Parks and Recreation

To preserve, protect, maintain and enhance the city's parklands and recreational facilities and engage people in leisure activities that contribute to their quality of life.

The ADVANTAGE Program

ADVANTAGE membership is required for all recreation programs and classes. New benefits are being added all the time.

(ADVANTAGE membership is NOT required for daily admission to parks and pools.)

St. Pete Residents pay just $15 a year!

Be sure to bring two forms of identification for resident verification. These include...

  • Valid drivers license
  • Current voter I.D.
  • Water utility bill with your current address
  • Residence lease agreement Property tax statement, or Deed to your home
Non-resident's Can Join too!

If you are not a qualified St. Petersburg city resident, or business owner, you can join too and take ADVANTAGE of the quality programs and services for the $125 annual rate prorated monthly from September 1 / $12.50 per month.

Get Your ADVANTAGE Membership Card

  • Stop by one of these St. Petersburg Parks & Recreational Facilities:
    - 16 St. Petersburg Recreation Centers
    - Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
    - North Shore Pool
  • Residents - bring proof of St. Petersburg residency
  • Bring your validated Read for Rec card for a free ADVANTAGE card
  • Your Photo will be taken
  • Under 18? Be sure to bring a parent or guardian.

The Advantage Program Card

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Print and fill out these forms and bring to a facility to register.

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A completed hold harmless form is required to participate in all Parks and Recreation programs.

ADVANTAGE
Membership Benefits

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  • Take classes at 16 St. Petersburg Recreation facilities and Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
  • Join a sports league
  • Teen & Youth Before & Afterschool and Camp Programs
  • Parks and Recreation Summer Camp
  • Discounts to local businesses
  • Take lessons and participate in programs at 9 city pools

When you take classes at city Recreation and Parks facilities, you utilize facilities provided by St. Petersburg taxpayers. All classes are taught by St. Petersburg area approved instructors who are professionals in martial arts, dance, the arts, aquatics, and much more. Over 100 classes for all ages offered year-round.

We are only children once. St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation offers supervised, quality, affordable, and enriching experiences right in your neighborhood. St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation programs and practices are nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). You will want to take ADVANTAGE of our unique youth and teen Before and Afterschool programs as well as our Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall full day camps.


Read for Rec - Earn a Free ADVANTAGE Card!

Welcome all St. Petersburg resident students up to age 18. Read for Rec is a program inspired by Mayor Bill Foster to encourage reading and recreation among our youth.

Read for Rec

Take the challenge!

Come into any St. Petersburg Public Library to sign up and receive your Read for Rec card. Read 10 books! Get your card marked by the librarian upon completion of each book. When 10 books are completed and the librarian has validated your card, you've earned it! Get your free ADVANTAGE Membership Card.

ADVANTAGE Discounts to Local Businesses

Village Inn

10% off entire guest ticket
Valid only at this location:
9107 4th St. N. St. Petersburg

Twin Brooks Golf Course

Buy 1 get one FREE bucket of Range Balls on the same visit
Valid April 1 - September 1, 2012
18-hole par 54
3800 22nd Ave. S.
St. Petersburg, FL
727-893-7445

Joto's Pizza

All Day Monday Buy 1 Get 1 Pizza for Free OR Take 15% Off Total Check Any Day
Four locations
860 - 49th St. N., St. Petersburg
13050 Park Blvd., Seminole
9119 Belcher Road, Pinellas Park
1280 W. Bay Dr., Largo

Sunken Gardens

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Admission
1825 4th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
727-551-3100

Ya Ya's Flame Broiled Chicken

Free large drink with entree purchase
1390 34th Street North
St. Peterburg, FL