Clearwater Parks & Recreation Department Reopening City Recreation Facilities

CLEARWATER, FL — The Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department is making plans to reopen city recreation and some athletic facilities.

• City pools, the Ross Norton Skate Park and the Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex will open May 11.
• The city will continue with the Feeding Tampa Bay Program, Senior Meal Program and Expand the Aging Well Connect Program.
• Athletic usage by renters and co-sponsor groups can begin May 18, but all users must submit a usage plan before receiving a permit.
• Gymnasiums, fitness centers, general programs, indoor facility rentals, the Aging Well Center and special events will remain closed at this time.

The guidelines the facilities will follow include:

• The recreation facilities will enforce social distancing at all times
• Masks are not required by any participants.

City Swimming Pools Opening May 11

• Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Rules for the swimming pools after they open on May 11 include:

• Lap swimming will be allowed in main pools only; no swim lessons at this time.
• Slides, diving boards and kiddie pools will remain closed.
• Call ahead to the recreation center you plan to use 48 hours in advance to reserve a spot. Spots will be limited at each site and patrons will only be allowed to use the pool for one hour at a time.
• The maximum number of lap swimmers will depend on the facility, but no more than 10 will be allowed.
• Long Center therapy pool will be open for exercise with a maximum of 10 people.

Ross Norton Skate Park Hours

• Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• 48-hour call ahead reservation system for all usage
• One-hour maximum usage for each participant

Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex

The Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex at 1000 Edenville Ave. is open:

• Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.
• Closed for cleaning 1-4 p.m.
• Open weekdays from 4-8 p.m.
• Saturday 8 a.m. -1 p.m.
• Sunday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Hard and clay courts will be open, but with reduced access.
• Singles and doubles play will be allowed, but social distancing guidelines must be followed.
• Follow existing guidelines for court reservation.

Clearwater Community Sailing Center

The Clearwater Community Sailing Center at 1001 Gulf Blvd. reopened May 6.

City of Clearwater Events

• All city special events for the month of May have been canceled.
• The city is planning some virtual events. More details on those will be coming soon.

• Clearwater Beach Recreation Complex | 69 Bay Esplanade | 727-462-6138
• Long Center | 1501 N. Belcher Road | 727-793-2320
• Morningside Recreation Complex | 2400 Harn Blvd. | 727-562-4280
• North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex | 900 N. MLK Jr. Ave. | 727-562-4590
• Ross Norton Recreation & Aquatic Complex | 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave. | 727-562-4380
• Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex | 1000 Edenville Ave. | 727-669-1919
• Moccasin Lake Nature Park | 2750 Park Trail Lane | 727-562-4315

This press release was produced by the City of Clearwater. The views expressed here are the author’s own.