Fun & Games: Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Department

Dec. 1, 2025

Upcoming Highlights

Trivia Night The Youth Advisory Committee is hosting a Gen Z-themed trivia night on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the city golf course (2800 Bill Melton Rd).

• Time: 5:30 p.m.
• Cost: $5 per person (cash only).
• Details: All ages are welcome. No assigned seats—whoever is at your table is your team. East 9 Bar and Grill will have a limited menu and drinks available for purchase.
• RSVP: Sign up on the city’s Facebook event page or call Kristi at 904-310-3175.

Adult Day Trip: Jaguars vs. Colts The adult day trip next month is a Jacksonville Jaguars football game. The Jags host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 7.

• Time: Kickoff is at 1 p.m. at EverBank Field. The trip departs from and returns to the Atlantic Recreation Center (2500 Atlantic Ave) from 10 a.m. until the end of the game.
• Cost: $75 per person.
• Registration: Register at the Atlantic Recreation Center or online.

Adult Shopping Trip Join us for a trip to the St. Johns Town Center for holiday shopping on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

• Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Departs/Returns to Atlantic Rec Center).
• Cost: $15 per person (Lunch on your own).
• Registration: Register at the Atlantic Recreation Center or online.

Holiday Hours

• Thursday, Nov. 27: All pool and fitness rooms and gym closed.
• Friday, Nov. 28: ARC pool open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; ARC Fitness Room open for card-members only 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Peck Gym and Fitness Room closed.
• Wednesday, Dec. 24: All pool, fitness rooms and gym closed.
• Thursday, Dec. 25: All pool, fitness rooms and gym closed.
• Wednesday, Dec. 31: ARC pool open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; ARC Fitness Room open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Peck Gym and Fitness Room open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 1: ARC pool open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; ARC Fitness Room open for card-members only 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Peck Gym and Fitness Room closed.

SPORTS

OPEN ADULT PING PONG at the Atlantic Center. Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Atlantic Center Auditorium. All skill levels welcomed. Open recreation format: Official ping pong serving and scoring rules shall be followed. Loaner paddles and ping pong balls provided. For more information, call/text Don Hughes (904-415-0667) or Richard Stratton (904-321-2239).

OPEN ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL at Peck Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Informal team games on two courts. Teams selected each night. Ages 16 and up (ages 16 and 17 must have Parental Consent form signed by parents and notarized before participating). Cost is $3/night city resident, $5 non-city.

OPEN BASKETBALL at Peck Gym Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Court closes for school and club practices as well as adult leagues throughout the year; see Peck attendant or call 904-310-3354 for more details. People under the age of 16 must be accompanied by adults of the age of 18 or older. Photo identification must be presented to enter Peck Gym.

PICKLEBALL LEAGUES: 3.0 Mixed Doubles, 3.5 Mixed Doubles, and a 3.0-3.5 Women’s League offered. 3.0 Mixed Doubles will play Tuesdays starting at 5:15 p.m. and the 3.5 Mixed Doubles playing right after starting at 7 p.m. The 3.0-3.5 Women’s League will play Thursdays starting at 5:15 p.m.

PICKLEBALL at Central Park pickleball courts. Six lighted courts are available. For more information, including scheduled play and open play times, view the following link from the city of Fernandina Beach.

CENTRAL PARK TENNIS COURTS

Four lighted hard courts are available for open play. Courts 1 and 2 (closest to South 13th Street) reserved for instructed play during posted hours.

ROD GIBSON TENNIS SERVICES at Central Park Tennis Courts 1 and 2 Available instructed programs: Private lessons: Lessons with head professional $60 per hour city residents, $70 non-city; $30/30 minutes city residents, $35 non-city. Lessons with professional staff $50/hour city residents, $60 non-city; $25/30 minutes city residents, $30 non-city. Semi-private lessons: Lessons with head professional plus two players $35/hour city residents, $40 non-city. Lessons with professional staff plus two players $30/hour city residents, $35 non-city. Group lessons: Lessons with head professional plus three players $24/hour city residents, $27 non-city; plus four players $18/hour city residents, $20/hour non-city; plus five players $14/hour city residents, $16 non-city; plus six or more players $12/hour city residents, $14 non-city. Lessons with staff professional plus three players $20/hour city residents, $24 non-city; plus four players $15/hour city residents, $18 non-city; plus five players: $12/hour city residents, $15 non-city; plus six or more players: $10/hour city residents, $12 non-city.

To register for Junior or Adult clinics or private, semi-private or group lessons, email instructor Rod Gibson, USPTA Certified Elite Tennis Professional, at rodgibsontennis@gmail.com or call 904-891-6927. 24 hours’ cancellation required for Adult Clinics and private, semi-private and group instruction. Schedule and description of clinics available at the Atlantic Center or on the city’s website: www.fbfl.us.

OPEN ROLLER HOCKEY at the Main Beach Multi-Purpose Court. Adult/older teens skate Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. (beginner) and Saturdays from 4:15-4:45 p.m. (easy) and 4:45-6 p.m. (advanced). Family skate Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 3-4 p.m. For more information, call Ray Matz at 215-852-7038.

FITNESS AREAS

Weight Room/Cardio Area at Peck Gym, 510 S. 10th St. Free weights, selectorized equipment, Matrix treadmills, Precor elliptical, Cybex Arc Trainer, Matrix recumbent and upright bikes, and Kettler rower. Ages 13 and up (ages 13-15 with adult supervision; ages 16-17 unsupervised but with waiver signed by parent or guardian). Open Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (later hours on Tuesday and Thursday during evening court sports activities).

Atlantic Fitness Room at the Atlantic Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Precor treadmills and ellipticals; Precor recumbent and upright bikes; Concept 2 rower; Nautilus StairMaster Stepmill; Hammer Strength plate loaded fitness equipment; Magnum Fitness Biangular Series machines; and free weights. Ages 13 and up (ages 13-15 with adult supervision; ages 16-17 unsupervised but with waiver signed by parent or guardian). Fall hours Monday-Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (5-9 p.m. for membership holders only), Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (membership holders only on Sunday).

Text FBGym to 91896 for updates on fitness hours sent directly to your phone. Daily/monthly fitness area fees city residents $5/day, $30/month or $90/four months, and non-city residents $10/day, $38/month or $113/four months. Daily fees and passes are valid at both fitness areas. Couples’ rates are also available. Fitness/pool combination passes are also available for use of Atlantic Fitness Room and Atlantic pool. Information available at the Atlantic Center.

Personal training is available at the Atlantic Fitness Room with Melissa Taylor, certified through International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Single one-hour session, three-pack (3 one-hour sessions) and 10-pack (10 one-hour sessions) packages available. Contact Melissa (flexfitnessllc1@gmail.com; 904-430-7171) to set up a consultation.

AQUATICS

Aqua Gym Class Tuesday and Thursdays at 8 a.m. at MLK pool and Saturdays at 8 a.m. at ARC pool. This is a separate class/program led by Stephanie Newberry. Drop-in rate is $12 per class and registration can be done online by scanning QR Code.

Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Monday- Friday 5:30-8:30 a.m.: Lap Swim and Water Exercise 9-11 a.m.: Aqua Aerobics 11 a.m. to noon; closed noon to 5 p.m.: Lap Swim, Water Exercise (five lanes) Open Swim (one lane) and Kiddie Pool Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4-5 p.m.: Aqua Aerobics (two lanes), Lap Swim (three lanes), Water Exercise, Open Swim (one lane) and Kiddie Pool Friday 3-5 p.m.: Open Swim (two lanes) and Kiddie Pool and Lap Swim (three lanes), Water Exercise (one lane) Saturday 8-9 a.m.: *Aqua Gym 9-10 a.m.: Aqua Aerobics class 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Open Swim (three lanes) and Kiddie Pool, Lap Swim and Water Exercise (three lanes) Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Lap Swim, Water Exercise (three lap lanes) and Open Swim.

Martin Luther King Jr. Center 1200 Elm St. Tuesday and Thursday 8-9 a.m.: *Aqua Gym, Saturday 8:30-11 a.m.

AQUA AEROBICS at Atlantic Pool, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Full pool; no separate shallow and deep-water classes. Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., Tuesday and Thursdays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Monthly, one class/day: $60 city residents, $75 non-city residents. $7/day for one class city residents, $10 non-city. 10- admissions’ pass: $60 city residents, $75 non-city for one class/day.

Aqua Aerobics/Fitness combination passes available (includes use of Atlantic Fitness Room). Inquire at Atlantic Center.

Text FBPool to 91896 to have pool updates sent directly to your phone.

BEACH WHEELCHAIRS can be reserved at the Atlantic Center. Four wheelchairs available. Call 904-310-3350 for availability.

YOUTH PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES

Soccer FUNdamentals: Registration required at $35/child. It will be for children ages 2-4 years old. We meet every Wednesday from 4:15-4:45 p.m. at Central Park through Dec. 17. For more information call 904-310-3364 or email sgolden@fbfl.city.

TEEN PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES

Vision Board Workshop: Start next year with intention. Create a vision board to set your goals, spark inspiration and manifest your dreams for 2026. Bring your vision to life; materials, snacks and good vibes included! 6-7:30 p.m. in the Aquatics Classroom at Atlantic Rec Center for ages 13-17 at $15 a person. Email sgolden@fbfl.city for more information or call 904-310-3364.

INSTRUCTED PROGRAMS

JAPANESE JU JITSU and KENJUTSU at the Peck Center, 1st Floor Instructors’ Studio, 516 S. 10th St. Ju Jitsu involves striking, kicking, throwing, and submission through joint locks and finishing techniques. Kenjutsu involves use of the katana (sword) and bokken (wooden sword). Both classes ages 12 and up. Ju Jitsu is offered Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $8/class or $60/month city residents; $10/class or $75/month non-city. Kenjutsu offered Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $8/class or $30/month city residents; $10/class or $36/month non-city. For more information and to register, contact Sensei Jeff Weisfeld at 443-864-3331 or ameliaislandbushido@gmail.com.

BOOTCAMP CLASSES at Main Beach. Take part in instructor Charity Ross’s Bootcamp at Main Beach (some classes at Egans Creek Park – late fall and winter months). These outdoor workouts will challenge your aerobic and anaerobic capacities and core strength with sprint drills, plyometric exercises and conditioning circuits. $150/month per participant. Weekly class schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 a.m., 7-8 a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturdays from 7-8 a.m. (three classes per week recommended). Contact Charity via Facebook (Ross Fitness) or Instagram (@charityrosspt) or call 904-729-7965.

YOGA at the Atlantic Recreation Center Instructors Studio Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Please bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes. $20 per person per class. For more information, contact instructor Lynn Aiello (aster353@msn.com; 856-904-7160).

AERIAL SILK DANCE CLASSES at the Atlantic Center. Ages 9 and older. Students learn movement, flow and poses using the two strands of fabric wrapped around the body in various ways while suspended in the air to create Aerial Dance. Beginning, intermediate and advanced skills are taught along with whole body stretching and strength conditioning. Students start by learning the basics and safely master skills to progress in levels while working at their own pace. One hour per class. Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 3-8 p.m. on the Atlantic auditorium stage; and Tuesday only from 3-6 p.m. in the Atlantic Instructors Studio. $180 per month for eight classes over four weeks; $90 per month for four classes over four weeks. Contact instructor Marah Lovequist at 904-556-6957 for available tuition and schedule options.

HIP HOP ABS ADULT CO-ED EXERCISE CLASSES at the MLK Jr. Center Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the MLK Jr. Center auditorium. Ages 18 and up. Free. Contact John Coverdell for more information at jcoverdell@fbfl.org or 904-310-3351.