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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.
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?
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!*
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📸 Include social tags & location.
📸 Email parksandrec@sarasotafl.gov
📸 City of Sarasota - Parks Locations⠀
*Not all pictures can be posted.
Photo Feature Post
Facility Rentals:
For details on reserving space for your own event, please visit our Rentals page.
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Summer Camp - Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
Join the FUN at Summer Camp!
- Date: -
- Location: Arlington Recreation Center
2650 Waldemere St
Sarasota, Florida 34239 - Introduction: New theme each week!
Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm
Experience a summer packed full of adventure, crafts, games, field trips, swimming, nature and educational activities and so much more. Each session a new theme will be discovered. Campers will need to bring a water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen each day to camp. Breakfast, lunch & snacks will be provided.
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION* A non-refundable deposit of $25 per session is due at time of registration. The remaining balance us due the Wednesday prior to the session starting. Balance due is $175 for 1st child and $125 for additional siblings. Price is per 1-week session.
Please ensure that you enter allergies (food, seasonal, etc), approved pick-up names, and any additional information you would like us to know under roster notes for each participant. You must come inside the building to drop-off and pick-up your campers daily. All deposits are non-refundable.