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Recreation Center

Recreation Center

Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex & Gulfport Recreation Center
Address: 5730 Shore Blvd. S. Gulfport, FL 33707

(727) 893-1068

The Gulfport Recreation Center is a community facility that offers quality activities, classes, and programs for all ages. Our courteous, caring and well trained staff provide the community and welcomed visitors with assistance about the facility itself and the great City of Gulfport. Feel free to check out what the Gulfport Recreation Center has to offer!

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Room Rentals
Programs
Classes/Activities

Staff

Marivel Gutierrez, Recreation Supervisor
(727) 893-1592; mgutierrez@mygulfport.us

Jami Rowell, Recreation Coordinator
(727) 893-1079; jrowell@mygulfport.us

Alton Hooker, Staff Assistant II
(727) 893-1068; ahooker@mygulfport.us

Jessica McKinney, Preschool Teacher
(727) 893-1069; jmckinney@mygulfport.us

Front of the Michael Yakes Rec Center building

Programs

Tot Time/VPK Program

The Tot Time Program is a pre-school, hands-on program for children ages 3-5. The programs aim is to make learning fun for children and helps prepare them for Kindergarten.

School Age Child Care

Quality after school program for grades K–5, with care available up to age 14 on in-service days, offering affordable, licensed care and enriching activities.

Teen Night

The Teen Night Program offers grades 6–12 social and recreational activities; field trips, cooking, guest speakers, and service projects, plus access to a gym, game room, and outdoor space.

Classes and Activities

Class Schedule

If you are an instructor and are interested in teaching classes at The Gulfport Recreation Center, please contact Jami Rowell at (727) 893-1079 or email jrowell@mygulfport.us.

All fees are to be paid to the front desk. Also, a new Class/Program Registration Card must be filled out August of each year.

Ballet/Tap

  • Tues., 5:30-6:30 p.m., Intermediate Ballet for ages 3-6. $45/month.
  • Call Lisa at (727) 742-2594 for details.

Dance

  • Tues., 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., $45/month or $15 drop-in for adults.
  • Call Lisa at (727) 742-2594 for details.

Cardio Tennis

  • Tues. & Thurs., 6 p.m.
  • $18/class for adults.
  • Lessons are at Chase Park, 28th Ave & 53rd St. S.
  • Call Mo at 727-515-1454 for details.

F.I.T Tennis

  • September 11 – October 16 at 6 p.m.
  • Free for true beginners age 21 and up.
  • Lessons are at Chase Park, 28th Ave & 53rd St. S.
  • Call Mo at (727) 515-1454 for details.

Newcomers Cardio Tennis

  • Mondays at 6 p.m.
  • Lessons are at Chase Park, 28th Ave & 53rd St. S.
  • Call Mo at (727) 515-1454 for details.

Youth Hip Hop

  • Fri., 6 – 7 p.m. for ages 8-12
  • 7 – 8 p.m. for ages 13-18, $45/month
  • Call Lisa at (727) 742-2594.

Zumba

  • Thurs., 6-7 p.m.
  • $6/class or $20/month.
  • Call Magda at (727) 214-7868 for details.

Activities Schedule

Annual Registration: $3 Residents/$25 non-residents.

Pickleball

  • Mon. & Tues., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for All Levels of Play

Adult Basketball

  • Tues. & Thurs., 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Wed., 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Game Room

  • Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.