Located at Bee Ridge Park, 4430 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, The Ridge Teen Center is a free after school drop-in teen center. Designed for youth ages 11-17, The Ridge provides a safe and supervised space where teens can engage in recreation, learning and fun.

Membership is required to attend. Teens can sign up for this free membership with their parent or guardian onsite. Once a member, teens can visit independently and enjoy all the amenities The Ridge has to offer. Hours of operation are typically 3-8 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some weekends and special events in addition. Check out the calendar below for the upcoming schedule.


How Can I Sign Up?

Parents must accompany their teens to sign up initially, however afterward, teens as free to come and go as they please during normal hours of operation. It's quick, easy and best of all, it's free!


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Designed for youth ages 11-17, The Ridge Teen Center provides a safe and supervised space where teens can engage in recreation, learning and fun. Teens will have the option of focusing on youth empowerment and well-being with activities such as tutoring, art projects, games and movies!

Open 3-8 p.m. weekdays and select Saturdays (refer to calendar for dates and special events).

If you do not have a membership yet, all you need to do is come in with a parent to sign up for a free membership. Once you have a yearly membership, teens are encouraged to visit independently.

For more info, please email parksonline@scgov.net.

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