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Parks and Recreation Department is nationally accredited and offers state-of-the-art leisure facilities, including impeccably maintained athletic fields that host various state and regional championship tournaments. Village Park is the main regional park and athletic facility within the Village, which encompasses more than 114 acres including a 125,000-square-foot gymnasium with three full-sized basketball courts and activity space. The park also contains two lighted hockey rinks, 16 multipurpose athletic fields, six concession buildings, a skate park, two and a half miles of lighted recreational trails and three rental pavilions. Adjacent to Village Park is Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, which was originated by Utilities Department staff. The Sanctuary consists of 1,500 feet of boardwalk and one mile of walking paths. It serves as an overflow system for the deep well and consequently serves as a natural replenishing source for the water table. The Sanctuary has attracted numerous varieties of birds and other wildlife. Tiger Shark Cove Park contains a youth softball complex and a unique playground that was funded and constructed by residents of the community. The Wellington Community Center boasts 20,000 square feet of space that can be rented and utilized for business meetings, weddings, parties and seminars. The community center also features an Aquatics Complex with water slides, spray ground and a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool. The Wellington Tennis Center features 21 self-irrigated Har-Tru courts and a pro shop and is staffed with a full-time tennis professional. The Wellington Amphitheater is a 3,200-square-foot facility, which includes a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system for events such as concerts, plays and movie nights. Many of these typical events may be on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for the most updated schedule. Adjacent to the Amphitheater, Scott’s Place Barrier-Free Playground is designed to meet the needs of both able-bodied and disabled children. The Village of Wellington Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of quality youth and adult athletic programs, art and cultural programs,
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and community events throughout the year that promote community pride and participation. The Safe Neighborhoods Office provides youth outreach programs, events and neighborhood meetings, and conducts family surveys to ensure our residents’ needs are being met and communicated. The Village of Wellington Parks and Recreation Department is proud to be a part of a great home town, with great neighborhoods, great schools and great parks. Wellington Parks and Recreation is committed to providing the absolute best facilities and services to the community and is one of only 25 agencies in Florida and 192 in the country to be accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Palm Beach County Sports Commission offers resources for those looking to enjoy athletic adventures throughout the county. The commission—a private, nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the quality of life through sports—maintains a calendar of sporting programs and hosts events, educational programs and clinics. For more information, visit www.palmbeachsports.com.
