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SLC Parks & Rec Offers Summer "Beat the Heat with Indoor Recreation"

June 22, 2023

St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation Offers
Summer Session "Beat the Heat with Indoor Recreation"

St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation wants residents to be safe during the summer months, by offering new indoors recreational activities and extending hours for the existing programs at the Havert L. Fenn Center, located at 2000 Virginia Avenue.

  • Open Recreation - June 26, 2023 to September 7th: Pickleball and Basketball takes place with extended hours:
    • Mondays from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
    • Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
    • All ages welcome. 
    • Admission is $3.
  • Zumba
    • Returns for another eight weeks session from June 26th to August 16th. Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    • Saturdays on July 1st, July 8th, August 5th, and August 12th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    • Ages 18 and older. 
    • Admission is $10 per session.

New Program

  • Healthy Heart Walk  - June 26 through September 7th - Free admission, open to all ages. Residents will be able to walk or run laps around the 22,800-square-foot gym without the heat of the sun. Did you know that cardiovascular disease occurs every 39 seconds and is the No. 1 killer of all Americans? Heart disease also kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. And congenital cardiovascular defects are the most common cause of infant death from birth defects. Research has shown that walking at a lively pace at least 150 minutes a week can help.
    • Monday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM 
    • Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM 

Liability waivers are required to participate is all activities. For more information regarding the Beat the Heat Summers Sessions, please call the St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation staff Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 772-462-1521.