City of Coral Gables Community Recreation - August 2021
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Masks Required Inside City Facilities |
Effective Monday, Aug. 2 the City of Coral Gables will be implementing health, safety, and decorum standards in all city facilities as per Administrative Order no. 2021-03. Members of the public who enter city facilities shall be required to wear a mask/facial covering indoors, as defined by the CDC, regardless of vaccination status. This proactive measure will allow the City to better ensure the public safety of its residents and guests. For additional information contact parks@coralgables.com.
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Fall Registration Is Here!
Register for our fall programs and activities including after care, weekly parents night out, gymnastics, soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, fitness, tennis, golf, and more.
Registration for residents and members is now open. Non-residents may register starting Monday, Aug. 9. Register online at playgables.com or in-person at the War Memorial Youth Center at 405 University Drive, Coral Gables: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. or Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Cycle Day in the City Beautiful is Back
Get ready to tour our City Beautiful from the seat of your bicycle on Saturday, Sept. 18. A variety of themed family tours will be offered starting at 9 a.m. for $10 per participant and tour. Tours require advanced ticket purchase per rider ages 5+ and include a safety lesson and goody bag with gear. Tours take approximately two hours.
- Tour 1 – Coral Rocks at 9 a.m.
- Tour 2 – Gables Kids Passport at 10:00 a.m. (includes kids’ bike rodeo & 1-hour tour for children ages 5+)
- Tour 3 – Merrick’s Treasures at 11:30 a.m.
- Tour 4 – Cool Canopies at 12:30 p.m.
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Magical Park After Dark
Phillips Park, 90 Menores Ave.
The world’s first digital playground returns to Coral Gables on Friday, August 20 at 7 p.m. Come out and explore different virtual realities.
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. Magical Park will remain playable through September, you can play at anytime at Phillips Park.
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Celebrate National Senior Citizen’s Day
Join us at the Adult Activity Center to celebrate National Senior Citizen Day with a lecture series and panel discussion on Friday, Aug. 20, 12 - 3:30 p.m. We will start off with a light boxed lunch at 12 p.m. followed by a series of guest speakers with topics ranging from: scams targeting seniors, insurance information from S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), Coral Gables Crime Watch and more. Registration is REQUIRED in advance.
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Club P.L.A.Y Afterschool
At the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Dr
Join our fun and safe afterschool care for children in grades K-5. The program aims to provide a well-rounded recreation program with emphasis on teamwork, friendship, discovery, and fun. Children will participate in arts and crafts, games, sports, and much more. Additional homework assistance is available Monday - Friday.
Club P.L.A.Y. Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 2 - 6 p.m.
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Get your little one into sports with Smart Start
Smart Start is an exciting and unique developmental program focusing on introducing participants to a new sport each week. Participants ages 3 - 4 will learn the basics of each sport in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 - 2 p.m.
Session 1: Sept. 7 - 30
Session 2: Oct. 12 - Nov. 4
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Save on a Babysitter and Enjoy Parents Night Out Every Friday
Drop-off your child(ren) with their favorite Club P.L.A.Y counselors and enjoy a parents night out! Children will enjoy fun-filled adventure as they participate in active games, arts and crafts, and more. Pizza and juice will be provided.
Every Friday, Aug. 27 - Dec. 17, 6 - 9 p.m.
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Fall Athletics at the War Memorial Youth Center
Enroll your child in a fun program where they can learn new skills, make new friends and create lasting memories.
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Flag Football, ages 7 - 13
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Girls Volleyball, ages 8 - 15
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Gables Developmental Soccer, ages 5 - 12
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Tumblebees Gymnastics, ages 2 - 12
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Smart Start, ages 3 - 4
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Fitness Classes at the War Memorial Youth Center
This fall get fit and healthy by registering for one of the following:
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Fitness, Sculpting and Definition, ages 15 and up
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Aikido, ages 10 and up
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Fitness Boot Camp / 30-minute Circuit, ages 16 and up
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Pre-teen Fitness, ages 8 - 12
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Taekwondo, ages 7 and above
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Teen Fitness, ages 13 - 15
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Tai Chi, ages 18 and up
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Ageless in Motion, ages 55 and up
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Get Active with Tennis this Fall
Tennis is offering new programs and classes ranging from beginner courses for both adults and kids to intermediate and advanced level instruction.
- 7 & Under Red Ball Tennis Clinic
- 10 & Under Stages 1 and 2 Tennis Clinic
- Youth Varsity Tennis Clinic
- Adult - Beginner/Advanced Beginner Tennis Clinic
- Adult - Intermediate Tennis Clinic
- Adult - Advanced Tennis Clinic
- 2.5 Ladies Team Practice Tennis Clinic
- 3.0 - 4.0 Ladies Open Tennis Clinics
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Fall Adult Swim Lessons
At the Venetian Pool,
2701 De Soto Blvd.
Ages 18 and up
Learning how to swim is essential at any age. Whether you are looking to learn how to swim or simply improve your strokes and skills, our instructors will work with your individual skills and needs.
Four week Saturday morning classes
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Session 1: Aug. 28 - Sept. 18
Session 2: Sept. 25 - Oct. 16
Session 3: Oct. 23 - Nov. 13
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We Welcome all Children to Experience the Joy of Recreation
If your child needs accommodations to enjoy an inclusive and accessible activity 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 on-line visit: www.coralgables.com/ada
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Offering for the First Time: Dance is Universal
Children ages 6 to 10 are invited to come learn dance moves and make new friends during our newest dance program lead by a Spectrum Dance Certified instructor.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 - 7 p.m.
From September - December
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Get your Free Adult Activity Center 50+ Access Pass today.
The Adult Activity Center (AAC) Access Pass, provides contactless check-in, capacity control and quick priority registration. It is required for all AAC patrons to register for any class, program or special event. Register for the new pass at playgables.com or visit the Adult Activity Center at 2 Andalusia Ave. during office hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Learn to use the Freebee App
Join Chris from Freebee on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2:00 p.m. to learn how to download and use the Freebee App and take advantage of the free electric transportation available in parts of Coral Gables and other communities in South Florida. Register online at playgables.com or visit the Adult Activity Center.
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Adult Activity Center Programming
The Adult Activity Center is offering many new, fun, and interactive classes and programs including: 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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The New Exercise Trail at William H. Kerdyk, Jr., and Family Park is Now Open, 6611 Yumuri St.
The north side of William H. Kerdyk, Jr., and Family Park recently received a facelift with a new ADA accessible vita-course that connects the new fitness equipment with a concrete path. Initial enhancements to the park space included a new children’s playground. Additional improvements will continue to be phased-in over the next years. For additional questions or comments please email parksprojects@coralgables.com. |
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Salvadore Park Inclusive Playground Now Open For All On 1120 Andalusia Ave.
The south side of Salvadore Park with assistance from a matching Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program grant received a major enhancement to provide. This is the first inclusive playground in the City focusing on sensory and adventurous play. The new playground is now open for all to enjoy and features as its main attraction the ZipKrooz, a two-way zipline with an assisted bay to allow kids of all abilities to race side-by-side. Additional play amenities include a series of musical instruments, a multi-person seesaw and spinner as well as several artificial play mounds to promote imagination play. The Park is currently still undergoing improvements to its restrooms and shelters and the existing playground on the north side is scheduled to reopen in October with brand new nature inspired play structures. For additional questions please email parksprojects@coralgables.com
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Save the Date:
Cycle Day
War Memorial Youth Center - Saturday, Sept. 18
Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Parks Pollinator Palooza
War Memorial Youth Center - Saturday, Sept. 25
Paws in the Pool Dog Swim
Venetian Pool - Sunday, Oct. 3
Pumpkin Patch
Pitman Park - Saturday, Oct. 16
Adventure Day for All
Salvadore Park - Saturday, Oct. 23
Haunted House
War Memorial Youth Center - Saturday, Oct. 30
Pumpkin Float
Venetian Pool - Sunday, Oct. 31
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