Fall Sports

2025 Recreational Youth Tackle Football Program

The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Youth Tackle Football Program is for ages 8-13. Practices will be near the location site you choose. All games will be played at James Messer Sports Complex on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. There must be at least 4 teams to have a league. Volunteer coaches are needed for the program. The registration fee of the child on the team coached by a parent will be waived. If interested in coaching, please contact the program supervisor.

Schedules & Standings

• Pee Wee
• Intermediate

Additional Information and Forms

• Youth Tackle Football Rules
• Youth Tackle Football Manual
• Purpose of Youth Programming
• Volunteer Coach Role and Responsibilities
• Emergency Procedures
• Inclement Weather Policy
• Volunteer Coach Information Sheet
• Accident Reporting Form

Program Supervisor

For additional information or questions, please contact Cindy Mead or call 850-891-3875.

2025 Recreational Youth Cheerleading Program

The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Youth Cheerleading Program is for ages 4-13. Volunteer coaches are needed for the program. The registration fee of the child on the team coached by a parent will be waived. If interested in coaching, please contact the program supervisor.

Schedules

• Pee Wee: Buck Lake & Winthrop
• Pee Wee: Meridian & Roberts
• Pee Wee: Four Oaks, Jack McLean & Walker-Ford
• Pee Wee: Levy & Springwood
• Junior

Additional Information and Forms

• Cheer Overview
• Purpose of Youth Programming
• Volunteer Coach Role and Responsibilities
• Emergency Procedures
• Inclement Weather Policy
• Volunteer Coach Information Sheet
• Accident Reporting Form

Program Supervisor

For additional information or questions, please contact Cindy Mead or call 850-891-3875.

2025 Recreational Youth Flag Football Program

The City of Tallahassee Youth Flag Football League is for ages 4-17. Volunteer coaches are needed for the program. The registration fee of the child on the team coached by a parent will be waived. If interested in coaching, please contact the program supervisor.

Schedules

Additional Information and Forms

• Flag Football Manual
• Purpose of Youth Programming
• Volunteer Coach Role and Responsibilities
• Emergency Procedures
• Inclement Weather Policy
• Volunteer Coach Information Sheet
• Accident Reporting Form

Program Supervisor

For additional information or questions, please contact Brian Picinic or call 850-891-3835.

2025 Youth Volleyball Program

The City of Tallahassee Youth Girls Volleyball Program is for girls ranging from age 6-17. This is a city-wide program with practices/games rotated through Jack McLean, Lawrence-Gregory, Sue McCollum and Lincoln Neighborhood Community Centers. Volunteer coaches are needed for the program. The registration fee of the child on the team coached by a parent will be waived. If interested in coaching, please contact the program supervisor.

Schedules

• Junior
• Intermediate
• Senior

Additional Information

• Youth Volleyball Manual
• Purpose of Youth Programming
• Volunteer Coach Role and Responsibilities
• Emergency Procedures
• Inclement Weather Policy
• Volunteer Coach Information Sheet
• Accident Reporting Form

Program Supervisor

For additional information or questions, please contact Brian Picinic or call 850-891-3835.

2025 Fall Recreational Baseball Program

The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Upper League Baseball Council of League Presidents (COLP) offers a Fall Recreational Youth Baseball Program for players 11-12, 13-14, and 15–19 years old. The player’s age on April 30, 2026, is the player’s league age for this program. The fall season is designed to get players ready for the upcoming spring season. Practices will take place at the site the player registers, but some games may be played at other registration sites. Players may play at the park of their choice in the fall but in the spring, they must play at the park they are zoned for to be eligible for All-Stars selection. The zone map link is below.

Age Groups

• Age Determining Date: April 30, 2026 - A player’s age on this date is their league age
• Little Major League (LML) 11-12 years old
• Junior Major League (JML) 13-14 years old
• Senior Major League (SML) 15-19 years old

Registration Dates

• June 1 through August 13, 2025

Evaluation Dates

• Saturday, August 16, 2025 (Time TBA)

Registration Fees

For those receiving public assistance, please reach out to the contact listed under your park to discuss a discounted fee. The Notice of Action letter from the Department of Children & Families, with current coverage dates, will have to be shown to the league for a discount to be given.

• LML - $80
• JML - $90
• SML - $100

Season Dates

• September 8, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Equipment Needed for Evaluations

• Glove
• Bat (if you have one)
• Batting Helmet (if you have one)
• Catcher's gear (if trying out as catcher and if you have it)

Sites

• LML
  • Capital Park (850-879-1894)
  • Meridian Park (meridianparkbaseballtlh@gmail.com)
  • Winthrop Park (winthroppark1112@gmail.com or 904-762-5360)
• JML -
  • Capital Park (zdog416@aol.com)
  • Meridian Park (meridianparkbaseballtlh@gmail.com)
  • Tom Brown Park (ann.rhodes@aecom.com)
• SML
  • Tom Brown Park (ann.rhodes@aecom.com)

How to Register

• Capital Park LML and JML
• Online: Register Now
• In Person:
  Saturday, August 2 | 9:00-11:00am
  Thursday, August 7 | 5:30-7:00pm
  Saturday. August 9 | 9:00-11:00am
  Tuesday, August 12 | 5:30-7:00pm
  Call: LML Lewis Thurston at 850-879-1894
• Meridian Park LML and JML
• Online: Register Now on Meridian Park Baseball's website
• Tom Brown Park JML and SML
• Online: Register Now
• Winthrop Park LML
• Online: Register Now on Winthrop Park Baseball's website

Baseball Zone Map

• View the Baseball Zone Map

Additional Forms and Information

• Volunteer Coach Information Sheet
• Accident Reporting Form

For more information, contact the program supervisor Cindy Mead at 850-891-3875 or cindy.mead@talgov.com

Location

298 John Knox Rd.
850-891-4901

For single/double use lane reservations - call the Reservation Hotline at 850-891-4903 (Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm).
To schedule lane reservations for the Trousdell Aquatics Center outside of hotline times, please call 850-891-4901.

Activity Pool:

50m Lap Pool:

Flex Lap Swim - Shared Use Lap Swimming, No Reservations

Flex Water Walking - Shared Use Water Walking and/or Aerobics - Lane 1 Only

Reserved Lanes - For Reservations Call: 850-891-4903

Flex - Open Swim - For shared use recreational swimming

View the Water Aerobics schedule for this facility

Guidelines for Swimming

1. Reserved lanes are for one or two-person use only.
2. Reservations can be made in one-hour increments for specific lanes and times.
3. Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
4. Flex lanes are shared use lanes and no reservation is required.
5. One reservation per person per day is allowed, with a maximum of 3 days per week per person in advance. Swimmers may make additional same day reservations on a space available basis.
6. Reservations are only accepted one week at a time, starting each Thursday of the preceding week. Our week is Saturday to Friday.
7. Start times for lane reservations are staggered to prevent lines and waiting, and to help match up with as many users' schedules as possible.
8. Young children and non-swimmers must have a parent or guardian in the water with them. Everyone (even if not swimming) pays the facility entrance fee. Reservations are not required.
9. Payment for all reservations must be made in advance. Drop-ins for Flex and Open Swim can pay on site.
10. For all lap swimming, swimmers must be at least 13 years old, unless with a parent/guardian who is lap swimming in the same lane.
11. Enter the facility through the main entrance and check-in at the cashier window. Exit through the double gates just adjacent to the main entrance.
12. As always, to help ensure the health of our staff and other swimmers, please stay home if you have a fever or are not feeling well.

Stair/Step Entry and Portable Aquatic Lift Available

Are you interested in coming to the swimming pool, but concerned about negotiating the ladder or transferring from a wheelchair? Trousdell Aquatics Center is equipped with a mechanical aquatic lift. Our staff has been trained to aid all individuals who need assistance. Come in and enjoy the facilities, the water is great!

Location

1206 Myers Park Dr.
850-891-3985

For single/double use lane reservations - call the Reservation Hotline at 850-891-4903 (Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm).
To schedule lane reservations for the Wade Wehunt Pool outside of hotline times, please call 850-891-3985.

Lap Pool:

Flex Lap Swim - Shared Use Lap Swimming, No Reservations

Flex Water Walking - Shared Use Water Walking and/or Aerobics - Lane 1 Only

Reserved Lanes - For Reservations Call: 850-891-4903

Flex - Open Swim - For shared use recreational swimming

View the Water Aerobics schedule for this facility

Additional Information:

Please be advised that the schedule above is dependent upon available staffing. We will open more when possible or less when necessary. Pool space may be limited at times from Friday-Sunday due to Lifeguard Training Classes.

Fall Adult Flag Football Program

The adult flag football program is for adults 18 years of age and older. Three levels of competition are offered: lower, middle, and upper. We play games on weeknights at James Messer Sports Complex. Every team plays one game per week for 10 weeks. Registration is by team. If you are interested in playing but do not have a team, please contact the program supervisor listed below.

• Registration Dates & Fees
  • Registration runs June 1, 2025 through August 20, 2025
  • $592 per Team
• Season Dates
  • Games will run September 8, 2025 through November 10, 2025
• How to Register (Registration will begin June 1, 2025)
  • Register Online
  • By Phone - Call any of these phone numbers between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm during the registration period:
    • 850-545-4917
    • 850-933-4071
    • 850-510-4581

Additional Information

• Adult Flag Football Rules
• Roster Form
• Calling of Games Policy
• Sportsmanship Rule

Program Supervisor

For additional information or questions, please contact Lucas Williams or call 850-891-3825.

Adult Beach Volleyball Program

The adult beach volleyball program is for adults 18 years of age and older. Recreational and Competitive 4v4 leagues, as well as King of the Beach and Queen of the Beach 2v2 leagues are offered. Games are played on Monday night for 4v4 leagues and Tuesday night for 2v2 leagues. Games are played at Tom Brown Park. Every 4v4 team plays one game per week for 8 weeks and every 2v2 player plays 6 sets each week for 8 weeks. Registration for the 4v4 leagues is by team. If you are interested in playing but do not have a team, please contact the program supervisor listed below.

Standings

• Standings
• Queen of the Beach Standings
• King of the Beach Standings

Schedules

• Competitive
• Recreational
• Queen of the Beach
• King of the Beach

Program Supervisor

For additional information or questions, please contact Lucas Williams or call 850-891-3825.