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Brevard County Parks and Recreation
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg.B
Viera, Florida 32940
www.brevardparks.com
Office: (321) 633-2046
Fax: (321) 633-2198
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Debbie Bowling
Recreation Program Coordinator I
(321) 633-1874
debbie.bowling@brevardfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, August 30, 2024 10:40 AM

Annual Great Pumpkin Rescue Offered in Cocoa and Rockledge



BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Parks & Recreation, Central Area Parks Operations to host its Annual Great Pumpkin Rescue at the following locations:

  • McLarty  Aquatic Center on Saturday, October 5, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Dr. Joe Lee Smith Aquatic Center on Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

You are invited to dive in for some splash-tacular fun! Forget the traditional pumpkin patch; we will be rescuing pumpkins from a floating pumpkin patch! There will be pumpkin rescuing, swimming, a pumpkin decorating contest, and treat bags.

Participants will be given a number which corresponds to a floating pumpkin in the pool, where they will then search for their number to rescue their pumpkin. Once a pumpkin has been rescued, attendees will be directed to our decorating station. A pumpkin decorating contest will be held 30 minutes prior to event conclusion, and prizes awarded for each age group. 

Bring everyone for this great family event. Cost is $6.00 for participants and $2.00 for all other swimmers. Ages 4-15 years old are invited to participant in rescue and decorating contest. Registration in advance is required as space is limited, no on-site registration will be available. 

For more information or to register, please call Debbie Bowling, at (321) 633-1874 or email at debbie.bowling@brevardfl.gov.

Registration also available online at registration.brevardfl.gov