Sarasota Parks and Rec
Home MenuArlington Recreation Center
2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: (941) 263-6732
Conveniently located less than two miles from downtown Sarasota, Arlington Park was selected as one of the South Florida locations on the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail. This city facility offers residents and visitors a 50-meter lap pool, 25-yard instructional pool, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, outdoor fitness, gymnasium, ½-mile walking trail, and dog park.
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Hours of Operation |
Monday - Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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Park |
5 am - 11 pm |
5 am - 11 pm |
5 am - 11 pm |
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Aquatic Center |
8 am - 7 pm |
11 am - 5 pm |
Closed |
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Outdoor Tennis / |
8 am - 9:30 pm |
8 am - 9:30 pm |
8 am - 9:00 pm |
*Amenities open during facility hours only
Registration
Introducing Our upgraded Registration Software
Powered by eTrak, our upgraded eTrak registration system will streamline the way you sign up for programs, events, and reserve facilities. Although many patrons have eTrak accounts we are asking everyone to create a new UPDATED eTrak 6.0 account.
Benefits of the new software include:
- Easier Registration: Sign up for programs, events, and activities with just a few clicks.
- Mobile-Friendly: Access the system seamlessly from any device.
- Account Management: View your history, make payments, and manage family members all in one place.
This improved offers a more user-friendly experience, making it easier than ever to participate in everything we offer. Etrak software is used at all of our city-operated Recreation facilities, including Arlington Recreation Center, Lido Beach Pool, Payne Park Tennis Center, and the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
How to Get Started:
- Visit LetsPlaySarasota.com
- Select “Online Registration” which will take you to a link to create your account.
Outdoor Amenities
Facility Amenities:
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Park and Recreation Month - Chalk the Trail at Arlington Park
Bring your creativity and let's decorate the trail! - Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with the RECing Crew!
- Date: 07/24/2026 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Arlington Recreation Center
2650 Waldemere St
Sarasota, Florida 34239
Join us for Chalk the Trail at Arlington Park on July 24th from 9:30a-12p! Bring your creativity and spend the morning decorating the trail with colorful chalk art, playing outdoor games, and enjoying tons of fun with family, friends, and neighbors. This is the perfect chance to celebrate community and creativity in the sunshine. Chalk Games and Activities, Chalk hopscotch, Create-your-own obstacle course with drawn arrows, lines, and balance challenges, Chalk scavenger hunt (participants find specific drawn symbols or colors). This is a free community event that is fun for all ages. Chalk supplies will be provided by the RECing crew.