watercolor, clay and glass fusing. The studio also hosts special events and children’ s programs.
Eagle Skate Park, 573-0206 315 S. W. 2nd Ave.
Next door to the William“ Bill” Austen Youth Center, this is one of the region’ s largest skate facilities, with nearly 27,000 square feet of ramps, rails and pipes.
Four Freedoms Park 4818 Tarpon Court
This waterfront park overlooking Bimini Basin includes a beach for sunbathing, playground, picnic area and multipurpose facility, where a broad variety of programs are offered, from babysitting and equestrian lessons for kids to tai chi classes for all ages.
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Lake Kennedy Community Park 400 Santa Barbara Blvd.
Home to Lake Kennedy Senior Center( 574-0575), the Freida B. Smith Special Populations Center( 574-0574) and Sun Splash Family Waterpark, this 46-acre park also has a fitness area and walking trail, gazebo and the Kiwanis Gardens. This is also home base for the South Florida Canoe Kayak Club( SFCKC. org), which provides flatwater sprint canoe and kayak courses.
Rotary Park Environmental Center, 549-4606 5505 Rose Garden Road
Boasting 97 preserved acres, this park showcases salt marsh and uplands ecosystems, as well as a native plant garden and butterfly house. The Liam J. Perk Memorial Playground is a new addition to the variety of attractions here, which also include nature trails, an observation tower, bike path and dog park. Gardening and environmental classes are offered here, and it is home to the annual Burrowing Owl Festival.
William“ Bill” Austen Youth Center, 242-3950 315 S. W. 2nd Ave.
With a large rec center and after-school programs, this is a great place for kids ages 8 to 18 to hang out with friends and play games, sports and get help with homework. From computer gaming to martial arts to teen dances— it all takes place here. capecoralchamber. com 55