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Play in Our Parks this Summer!

Remember of friends you made at summer camp? Each summer the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department welcomes thousands of children who come to share friendship, adventure and fun. City of Tampa Resident Priority registration begins March 29. Check out what's happening in your park.

Summer Employment Opportunities

It's not too early to be thinking about summer employment. Applications will be accepted for a variety of summer jobs including lifeguards, art instructors, athletic instructors, reading coordinators and recreation leaders. Find out more.

Mayor Iorio's Fitness Walk - March 13 at Al Lopez Park

Shake off those winter blues and join Mayor Pam Iorio for a fitness walk around Al Lopez Park, located at 4810 N. Himes Avenue, on Saturday, March 13. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. in the Hunt Community Center, located in the park and the walk will begin at 7:30 a.m. The walk is free, but registration is required. The first 200 walkers registered that morning will get a Walking with the Mayor - Keeping Tampa Fit T-shirt.

Reduced Fee For After School Activity Program Application

New fees are now in effect for our After School Activity Program. We want every child to have an opportunity to participate in our recreation programs and are offering families a multi-child discount. Further discounts are available based on income. Download the Application for Reduced Fees packet.

News and Notices

March 10, 2010 - Does spring weather make you wish to get your hands dirty in the garden? Is your neighbor's garden the envy of your eye? Have you always wanted to start a garden but just were not sure how to start? The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Novice Gardening for adults over the age of 50. more...

March 10, 2010 - It's a fairytale come true as Ariel, Ursula, Sebastian and other characters host a pancake breakfast and dance performance at the Forest Hills Community Center on Saturday, March 27. more...

March 10, 2010 - Who has the skills to call themselves the best spades card playing team around? The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Spades Tournament on Friday, April 9 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Cyrus Greene Recreation Complex. more...

March 4, 2010 - The City of Tampa is holding a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 to present the final conceptual plan the new park in the Channel District. The park will be located on the southwest corner of 12th and Washington Streets. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Tampa Port Authority offices, located at 1101 Channelside Drive. more...

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