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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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The City of Tampa is working around the clock to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, including continuous debris collection in the wake of Hurricane Helene.City officials are urging residents to take steps to secure their debris before the…
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In preparation for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Milton, the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will close all facilities and suspend programming starting Monday, October 7, to focus on critical storm preparation efforts.In…
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Self-service sandbag sites will be open again on Sunday, October 6, from 7 AM to 7 PM at two Parks & Recreation facilities in the City of Tampa.According to the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall is in the forecast beginning Sunday.…
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Tropical Storm Milton Forms with Florida's Gulf Coast in its PathAhead of inclement weather and approaching Tropical Storm Milton, Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa will close its Comfort Stations at 7 p.m. today until further notice. …
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In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa is providing Uber ride vouchers to help residents access vital resources at city-designated Comfort Stations.The Tampa Emergency Transportation Service offers vouchers for…
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Ahead of this weekend’s severe weather predictions, the City of Tampa will be opening sandbag sites.Sandbag SitesOn Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., the following two sandbag sites will be open for local residents and business…
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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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Due to the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Helene, all City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, September 26. This closure allows city staff to focus on emergency response efforts as the storm approaches.Additionally, garbage, recycling…
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In advance of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene impacting the Gulf Coast, the City of Tampa is opening sandbag distribution sites begin tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24, at 8 a.m.Sandbag operations will commence at three locations for…
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The Parks and Recreation Department, which offers an After School Program at 24 recreation and community centers across Tampa, has room for an additional 300-plus students for the 2024-25 school year."The After School Program is a fantastic free…
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Reminder: The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department is asking members of the public to avoid placing their containers curbside overnight, given the pending storm surges and gusts of wind. It is best to place containers out for…
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Due to Friday’s afternoon storm, sandbag sites in the City of Tampa closed slightly earlier than planned. In order to provide residents with ample time to collect sandbags, sandbag sites will open an hour earlier Saturday.The following three sites…
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With tropical storm watches now issued for the majority of the Tampa Bay area, the City of Tampa is urging residents to take precaution, finalize their plans, and prepare their properties in these critical days before severe weather impacts the area…
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As tropical weather forms near Florida, Tampa Emergency Management officials are urging residents to solidify their plans in case weather conditions worsen throughout the weekend and into next week. Sandbag sites will be opening at three locations…
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Roots & Shoots, Moms Clean Air Force - Florida, The Green Team, and Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful are partnering for a tree planting event at Takomah Trail Park in Tampa on Thursday, July 18, from 8-10 a.m.Together, representatives from the…
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The City of Tampa’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Hillsborough Transit Authority are launching Swim With HART – a program that lets HART riders gain free admission into City of Tampa pools.The pilot program will run through the end of the…
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Golfers at Rogers Park in Tampa will now be able to use state-of-the-art technology to enhance their skills.Toptracer Range is a cutting-edge technology system that transforms the traditional driving range experience by tracking the flight of a golf…
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Mayor Jane Castor's Boom by the Bay, an annual event filled with fireworks, concerts, and competitions, is set to return on Thursday, July 4, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.This event, which began in 2019, is a family-friendly, community…
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The 15th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson takes place Thursday, June 20, 2024, and the City of Tampa is participating again, hosting lessons at four pools.The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is a global drowning-prevention event launched by…
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The City of Tampa will be unveiling and dedicating six new monuments at Veterans Plaza in Jim Walter Park today, May 29, at 10:30 a.m.The monuments for these World War II veterans and their unveiling have been years in the making. The residents —…
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Morning AquaFitness Exercise Class at Roy Jenkins Pool.
City of Tampa Facing Lifeguard ShortageUrging All Interested to ApplyToday, Tampa Parks & Recreation Aquatic Leaders are visiting Roy Jenkins Pool to express the city’s crucial…
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The second annual Memorial Park Cemetery Clean-Up will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18.Volunteers — more than 75 have registered — will be cleaning headstones, distributing flags, and picking up trash. The Parks and Recreation…
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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 cultural diversity at the 2024 Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival.The vibrant and colorful…
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City officials, Skanska representatives, and dozens of passionate community members will attend the ceremonial groundbreaking for the transformation of Fair Oaks Park.
The $34.7-million project, approved by Tampa City Council last month, will be…
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The Parks and Recreation Department, in the process of hiring seasonal lifeguards for the summer, is putting its Rookie School Pre-Test on display -- and opening the pool to members of the media who want to put their swimming skills to the test to…
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Vila Brothers Park in Tampa will soon honor a community advocate and champion of West Tampa with the official naming of its dog park.
The naming of the "Sandra de Diego Sanchez Dog Park," lead by Tampa City Council Chairman Guido…
The naming of the "Sandra de Diego Sanchez Dog Park," lead by Tampa City Council Chairman Guido…
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Road closures begin at 1pm on 3/16, and will remain closed until after the parade.
It's going to be shamrockin' busy in downtown Tampa this weekend due to the St. Patrick's Day parade, spring break and a number of other events.
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The Hillsborough River is going green ahead of next weekend’s Tampa’s Downtown River O’ Green event. Today, Friday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m., the Tampa Downtown Partnership, Grow Financial, and City of Tampa Water Department will test the dye that…
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As students with Hillsborough County Public Schools head into Spring Break the week of March 11-15, Tampa Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Tampa Police Department, is kicking off the start of extended hours for the Stay & Play…
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The City of Tampa is taking an important step to maintain its world-class tree canopy while making important infrastructure improvements to the community. The City is expanding the Neighborhoods Design-Build Project to include a pilot program that…
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Senior Day in the Park is set for Friday, March 1, when more than 400 local seniors and 40 vendors will gather in MacFarlane Park for an event that promotes healthy living.
The event is free and open to the public. The David Barksdale Active Adult…
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The City of Tampa will be cutting the ribbon on the new dog park at Henry and Ola park. The 10,600-square-foot dog park is the 17th in the City.
Construction on the $150,000 project began late last year. In addition to fencing and irrigation, a…
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With the Key to the City now on the minds of the pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, city staff across departments are working hard to prepare for their imminent invasion.
From public safety, to clean up, it has been 'all hands hoay' the past…
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In response to discussions of a proposed citywide juvenile curfew ordinance, the Tampa Police Department and Tampa Parks and Recreation are collaborating with a goal of expanding an evening youth program known as "Stay and Play."
The Police…
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The bearded bandits are at it once again! Tomorrow morning, daring and determined warriors from Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla’s elite Plunder-Team Ten Special Operations Unit will infiltrate Tampa’s outer defenses. Witness as they quickly sweep into…
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Park Finder Challenge Promotes Tampa's Parks …
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The City of Tampa invites the community to the annual Illuminate East Tampa celebration.
Community leaders and City staff will light up three floating holiday trees at Robert L. Cole, Sr. Community Lake, located at 1798 E. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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The downtown Tampa area is expected to see an influx of more than 30,000 people on Saturday, December 9, due to several large-scale events coupled with road closures and on-going construction projects, making navigating in and out of downtown more…
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It’s that time of year when little elves are working hard to compile a list for Santa to check twice to see who has been naughty or nice. To be extra certain, Santa will be making personalized Christmas phone calls to our youngest City of Tampa…
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The City of Tampa invites the community to the annual New Tampa Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting.
Community leaders and City staff will light up a large Christmas tree at the New Tampa…
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As part of its ongoing efforts to keep adults engaged and active within their communities, Tampa Parks and Recreation's Davis Barksdale Senior Center will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Dance today.
From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., active members…
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