The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department's highest priority is to provide and preserve quality parks and recreation opportunities for all.
We are dedicated to providing a quality park system that meets the community's need for recreation and learning opportunities to benefit health and well-being.
05/30/2026
our Tampa's Green Team has removed over 66k lbs of trash from our city and waterways since 2023? They're a small but mighty team that does litter removal, tree plantings and maintenance, establishing community gardens, invasive species removal, park beautification, community education, youth engagement, and more.
Plus, they're hiring for the next cohort! Learn more at tampa.gov/GreenTeam.
FREE FOR TEENS - STAY & PLAY OPENS TONIGHT! Come play basketball, make music, chill, and eat in a safe, supervised environment. 6-11 PM at 9 recreation centers every night from May 29-August 8. 🏀🎤🌭🤜🤛 tampa.gov/stay&play
Welcome to Where You At Wednesday! Can you identify the Tampa park where this video was taken? Just 10 minutes from downtown, this beauty has it all, including a pool that will be open seven days a week all summer long.
05/26/2026
👏 👏👏Bravo to the young performers from our Wellswood, DeSoto, and Fair Oaks community centers on their amazing productions of The Not So Wicked Witch and Trouble at the Travel Agency! Led by their amazing coaches, these young people worked hard memorizing their lines, creating their characters, and decorating their sets. Facilitated by the Creative Arts Theatre team, this year’s Theatre-In-A-Box shows are better than ever!✨✨✨
05/21/2026
Now Hiring: YOU for our Green Team!🌥️ If you're passionate about creating a healthy environment, apply for our PAID environmental stewardship program in partnership with AmeriCorps & Volunteer Florida that addresses our sustainability & resiliency goals: tampa.gov/GreenTeam
Welcome to Where You At Wednesday! Can you identify the Tampa park where this video was taken? Beautifully restored West Tampa gem. Come see it and, well, Judge for yourself!
05/19/2026
Congratulations to the young actors from our Port Tampa, Forest Hills, Cyrus Greene, and Williams Park community centers on their amazing productions of The Not So Wicked Witch👏👏👏. You conquered fears, worked together as an ensemble, and tapped into your creativity and the final shows were fantastic. A huge “thank you”🙏 to the coaches who volunteered to lead these productions. Arts education in action!🎭
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