Fitness/ Activities

CHAIR YOGA:

Destin Community Center offers a Chair Yoga class on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:00am.  Chair Yoga consists of performing traditional yoga poses from a chair for lower impact.  The cost is $6 per class and is open to everyone.  For more information call 850-654-5184.

SHAPE AND SCULPT: Beginning March 10, 2025, the City of Destin will be offering a Shape and Sculpt fitness class on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9:30am.  This light-weight workout is set to fun music with a focus on strengthening your muscles, balance, and core.  Classes are $5 per class and are open to all ages and fitness levels.  For more information, please call 850-654-5184.

 

PICKLEBALL: Play Pickleball at Destin Community Center. Sessions are:  Mondays (12:00pm – 2:00pm), Wednesdays (10:30am – 12:30pm) & Fridays (10:30am – 12:30pm) and (1:00pm – 3:00pm). Wednesdays we will be offering a session for Beginners Open Play (1:00pm – 3:00pm).  Fee: $5.00. Racquets and balls are available – just bring your gym shoes!

 

ADULT YOGA at DCC:

The Destin Community Center offers Hatha Yoga classes for all levels every Thursday at 6:00pm. The class will focus on breathing, controlled movements, and stretching. The class will also include Vinyasa Yoga which will consist of breathing exercises and short meditation. The cost per class is $5.00. The class is open to everyone 17+.  For more information call 850-654-5184.

 

Events:

Summer Half-Day Camp:

A summer day camp will be offered at the Destin Community Center from 9:00am-1:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a lunch program from 12:00-1:00pm.  The camp is for children ages 5-12 years old (birth certificate required) and costs $115.00 per week for Non-Destin resident and $85.00 per week for Destin resident.  Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited, register online at www.cityofdestin.com/reconline. Each day will be a morning full of fun activities including games, crafts, swim days (towel and swimsuit required), structured playtime, and snacks.  The camp runs every week from June 2 – August 1, 2025, with no camp June 19th and the week of June 30 – July 4, 2025.  Please call 850-654-5184 for more information.

 

Easter Egg Hunt:

The City of Destin’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Morgan Sports Center beginning at 9:00 am.  The Easter Egg Hunt is for youth ages 12 and under, with a special egg hunting zone for crawlers & toddlers and even a visit from the Easter Bunny!  For more information, please call the City of Destin Recreation Department at 850-654-5184 or email recreation@cityofdestin.com.  People with disabilities, who require assistance to participate in this event are requested to notify the recreation staff at least 48 hours in advance.

 

Yard Sale:

The Destin Community Center will be hosting a community yard sale on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 8:00am-12:00pm. Anyone interested in selling their belongings can sign up for a fee of $15 for Destin residents (free for active members of Destin Seniors) and $25 for non-Destin residents. This fee includes one table and 2 chairs in a section of the parking lot. Set-up will begin at 7:00am. There is a limit of one city table per reservation, but participants are welcome to bring an additional table from home. To reserve a spot or for more information, please call the Community Center at 850-654-5184.

Painting at the Park:

The Destin Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Painting class at Captain Royal Melvin Heritage Park, the class is open to everyone, families welcome! The event will be on Saturday, April 5th from 10:00am-12:00pm. Snacks and refreshment included. The cost is $40 for non- Destin residents and $30 for Destin residents. The event is outdoors. Please pre-register to secure a spot, space is limited! For more information call 850-654-5184.

Programs:

Youth DODGEBALL:  All summer long the Destin Community Center will host open Youth Dodgeball on Thursday nights from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.  Children ages 8 to 12 are welcome to participate in a night filled with friends, fun and dodgeball!  The fee is $3/session non-residents and $2/session Destin residents. For additional information, please call 850-654-5184.

ADULT OPEN GYM:
 The Destin Community Center will host an Adult Basketball night on Monday nights allowing 17+ to participate in a full court play! Fee is $5.00. For additional information, please call:(850)654-5184.

 KIDZ KLUB:
 The Destin Community Center offers an After-School Recreation Program, Kidz Klub from Monday through Friday after school until 5:30pm. There will be homework help, structured games, snacks, and Arts & Crafts! Our program is open to children in grades K – 5th grade.  Please call the Destin Community Center at (850)654-5184 for more information.

 

DESTIN TABLE TENNIS:  Table Tennis at the Destin Community Center is available for spirited competition on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00am until 1:00pm. $2/Non-Residents and free for Active Destin Senior residents.  For more information call 850-654-5184.