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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 WHEN: …

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

In an effort to prioritize public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Jane Castor has issued any executive order making it mandatory to use face coverings for all individuals in the City of Tampa while indoors and unable to maintain 6ft…

The City of Tampa and Tampa Downtown Partnership are excited to announce a new signature event to name an official beverage of Tampa. Crafting Tampa’s Cocktail will take place on center ice of Winter Village from 6-8pm December 1st, inviting local…

City of Tampa Parks have reopened today but are asking residents to use caution as there are areas that have a lot of storm debris. Crews are actively working to clean up the parks as quickly as possible. Residents should also use caution when…

The City of Tampa received four (4) Planning & Design Awards, presented at the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission’s 38th Annual Planning & Design Awards virtual event. The awards program is a well-respected tradition that…

Who: Mayor Jane Castor;  Interim Parks & Recreation Director; Sherisha Hills, and other Departmental Team Members
What: Tampa resident, Lydia Mones will celebrate turning 100 years old on…

In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm today.WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Brian Auld of the Tampa Bay RaysWHAT: Facebook Live Update on the…

Mayor Jane Castor and Neighborhood and Community Affairs Administrator Ocea Wynn, selected Sherisha Hills to serve as the interim director of Tampa’s Parks and Recreation Department. Hills is a current…

Starting Monday, September 14, the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will reopen the following:Athletic fields: all organized field use is coordinated through our Athletics Office and can be reached by emailing TampaAthleticsOffice@tampagov…

 13 city park trails are scheduled to open on May 4 Residents will soon have more options for outdoor recreation and exercise.  The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department plans to open 13 park trails beginning…

Beginning Saturday, June 13, the Parks and Recreation Department is opening additional outdoor amenities and recreation facilities. Basketball CourtsVolleyball CourtsShelters, limited to 50Seasonal Pool locations:Copeland Pool, 11001 N…

Mayor Jane Castor announced details of the City’s plans to expand and redevelop Fair Oaks park in East Tampa using community input. Through a series of meetings, Tampa Parks & Rec has gathered recommendations from the community on ways to…

Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Tampa has postponed the 2020 Mayor’s River O’Green Fest scheduled for this Saturday, March 14. This decision was made after a meeting with the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group, which met earlier…

The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department started the summer on June 1, with a Summer Kickoff Camp at eight locations. They are ready to begin Recreate, Educate, Create (R.E.C.) Summer Camp on Monday, June 22. The R.E.C. Summer…

The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is extending the Summer Kickoff Camp to run through June 19.The safety of all participants continues to be the highest priority and want to take a cautious approach when it comes to increasing our…

As part of the Mayor’s Lift Up Local initiative, the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin this summer with a two-week Summer Kickoff Camp Program free of charge. This camp program will run June 1 to June 12,…

For a fifth consecutive year the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will be having Stay and Play this summer, with some modifications. In accordance with CDC, local and state health department guidelines, the program will take place at seven…

On May 4, the Parks and Recreation Department opened 13 park trails, beaches, and dog parks and beaches. Starting Saturday, May 16 all City of Tampa parks will reopen along with the following park amenities. Residents will be able to…

In response to the Safe At Home Order issued by the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group and as we continue to monitor and take action against COVID-19, beginning Friday, March 27 at 10 pm, all City…

The health and safety of our community is our highest priority. Therefore, the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will be closing all facilities and pools effective close of business today, March 14. In addition, all…

This spring break, March 13th – March 21st, select recreation centers around the City of Tampa will hold extended hours. These extended hours will provide teens with free Rec Cards, which allows access to selected recreation centers…