Shining Bright for 75 Years

Agencies are invited to participate in a time capsule that will be opened on the 100th Anniversary of FRPA. Items will be collected at the 2017 Annual Conference in August. There are some qualifications to submit an item so please read the form carefully. If you have any questions, give us a call at 850-878-3221.

Park and Recreation Departments make a difference every day. Every. Day. What does your department do to make a difference? What programs do you offer that help your community in a positive way? What's your star facility? Crown jewel park? We want to list them here. Email a 30-45 word description and picture to charla@frpa.org to be a featured entry.

Town of Miami Lakes
The Spot at the Miami Lakes Youth Center was designed to allow the youth of the community gather in a social setting where recreational activities such as board games, table tennis, as well as an open study area for homework and club meetings are made available. Follow The Spot on Instagram: @thespot_mlyc.

City of Port Orange
Each spring the City of Port Orange hosts the Get Fit Port Orange Health & Fitness Challenge. 150 participants aim to improve their overall wellness by participating in the 10-week program. Over the past four Challenges, participants have lost a combined 2,722.5 pounds!

City of Oviedo
A gorgeous double rainbow over Oviedo’s beautiful Center Lake Park. Center Lake Park is the crown jewel of the city’s new Oviedo on the Park development area. The new park includes a Cultural Center with a large banquet room, large outdoor Amphitheatre, small outdoor stage, Veterans Tribute, Wet deck, Dog Park, playground, Boat House for paddle boat rentals and a Lakeside Promenade. The Park offers something for everyone. (Photo credit to Simone Amaduzzi.)

City of Ormond Beach

Camp T-Rec is a summer camp for children with special needs. During camp, the children play and learn while having fun together. Water Day is a favorite. They get a therapeutic workout by working different muscles and using social skills as they cool off and relax.  

City of Tamarac

The City of Tamarac hosted the First Annual PAROT Youth Basketball Tournament for participants ages 13-17 on July 15.  The inaugural event drew 40 participants who enjoyed 3 rounds of pool play followed by a single elimination tournament.  The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Tamarac (PAROT) sponsored the event by providing free registration to all participants as well as lunch, a commemorative t-shirt and awards for the 1^st and 2^nd place finishers.