Azalea Rec Center Activities Snapshot (Fall 2025) Updated 10/26/2025:
Azalea Recreation Center
1600 72nd St. N.St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: (727) 893-7150
Hours of Operation
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
🎨 Arts & Creative Programs
Art Adventures for Adults
Oct 1–29, 2025 • Wednesdays
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
$25.00
Instructor: Mary Stenov
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
Create and Connect: Express Yourself Through Art
Oct 9–30, 2025 • Thursdays
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$20.00
Ages 13+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Create and Connect (Session 2)
Jan 8–29, 2026 • Thursdays
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$20.00
Ages 12+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: Full
Exploring the Arts (Youth)
Session 1: Oct 6–27, 2025 • Mondays
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
$30.00
Ages 8–14
Instructor: Mary Stenov
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Session 2: Nov 3–24, 2025 • Mondays
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
$30.00
Ages 8–14
Instructor: Mary Stenov
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
Fused Glass
Sept 3 – Dec 31, 2025
Wednesdays
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
$105.00
Ages 18+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
Hand Building & Pottery (Adults)
Oct 7–28, 2025 • Tuesdays
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$70.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: Janet Brooks
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: Full
Nov 4–25, 2025 • Tuesdays
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$70.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: Janet Brooks
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: Full
Dec 2–30, 2025 • Tuesdays
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$70.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: Janet Brooks
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Pottery (Wheel / Evening, Adults)
Oct 6–28, 2025
Mon & Tue
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$70.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: Matthew Davies
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
Nov 3–25, 2025
Mon & Tue
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$70.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: Matthew Davies
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: Full
Dec 1–30, 2025
Mon & Tue
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$70.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: Matthew Davies
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Pottery Sculpting & Hand-Building (Adults)
Oct 6–27, 2025 • Mondays
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$70.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: Ana Pelucarte
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Nov 3–24, 2025 • Mondays
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$70.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: Ana Pelucarte
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: Full
Dec 1–29, 2025 • Mondays
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$70.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: Ana Pelucarte
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: Full
Terrific Threads (Fiber & Sewing Arts)
Oct 1–29, 2025 • Wednesdays
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
$25.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: Mary Stenov
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
Watercolor Painting (Adults)
Ongoing monthly sessions, each $30.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: James McPhail
Thursdays, 9:30 AM – Noon
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
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Oct 2–30, 2025
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Nov 6–20, 2025
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Dec 4–18, 2025
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Jan 8–29, 2026
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Feb 5–26, 2026
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Mar 5–26, 2026
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Apr 2–30, 2026
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May 7–28, 2026
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Jun 4–25, 2026
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Jul 2–30, 2026
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Aug 6–27, 2026
Youth Pottery
Session 1: Oct 2–30, 2025 • Thursdays
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
$35.00
Ages 5–12
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Session 2: Nov 6–20, 2025 • Thursdays
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
$35.00
Ages 5–12
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
💃 Dance & Movement
Ballet & Tap – Beginner
Ages 3–5
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Nov 3–24, 2025 • Mondays
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
$45.00
Instructor: Lisa Walker
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Ages 5–7
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Nov 6–20, 2025 • Thursdays
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
$45.00
Instructor: Lisa Walker
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Also running in October with similar times and pricing. (All at Azalea Rec Ctr.)
Status: In progress for October sessions
Ballet – Intermediate
Ages 7–11
Oct 7–28, 2025 • Tuesdays
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$45.00
Instructor: Lisa Walker
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
Nov 4–25, 2025 • Tuesdays
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$45.00
Instructor: Lisa Walker
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Hip Hop – Beginners
Ages 7–11
Oct 6–27, 2025 • Mondays
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$45.00
Instructor: Lisa Walker
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
Nov 3–24, 2025 • Mondays
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$45.00
Instructor: Lisa Walker
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Jazz – Beginner
Ages 7–11
Oct 2–30, 2025 • Thursdays
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$45.00
Instructor: Lisa Walker
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
Nov 6–20, 2025 • Thursdays
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$45.00
Instructor: Lisa Walker
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Tap – Intermediate
Ages 7–11
Oct 7–28, 2025 • Tuesdays
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
$22.50
Instructor: Lisa Walker
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
Nov 4–25, 2025 • Tuesdays
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
$22.50
Instructor: Lisa Walker
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
🧘 Fitness & Wellness
Cardio Drumming
Dec 1–15, 2025 • Mondays
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$10.00
Ages 12+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Serve, Smile, and Swing!
Dec 2–16, 2025 • Tuesdays
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
$10.00
Ages 12+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
Tai Chi (Ongoing)
Multiple seasonal sessions
Ages 18+
$24.00/month
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
(Tuesday and Wednesday options throughout Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026)
Kickin’ It with TR! (Kickball Adventure)
Nov 6–13, 2025 • Thursdays
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Free
Ages 6+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
🐾 Animals & Special Interests
Dog Obedience – Intermediate
Oct 21 – Nov 25, 2025 • Tuesdays
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$70.00
Ages 18+
Instructor: Phyllis Mazzarisi
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
🎄 Social / Seasonal / Recreation
Jingle and Mingle: Therapeutic Holiday Fun
Dec 4–18, 2025 • Thursdays
5:03 PM – 7:03 PM
$15.00
Ages 6+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Out on the Town
Dec 13, 2025
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$20.00
Ages 18+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr (departure / return)
TRekkers / Day Trips & Camps (School Break Days)
All depart from/return to Azalea Rec Ctr
Ages generally 6+ (varies slightly by trip)
Full-day programs during school holidays.
Sample upcoming dates:
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Nov 24–26, 2025
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Dec 22, 23, 24, 26, 29, 30, 31, 2025
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Jan 2, 2026
Times: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Prices range $10.00 – $35.00 depending on destination
Destinations include Tampa Bay Watch, Mote Marine, Zoo Tampa, scavenger hunts, ice cream runs, “Polar Express Pajama Party,” etc.
(All listed as starting/ending at Azalea Rec Ctr)
Voyagers: Camp, Connect, Conquer!
Nov 6–20, 2025 • Thursdays
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
$50.00
Ages 16+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Voyagers: Camping Trip
Nov 22–23, 2025
5:30 PM to noon next day
Free
Ages 16+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr (meet/return)
Status: In progress
🥘 Food & Cooking
Small Bites, Big Flavor: Appetizer Adventures
Sept 8 – Nov 10, 2025 • Mondays
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
$80.00
Ages 11+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Tasty Take-Two: Easy Holiday Leftovers
Jan 5 – Feb 23, 2026 • Mondays
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
$50.00
Ages 12+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
🏕️ Camps (Future / Registration Coming Up)
Play Camp – AAC Summer 2026
Starts Mon, Jun 1
$78.00/week
Ages 6–12
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Spaces left: 2
Teen Camp – AAC Summer 2026
Starts Mon, Jun 1
$82.00/week
Ages 13–18
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr
Status: In progress
ECP Camp – AAC Summer 2026
Starts Mon, Jun 1
$78.00/week
Ages 19+
Location: Azalea Rec Ctr