Scott Rakow Youth Center

The Scott Rakow Youth Center was built in 1976 to serve the teens of Miami Beach. It has now grown to serve children and adults of all ages with a variety of recreational activities. The Youth Center is a multi-faceted facility that houses an ice skating rink, outdoor swimming pool, six bowling lanes, gymnasium, arts and crafts center, game room, media room, fitness center, multi-purpose room, music room and computer lab. Families are encouraged to enjoy a day of fun every Saturday and Sunday. We also offer a variety of classes for children of all ages, adults and seniors that include: swimming, ice skating, hockey and sports leagues.

Building Hours of Operations

*Building is CLOSED to the public on Teacher Planning Days, Holiday Breaks and all legal holidays. See below of call the center for special hours of operations. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

2021 Legal Holidays & 2021 – 2022 Teacher Planning Days

*Building CLOSED on legal holidays. **Adult programming not available from 9 AM – 6 PM on Teacher Planning Days.

Bowling Lanes

• Max 18 guests (6 guests / lane) – every other lane closed
• Ages 14+
• Bowlers must be 40″ & taller. Sneakers are required to bowl. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult per 4 youth). Last game is opened at 4:30 PM on weekends and at 7:45 PM on Monday – Friday.
• Bowling lanes may close 12 PM – 5 PM on weekends pending private parties. Please call in advance to confirm.

Open Play in the Basketball Gym

• Ages 14+
• Teens free with school ID
• Open Gym closed opening – 6:15 pm on Teacher Planning Days.

Fitness Center

• Seniors FREE with Senior Fitness Membership (Monday – Friday from 6:15 PM – 8 PM & Saturday from 9:30 AM – 3 PM
• Ages 14+
• Schedules are subject to change

Gameroom

• Only 2 pool tables open
• Equipment must be checked out at the front desk
• Social distancing of 3 feet required at all times

Ice Rink
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