Youth and After-School Opportunities
Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of youth and after-school programs. We have football, soccer, baseball, basketball, cultural arts, tutoring, and more. All of the programs are listed through our online customer portal. You can create an account, schedule, and even make a payment. You will be taken to our secure registration process by clicking the View Programs link.
To create your account: Follow the link and click on Log in/Create Account, click Create your PARKS AND RECREATION account.
For more information on programs or activities please call the Recreation Department at 407.688.5120 opt 1.
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After-School Care at the
Jeff Triplett Community Center
A Safe, Fun, and Enriching Experience for Your Child!
The City of Sanford offers a vibrant after-school program designed to keep your child engaged, active, and learning after school! With a variety of exciting activities like sports, cultural arts, and tutoring, our program ensures your child’s time is productive and enjoyable while encouraging creativity, teamwork, and personal development.
- Homework Help: Our program includes dedicated time for homework assistance, giving your child the support they need to stay on top of their studies.
- Sports & Physical Fitness: Get moving with our sports programs that promote physical health, teamwork, and fun!
- Cultural Arts: Explore the world of creativity through visual arts, dance, and other cultural activities.
- Affordable: Enjoy all of these benefits for just $40 per child per year.
- Transportation: We offer limited transportation from Midway Elementary and Millennium Middle School to the community center for added convenience.
The Jeff Triplett Community Center is located at 1211 S. Mellonville Avenue, adjacent to Hamilton Elementary School. For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 407.688.5158.
Youth Baseball
The City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department offers youth baseball leagues for the Spring and Fall seasons. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to build on their skills, we have a division for everyone!
Divisions: Cal Ripken Division (Ages 4-12) & Babe Ruth Division (Ages 13-18).
Leagues are Co-Ed and Games are played at:
- Herbert “Whitey” Eckstein – Chase Park (1500 Celery Avenue)
- Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium (1201 S. Mellonville Avenue)
- Zinn Beck Field (1201 S. Mellonville Avenue)
👉 For more registration details and league updates, visit sanfordyouthbaseball.com or click Register Here!
Softball
The City of Sanford Recreation Department is excited to announce the addition of girls fastpitch softball to the Spring 2023 Babe Ruth lineup! Chase Park Youth Sports Complex will be home to Babe Ruth Girls youth fastpitch softball. We’re offering 3 divisions of youth softball: 8 and under, 10 and under, and 12 and under. The Spring league Opening Day is scheduled for February 25, 2023. For detailed information about our league please visit www.sanforddiamondsports.com
2023 Spring Girls Youth Fastpitch Softball Registration Open through January 21, 2023 or until the Divisions are filled.
Swim Lessons at the
Larry A. Dale Aquatic Center
🏊♂️ Dive Into Fun with Sanford Swim Lessons! 🏊♂️
The City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department offers ‘open swim’ hours with lifeguards on duty as well as swim lessons for all ages, from three-year-olds to adults, from spring through fall. Whether you’re learning the basics, getting a workout, or hoping to relax, our pool is the perfect place to get comfortable in the water!
👉 For more information on lesson schedules, specific dates, and times, click Register Here!
👉For more information on the facility and its impressive history, click here.
Youth Basketball
🏀 Join the Jr. Magic Youth Basketball League! 🏀
The Parks and Recreation Department invites all young athletes to participate in our Youth Basketball League this fall/winter season! As a proud Jr. Magic Partner, this league provides children aged 5 to 14 the opportunity to develop basketball skills in a fun, supportive, and safe environment.
Program Highlights:
- Skill Development: This is more than just games—our league focuses on teaching the fundamentals of basketball, including shooting, passing, dribbling, and basic game strategies, all while emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Clinics & Coaching: We’ll offer special clinics and coaching development for all participants, ensuring they receive the guidance needed to grow as athletes.
- Game Days: Four age divisions, each with dedicated game days throughout the week:
- Drills & Skills (all ages): Mondays
- Biddy Ball (Ages 5-6) & Prep Ball (Ages 7-8): Tuesdays
- Juniors (Ages 9-10): Thursdays
- Seniors (Ages 11-14): Saturdays
- Season Dates: December 5, 2024 – February 10, 2025
- Location: Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center at 919 S. Persimmon Avenue.
- Cost: $40 per player
- Bonus!: Each registered child receives an Orlando Magic ball and a ticket to attend a selected game.
👉 For more information on lesson schedules, specific dates, and times, click Register Here!
Youth Flag Football
🏈 Play. Learn. Compete. 🏈
The Sanford-Seminole Flag Football Leagues are provided to Sanford and Seminole County citizens through a combined effort of the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department, the Sanford Police Department, and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
- Age Divisions: 5-8, 9-11, and 12-14.
- Registration fee: $40.
- Registration Period: November 13, 2024 – February 5, 2025 (or until full). Secure Your Spot – Register today!
- Game Days: Saturday mornings starting March 1, 2025, at the Jeff Triplett Community Center fields at the Tim Raines Sports Park.
- Game Format: Instructional & Fun! The Season consists of 7 games. League is five-on-five, with two (2), twenty-minute halves allowing for more “touch time” with the ball and creating an opportunity for kids to actively engage in the game.
- Practices: Will be scheduled by volunteer coaches and begin two weeks prior to game day.
- Volunteers Welcome: If you’re interested in coaching or helping out, we welcome volunteer coaches! For more information on volunteering, email Dominic.Pascuzzo@sanfordfl.gov.
- For more information, please contact Chris Taylor at ctaylor@seminolesheriff.org or call 407.201.9195.
New Player Rating Day: Saturday, February 8
- Ages 6-8: No Player Rating Day
- Ages 9-11: 9AM (Check in- 8:30 AM – 9 AM)
- Ages 12-14: 10AM (Check in – 9:30 AM – 10 AM)
👉 For more information on lesson schedules, specific dates, and times, click Register Here!
Youth Soccer
⚽ Join the City of Sanford Youth Soccer League! ⚽
The Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Soccer League is for kids ages 4-10 and is designed to provide a fun, instructional experience that helps young athletes develop basic soccer skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
League Details:
- Age Divisions: 4-6, 7-8, and 9-10 years old.
- Registration fee: $40.
- Registration Period: November 13, 2024 – February 5, 2025 (or until full). Secure Your Spot – Register today!
- Game Days: Saturday mornings starting March 1, 2025, at the Jeff Triplett Community Center fields at the Tim Raines Sports Park.
- Game Format: Instructional & Fun! The Season consists of 7 games. League is five-on-five, without a goalie, with two (2), twenty-minute halves allowing for more “touch time” with the ball and creating an opportunity for kids to actively engage in the game.
- Practices: Will be scheduled by volunteer coaches and begin two weeks prior to game day.
- Volunteers Welcome: If you’re interested in coaching or helping out, we welcome volunteer coaches! For more information, email Dominic.Pascuzzo@sanfordfl.gov.
Soap Box Derby
The International Soap Box Derby® is a non-profit youth education and leadership development organization whose mission is to build knowledge and character, and to create meaningful experiences through collaboration, fair and honest racing competitions, STEM curriculum, and other community-focused activities.
