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FUN UNDER THE SUN

When the City of Coral Springs began to take shape more than 50 years ago, planners had FUN in mind.

They wanted to make Coral Springs a community that families would flock to, so their plans included plenty of amenities and conveniences, with its residential subdivisions surrounded by shopping areas and more than 750 acres of parks and open spaces.

The City of Coral Springs has long recognized that parks, activities and recreational facilities play a key role in establishing the quality of life for a community.

Concerts and movies in the park, numerous sports leagues, a skate park, special needs activities, roller and ice hockey, Kamp Kool summer programs, art classes, senior activities, and so much more – we really do have...

TENNIS ANYONE? Tennis Center of Coral Springs 2575 Sportsplex Drive CSTennis.org • 954-344-1840 The Tennis Center, including its Cypress Park location, offers classes for all ages and skill levels, including drill and cardio classes for adults, and lessons and camps for youth. Memberships are available as well.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT Cheri McCurdy and Carrie Webster met on the courts a few years ago, became competitors and later, friends.

Neither of them knew how to play tennis. Cheri found out about the Coral Springs Tennis Center eight years ago and has played every morning since then, unless it’s raining. Carrie started playing at the Tennis Center seven years ago and learned the sport by taking some group lessons. Stay-at-home mom Carrie now plays an average of five days a week.

USPTA tennis professional, Kevin McCarthy, witnessed both Cheri and Carrie blossom into the players they are today.

“It is very gratifying to introduce the game of tennis to a student and see them develop in their skill set, but even more importantly in their passion for the game,” McCarthy said.

McCarthy has been at the Tennis Center for 25 years and since his arrival, leagues and lesson programs have thrived.

With four full-time certified instructors, as well as part-time staff that assist with the junior programs, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

“I like that there are plenty of courts and they offer something for everyone,” Carrie said. “By far, one of the best things is the camaraderie – we consider ourselves a tennis family.”

After getting familiar with the sport, both Cheri and Carrie moved onto playing in women’s competitive leagues.

“I saw cardio tennis in a magazine and thought it sounded fun,” Cheri said. “I played one summer as a kid, but other than that was a total newbie. I learned everything at the Coral Springs Tennis Center.”

Her passion grew from the moment she stepped on the court. “I was hooked immediately! It is fun, both physically and mentally challenging and yet, you don’t even feel like you are working out,” Cheri said.

Cheri enjoys tennis so much, she drives to the Tennis Center from Delray Beach and plays every morning before heading into work. Cheri and Carrie’s friendship has grown over the years. “Tennis friendships carry over to just being very good friends in life,” Cheri said.

Carrie couldn’t agree more. “Cheri is one of the friends I have been lucky enough to make by playing tennis,” Carrie said.

“I enjoy tennis because it’s a lifetime sport that can be played year round both socially and competitively,” Carrie added. “I’ve met some amazing people here and it is great exercise.”

MAKE A SPLASH Coral Springs Aquatic Complex 12441 Royal Palm Boulevard AquaticComplex.com • 954-345-2121 South Florida’s premier aquatics and fitness facility offers daily rates and pool or fitness memberships.

Cypress Water Park 1300 Coral Springs Drive 954-345-2109 This family fun pool offers a slide, water play area and a splash pad.

Mullins Park Pool 10180 NW 29 Street 954-345-2170 This pool offers lap swimming and is also popular for lessons.

Whether you are an Olympic swimmer or an amateur, look no further than the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex. Swimming aficionados from all over the country travel to Coral Springs to train at the City’s pools.

The facility, which started off with only two pools and a 900 square feet fitness center in 1991, has over the years expanded to 7,500 square feet and includes 50-meter and 25-meter competition pools, a separate dive well, a teaching pool, an acclimation pool for the Dive Team, and a fitness center.

The Aquatic Complex also has the only store in South Florida to offer custom fittings for technical suits and custom team suits, as well as all the training equipment necessary for all types of swimming sports.

The Aquatic Complex is open 365 days a year and only closes in the event of a hurricane. It offers swimming and diving classes for people of all ages and skill levels. Swim America caters to young swimmers starting at age three, and adults of any age can get in shape with a Master’s swim class. Synchronized swimming, dive team and water polo are also available for budding champions. There are also water aerobic classes for seniors, and yoga classes for people of all ages.

Those who live in Coral Springs and surrounding areas are lucky to have this state-of-the-art Aquatic Complex in their own backyard, so to speak.

The Coral Springs Aquatic Complex is located in the Sportsplex, which is just east of the Sawgrass Expressway between

Sample Road and Royal Palm Boulevard.

For more family fun, visit Cypress Water Park, which features a unique clover shape, non-competitive swimming pool and two water park attractions. For young children, there is a water slide and an aquatic playground, while toddlers will love the splash pad area. Funbrella rentals are also available for parties.

Mullins Park Pool is located in a beautiful park setting in the heart of Coral Springs and features a 25-yard pool, two diving boards, and a beach-entry shallow water children’s pool.

All pool locations offer swimming lessons, memberships and open swim times. Hours and fees vary by season, so visit AquaticComplex.com for the latest information.

GOT GAME? Coral Springs Gymnasium 2501 Coral Springs Drive CoralSprings.org/recreation • 954-345-2200 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily • $2 open court play (times vary daily)

The Coral Springs Gymnasium is the perfect place to play basketball, volleyball, take a class or just enjoy some time with family and friends on the court.

The Gymnasium, which opened May of 2001, boasts three high school sized basketball courts. It also has several multipurpose rooms, where instructors offer numerous recreational programs for all ages – including dance classes, soccer tots, sticky fingers, acrobatics and FCAT tutoring.

Throughout the year, the Gymnasium hosts a variety of events including wrestling, cheerleading and dance competitions, antique shows and baby consignment sales, and gymnastics tournaments. The annual Kreul Classic high school basketball and Master Basketball Association tournaments draw players from all over the country.

To keep up with all the activities and open court times, follow the Gym on Instagram at CoralSpringsGym.

FOREVER YOUNG Sartory Senior Center 10150 Ben Geiger Drive • In Mullins Park CoralSprings.org/seniorprograms • 954-345-2209 Sartory Senior Center, originally opened in 2000, was recently renovated to meet the needs of its many visitors. The building itself was built in the 1970s and was previously used as a Community Center and, later, a Teen Center.

Now, with newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, and a fresh new exterior, the Center is not only more aesthetically pleasing but also more convenient for seniors. The new façade matches the other new buildings in Mullins Park and the overhang was extended into the parking area.

Coral Springs seniors can enjoy cultural, educational and recreational events throughout the year. There are

many activities for seniors available at Sartory Senior Center, including fitness classes, games and a crochet group that meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon.

Special events are also planned throughout the year, including boat trips, casino outings and movie nights.

The City also offers an annual Senior Pride bus transportation membership, which transports seniors from their door to scheduled locations in Coral Springs – including grocery stores, shopping malls, and other locations.

COOL DOWN Florida Panthers IceDen 3299 Sportsplex Drive PanthersIceDen.com • 954-341-9956

The Florida Panthers IceDen boasts one of the most competitive adult and youth ice hockey programs in Florida.

With three sheets of ice, hockey leagues and figure skating programs, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Featuring NHL-size ice rinks, the IceDen has more than 125,000 square feet of cool space, including a pro shop and sports pub. The ice rinks are a great place to host birthday parties for children or to visit for open skate time, as rentals are

available. Public skating is offered all summer long weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends from 1 to 3 p.m. Evening sessions are also available – check out the website for details.

The Panthers have trained at the facility for more than a decade, and the public can even watch them practice during hockey season.

The Ice Den also regularly hosts regional and national hockey and skating-related competitions.

BACK TO NATURE Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive SawgrassNatureCenter.org • 954-752-9453 Children and adults can visit the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital (SNC) to learn about wildlife, look for butterflies in the garden, view wildlife in the wetlands or visit critters who make the SNC their permanent home. Escape the hustle and bustle of life and eat a picnic on a bench, while taking in the serenity of the Center. The Center is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday for self-guided tours or join one of the many special programs offered throughout the year.

The Center offers a variety of environmental learning programs, including Camp Wild during summer break. This program is perfect for children 6 to 12 who are into nature,

science, wildlife and outdoor exploration. Preschoolers can attend Nature Explorers on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. All will enjoy an animal encounter at Be Kind to Animals on Sundays at 11 a.m.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 17, and free to members and children under 5. Donations are always welcome as the Center helps injured and orphaned wildlife return back to their natural habitat.

SHOWSTOPPERS Coral Springs Center for the Arts 2855 Coral Springs Drive CoralSpringsCenterfortheArts.com • 954-344-5990

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts brings the finest in music, dance, comedy and more to the community; offering a variety of entertainment and artistic events for all ages and interests. From the best of Broadway, to top comedians, jazz and pop concerts, and a diverse selection of family productions, the theater has something for every taste.

The Center is the cultural lifeblood of the community, with approximately 200,000 people visiting the facility for more than 150 shows annually. In addition to the theater, the Center houses a dramatic dance studio, large outdoor courtyard under the stars, a variety of meeting rooms for corporate use, and event space for private rental.

EXPRESS YOURSELF Coral Springs Museum of Art 2855 Coral Springs Drive CoralSpringsMuseum.org • 954-340-5000 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 Adults (18 & over), $5 Seniors, $3 Students (with ID) Children (age 5 & under) and Members FREE First Wednesdays (of each month) are FREE to Public

Since its opening in 1997, Coral Springs Museum of Art has highlighted present day, nationally-recognized and Florida artists who create Traditional, Modern and Postmodern art. The Museum is all about creating an art immersion experience.

Along with Coral Springs Museum of Art’s permanent collection, every three months the Museum offers new exhibits to the community. The museum has hosted many

“blockbuster” exhibitions, including well-known artists such as Alexandra Nichita, Romero Britto, Wolf Kahn, Duane Hansen, Clyde Butcher, Jose Bedia, Royo, Yuroz, Dale Chihuly and Toulouse-Lautrec.

The Museum of Art provides quality, challenging classes for adults and children taught by experienced artists. Classes are available in all mediums, including painting, pottery, and digital arts. Family-friendly events are hosted monthly.

PLACES AND SPACES Coral Springs has 48 public parks on 764 acres, including five major athletic and recreational centers.

Picnic area, pavilion and facility rentals are available – visit PlayCoralSprings.org or call 954-345-2200 for details.

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Public Art 1. HD, Kimberly Fiebiger, Downtown Coral Springs 2. Donna Dal Futuro, Marialuisa Tadei, 315 University Dr. 3. Baseball Players, Randolph Rose, North Community Park 4. Rock-et Man, Craig Berube-Gray, Whispering Woods Park 5. Rotate, Jack Howard-Potter, Aquatic Complex 6. Laura’s Ego, James Burnes, 10021 W. Sample Rd. 7. Polyphony, Cameron Van Dyke, One Charter Place 8. Union One, Kevin Barrett, 10105 W. Sample Rd. 9. Gator and Grebe, Doug Makemson, Sportsplex 10. Gymnasium Seating Area, Tom Askman 11. In Harmony, Hanna Jurban, NW Regional Library 12. ColorPlay, Stephen Canneto, East Atlantic Blvd.

13. Cosmological Principle, Hanna Jurban, Betti Stradling Park 14. Cartwheel, Gary Lee Price, Cypress Park 15. Burrowing Owl Habitat, Richard Medlock, Whispering Woods Park 16. Reclining Nude, Micajah Bienvenu, One Charter Place 17. Sun Rising in Spring, Celso Gonzalez & Robert Biaggi, Cypress Park A. Tropical Toss, Kim Radocia, 8703 W. Sample Rd. B. Guardian Towers: Moon, Sun, Fire, Gustavo Verano, 7423 Wiles Rd. * Parker, Keith Bradley, Dr. Steven G. Paul Dog Park

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Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESLs) 1. Cypress Gateway Preserve, 200 University Dr. 2. Pine Flats Preserve, 3200 Riverside Dr. 3. Red Lichen Sanctuary, 8095 Wiles Road 4. Sandy Ridge Sanctuary, 8501 N.W. 40 St. Other sites 5. Constitution Lake in Cypress Park, 1301 Coral Springs Dr. 7. Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Dr. 9. Volunteer Park Natural Area, 6101 N.W. 66 Terr.

61. Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Dr. 62. Coral Springs Aquatic Complex, 12441 Royal Palm Blvd.

63. Dr. Steven G. Paul Dog Park, 2915 Sportsplex Dr. 64. Tennis Center of Coral Springs, 2575 Sportsplex Dr. 65. Florida Panthers IceDen, 3299 Sportsplex Dr. 66. Cypress Water Park and Cypress Tennis Center, 1300 Coral Springs Dr. 67. Skateboard Park in Betti Stradling Park, 10301 Wiles Road 68. Mullins Park Pool, 10000 Ben Geiger Drive (N.W. 29 St.)

Community Parks 11. Mullins Park, 10000 N.W. 29 St. 22. Cypress Park, 1301 Coral Springs Dr. 31/35. North Community, 5601 Coral Springs Dr. Neighborhood Parks 1. Lions, 3505 Riverside Dr. 2. Poinciana, 8850 N.W. 44 Ct. 3. Betti Stradling, 10301 Wiles Road 4. Windings, 3795, N.W. 108 Dr. 5. Chevy Chase North, 4230 N.W. 106 Ave. 6. Castlewood, 3800 N.W. 115 Ave. 7. Shadow Wood, 9350 S.W. 1 Place 8/9. Sportsplex, between Royal Palm Blvd. and Sample Road at Sawgrass Expressway and Dr. Steven G. Paul Dog Park 10. Three Friends, 11900 N.W. 30 St. 12. Forest Hills, 2500 Forest Hills Blvd.

13. Sherwood Forest, 1600 N.W. 91 Ave. 14. Kiwanis, 520 Ramblewood Dr. 15. Three Mountains, 9200 N.W. 1 St. 16. Oakwood, 10284 S.W. 1 Ct. 17. Whispering Oaks, 10100 N.W. 6 St. 18. Richard D. Petrillo, 10050 N.W. 11 Manor 19. Ralph Diaz Memorial, 9701 N.W. 19 St. 20. Dede Gilmore Memorial, 10201 N.W. 19 St. 21/58. Countrywood, 8395 N.W. 14 Ct. 23. Cypress Hammock/Orchid Park, 1300 Coral Springs Dr. 24. Riverside, 205 Coral Ridge Dr. 25. Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd.

30. Lakeview Park, 11501 Lakeview Dr. 32. Jaycee, 4800 Riverside Dr. 36. Paul Britton, 11400 Wyndham Lakes Blvd. N. 40. Fern Glen, 4801 N.W. 66 Terr.

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43. Paul Barre Memorial Rotary, 4300 N.W. 69 Ln. 44. Turtle Run, 6400 Wiles Road 45/46. Tall Cypress Natural Area

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47. Eagle Ridge, 11650 N.W. 20 Dr. 48. Pine Glen, 8200 N.W. 39 St. 49. Kiddie Land, 8537 N.W. 38 Dr. 50. Running Brook Hills, 10191 N.W. 39 Ct. 51. Chevy Chase South, 3830 Coral Springs Dr. 52. Windings, 3795 N.W. 108 Dr. (in median) 54. Forest Hills West, 2600 N.W. 89 Dr. 56/57. Ramblewood Park, 1806 N.W. 82 Ave. 59. Woodside Estates, 3700 Sanctuary Dr. 60. Westchester Lake, 2950 N.W. 123 Ave. PP Pride Promoters, 4391 Riverside Dr. WW. Whispering Woods, 7701 Wiles Road

WHAT’S HAPPENING? There’s always something happening in Coral Springs!

The City of Coral Springs holds dozens of annual events including a Fourth of July Celebration, Holiday Parade, Concerts and Movies in the Park, and so much more. Local community groups host multi-day festivals including Our Town America and the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts, and sporting events galore take over the City’s many recreational facilities almost every weekend. To be the first to know, visit our web sites and follow us on social media!

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