We want to communicate with all our patrons and notify you about any closures, registration periods, and exciting new programs we are offering. This is one of the many ways we use Alert Tampa, as well as emergency alerts regarding weather and other local emergencies you can choose to register for. Sign up on the City of Tampa Alert Tampa Page.
Alert Tampa and Sandbags ¶
Did you know that you can pre-register to get sandbags in the event of a storm? To better facilitate the distribution of sandbags, we have a registration form that you can fill out now. You do not have to wait for a storm to be on the way. It takes less than five minutes. If the City activates sandbag operations, you will get an e-mail and/or text with your QR code and information on when and where to pick up your pre-registered sandbags. It's that simple.
Sandbag Pickup Locations* will be:
- Al Barnes Park, 2902 N 32nd St, 33605
- Al Lopez Park, 4810 N Himes Ave, 33614
- Himes Ave Sports Complex, 4501 S Himes Ave, 33611
You must still be a City of Tampa resident and must show a valid Driver's License or State Identification at sandbag pickup to verify residency. There is a limit of 10 bags per family while supplies last.
* You will be able to pick up sandbags only if a State of Emergency has been declared, and sandbag operations are activated at the order of the Mayor.
Beach Advisories ¶
- There are no swimming advisories at this time.
The Florida Healthy Beaches Program periodically checks the beach water quality for bacteria levels. In some instances, if the levels are high the beach may need to close until water levels are back to an acceptable level. Before visiting our beaches we recommend checking for any current advisories on the Florida Healthy Beaches website.
Dog Park and Beach Notices ¶
- Curtis Hixon Dog Park is closed from 2-4 pm every Tuesday and Friday for maintenance.
- Jim Urbanski Dog Park at Al Lopez Park is closed every Thursday from park opening until noon for maintenance.
- Queenie's Dog Park at Water Works Park is closed every Tuesday from 9 am to 1 pm for maintenance.
NOTE: Holidays could affect the day and/or time of the maintenance.
Check out the complete listing of our dog parks and beaches.
Fountain and Splash Pad Notices ¶
- The fountain at Perry Harvey Park is currently down until further notice.
Check out the complete listing of our splash pads.
Park, Playground, and Trail Notices ¶
- The Sandra W Freedman Tennis Complex, 59 Columbia Drive, is closed until further notice.
- The lights are not working on the tennis courts at Copeland Park, 11001 N 15th St. They were struck by lightning. Parks and Recreation is working on a repair, but there is no timeline for it. Forest Hills Park (724 W 109th Ave.) and Rowlett Park (2501 River Hills Drive) are the closest nearby City parks with lighted tennis courts.
- The bathrooms at Hyde Park, 702 S Albany Ave., have been vandalized and are closed until further notice.
- MacDill 48 Park construction is ongoing. An opening date is to be determined.
- The zipline at New Tampa Nature Park is out of operation and closed until further notice.
Marina, Pier, and Boat Ramp Notices ¶
- The diesel fuel pumps at Marjorie Park Marina are currently out of service until further notice.
For a listing of other public boat ramps visit the Florida Public Boat Ramp Finder.
Pool Notices ¶
- Sulphur Springs Pool is closed.
For information about individual pool openings during inclement weather, please contact the pools directly. Check out the complete listing of our pools.
Recreation Center Notices ¶
- Kid Mason Center is closed for major renovations and is planned for reopening in late 2024 or early 2025.