The Kate Jackson Center's Anderson Playground has beautiful new equipment with ADA upgrades and is unveiling it all with a ribbon cutting.In addition to the new equipment - featuring a Kompan Giant Dome - the park received safer ground covering,…
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The City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is ringing bells and taking names for Santa this holiday season, with a big box of Christmas activities to unpack.Tree Lighting - December 3 at 6:00 P.M. at the New Tampa Recreation Center, 17302…
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NFL/LISC Grassroots Program and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Grant $100,000 To Install a Natural Turf Field at Southwest Port Tampa ParkChildren’s Athletic Network and Dance Opportunities (CANDO) and the City of Tampa have been granted $100,000 by the…
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To celebrate an exciting Stanley Cup matchup, Mayor Jane Castor is sending a gift basket full of Tampa treasures to City of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. At the start of the Stanley Cup Finals, Mayor Castor and Mayor Johnson made a bet that whichever…
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Thanks to grants from the American Heart Association and Tampa General Hospital, the City of Tampa has acquired 39 Automated External Defibrillators, and has deployed these AEDs across the city.The grants have already saved a life. An AED installed…
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As Tampa marks one year since the unprecedented back-to-back hurricanes of fall 2024, a look back at the response and recovery efforts underscores the city’s resilience and fight to come back stronger.This time last year, Tampa was enduring a second…
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Fall is in the air, bringing fair weather and a slew of major events in and around downtown Tampa this Saturday, October 11. Drivers should prepare for busy roads, congestion, and limited parking throughout the day.Large events drawing the most…
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As the finishing touches go into the new East Tampa/Fair Oaks Recreation Complex, the original building of Fair Oaks Park came down Friday.Construction crews demolished the facility this week as they finalize the 10.25-acre redevelopment and…
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The City of Tampa is recognizing a 100-year-old who is bringing extra life to its Parks and Recreation centers with her passion for staying active and engaged.Judith Baizan is a dance instructor who has been participating in or leading folk dance…
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The Ballast Point Pier restoration project has been initiated.
After reviewing a full slate of engineering reports, the City of Tampa has determined the iconic, 100-year-old pier can be restored rather than be rebuilt from scratch. This will…
After reviewing a full slate of engineering reports, the City of Tampa has determined the iconic, 100-year-old pier can be restored rather than be rebuilt from scratch. This will…
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The Joe Abrahams Fitness Center, fully restored after historic hurricane devastation, is reopening to the public -- marking the completion of a nearly year-long effort to bring all storm-affected Parks and Recreation facilities back online."This…
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Tampa's Riverwalk will soon offer its furry residents new dedicated parks where small and large breeds of dogs can have their own spaces to play.The City of Tampa, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency, and…
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa understands that many properties sustained damage, and its Construction Services team will be at multiple sites to accommodate citizen questions. As residents, contractors, and subcontractors…
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City of Tampa Activates Cooling Stations as Record-Breaking Heat ContinuesTAMPA, Fla. (July 28, 2025) — Following Tampa’s first-ever recorded 100-degree day on Sunday, July 27, breaking the city’s all-time heat record since record-keeping began in…
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The City of Tampa has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, themed “Grounded in Progress,” reflecting a continued commitment to strengthening core city services, investing in resilient infrastructure, and addressing priorities identified by…
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Children under 18 are getting free vision screenings and, if needed, being fitted same day with free glasses, thanks to the Glazer Vision Foundation and the Lions World Vision Institute.Since 2021, the Glazer Vision Foundation and the Lions World…
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Historic Roy Jenkins Pool has reopened, nine months after the facility was inundated by Hurricane Helene.Everything in the two-story pool building needed to be replaced, from pool pumps and filters, to air conditioning and the elevator. Pool…
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This Fourth of July, the City of Tampa encourages residents and visitors to enjoy Independence Day along the Tampa Riverwalk, where fireworks, live entertainment, and waterfront festivities will once again light up the night thanks to community…
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Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is providing hundreds of teens with summer employment and, oftentimes, it turns into full-time jobs with the department that last for decades.This summer, the department hired approximately 380 seasonal staff…
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With summer in full swing and more activity in and around pools and bodies of water, the City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is offering free swimming lessons Thursday as part of the 16th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson.Lessons…
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In a heartfelt ceremony this morning, Mayor Jane Castor joined community leaders, local elected officials, city staff, and the Buckhorn family to officially rename the Tampa River Center at Julian B. Lane Park in honor of former Mayor Bob Buckhorn.…
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West Tampa Recreation Complex Gets UpgradesLocal volunteers from all over the area will be heading to West Tampa this weekend to give one of its beloved recreation centers a major facelift.The Mission Continues, a nationwide non-profit that connects…
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Tampa River Center To Host National Learn To Row DayThe City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, CANDO's Team Tampa Rowing, and The Tampa Athletic Club will host USRowing's seventh annual National Learn to Row Day on Saturday, June 7.
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The City of Tampa continues to make progress on its recovery from last year's hurricanes, with five more Parks and Recreation facilities poised to open by the end of May."Storm clean-up or reconstruction touched nearly all of the City’s parks and…
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Tampa pickleball players will soon have more court options with the retrofitting of an existing basketball court on Davis Islands.Last week, crews resurfaced and repainted it into a multi-purpose court that will cater to both basketball and…
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Tampa Parks and Recreation Department to compete for prestigious honors in the park and recreation industryThe American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration(AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association…
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Resilient Tampa, a roadmap towards a stronger and more equitable future, created despite the COVID-19 pandemic, builds upon the city’s assets and strengths to address the most urgent shocks and stresses facing Tampa. Mayor Jane Castor and the…
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The City of Tampa will honor the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Freedom Playground of MacFarlane Park. Freedom Playground is Tampa's first boundless playground where children of all abilities can play side by side. The…
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The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department as a…
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In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa will celebrate AAPI heritage and culture at the 2024 Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival.The vibrant and colorful festival will…
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Tampa Parks and Recreation is set to officially open another fully inclusive and sensory-friendly playground, funded by the City of Tampa and approved by the Tampa City Council.The New Tampa All Abilities Playground, located at 17302 Commerce…
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WHAT: Tampa's Parks & Recreation is officially breaking ground on newly renovated youth football fields in the Port Tampa neighborhood. CANDO Sports and the City of Tampa have been granted $100,000 by the…
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Don't commit an unnecessary foul, we've got all the traffic info you'll need to drive and score during the NCAA Women's Final Four weekend. This is the fourth time the City of Tampa has hosted the event and it is expected to draw around 30,000 fans…
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Women's Final Four, Dove To Unveil Legacy Court Makeover Near Downtown TampaThe NCAA Women’s Final Four, in partnership with the Dove Brand, has teamed with the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee to provide the Riverfront…
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The Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival is back, bringing a day of authentic flavors and dynamic performances to the heart of downtown. The community event, set for March 22, 2025, from 12 pm to 7 pm at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (600…
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Senior Day in the Park is set for Friday, March 14, when more than 400 local seniors and 45 vendors will gather in Macfarlane Park for a free celebration that…
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In celebration of Florida Bike Month, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will hop on her bike and join the Downtown’s Bike to Work Ride and Rally on Thursday morning, March 13th. Hosted by the Tampa Downtown Partnership, the ride will end with a rally at Lykes…
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The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, hosted the fourth annual Trash Free Waters Dive Crew Day at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park today. This multi-agency clean-up effort, held from 9:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m…
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The Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival is back, bringing a day of authentic flavors and dynamic performances to the heart of downtown. The community event, set for March 22, 2025, from 12 pm to 7 pm at Curtis…
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The City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department and the Pepperjack's Kids Running Program have teamed up again to give hundreds of young Tampa runners a boost in fitness, discipline, and nutrition.Since 2015, more than 2,000 children from Parks…
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Honoring Tampa's Deliah Autry, A Champion In Flag Football And PhilanthropyWith Super Bowl LIX just around the corner, the City of Tampa is recognizing its own flag football world champion, who previously worked for the Parks and Recreation…
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Tampa's newest Veterans Plaza will be unveiled today.It is the second of three new veterans memorials to be built in a Tampa park, stepping closer to fulfilling the goal of having a Veterans Plaza or memorial in each of the four City Council…
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It is time to discover our newest hidden treasure. The City of Tampa will be cutting the ribbon Tuesday, Nov. 12 on the 48-acre MacDill 48 Park, a stunning property that serves three major roles: It helps alleviate flooding by storing stormwater…
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Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council members, Skanska leadership, and passionate community members will celebrate the "topping out" of the new recreation center at the East Tampa Recreational Complex/Fair Oaks site.This milestone marks the final…
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The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting “School’s Out, Camp’s In” for children 5-17 years old at 21 recreation centers on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. They must be dropped off by 10 a.m.The day camp will be free. All…
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The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting “School’s Out, Camp’s In” for children 5-17 years old at 21 recreation centers on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. They must be dropped off by 10 a.m.The day camp will be free. All…
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The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting “School’s Out, Camp’s In” for children at 20 recreation centers on Tuesday, October 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.The day camp will be free. All children will be supervised, entertained and fed.“Many…
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Due to ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton, all City of Tampa offices and facilities will remain closed for regular operations on Monday, October 14, 2024. This closure includes all City of Tampa Parks & Recreation facilities and…
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The City of Tampa has opened four sites to deliver vital supplies to residents impacted by Hurricane Milton.Drive-through PODS – point of distributions sites – are handing out supplies including water, MREs, and ice at two locations. The Al Lopez…
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The City of Tampa is finalizing its preparation efforts as Hurricane Milton arrives to the Southwest Florida coastline.Sandbag sites have closed, after distributing approximately 115,000 sandbags over the course of four days. Parks and Recreation…
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