About

Special Events & Activities

Font Size: + -
Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option
Print

We organize a wide range of special events and activities across the City of Sarasota, creating opportunities for the community to connect and enjoy our parks and facilities. From local gatherings to recreational activities, there’s always something to take part in.

Sprinkler Challenge

Summer SPRINKLER DANCE ➡️We Challenge YOU!

• Watch the RECing Crew’s sprinkler dance demo
• Grab your friends, family, or co‑workers
• Record your own Sprinkler Dance
• Tag us in your video — creativity and fun count the most!

Show off your best MOVES!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who will be the RECing Crew's Mascot? 

Mascot profile sheet 2026, 10_42_13 PM

The votes are in, and we’ll be announcing the new Mascot soon—stay tuned!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interested in getting featured?

📸 Send us your pictures at any of our 50+ park locations!*
⠀
📸 Include social tags & location.

📸 Email parksandrec@sarasotafl.gov

📸 City of Sarasota - Parks Locations⠀
*Not all pictures can be posted.

Photo Feature Post

Get featured example by d merk photography

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facility Rentals:

For details on reserving space for your own event, please visit our Rentals page.

Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.
They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.

Download Acrobat Reader Download Windows Media Player Download Word Viewer Download Excel Viewer Download PowerPoint Viewer

K.O.P.S. (Kids & Officers Promoting Solidarity) Tennis Night

Free Youth Event

  • Date: 11/04/2022 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM  
  • Location: Payne Park Tennis Center
    2050 Adams Ln.
    Sarasota, Florida 34237
  • Introduction: Join us for a fun, FREE, and safe event for kids ages 10 to15, Friday, November 4th at the Payne Park Tennis Center!
 KOPS Teen Tennis Night banner
 
Join us for a fun, FREE, and safe event for kids ages 10 to15, Friday, November 4th at the Payne Park Tennis Center!*

K.O.P.S. - Kids and Officers Promoting Solidarity - is a special program created in partnership with the Sarasota Police Department and the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex to promote positive relationships between local youth and law enforcement.

The program is open to up to 50 participants and will be held at the Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, in downtown Sarasota.

Activities include tennis skills and games, fun in the Court 13 game room, and demonstrations from the Sarasota Police Department.

Food, refreshments, and supervision will be provided - all free of charge! Each participant will receive a free t-shirt.

For more information, please contact the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex by calling (941) 263-6562.

*Need a ride? Transportation is available, leaving from the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex. Drop off will be at 5:30 pm and pick up at 10:00 pm. Select the "TRANSPORTATION NEEDED" ticket option to sign up!

 KOPS Teen Tennis Night flyer

Return to full list >>