Child's Park Pool features a large deck for sunbathing, a picnic area, a parent drop-off area and handicap access. The pool accommodations include a training pool and a 12-foot-deep area with a low diving board and a giant flume slide. It is one of nine city of St. Petersburg pools.
Fossil Park Youth Baseball offers a pristine playing park for the youngsters of Old Northeast. Leagues range from T-ball (four to six) to Sophmore (thirteen to fourteen), and softball in addition to baseball. The league is well run by its board, and provides a perfect locale for area youth to gather exercise and quality sport. Check its Web site for registration for next fall's teams.
The Family Aquatic Complex is part of the Clearwater Beach Library and Recreation Complex. The 25-yard pool features a kiddie area with a slide, spray jets and a waterfall. The deck features shade umbrellas, tables and chairs. The pool is open seasonally.
The 50-meter pool, located on the St. Petersburg waterfront, is the centerpiece of the aquatic complex. There also is a 25-yard training pool with zero-depth entry and play pool featuring flume slides, water spouts and splash pad. The outdoor pool complex is open all year, and used frequently by schools, swim clubs and individual swimmers, both young and old. Residents enjoy a menu of pool activities, from master swim classes and water aerobics to "no-tears" lessons for pre-schoolers. There is an air-conditioned multi-purpose room that has classes for landlubbers, including yoga, zumba and pilates. City tennis courts and a playground are next to the aquatic complex. Residents and non-residents pay fees for classes and pool use, with year-round swim passes available. It's best for swimmers to call ahead because pool times may vary due to scheduled swim meets and other activities.
