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About the WHRCC:

Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center (WHRCC)
801 Avenue T NE
Winter Haven, Florida

(863)291-5675

Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center is located in Winter Haven's northeast community. The facility has a playground, two lighted youth baseball/softball fields, an indoor gymnasium, two outdoor basketball courts, a 25-meter pool, physical conditioning facilities (both free weights and machines), a meeting room, kitchen facility, a game room and a conference room. This facility offers numerous activities for youth and adults including after-school and summer youth programs, a community youth band program and rental opportunities.

The Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center pool is open in the summer from mid-May through Labor Day. Programs offered include open swimming from 1 - 5 p.m. seven days a week and swim lessons. The pool is ‘L’ shaped, measuring 25 yards x 25 meters.


Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday
Noon - 7 p.m.

Sunday
Closed

Please click on the flyers below for information on upcoming programs, classes and events.

                                                                   Baton Twirling                                                          Fun on the Run

                                 Zumba                                                       Summer Fun at the Rec

Special Programs:

Late Night Basketball
Looking for a free late night sports activity?  Come play a game of pick up basketball.

Ages: 16 and older

Date:  TBA

Time: 8 - 11 p.m.

Fee:   Free

All 4 Teens
A safe place for teens to meet new friends, enjoy fun activities, down time for socializing, theme nights, dancing, creative cooking, and more.

Ages:   13 - 17

Dates:  June 18 - August 9

Time:   6 - 9 p.m.

Fee:     Free

Back to School Pool Bash
The Bash features swimming, refreshments, and water safety tips. Kids can relax and enjoy an afternoon of planned activities as the summer comes to a close.

Date:  August 31

Ages:  6 - 17

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Fee:   Free

Exercise Programs:

Fitness Center
Come take advantage of the fitness center at Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center. The facility has two fitness rooms, one that features free weights and the other features weight machines, which are great for the novice fitness enthusiast. Staff is on site to assist if help is needed with the machines.

Netball
Netball is a women's sport, which is a fast skillful team game based on running, jumping, throwing and catching.

Ages: Girls 15 and older

Day:   Thursday

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Fee:   Free

Open Gym Basketball
Come play pick up basketball. Gym availability is based on programming.

Fee: Free

Youth Programs:

Baton Twirling
Baton twirling is an activity involving coordination of routines to help develop sportsmanship, confidence and leadership abilities and competition participation.

Ages: 5 and older

Day:   Thursday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Fee:   $25/month Resident 

          $35/month Non-resident

After School Program
Transportation is provided upon request to the following schools: Garner Elementary, Brigham Academy and Elbert Elementary. Our program provides after school homework assistance, and recreational activities.

Dates: Every school day

Ages: K-8th grade

Time: 3-5:30 p.m.

Fee: $20/month resident, $30/month non-resident

School's Out Camp
No place to send your child when school is out?  Send them to Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center!  WHRCC provides supervised fun during public school holidays and teacher work days. There will be arts and crafts, educational activities, sports, games, music and more.  The children will have a blast and the price can't be beat.  You may register at any time during the school year. Participants must bring their own lunch and snacks.

Dates: May 27

Ages: K-8th grade

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fee: $5/day Resident

        $10/day Non-resident 

Youth Recreation Board
Participants will meet to discuss issues, plan events for their age group and get involved in the community.

Dates: Last Tuesday of each month
Ages: 10-17 years old

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Fee: Free

Kids Night of Fun
Bring your child to WHRCC for an evening of fun!  They will enjoy games, activities and refreshments while you can leave and enjoy an evening to yourself.  Participants must register no later than two days before program date.

Dates: May 10

Ages: 6 - 13

Time: 6 - 9 p.m.

Fee: $5 Resident

        $10 Non-resident