City of Coral Gables Community Recreation - July 2021
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July is Park and Recreation Month
This July, join the City of Coral Gables Community Recreation team in celebrating Park and Recreation Month. Our community is stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient because of our recreational facilities, parks, and open spaces.
This month we encourage you to visit your local neighborhood park and share your park and recreation story on social media using #OurGablesParkAndRecStory. For a complete listing of neighborhood parks and open spaces visit coralgables.com/communityrecreationparksandopenspaces.
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Happy Fourth of July!
Although the City will not be hosting its annual Fourth of July Extravaganza at the Biltmore Hotel this year, we wish you and your families a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend. We look forward to celebrating with you in 2022.
Holiday Operational Hours are as follows:
Sunday, July 4
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Adult Activity Center: Closed.
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Granada Golf Course: Open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Salvadore Tennis Center & Biltmore Kerdyk Tennis Center: Open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Venetian Pool: Open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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War Memorial Youth Center: Closed – Summer camp will resume on Monday, July 5.
Monday, July 5
• City Hall and City Offices: Closed in observance of Independence Day.
• Adult Activity Center: Closed.
*Facilities not listed under Monday, July 5 resume regular operating hours.
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Magical Park After Dark
Phillips Park, 90 Menores Ave.
July 16 and Aug. 20
7 - 9 p.m.
The world’s first digital playground returns to Coral Gables on Friday, July 16 at 7 p.m. Come out and explore different virtual realities at Phillips Park located at 90 Menores Avenue.
To participate, download the Magical Park app on your smartphone or tablet. All registered players will receive glow sticks to enhance the magic and those that complete levels will win prizes!
Please bring your own headphones to access audio-play mode. Reserve your free ticket below.
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Summer Camps Registration Is Now Open
Join our fun and safe summer camps including gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, swimming, fitness, tennis, golf, and more. Register online at playgables.com or in-person at the Youth Center at 405 University Drive, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or Saturday: from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For additional information call 305-460-5600 or email parks@coralgables.com.
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Registration is now open for our new Gables Elite Soccer Camps
The new Gables Elite Soccer Camps at the War Memorial Youth Center offer campers ages 5-12 the opportunity to master new skills in a competitive environment.
Players will be challenged to explore different techniques while making friends and having fun. These camps are conveniently offered both in the morning and afternoon.
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Swim Lessons at Venetian Pool
2701 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables
American Red Cross Children's Swimming Lessons
Learn to swim at the Venetian Pool this summer with our certified Red Cross Venetian Aquatic Club volunteers.
Classes are offered in two-week sessions (Monday – Friday) for ages 5 and above. Participants will have the opportunity to learn swimming fundamentals and will be placed according to their skill level.
Adult Swim Lessons
Ages 18 and above
Learning how to swim is essential at any age! Whether you are looking to learn how to swim or simply improve your strokes and proficiency, our instructors will work with your individual skills and needs.
Tuesday through Thursday
Three week sessions 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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We welcome all children to experience the excitement of summer camp
If your child needs accommodations to enjoy an inclusive and accessible summer among peers, contact the PLAY for All team at PlayForAll@coralgables.com or ask for an ADA Request Form at any of our registration offices. For additional information or to complete a request form online visit: www.coralgables.com/ada.
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Get ready to move and groove!
Join our very own Fitness Coordinator, Maria Fleites in this energetic online line dance video lesson as she teaches you step-by-step how to move with the beat.
Zoom Online Fitness Classes
The Adult Activity Center continues to offer a series of monthly Zoom fitness classes for adults ages 50+ that will help you stay healthy and fit. Free classes such as Pilates, line dance, life in motion, total body conditioning, Zumba, chair tai chi, and body and brain yoga are available daily.
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Get your Free Adult Activity Center 50+ Access Pass today.
The Access Pass which provides contactless check-in, capacity control and quick priority registration is required for all patrons of the Adult Activity Center (AAC) to register for any class, program or special event.
An active household/account with the Community Recreation Department is required. Register for the new pass at playgables.com or visit the AAC at 2 Andalusia Ave. during office hours Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To check the status of your household account please email aacinfo@coralgables.com.
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Adult Activity Center Programming
The Adult Activity Center programming is offering many new, fun, and interactive classes and programs this summer. Some classes/programs included: tai chi, Zumba, line dance, scrapbooking, game day, and much more. For more information please visit gablesrecreation.com/aac and register today!
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Jaycee Park
1230 Hardee Rd., Coral Gables, FL 33146
The Coral Gables Community Recreation Department recently improved the play area at Jaycee Park located at 1230 Hardee Road.
The new playground features two composite multi-platform play structures with slides, climbers, and imagination play panels for ages 2-5 and 5-12. A new addition to our parks inventory is the eclipse rope climber which provides adventure play for older children. And to keep everyone cool this summer, the playground now features a cooling mister and integrated shade canopies. The addition of artificial turf playground surfacing not only provides for a cleaner and safer play area but it also improves accessibility and allows for children and parents of all abilities to play. The park also features tennis and basketball courts and is available for party rentals.
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Progress Update:
We are building beautiful to bring you a new inclusive playground at Salvadore Park
1120 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables
Construction is underway on the southern side of Salvadore Park to enhance the existing park with the City’s first inclusive playground. A partial closure is currently in effect in the open play area and includes the closure of the park restrooms. A full closure of the park is expected to follow in July as the existing playground is scheduled for replacement. The Park is expected to remain closed through September. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For additional questions or comments please email parksprojects@coralgables.com.
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Congratulations – Troy Hall – City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month for May 2021
We are honored to highlight one of our own as the Employee of the Month for May. Troy Hall has worked in Community Recreation the last five years and currently serves as the Golf and Parks Superintendent. Troy is a true asset to the Department and ensures that the highest maintenance and safety standards take priority in our community’s parks and facilities. "Troy, your expertise, dedication, innovation and service are appreciated. Thank you for your commitment to the City Beautiful."
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Your Community Recreation Professionals
Meet your Community Recreation professionals as part of our month-long celebration of Park and Recreation Month in July.
Follow us on Facebook @CoralGablesParks as we feature a new professional each day throughout the month of July.
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Coming soon:
Cycle Day in September
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