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Willis S. Johns Recreation Center
Teen Room:
Hours of operation
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CLOSED
Gym Hours
- Basketball | 18 years old & up
- Monday - Thursday
- 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Teen Room Hours
- High School Drop-In Only:
- Monday - Friday
- 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Campus Amenities
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Center Activities
The center offers classes for all ages. First class is free! Check out the center's activities and try something new:
Activities for all ages:
Youth & Teen Programs
Our Youth & Teen Programs provide out of school opportunities for participants in Kindergarten through 8th grade to play, learn, and explore through interactive activities, field trips, and more! Check out our calendar of upcoming activities that you can register for:
Ongoing Teen Activities:
| Activity | Day | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before & After School Program | Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Must be enrolled in the program to participate. Click here to learn more. |
| Academic Tutoring | Monday - Friday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Must be enrolled in the Before & After School Program to participate. Click here to learn more. |
| Teen Council Meeting | Every first & third Tuesday of the month | 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Want to be involved in picking our events and activities. Join us in the Teen Room. |
| Club | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy Club | Monday | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Sports Club | Tuesday | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Photography Club | Wednesday | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Cooking Club | Thursday | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
About the Center
The center was named in 1971 in honor of Colonel Willis S. Johns, USAF Ret in recognition of his contributions to the community in the Meadowlawn area.
Willis S. Johns Recreation Center, within Fossil Park, is located in an active Northeast part of St. Petersburg. The 12,500 sq. ft. center offers a variety of classes including dance, karate, yoga, dog training, and more. It houses a 6,700 sq. ft. gymnasium with a full-size basketball court and two studio rooms that can be rented out by the public for events.
The center also features unique artwork on the Fossil Wall, which is made up of 20 - 1.5' x 1.5' clay squares with assorted sharks teeth, toys, plants and other fossils imprinted into the squares. It was created by Michele Tuegal and Russ Gustafson-Hilton in 1997.
The Bayou Rhythm includes two stained glass works located above each of the entrances of the facility. These colorful works depict a beach/sea setting. The artist was Lee Beistle.
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