Recreation Center (Clearwater, Largo, Gulfport: appointed, condo, tax)

[Johan1983]

I noticed that there is something called "Recreation Center" in St Petersburg an i presume even in surrounding cities.

I also noticed that you could get a "advantage card" as a citizen of the city of St Petersburg.

The recreation centers all offers diffrent classes, all from dancing to scrapbooking. Some classes are for children and some for adults.
How is it for someone in their late 20s? will that person get anything out of it or is it just small childrens and old ladies?

How do they do if a Gulfport, Pasadena or St Pete Beach citizen tries to take a class in a recreation center in St Petersburg? or if a person from St Petersburg is trying to take some classes in the above communities? Do they have some kind of cooperation

[ferret111]

Unfortunately, I think many of the activities are geared toward the very young and very old, but it still might be worth a shot to check out different things.

Since Pinellas County has so many small independent municipalities, it gets complicated when it comes to things like membership. I know Kenneth City will reimburse its residents if they decide to pay and use St. Pete's community centers. Some cities may already have agreements with other cities when it comes to things like that. St. Pete Beach and Gulfport are big enough to where they probably have their own community centers.

You'll run into this same problem if you want to get a library card.

[Johan1983]

Originally Posted by ferret111

Unfortunately, I think many of the activities are geared toward the very young and very old, but it still might be worth a shot to check out different things.

Since Pinellas County has so many small independent municipalities, it gets complicated when it comes to things like membership. I know Kenneth City will reimburse its residents if they decide to pay and use St. Pete's community centers. Some cities may already have agreements with other cities when it comes to things like that. St. Pete Beach and Gulfport are big enough to where they probably have their own community centers.

You'll run into this same problem if you want to get a library card.

Really? If i live in St Petersburg, i cannot get a library card in Gulfport for example?

The condo that i just bought is located in St Petersburg so i think that this makes it more to choose from.

First i was dissappointed that the condo dont belong to Gulfport or Pasadena but then i thought that maybe St Petersburg have more to offer their citizens. Or am i wrong?

[vaughanwilliams]

I believe library cards reciprocate between most Pinellas cities.

[Maggi07]

It's a Pinellas county library card. I've used mine in Largo, Clearwater, and St. Pete.

The rec centers are different. You can join a rec center in a city you are not a resident of, it just costs more.

[Johan1983]

Originally Posted by Maggi07

It's a Pinellas county library card. I've used mine in Largo, Clearwater, and St. Pete.

The rec centers are different. You can join a rec center in a city you are not a resident of, it just costs more.

So, with a $10 card from the city of st petersburg, i cant go in to Gulfport recreation center?
Well, that sounds fair anyway, there are more to choose from in St Petersburg.

Now to other questions.

What recreation center would fit me the most?

(...If any considering my age, however. it could fit my parents)

[clairegoad]

Originally Posted by Johan1983

I noticed that there is something called "Recreation Center" in St Petersburg an i presume even in surrounding cities.

I also noticed that you could get a "advantage card" as a citizen of the city of St Petersburg.

The recreation centers all offers diffrent classes, all from dancing to scrapbooking. Some classes are for children and some for adults.
How is it for someone in their late 20s? will that person get anything out of it or is it just small childrens and old ladies?

How do they do if a Gulfport, Pasadena or St Pete Beach citizen tries to take a class in a recreation center in St Petersburg? or if a person from St Petersburg is trying to take some classes in the above communities? Do they have some kind of cooperation

Is there a specific class/service which interests you? There are probably better sources of recreational classes for people in their late 20's.

Do the smaller communities have recreation departments/classes? Frequently the answer is no.

This is the website for membership info of the St. Pete recreation centers:
ADVANTAGE Membership

$10/year for St. Pete residents (bring proof). For non-residents $125 prorated from September.

Generally, the largest or loudest demographics get classes and services (not just here... everywhere). Learn to find people who are like you (age, gender, interests) and find out where they go. Locking into a specific facility can be a mistake.

Because St. Pete is large, and has a good tax base, there are many services offered that are not offered in the smaller towns. Ultimately, these services cost money, and communities are fighting to save money.

Another option would be an annual pass to Florida State Parks. --Welcome to Florida State Parks
--depending on what activities, and locations interest you.

Good luck with your search..

[Johan1983]

Originally Posted by clairegoad

Is there a specific class/service which interests you? There are probably better sources of recreational classes for people in their late 20's.

Do the smaller communities have recreation departments/classes? Frequently the answer is no.

This is the website for membership info of the St. Pete recreation centers:
ADVANTAGE Membership

$10/year for St. Pete residents (bring proof). For non-residents $125 prorated from September.

Generally, the largest or loudest demographics get classes and services (not just here... everywhere). Learn to find people who are like you (age, gender, interests) and find out where they go. Locking into a specific facility can be a mistake.

Because St. Pete is large, and has a good tax base, there are many services offered that are not offered in the smaller towns. Ultimately, these services cost money, and communities are fighting to save money.

Another option would be an annual pass to Florida State Parks. --Welcome to Florida State Parks
--depending on what activities, and locations interest you.

Good luck with your search..

i am looking on diffrent classes but i am not sure yet.
Maybe i will recommend it to my parents who are in the mid 60s

I have bin reading about the advantage card and how to get it. So i know about it in theory but not how it is in reality.

Are there good and bad community centers?
How is Azalea?

What would the state parks arrange for activities?

How is Azalea?