PRCA News

7th Annual Porters Back-to-School Summer Block Party on Aug. 11

7/31/2018
Families in the Porters neighborhood will once again say goodbye to summer and hello to the new school year with a Back-to-School Summer Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 11.

Westside Pool is Getting Geothermal Heating and Cooling

7/31/2018
The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) is facilitating the installation of geothermal pumps at H. Spurgeon Cherry “Westside” Pool. Work will begin the week of Aug. 6, and it is anticipated that the pumps will come online in November 2018. Service to the pool will not be disrupted.

Summer Heatwave Concludes with Championship Games and Pool Party

7/31/2018
The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) draws another successful Summer Heatwave program to a close by featuring two great events. Several coed basketball championship games will be played Thursday, Aug. 2 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center (MLK) and a Back-to-School Pool Party will take place at Andrew R. Mickle Sr. Pool Sunday, Aug. 5.

Foundations Academy Lays the Groundwork for Success

7/31/2018
The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) is pleased to offer another year of Foundations Academy. The after-school program takes place from Monday, Aug. 20–Friday, May 31, and is available at four convenient locations: Albert “Ray” Massey Recreation Center, Eastside Community Center, Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Porters Community Center.

The Bridget Kelly Band to Play at “Free Fridays” on August 3

7/31/2018
The Bridget Kelly Band is playing at the “Free Fridays” Concert Series at the Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville Friday, August 3 from 8-10 p.m.

Now Accepting Applications for Michelle Park Family Recreation 2018 Scholarship

Posted by: Weaver, Ludovica
7/24/2018
The deadline for scholarship applications is Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. Final scholarship award selection will be made by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) Department’s evaluation team. Applications may be dropped off in person at the Administrative Office, Thomas Center, Building B, Third Floor, Reception Desk, 306 NE Sixth Ave., Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Get on Base this Fall with Adult Softball

7/17/2018
It’s time to step up to the plate! Registration for the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department’s Adult Softball League is open until Friday, Aug. 31.

The Band Pine to Play at “Free Fridays” on July 20

7/11/2018
The band Pine will play at the “Free Fridays” Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville Friday, July 20 from 8-10 p.m.

Partnership Teaches the Importance of Reading to Summer Campers

7/10/2018
The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) is proud to announce a new youth literacy program that keeps children reading during the summer.

Wax Wings Plays at “Free Fridays” on July 13

7/9/2018
The band Wax Wings will play at the “Free Fridays” Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville Friday, July 13 from 8-10 p.m.
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