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July is National Parks and Recreation Month!
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Get outside,
pack a picnic, play on a playground, compete in a sport and enjoy
the sunshine, Governor Charlie Crist signed a proclamation for "all
to observe July 2009 as Parks and Recreation Month."
Learn more.
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What Are Your Kids Doing this Summer?
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Remember the 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.
Learn more.
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Swim Lessons 2009
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Now is the time to get off of the land
and into the water. Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is
offering swim lessons beginning on June 15. Swimming is a great
activity. There are swim lessons that can fit into any budget
(including free) and swimming classes for kids at every level.
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Exceeding the Standards -
Countdown to Accreditation
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We the staff of the
City of Tampa Parks and Recreation department promise to provide programs
that enhance the quality of life in our community. We pledge to preserve
and provide clean, accessible, and safe facilities with timely and effective
service. As an assurance of
our dedication to provide quality and efficient services, the Parks and
Recreation Department is committed to become a
CAPRA Accredited Agency in
2009.
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Walking with Mayor - Keeping Tampa
Fit
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Mayor
Iorio invites you to join her on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Al Lopez Park for a
fitness walk and free health screenings. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. and the walk will begin at
7:30 a.m. The Mayor’s Walk provides a great opportunity
for parents and caregivers to lead by example, to bring the kids out for a
fun, community activity that is suitable for all ages and abilities. Don't wait in line, pre-register now by downloading the
Authorization
Form and mailing it to: Walking with the Mayor, 3402 W. Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. |
Learn about Benefits of Tampa's Urban Forest
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What's
the value of the trees in Tampa? Tampa boasts over 7.8 million trees. Trees
-- and, collectively, the urban forest -- are important assets that require
care and maintenance the same as other public property. Trees are on the job
24 hours every day working for all of us to improve our environment and
quality of life. View Tampa's tree
study.
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News and Notices
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| | June 30, 2009 - The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department invites you to come out to the parks and enjoy the Fourth of July holiday. City parks and beaches will be open normal operating hours this Independence Day, however, some staffed facilities may have holiday hours or may be closed. more... | June 30, 2009 - National Clean Beaches Week is July 1-7, 2008 and the City of Tampa is encouraging residents to get involved to help keep our beaches clean and healthy. The public is invited to join the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Beautification Program for beach clean-up projects at Ben T. Davis Beach and Picnic Island Beach on Sunday, July 5, from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
more... | June 29, 2009 - Get outside, pack a picnic, play on a playground, compete in a sport and enjoy the sunshine, Governor Charlie Crist signed a proclamation for "all to observe July 2009 as Parks and Recreation Month."
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