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MLK, Jr. Recreation Center

Tucked away on a quiet, oak-lined street, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center is a youth and teen based facility, offering unique programs and events for tweens and teens, with the goal of providing a safe, positive environment to "hang out." Some adult programs are also offered including basketball, pickleball, and karate.

Playground & Skate Park

The MLK Playground was designed with the help of the Youth Advisory Committee and features state-of-the-art equipment including a large play structure with "pods," "jacks," and a "DNA Strand" for imaginative climbing and jumping. It also features a bouncing balance beam, a pair of swings that can accommodate up to four kids at once, a good old fashioned merry-go-round, and a large space net for climbing. The MLK Rec Center features a 10,000 square foot, concrete flow skate park. It includes two bowls, a street plaza, snake zone, step up rail, hubbas and a banked hubba.

Programs

Popular programs and classes include:

Adaptive Art, Create & Take, UpCycled Crafts
Basketball (leagues, lessons & drop-In for kids & adults)
Before & After School Programs
Camps - Summer & Holidays
Differently Abled
Kids/Parents Night Out
Skateboard & Trick Scooter Lessons
Midnite Madness
Multiplayer Gaming Nights
Nature Club
Pickleball
School's Out Days
Trendy Treats (cooking)

Browse our Parks & Rec Magazine for a complete schedule and guide to all programs, events, parks, facilities and services.

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Visit our Online Registration platform to sign up for programs and events, or to renew your membership and passes.

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Send us an email or call Dunedin Parks & Recreation at 727-812-4530.

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Teen Leadership Program

Each summer, Dunedin Parks & Recreation seeks responsible teens (ages 13-16) to be a volunteer Teen Leader, while working alongside Camp Leaders and adult mentors at our various summer camp programs.

Goals of the program:

Prepare teens in the community for future leadership roles based on the "Leadership Begins With Me" motto.
Instill and develop self-motivation and work ethic
Teach invaluable skills and grow as responsible young adults
Take on future roles within the Parks & Recreation Department

Teens will gain experience in:

Leadership Training
Team Building
Communication Skills
Preparing for the Work Force
Volunteering for the Community
Individualized Training
Hands-on Experience
Earning Community Service Hours for Scholarships/Clubs

Who should apply:

Teens who are age 13 (as of January 1, 2024) through age 16 (as of August 9, 2024).
Teens that can commit to all training sessions and (6) weeks of summer.
Teens with leadership qualities, positive attitudes, and those who are eager to be a role model to kids.

Requirements and Application Process:

Download the Teen Leadership Program Application(PDF, 293KB) or pick one up at the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center or Dunedin Community Center.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 29, 2024 to the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center.
Selected teens will be notified by mail during the week of April 19 and interviews will be scheduled with our Recreation Staff. Once selected, teens are required to return their enrollment paperwork and pay a $75 material fee (receive a $15 discount if you return your paperwork by May 1). Selected teens must also provide a copy of their birth certificate, obtain a background check, and attend all trainings.

Questions? Please call 727-738-2920 or email us.

Youth Advisory Committee

The City of Dunedin Youth Advisory Committee addresses issues affecting youth and teens of our community and provides an opportunity to enhance the leadership skills and civic involvement among Dunedin’s youth.

Meeting Information:
  • 3rd Thursday of every month
  • 6:30 pm
  • MLK, Jr. Recreation Center,550 Laura Ln., Dunedin FL 34698
•  Meetings are open to the public

If you are interested in becoming a committee member, or wish to view the full list of all City of Dunedin Committees, please visit www.DunedinGov.com/committees or contact the City Clerk's Office at 727-298-3035.