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John H. Jackson Community Center and Pool

Address: 1002 Carter Street
Recreation Phone: (407) 246-4459
Recreation Hours:
 
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 8 pm,
 Sat: 10 am - 6 pm,
 Sun: Closed
Rentals Available: (407) 246-4459

Amenities:
baseballbasketballBenchBike RackComputer LabsDrinking FountainFitness CourseFitness Center
ParkingPavilionPlaygroundRestroomsSidewalkSwimmingTennis

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Highlights:

The John H. Jackson Community Center is located on the corner of Westmoreland Avenue and Carter Street in downtown Orlando. The center services the community with a state-of-the-art recreational facility which offers youth and adults a fitness center, aerobics classes, tennis courts, swimming pool, after school and summer camp programs and meeting rooms.

Programs:

Aerobics (ages 18 and up): Mon, Wed and Thursday - 5: 30 pm - 6: 30 pm, The cost is 21 dollars and 30 cents per month; Low impact workout, which includes: weights, steps and cardio; Please bring an exercise mat and towel to classes and wear proper attire and shoes

Computer Lab (all ages): Mon - Fri, 8 am – 2 pm, open to general public; 2 - 6 pm, closed for After School Program; Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, open to general public; Challenge and increase your computer knowledge, work on tutorials, computer software and complete homework assignments

Karate: Sho–To Kan Style, Tuesday – Thursday - 5 pm, beginners - 6 pm, advance - 7 pm, adults, Explore Middle Teen Program (MTP) (ages 11 - 14): Mon - Fri 2: 30 pm – 5: 30 pm - A teen program where youth can develop leadership skills and cultural diversity awareness; The program features workshops, regular meetings, service projects, computers, tutoring, game room activities, art, field trips, puppets, and athletic activities

Orlando After School Is Super (OASIS) (ages 5 - 10): Mon - Fri, 2: 30 pm – 5: 30 pm - This after school program for youth provides supervised activities for elementary school aged children have access to computer labs, game rooms, cultural arts, pottery, puppetry, arts and crafts, dance recitals and field trips to local attractions, football and basketball games

Senior Program (ages 55 and up): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am - 1 pm, Providing a variety of fun activities involving, health, social and life long learning skills

School Vacation Daze (ages 5- 14): Are you wondering what to do during school holidays? Well, we have fun activities planned for you! Enjoy crafts, outdoor activities, game rooms, and much more during the traditional Orange County Public School vacation calendar year; Register at site prior to school holidays (see calenar)

UCF Reading Camp (ages 6 - 10): Sat 10 am – 11: 30 pm, (Sept – Nov) (Feb - May) For elementary students in grades 1-5, UCF College of Education Students will tutor children in reading

Youth Tennis (ages 9 - 16): Mon, Wed and Fri, 3– 5: 30 pm - Develop coordination while learning tennis drills and increasing your format of this popular sport skills

 

 

 

 

Families, Parks and Recreation