dunedin logos placed throughout the Magazine to highlight those programs and            activities can refresh your mind, restore
    services that will help you on your journey.                                                     your body and revive your spirit by simply
                                                                                                     going for a walk or connecting with
                                                                                                     nature. Find peace of mind by attending
    Mission                                                                   Scan & Watch the
                                                                           LiveWell Dunedin Video:   a consumer protection or safety seminar.
    Create a culture throughout the community that provides                                          What you have now is the present
    opportunities and inspires everyone to pursue a healthier life.                                  moment. Make it joyful, happy and full of
                                                                                                     peace.
    Vision
    For all members of the community to have an active lifestyle                                               Get Connected
    focusing on their physical, mental and nutritional well-being.
                                                                                                               Feeling socially connected is
                                                                                                     more important than ever as it shapes
                                                                                                     our everyday life and well-being. Find
                                                                                                     social support, get involved, and find
                                                                                                     a sense of community with people of
                                                                                                     similar interests, hobbies and goals.
                                                                                                     Spend time together with friends, meet
                                                                                                     new people, form relationships and
                  THERE IS NO                                                                        connect with others by participating in
                                                                                                     clubs, volunteering or attending socials
                  ONE GIANT STEP                                                                     and community events.

                  THAT DOES IT,
                                                                                                               Eat Better
                  IT’S A LOT OF                                                                                 Eating healthy helps you
                  LITTLE STEPS.                                                                      live a longer, healthier life. Not only do
                                                                                                     nutritious foods have positive effects
                  		-Peter A. Cohen                                                                  on your mental and physical well-being,
                                                                                                     they also help reduce the risk of chronic
                                                                                                     diseases. Whether it’s picking up fresh
                                                                                                     fruits and vegetables from the market or
                                                                                                     taking an educational cooking class, take
                                                                                                     advantage of every chance to improve
                                                                                                     your healthy eating habits.

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Fitness & Wellness
       Fitness Center                                             Group Exercise Classes                               Group Exercise Classes con’t
         1920 Pinehurst Road                                      Dunedin Parks & Recreation offers indoor             30/30 Fusion
      727-812-4530 • visit website                                and outdoor group exercise classes at
                                                                                                                       Low impact cardio exercise for all levels.
Angel Trueblood, Recreation Coordinator                           the Dunedin Community Center.
                                                                                                                       Designed to get your heart rate up. Includes
                                                                  We will not be providing exercise/yoga               upper body strength and core training.
   y Nautilus Nitro Strength Equipment                            mats. Please bring your own mat/towel to
   y Precor Cardio Equipment                                                                                           12+ yrs     Wednesdays       5 - 5:55 pm
                                                                  use during class. We will provide weights
   y Ellipticals, Treadmills, Recumbent Bikes                                                                          Dunedin Community Center
                                                                  and other equipment that can be easily
   y Free Weights & Dumbbells                                     sanitized.
Ages 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult and                                                                         Circuit in the Park (outdoors)
                                                                  Admission/Reservations:
attend a Fitness Safety Orientation prior to use.                                                                      Cardio and strength interval training with
                                                                  • Admission must be made online, in advance:         45-seconds of work and 30-seconds of
                                                                    Reserve Online                                     recovery as you travel from station to
Hours                                                             • Limited capacity of 15 people max per class.       station for a full body workout. Bring your
  y   Mon-Thur: 6-9:30am, 10am-2:30pm & 3-7:45 pm                 • Participants should arrive 10 minutes early        own towel and water bottle.
  y   Friday: 6-9:30am, 10am-2:30pm & 3-5:45 pm                     and socially distance while waiting to complete    12+ yrs       Tues / Thurs   5 - 5:45 pm
  y   Saturday: 8 am - 12 Noon                                      screening with Staff at the facility entrance.     Dunedin Community Center
  y   Sunday: Closed
                                                                  Fees:
Hours subject to change. Closed from 9:30-10am and
2:30-3pm on Monday-Friday to sanitize and clean.                  • Participants will be charged a $5 daily drop-      Cardio & Core
                                                                    in fee, for both indoor and outdoor classes,
                                                                                                                       This class focuses on elevating your heart
                                                                    until they have paid the equivalent of the $30
Admission/Reservations                                                                                                 rate and getting you feeling energized.
                                                                    monthly rate, or $20 for annual Fitness Center
                                                                                                                       Focusing on the ultimate fat burning
y Limited capacity of 25 people maximum                             members. Once a participant has met this
                                                                                                                       zone while working on strengthening
y Participants will enter the facility and take their               threshold, they will not pay anything additional
                                                                                                                       and toning your midsection. Your heart’s
  temperature at the kiosk prior to swiping in/renewing             for that month.
                                                                                                                       health will thank you. This class is great
  membership. No advance registration required.                   • This fee structure will continue until class       for everyone’s goals and skill sets.
y Participants must visit the front desk to renew/                  capacity increases. At that time, members who      12+ yrs       Thursdays		  10 - 10:55 am
  extend membership at the start of their initial visit.            were active when the facility closed on March      Dunedin Community Center
  Please anticipate a brief waiting period as staff                 18th, will also receive one free month when
  updates your member account.                                      they renew their membership to accommodate
                                                                    for March’s partial closure.                       Fit For All
Fees                                                              General Info & Guidelines:                           A low impact class for all levels that will
                                                                                                                       challenge all muscles. Start with easy
y All members’ annual fitness pases that were                     • Masks are required during screening and
                                                                                                                       to follow cardio, then move to full body
  active when the facility closed on March 18th, will               registration; they are highly encouraged while
                                                                                                                       strength training, followed by core and ab
  be extended for the entire duration of closure.                   exercising.
                                                                                                                       work, finishing with long stretch moves
y Members who were active when the facility                       • Participants are encouraged to bring their own     that incorporate yoga, Pilates and ballet.
  closed on March 18th, will also receive one free                  water bottle already filled.
  month when they renew their membership to                                                                            12+ yrs      Mondays		       5 - 5:55 pm
                                                                  • Participants must wipe down equipment                           Tuesdays		      8 - 8:50 am
  accommodate for March’s partial closure.
                                                                    before and after each use.                         Dunedin Community Center
y Members that are not ready to come back to
  participate in our programs due to COVID-19, will               • All participants must exit the facility after
  not lose the time for which they have already paid                their workout unless participating in another      Classes continued on next page...
  and will have their passes extended until they feel               recreation activity.
  safe to participate.                                            The following is the list of classes, along
                                                                  with their schedule and description:
Guidelines
y Masks are required during screening and registration;
  and highly encouraged while exercising.
y Participants are encouraged to bring their own
  water bottle already filled.
y Participants must wipe down equipment before
  and after each use.
y All participants must exit the facility after their workout
  unless participating in another recreation activity.
y Bathrooms will be available, however locker
  rooms and showers will be closed.

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Fitness & Wellness
 Group Exercise Classes con’t                    Group Exercise Classes con’t                       Group Exercise Classes con’t
 Flow Yoga                                       Stretch, Move & Tone                               Zumba (outdoors)
 A continuous flow of movement and               Move to the beat at your own speed. This           A Latin-inspired dance fitness class for
 breath generating a meditative state,           invigorating, Latin-inspired dance fitness         anyone. This cardio program utilizes
 encouraging practitioners to let go of          class feels fresh, exhilarating and keeps          interval training with fun and easy dance
 thought and focus on experience of the          you in the groove of life. Low impact              moves to work the core muscles and
 present moment.                                 moves and chair exercises are integrated           improve balance, stability and movement.
 12+ yrs     Mon / Wed		  6 - 6:55 pm            so all levels can enjoy. Must bring your           12+ yrs       Wednesdays    7 - 7 :45 pm
 Dunedin Community Center                        own mat, towel and water bottle.                   Dunedin Community Center
                                                 12+ yrs      Mondays		       9 - 9:45 am
                                                 Dunedin Community Center
 Full Body Workout (outdoors)                                                                       Zumba Gold (outdoors)
 Conditioning exercises for all levels.                                                             This fitness dance class is for those with
                                                 Yoga
 After a full body warm up, improve your                                                            little experience or physical limitations.
 coordination, body strength and cardio          Combine stretching and posturing to help           Easier than basic Zumba but just as fun,
 endurance. Bring water & exercise mat.          improve the mind/body connection. Have             with easy to follow moves for any age.
 12+ yrs       Wednesdays  10 - 10:55 am         fun and relax as you improve your flexibility,     12+ yrs       Tues / Thurs 9 - 9:55 am
 Dunedin Community Center                        inner strength and joints. Must bring your         Dunedin Community Center
                                                 own mat, towel and water bottle.
                                                 12+ yrs
 Indoor Cycling                                  Mon / Wed / Thurs / Fri		 8 - 8:45 am              Zumba Gold Toning (outdoors)
 Rise and shine with this great cardio           Tuesdays			 10 - 10:50 am                          Body-sculpting exercises and high-
 workout and killer calorie burner that          Dunedin Community Center                           energy cardio work with Latin-infused
 incorporates upper body strength training                                                          Zumba moves. Designed for participants
 and stretching. Pedal through climbs,                                                              with little experience or inactive adults.
 sprints and other resistance challenges                                                            The perfect way to sculpt your body
 along to motivating music. All levels                                                              naturally while having a total blast.
 welcome. Bring a towel and water bottle.                                                           12+ yrs       Fridays		     9 - 9:55 am
 12+ yrs     Mon / Wed / Fri 6:30 - 7:15 am                                                         Dunedin Community Center
             Tues / Thur		   7 - 7:45 am
 Dunedin Community Center
                                                                                                    For Senior Fitness and Wellness programs,
                                                                                                    see page 21.

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Fitness & Wellness
Fitness Classes                                     Senior Fitness                                  Senior Fitness (continued)
Camp Gladiator                                      Chair Volleyball                                Pickleball
More than just a fitness boot camp, it’s            It’s just like volleyball but instead uses a    Pickleball is held at Dunedin Community
an experience promising to motivate                 beach ball and caters to the activity level     Center and MLK, Jr. Recreation Center,
and challenge men & women of all ages               of older adults. This is a great way to         see page 6.
and levels. Expect a full body workout              enjoy exercise & socialize.
including interval training, sprint and             50+ yrs        Mon / Wed 11:30 am - 1:30 pm     Qi Gong
agility drills, stations, plyometrics,              $2 / $3 per class
strength drills and a cardio mix. Increase          MLK, Jr. Recreation Center                      Improve balance, release stress and
your strength, speed and stamina.                                                                   awaken your inner energy. Deep
12+ yrs     Mon / Wed / Fri    5:15 - 6:15 am                                                       breathing       coordinated   with      slow
                                                    Chair Yoga                                      movements and meditation teaches us
            Tues / Thurs       5 - 6 am
Register at www.campgladiator.com                   Through relaxation techniques you can           to relax and connect with our spirit and
Dunedin Community Center                            improve your sense of well-being, restore       body to become one.
                                                    and maintain strength, increase flexibility     50+ yrs        Wednesdays   9:30 - 10:30 am
                                                    and range of motion, renew energy,              $4 / $5 per class
Cardio Tennis                                       and decrease pain, blood pressure and           MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
The hottest, new tennis fitness class and           cholesterol.
the ultimate cardio burn. This class is set         50+ yrs         Thursdays		 9:30 - 10:30 am
to high-energy music and guaranteed to                                                              Senior Exercise
                                                    $4 / $5 drop-in
burn calories. Bring your racket & water            MLK, Jr. Recreation Center                      A low-impact workout focusing on
bottle. Instructed by Greg Reardon.                                                                 strength, stamina, flexibility and balance.
14+ yrs        Mon / Wed		      7-8 am & 7-8 pm                                                     You may choose to sit during the class.
                                                    Essentrics/Aging Backwards
               Saturdays		      9 - 10 am                                                           50+ yrs       Resumes at a later date
Classes offered September - May
                                                    Stretch-n-Tone
                                                                                                    MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
$12 / $17 per class                                 The sharpest and most powerful tool for
$85 / $100 8 class punch card                       retaining ageless and beautiful youth is
Register at Dunedin Community Center                in your muscles. This exercise class will       Walking Club
Classes held at Fisher Tennis Courts                improve your circulation and memory,            Join this friendly, energetic club and see
                                                    lower your blood sugar and help you look        how fun walking and exercise can be!
                                                    and feel younger.                               Walkers meet at the Hale Senior Activity
Jazzercise
                                                    50+ yrs       Resumes at a later date           Center and head out on the Pinellas Trail.
Blend aerobics, yoga, kick-boxing and               Hale Senior Activity Center                     50+ yrs        Tues / Thurs     8:30 am
pilates into fun dance routines set to fresh                                                        $5 / $8 year (valid Oct-Sept) Act #: HAC08030
and modern music. All levels welcome.                                                               Hale Senior Activity Center
12+ yrs      Tuesdays		        6 - 6:55 pm
                                                    Exercise Room
             Saturdays		       10 - 10:55 am        Located at the Hale Senior Activity
Register at www.jazzercise.com                      Center, it includes two treadmills, two         Zumba Gold
Dunedin Community Center                            recumbent bikes, a max trainer M5 and           Move to the beat at your own speed.
                                                    a home gym which allows you to do               This invigorating, Latin-inspired dance-
                                                    different exercises such as bench press,        fitness class feels fresh, exhilarating
Fitness Specials                                    crunches and weight lifting. No contracts       and keeps you in the groove of life. Low-
Heart Health & National Wear Red Day                or monthly fees.                                impact moves and chair exercises will be
                                                    50+ yrs       Resumes at a later date           integrated so all levels can enjoy.
Heart disease is the number one killer              Hale Senior Activity Center                     50+ yrs        Mon / Thurs  10:15 - 11:15 am
in America and we’re helping spread
                                                                                                    $4 / $5 per class
awareness and promote living a heart
healthy life. Come to the Community                 Intro to Taoist Tai Chi                         Dunedin Community Center
Center (between 6 am - 6 pm) wearing                The focus will be on finding balance,
red and receive a free raffle ticket for            relaxing and having fun. Learn how
heart healthy prizes and all day free               practicing Tai Chi regularly can improve
admission to the Fitness Center and                 your balance, flexibility, overall health
group exercise classes.                             and general sense of well-being. Taught
Friday          February 5		 6 am - 6 pm            by the Taoist Tai Chi Society.
Free to participate                                 50+ yrs       Resumes at a later date
Dunedin Community Center                            Hale Senior Activity Center

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Golf
       Stirling Park                               Golf Lessons                                        Dunedin Golf Club
     & Driving Range                               Group Lessons - Youth
                                                   Come learn the game of golf from 40-
                                                                                                                1050 Palm Boulevard
                                                                                                               Dunedin, Florida 34698
            620 Palm Boulevard                                                                                www.DunedinGolfClub.com
                                                   year PGA Pro Paul Sylvester. Paul will
        727-733-6728 • view website
                                                   teach areas of golf driving, putting,                         Tee Times: 727-733-7836
      Chris Hoban, Athletics Specialist
                                                   chipping and sand work.                                      Clubhouse: 727-733-2134
      Paul Sylvester, PGA Teaching Pro
                                                   5-17 yrs     Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm               ext. 0 for reservations, ext. 3 for memberships
 Stirling Park: open everyday, sunrise to sunset
 Driving Range: open everyday, 8 am - 8 pm;
                                                                Saturdays  9 - 10:00 am               Chuck Croasmun, General Manager
 beginning October 26: 8 am - 6:30 pm              $20 per person, per day
                                                                                                        y   Open to the Public
                                                   Stirling Park
 As of April 1, 2020, the City of Dunedin                                                               y   Membership Options
 Parks & Recreation Department began                                                                    y   18-Hole Championship Course
 converting Dunedin Stirling Links Golf            Group Lessons - Adult                                y   Driving Range
 Course (a par 3 course; 27 acre property)         Come learn the game of golf from 40-                 y   A Donald Ross Design
 into a community park. The community              year PGA Pro Paul Sylvester. Paul will               y   Practice Facility
 park is now known as Stirling Park and            teach areas of golf driving, putting,                y   Lessons with a PGA Professional
 features a driving range and walking/             chipping and sand work.                              y   Junior Programs
 biking trails. Park amenities include:
                                                   18+ yrs      Mondays      4 - 5 pm                   y   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Served
     y Walking trails and easy access to           $25 per person, per day                              y   Buffets & Dinners
       the Pinellas Trail                          Stirling Park                                        y   Weddings, Banquets & Parties
     y Driving Range                                                                                        up to 300 Guests
     y Chipping & Putting Greens
                                                   Private Lessons                                    - “Best Golf Club” in Pinellas by Reader’s
     y Clubhouse with Concession Stand
                                                   Come learn the game of golf from 40-                 Choice Award/Tampa Bay Newspapers
     y Group and Private Golf Lessons
     y Summer Golf Camp for Kids                   year PGA Pro Paul Sylvester. Paul will             - Hosted 11 USGA National Qualifiers, original
                                                   teach areas of golf driving, putting,                site of the first 36 SR. PGA Championships
                                                   chipping and sand work.                            - 2018 & 2019 Top Wedding Venue, Wedding Wire
 Golf Skills Clinics                               18+ yrs      By appointment, call 727-331-1296     - 2016-2019 Readers’ Choice Award
                                                   Private 1/2 Hour: $40                              - 2014 “Best Golf Course” in Pinellas County by
 Learn the skills of putting, chipping,
                                                   Private 1 Hour: $80                                  St. Pete/Clearwater Visitors Bureau
 pitching, range swing, sand traps, short
                                                   Stirling Park
 game and competition. Participants will                                                              - #4 in the U.S. “Best Value” Golf Course
 also receive a video analysis of their                                                               - 2014 “Couples Choice” Award Winner
 swing. Clinic will include rulebooks, tees        Tee-Rific Golf Lessons                             - 2012 Bride’s Choice Award Wedding Wire
 and a ball marker. Coach Paul Sylvester           Bring your small group, 4-10 people,
 brings 40+ years of teaching experience           to learn the skills of putting, chipping,
 in the game of golf.                              pitching, range swing, sand traps and              Golf, Dining, Memberships &
 5-17 yrs     Wednesdays 5 - 6 pm                  short game. Participants will also receive         Banquet Parties
              Saturdays   10 - 11 am               a video analysis of their swing.                   Experience one of the best kept secrets
              $20 / class                          5+ yrs Schedule your group, call 727-331-1296      in Florida! Come play where legends
 18+ yrs      Mondays     5 - 6 pm                 $15 / person (range balls included)                have played - a Donald Ross Design and
              $25 / class                          Stirling Park                                      former home of the PGA of America.
 Register online only                                                                                 For a fun and successful banquet,
 Stirling Park                                                                                        wedding reception or other celebration,
                                                                                                      this is the place! We can accommodate
                                                                                                      up to 300 guests. For more information,
                                                                                                      call 727-733-2134 ext.4
                                                                                                      Affordable Memberships available. Daily
                                                                                                      specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

                                                                                                      Junior Golf Program
                                                                                                      Dunedin Golf Club’s assistant, Dave
                                                                                                      Williams, specializes in junior teaching
                                                                                                      and holds junior group lessons.
                                                                                                      Saturdays    10 - 11 am
                                                                                                      $10 / person

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Kids, Tweens & Teens
Art                                                      Athletics (continued)                                  Preschool
Create & Take                              New!          Pickleball - Drop-in                                   Beginner Safe Skate
We’ll encourage your child’s inner artist to             A game for all ages! Pickleball is a cross             Beginning skaters can skate the park
shine through unique and creative projects               between badminton, tennis & ping-pong                  without the risk and intimidation of skating
for them to create and take each week. No                played with a paddle and a wiffle ball.                with older, more experienced skaters.
artistic experience needed as we explore                 18+ yrs (all skill levels)                             3-8 yrs         Saturdays		      Noon - 1 pm
different mediums of expression.                                                                                $1 Skate Member / $5 Non-Member
                                                         Dunedin Community Center:
7-11 yrs          Thursdays		         6:45 - 7:45 pm     Mon/Tues/Thur 9 am - 11 am Reserve Online              Stirling Skate Park / MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
Date                Project                              		 11 am - 1 pm Reserve Online
March 11            Lava Rock Art                                                                               Feel The Beat
March 25            Fluid Painting                       MLK, Jr. Recreation Center:*
                                                         Wednesdays 2-4 pm       Reserve Online                 Your little one will explore musical rhythm
April 15            Dreamcatchers
                                                         Saturdays    12-3 pm Reserve Online                    with age appropriate instruments. Each
April 29            Mosaic Paper Bracelets
                                                         Limited capacity: 18 participants per time slot        class will focus on a different hands-on
$9 / child, per class (pre-registration required)                                                               instrument as your child begins their
MLK, Jr. Recreation Center                               $2 / $3 drop-in (punch pass options available)
                                                                                                                musical journey.
                                                                                                                3-5 yrs       Resumes in Spring
Athletics                                                North City Track Program                               MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
                                                         Dunedin, Largo, Palm Harbor, Pinellas
Archery - Youth & Adult                                  Park, Safety Harbor and Seminole have                  Karate - Tiny Tots
Taught in group lessons, learn archery                   combined to form the North City Track
                                                                                                                Our instructor has a special way with
over a series of classes focusing on                     Program. Focus on self improvement and
                                                                                                                preschoolers, teaching manners, respect
safety, shooting techniques and proper                   challenge yourself at local track meets.
                                                                                                                and self-esteem.
form. Offered by Suncoast Junior                         Excellent fitness conditioning for any
Olympic Archery Development (JOAD);                      athlete. Wheelchair Division available.                3-5 yrs        Thursdays   4:30 - 5 pm
taught by a USA Archery coach.                                                                                  $9 / $13 drop-in Dunedin Community Center
                                                         5-15 yrs    Wednesdays		            6 - 7 pm
8+ yrs      Mondays 5 - 7:30 pm                          Season:       January - May
            Saturdays 9:30 am - 12 pm                    Practice:     Weds, January 13 - May 5                 Prep 2 Play
$18 drop-in                                                            Practice at Dunedin High School          Designed to introduce the competitive
Dunedin Community Center                                 Track Meets: 1st Wednesday of the month                aspect of sports. Learn sportsmanship
                                                                       at particiating cities listed above      and teamwork to accomplish a common
                                                         Transportation is parent’s responsibility              goal. Although there will be a small
Basketball - Drop In
                                                         $80 / $95 Act #: ATH04033                              amount of competition, each child will
Dunedin Community Center:                                                                                       learn alongside their peers as a team.
8+ yrs:    $1 / $2                                                                                              5-6 yrs   Resumes in Fall
Schedule varies, call 727-812-4530
                                                         Youth Flag Football League
                                                                                                                Dunedin Community Center
                                                         A cooperative instructional league with
Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center:
                                                         several North Pinellas cities designed to                                                      New!
Mon-Thur: $Free / $2                                                                                            Tiny Tot Basketball
                                                         teach the skills and rules of the game.
Fri-Sat:   $3 / person
                                                         6-16 yrs                                               Join us on the hardwood basketball
Schedule may vary depending on events, call
                                                         Divisions:    6-9 yrs, 10-13 yrs, 14-16 yrs            court where our coach will help teach
727-738-2920 for availability.
                                                         Evaluation 1: Wed, January 6: 6-9 yrs (6 pm),          your child basic skills and develop
                                                                       10-13 yrs (7 pm), 14-16 yrs (8 pm)       fundamental motor and social skills
Pickleball - Lessons                                                                                            along with a focus on sportsmanship in
                                                         Evaluation 2: Sat, January 9: 6-9yrs (9 am),
Join instructor Greg Reardon for this new                              10-13 yrs (10 am), 14-16 yrs (11 am)     a non-competitive environment where
and exciting pickleball program tailored                                                                        everyone’s a champion!
                                                         Games:        Friday & Saturday (starting Jan. 29)
especially for kids and teens.                                                                                  3-4 yrs     Tues (begins March) 9:30-10:15 am
                                                         Note: Evaluations are mandatory. Players only have
7-16 yrs       September - May                           to attend one day. Evaluations and games are held at   $28 / $42 per month MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
Saturdays 11 am - 12 pm                                  Dunedin High School.
$12 / $17 drop-in                                        $80 / $95 Act #: ATH04026                              Tiny Tot Sports
$85 / $100 punch pass (includes 8 classes)               Dunedin High School                                    Help develop your child’s motor skills
Fisher Tennis Courts
                                                                                                                and to learn the basics of each sport in
                                                         Golf Lessons                                           a noncompetitive environment. Children
                                                                                                                will also learn social skills, to share and
                                                         For information about youth golf lessons,
                                                                                                                take turns, all while having fun!
                                                         and the driving range, see page 13.
                                                                                                                3-4 yrs     Wednesdays		 5 - 5:50 pm
                                                                                                                January: Track		        March: T-Ball
                                                                                                                February: Basketball    April: Soccer
                                                                                                                $7 / $10 drop-in Dunedin Community Center

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Kids, Tweens & Teens
   School’s Out                                                   School’s Out (continued)                               Tweens & Teens
   Before & After School Programs                                 Spring Fling Camp                                      Full Moon Frenzy                            New!
      y Dunedin Elementary                                        Let’s have fun, fun, fun! Your kids will               Join us for a night of nocturnal fun in
      y Garrison-Jones Elementary                                 have a blast with a week of fun-filled,                Hammock Park. Learn about life after
      y San Jose Elementary                                       structured activities including games,                 dark, explore trails using the light of the
                                                                  arts & crafts, outdoor activities, snacks              moon and play glow-in-the-dark games.
   Offered at the schools listed above, this
                                                                  and more!                                              10-14 yrs     Fridays* 8 - 10:00 pm
   safe and enriching environment will help
   your child thrive physically and socially                      Pre-K - 5th Grade                                      *March 26, April 23, Sept. 17, Oct. 22
   through supervised sports, games,                              Mon - Fri     March 15-19                              $10 / $16 Hammock Park
   crafts, music and holiday celebrations.                        9 am - 5 pm      $105 Act #: MLK01020
   Programs are licensed by the Pinellas                          7:30 am - 6 pm $130 Act #: MLK01020X                   Multiplayer Gaming Night
   County Child Care License Program                              *Register by March 12 and receive a $20 discount.
                                                                  Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center              Go head to head to be the best! Join
   and staffed with qualified professionals.                                                                             us in different multiplayer video game
   Multi-child discount and City of Dunedin/                                                                             tournaments. Prizes offered to the
   Pinellas County School Board Employee                          T.G.F.H. Days                                          winners. Light snacks provided.
   discounts available.                                           Thank Goodness for Holidays!                           9-14 yrs    Fridays   7 - 9:00 pm
   Pre-K - 5th Grade
                                                                  School may be out, but play is in! Your                Date       Theme               Snack
   Before School: 7:30 am - Start of School
                                                                  kids love a day off from school and they’ll            Jan. 15    Capcom              Chips & Salsa
   After School: End of School - 6 pm                                                                                    Feb. 5     Super Mario Party   Mozzarella Sticks
                                                                  love T.G.F.H. Days! Join us for an action-
   Program is not offered when school is closed.                                                                         Feb. 19    NBA 2K              Popcorn
                                                                  packed days of fun games and activities.
                                    Before     After    Before    Pre-K thru 5th Grade         7:30 am - 6 pm            Free w/ paid admission to the Teen Room ($3/person)
                                    School    School    & After   $40/day. Register by the Early Bird date and           MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
                                                                  receive a $10 discount. Registration may be taken
       Registration Fee*             $25       $25       $25
                                                                  after the Eearly Bird date, if space is available.     Teen Room
                        Aug-Nov      $105      $225      $265     TGFH Day		               Early Bird                    Hang out with friends and have fun with
                       & Jan-May    / month   / month   / month
             Pre-K                                                Tuesday, January 19      Friday, January 15            the amenities of the Teen Room: foosball,
                           Dec       $53       $113      $133     Monday, February 15      Friday, February 12           ping pong, billiards, big screen TV, board
10 monthly                                                        Thursday, April 1        Monday, March 29              games, video games and cards.
payments*               Aug-Nov      $90       $200      $245
                       & Jan-May    / month   / month   / month   Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center              Mon-Thurs: $ Free / $2
             K - 5th
             Grade                                                                                                       Fri-Sat:        $3 / person
                           Dec       $45       $100      $123                                                            Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
                                                                                                                         *Please note: All participants will be screened
   *The program fee is divided into 10 payments with a due                                                               prior to entry and are required to wear a mask/
   date being the 1st of each month. The $25 registration
   fee and first payment are due at the time of enrollment.
                                                                                                                         face covering. We prefer to have parent’s
   The initial payment will be pro-rated based on the date                                                               complete screenings with youth participants.
   the child starts in the program. Payments may be made                                                                 If participants arrive without parents and do not
   online after initial registration. By enrolling, you are                                                              successfully complete screening process, they
   responsible for all subsequent payments. For more                                                                     will not be granted access to the facility.
   information, call 727-738-2920.                                                                                       We recommend calling 727-738-2920 ahead of
                                                                                                                         time to check availability as capacity is limited to
   Summer Camps                                                                                                          10 participants.
   Look for 2021 Summer Camp information
   coming in February. A variety of camps for
   ages 4-17 will be offered including full day
   and half day camps, multi-sports, cooking
   nature and outdoor wilderness!
   Visit www.DunedinGov.com/camps for
   more information or be on the lookout
   for “Camp Dunedin” Magazine to be
   released in February.

15                         Pricing Key: $ Rec Card / $ No Card               Act #: = for Online Registration          Full Registration Information, page 34-35
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