Information on major events in the City of Tampa as well as guidelines for permits for private events. Featured Events ¶ Events Permitting for Private Events ¶ Contact: Development and Growth Management Events Permits for Parks and Right of WaysEvents Permits for Private PropertiesMajor Events Centralized Permitting Guide (PDF) Parking & Transportation ¶ Contact: Parking De...
Tampa is home to many great neighborhoods, ranging from active multi-family communities on the downtown waterfront to more relaxed single-family detached neighborhoods nestled under grand oaks. And regardless of whether you prefer a bungalow or a condominium, you'll be sure to find one of Tampa's 146 parks nearby. Our parks offer many recreational and leisure activities, including playgrounds, jogging trails, tennis, fishing and art studios. Key Departments ¶ Contact: All Departments Community Partnerships ...
Boards and commissions play a vital role in the governance of the City of Tampa, ensuring public participation, oversight, and informed decision-making across various policy areas. These entities are established to advise on specialized topics such as historic preservation, budget and finance, law enforcement oversight, and code enforcement. Depending on their focus, boards and commissions may be managed by individual city departments—like the Architectural Review Commission under Development & Growth Management—or by the Office of the City Clerk, which oversees administrative and quasi-judicial boards such as the Civil Service Board and Code Enforcement Board. Through their work, these boards help shape city policies, resolve disputes, and enhance government transparency and ...