Hernando County, Florida Parks & Recreation

The Hernando County Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to providing a quality park system and leisure activities for all our citizens. We strive to offer residents and visitors opportunities for recreation and improvement of physical and mental well-being, through programs and services that enhance their quality of life.

Our primary goal is to provide safe, clean and functional parks and recreation facilities, and to assist in the planning and development of new and improved facilities to meet the continued growth within the county.

We are committed to fulfilling our mission through visionary leadership, individual dedication, and the responsible use of available resources.

What's Happening - News & Notices
		PINE ISLAND BEACH ADVISORY Posted August 30, 2010 The Hernando County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for Pine Island Beach effective immediately. Bacteriological test results received Thursday, August 26, 2010 indicate the current water quality is in the poor range and may pose an increased risk of disease exposure, especially to very young children, older adults and those who have weakened immune systems. For more information, contact Albert C. Gray, Environmental Manager, Hernando County Health Department at (352) 540-6800 ext. 82112. Get Out Get Active Saturdays Posted August 17, 2010 Hernando County Parks & Recreation along with Master Personal Trainers and Lifestyle Coaches Herson and Kim Garcia invite you to join us for this county-wide health experience! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Invite friends & family - meet up at the park every Saturday morning ~ ~ ~ ~FREE Program but donations are welcome: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Our goal is to help improve your health, posture, endurance and body tone. This program is for ALL levels. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~We welcome families and individuals. For families, you will be responsible for your child but we will help motivate all. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~The exercises we will teach can be done at home, another park, anywhere/anytime throughout the week. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Our first month will consist of helping each of you work at your own level in achieving a 5k or 3 mile walk/run. Whether you can walk, ride or run we will help you get there. After the first four weeks, you may need to bring a workout mat for outdoor exercises. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Check www.gimefitness.com under GIME CHANGE tab for the monthly schedule. We will post what to expect each week. Please email kimgarcia@gimefitness.com if you have any questions or contact 352-428-6368. There is no need to register. Just show up at 6:55 and we will get started on a fun morning in the park! More info. also at www.hernandocounty.us/parks_rec.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ All Saturdays will lead up to the Hernando Health Experience coming in January! We are very excited to be offering this experience, January – April. Join this 12-week event for just $35.00 per person. Watch for more information and your chance to win $1,000-$500-$250 along with many other prizes! BLUESAPALOOZA! Posted August 13, 2010 It is time to get your groove on at the second annual Bluesapalooza Music Festival. See the flyer for more details. BLUESAPALOOZA! Sponsor Packet Posted August 13, 2010 Come on and get your groove on at Hernando County’s only blues festival - Bluesapalooza! The festival includes crafts, exhibits, food, a fun zone and scheduled to perform are the Rockaways, Beautiful Bobby Blackmon, Sean Chambers Band and Damon Fowler Group. It all happens Saturday September 18th at Linda Pedersen Park from 10am to 8pm. The cost is only five dollars per person under 12 is free. For more information, call 754-4031. Get your groove on at Bluesapalooza Saturday September 18th! [1/10]

ALL COUNTY PARKS ARE ADA HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PERMITTED
NO PETS ( EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS ) ARE PERMITTED IN COUNTY PARKS
(EXCEPT FOR THOSE AREAS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR DOGS)