Royal Ave. Recreation Center	256-760-6426

In addition to the wide variety of recreational sports programs offered by the City of Florence, we also offer a wide variety of Classes, Clubs & Organizations and Senior Activities. 

Classes  |  Clubs & Organizations  |  Youth Activities  |  Senior Activities

Classes

The Florence Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of classes each year, some of which are on-going, some are per sessions.  Below is a list of some of the classes currently being offered.  Please check the individual Recreation Centers, Blackberry Golf Course, Senior Citizen Center for up to date activities being offered.

• Belly Dancing – Classes are held each Friday from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Royal Ave. Recreation Center.  Call for more information.  760-6425 
   

• Fitness – Certified Instructor, Linda Clanton leads low-impact aerobics and floor exercise classes on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays.  On Tuesday and Thursdays, a walk/run/jog classes are held.  A monthly fee is charged.  For morning classes at Broadway Recreation Center, call 760-6418 and for afternoon/evening classes, call Royal Ave. Recreation Center at 760-6425.
   

• Swimming -  Various classes are offered for infants through adults, taught through the American Red Cross.  A registration fee is charged.  764-2911.
   

• Tennis – League play is available on various Park and Recreation Courts around the city.  Free play is also available.  For more information call 760-6389. 

Clubs and Organizations

Have a special interest or hobby?  Perhaps we have a club for you.

• AARP – American Association of Retired Persons.  Meets the third Thursday of each month for a covered dish lunch at Royal Ave. Recreation Center from 11:am – 1:00pm.
   

• Bridge – Clubs play at Royal Ave. Recreation Center  on Monday and Wednesdays from 12:00 – 4:30pm and at the Florence Senior Citizen Center on Wednesdays from 12:30-5:00pm.
   

• CheerClub – Activities for the mentally and physically challenged.  Meets at Royal Ave. Recreation Center the 1^st and 3^rd Mondays from 7:00pm – 9:30pm.  For more information contact Nora Handley at 383-1525.
   

• Dulcimer Club – “Friday Fritters” meet at Royal Ave. Recreation Center each Friday morning from 9:00am – 1:00pm.  For more information, call 760-6425.
   

• Quad-Cities Squares – Square dancers meet every Thursday from 7:00-10:00pm at the Royal Ave. Recreation Center.  Open to singles and couples.  Line dancing is also incorporated and fee classes offered during the “Introduction to Dance Night.”  For more information call 760-6425.
   

• F.A.S.T – Florence Alabama Swim Team.  “FAST” is a competitive swim program for ages 6 – 18.  The swim team is affiliated with USA Swimming and the Tennessee Valley Conference.  For more information call 760-6425.
   

•  Tennessee River Woodcarvers – Shoals area woodcarvers meet at Royal Ave. Recreation Center the second and fourth Monday evening of each month 7:00pm – 9:00pm.   For information, call 760-6425.

Youth Activities

Olympic size pool, kids pool - seasonal

Senior Activities

• Bridge- Groups play at Royal Ave. Recreation Center on Mon. & Wed. 12:00-4:00pm and at the Senior Citizen Center on Wednesdays from 12:30-5:00pm.
   

• AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Meets at Royal Ave. Recreation Center the third Thursday of each month for a covered dish luncheon from 11:am – 1:00pm.