Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, will return on Saturday, July 1, with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new …
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Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, will return on Saturday, July 1, with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new activations.…
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City of Tampa Kids Take Part in World's Largest Swim Lesson
Today, thousands of children around the globe are participating in the 14th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) to help beat the single leading cause of unintended death of…
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Tampa Parks & Recreation and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Badges for Baseball Program Host Multi-Sport Community Clinic
WHAT: The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), in partnership with the City of Tampa Parks &…
WHAT: The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), in partnership with the City of Tampa Parks &…
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Boom by the Bay is Back for July 1
The annual Boom by the Bay Hard Rock Takeover of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park will return on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
This City of Tampa tradition kicked off in 2019 to celebrate…
This City of Tampa tradition kicked off in 2019 to celebrate…
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This Memorial Day, the City of Tampa will celebrate the grand opening of the Vila Brothers Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The Vila Brothers Park honors seven brothers who served in various branches of the military…
The Vila Brothers Park honors seven brothers who served in various branches of the military…
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The City of Tampa, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County and community partners urge residents to keep kids safe around water.
Accidental child drowning is a tragedy that parents and caregivers think won’t happen to their family, but sadly…
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Tomorrow, Tampa Parks & Recreation will celebrate the 13th annual Kids to Parks Day. This event is a day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country.
Millions of Americans…
Millions of Americans…
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WHAT: Today is the City of Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival, honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month. The festival will showcase beautiful cultural performances from various…
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Tampa Fire Rescue is proud to host the Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 6 from 12 - 4 p.m. at the Barksdale Senior Center, located at 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa 33607.
At this free event, residents can…
At this free event, residents can…
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Tampa Parks & Recreation celebrates 30 years partnering with CANDO Sports, enhancing and expanding sports programs and activities for youth athletes across the city.
In honor of their 30th Anniversary, CANDO is donating…
In honor of their 30th Anniversary, CANDO is donating…
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Today, Tampa's Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation, kick-off their 13th annual youth baseball clinic.
The Tampa Baseball Clinic is a free three-day program that teaches participants baseball…
The Tampa Baseball Clinic is a free three-day program that teaches participants baseball…
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WHAT: 2023 Senior Day in the Park
WHO: Sherisha Hills, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: Friday, March 10, 2023
TIME: 9:30 AM
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WHO: Sherisha Hills, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: Friday, March 10, 2023
TIME: 9:30 AM
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The City of Tampa and Tampa Parks & Recreation Department are proud to announce a series of major renovations and improvements to the Belmont Heights Little League. These upgrades will provide a safe, modern, and inclusive environment for young…
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Students IDing Invasive Plants, Removing Litter at McKay Bay Nature Park & TraiLearn & Serve Tampa, The Mission Continues, Tampa Parks & Recreation, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and other organizations join forces for Martin Luther King Jr…
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After many years of anticipation, North Tampa residents will soon have a brand-new, state-of-the-art multipurpose sports field at Forest Hills Park. The City of Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor, and Tampa City Council Members approved nearly $4.2M in…
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On Saturday, December 3, the community is invited to join in on the holiday fun as the 2022 Santa Fest Parade returns to downtown Tampa, followed by the annual Tampa Tree Lighting in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
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The City of Tampa invites the community to come out for Illuminate East Tampa, where community leaders will light up a floating Christmas tree at Robert L. Cole, Sr. Community Lake.
Illuminate East Tampa, beginning at 5:00 PM on Friday, December 2…
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Thanks to TD Tree Days Grant
TD Bank has selected the City of Tampa to receive a 2022 TD Tree Days grant. The grant allowed the City of Tampa staff and volunteers to plant 50 trees today at Robles Park.
TD Tree…
TD Bank has selected the City of Tampa to receive a 2022 TD Tree Days grant. The grant allowed the City of Tampa staff and volunteers to plant 50 trees today at Robles Park.
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Mayor Jane Castor is proud to announce that Tampa Parks & Recreation will have 49 pickleball courts available to the public by the end of 2023. This is in addition to the 13 indoor courts inside City of Tampa Community Centers. …
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The City of Tampa is opening 16 Tampa Parks & Recreation sites for Out of School Camp. This is at the direction of Mayor Jane Castor to assist families impacted by the closing of Hillsborough County Public Schools this week.
On Monday,…
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City of Tampa leaders are taking additional steps to protect cemeteries.
The Tampa City Council, working closely with the Castor administration, has approved adding new policies to the Tampa Comprehensive Plan to…
The Tampa City Council, working closely with the Castor administration, has approved adding new policies to the Tampa Comprehensive Plan to…
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The City of Tampa is launching a new “Love Your Park” Campaign in response to increased vandalism in city parks. These incidents cost taxpayers thousands of dollars and take away resources from regularly scheduled maintenance projects in Tampa Parks…
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In observance of Labor Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022.
Residential Customers will not receive solid waste collection service on Monday, September 5, 2022. Review the revised schedule.
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City of Tampa will begin demolition of Penny Saver Food Market Property on August 24,
Demolition of Penny Saver Food Market in East Tampa Leads to Next Big Step in New Rec Center
City of Tampa…
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On Thursday, June 23, 2022, tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will unite for the 13th year in a row to spread the word Swimming Lessons Save Lives.™
A global event, The World'…
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Nearly a hundred people got their first introduction to rowing earlier today at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.
The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department, CANDO Sports' Team Tampa Rowing, and The Tampa Athletic Club hosted the 22nd Annual…
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The City of Tampa is closing down its three planned sandbag distribution sites for Sunday, June 5.
Total Sandbags Distributed (since opening on Friday, June 3)
Himes Avenue Complex– 50
MacFarlane Park - 130
Al Barnes Park –…
Himes Avenue Complex– 50
MacFarlane Park - 130
Al Barnes Park –…
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Tampa Parks & Recreation To Honor Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano Rey with a Bench Dedication
TAMPA, Fla. (Monday, May 23, 2022) -- On Tuesday, May 24, Tampa Parks & Recreation will honor the life and service of Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano by…
TAMPA, Fla. (Monday, May 23, 2022) -- On Tuesday, May 24, Tampa Parks & Recreation will honor the life and service of Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano by…
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Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak with OSHNA and community leaders with one of the newest Little Free Libraries in Alan Wright Park.
New Little Free Libraries Installed in Five City of Tampa Parks in Old Seminole Heights There…
New Little Free Libraries Installed in Five City of Tampa Parks in Old Seminole Heights There…
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City of Tampa employees are joining hands with Davis Islands Garden Club members to plant a Silver Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus) in celebration of Arbor Day. The Garden Club ceremony highlights Davis Islands' tree canopy and the City…
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Tampa Parks & Recreation Implements a Discounted Military Rec Card
Just in time for Military Appreciation Month, Tampa Parks & Recreation has announced that as of May 1, they have officially extended a Military discount for all…
Just in time for Military Appreciation Month, Tampa Parks & Recreation has announced that as of May 1, they have officially extended a Military discount for all…
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Mayor Castor Announces Members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Team
as part of her Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow Effort The City of Tampa, under the direction of Mayor Jane Castor, has teamed up with Hillsborough…
as part of her Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow Effort The City of Tampa, under the direction of Mayor Jane Castor, has teamed up with Hillsborough…
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WHAT: Wellswood Community Garden – Youth Spring Planting Day
WHO: Community members, Tampa Parks & Rec, City of Tampa Solid Waste
DATE: Thursday, April 14
TIME:…
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With continuing cases rates decreasing and the increased capability of private pharmacies, healthcare providers and home testing kits available to now meet the demand for COVID-19 testing, the City of Tampa will be closing our Al Lopez and Al…
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The City of Tampa is showing its support for afterschool programs by proclaiming Oct. 28 "Lights On Afterschool Day".
Lights on Afterschool is a national event being celebrated this year on October 28, 2021, when local…
Lights on Afterschool is a national event being celebrated this year on October 28, 2021, when local…
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The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This highlights the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department's commitment to public safety, keeping kids safe and…
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In an effort to effectively serve more residents and increase local vaccination rates, the City of Tampa has expanded the operational hours of the Lee Davis Community Center COVID-19 Vaccination site. Starting Monday, September 13, 2021, the site…
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Update: 8/16/2021 - Sandbag distribution has ended.
As Tropical Depression Fred approaches our region, the City of Tampa is making sandbags available to the public starting August 13th at 1 pm.
Sandbags will be…
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As Tropical Storm Elsa approaches our region, the City of Tampa is activating its Citizen Information Center Hotline to help residents get prepared.
Tampa's Emergency Hotline will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6 to answer questions…
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Public Engagement Launch
The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is developing a comprehensive Master Plan to help guide the progress of our park facilities over the next ten to twenty years. Public engagement is a critical part of this…
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WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor will officially cut the ribbon on the new expansion at the Williams Park Center Expansion.
WHEN: March 17, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Williams Park, 4362 East…
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WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor will officially cut the ribbon on the new expansion at the New Tampa Community Recreation Center.
WHERE: New Tampa Recreation Center, 17302 Commerce Park Boulevard, Tampa…
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WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor will officially cut the ribbon on the new Freedom Playground expansion at MacFarlane Park.
WHERE: Macfarlane Park, 1700 North MacDill Avenue, Tampa
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Beginning on Saturday, January 30 at 2 pm, Interbay Pool located at 4321 W. Estrella Street will be closing for maintenance and painting. We expect the improvement will take about a month and we anticipate reopening the pool by Monday, March 1…
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The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department has partnered with the non-profit Positive Coaching Alliance - Tampa Bay (PCA) to provide staff with industry-leading training opportunities. The two organizations share similar goals of teaching…
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With Super Bowl 55, just around the corner, the NFL Experience will soon be underway. In partnership with the Tampa Bay Host Committee, preparations for the NFL Experience will be starting soon.
Beginning on Monday, January 11, all tennis,…
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The City plans to close its “business only” distribution site on December 10.
The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department distributed (295,248 bottles of water and 498,479 face coverings) to businesses and non-profit organizations who took…
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In an effort to further prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Tampa will again distribute 355,000 FREE face coverings at four Parks & Recreation locations. Residents can pick up 2 face coverings per person; no ID is required.From Thursday…
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The “Reopen Your Summer Camp Responsibly” webinar takes place on May 29 The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is taking steps to ensure private summer camps are reopening responsibly amid the COVID-19 crisis. The…
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