Information Resources
Adopt-a-Park
Volunteers are needed to help keep our parks
beautiful. The Adopt-a-Park Program is administered by the Mayor's
Beautification Program and provides community groups, corporations, schools and
individuals the opportunity to make our parks even more safe and beautiful than
they already are. For more information, call Mayor’s Beautification Program at
(813) 221-8733 or visit there web site.
Accessible Facilities
Art in Parks
Public Art is woven into the
fabric of Tampa’s streets, parks, community centers, and other public spaces.
Boat Ramps
Commercial Photography and Video
Tampa Parks and Recreation maintains many facilities
throughout the city that provides a perfect backdrop for professional
photography, film and/or video. Approval, permits and insurance are required. These guidelines are also in place to protect the
environment of the parks and the maintenance efforts performed within, not to
mention to protect and respect the key function of these parks, which is to
provide a safe and peaceful environment for park patrons and natural
inhabitants.
Dog Parks
You and your dog are welcome in the
parks. There are numerous opportunities to enjoy the
outdoors with your dog. Just remember to be safe, obey
the rules, and respect the park and others.
Employment
Facility Rentals
Tampa Parks and Recreation has sites and facilities to
accommodate everything from small meetings to major indoor/outdoor events!
Friends of Tampa Recreation
The Friends of Tampa Recreation, Inc. provide leadership and
support of Tampa's recreation and leisure services.
Golf Courses
The city owns three golf courses that are managed and operated
by the
Tampa Sports
Authority.
Greenways and Trails
Tampa has several beautiful trails and blueways for you and your entire
family to explore.
Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation & Conservation
Marinas
The City of Tampa operates two marinas as well as transient
slips at the Tampa Convention Center.
Memorial Tree Service
Trees for Tampa is a unique tree dedication program providing
a thoughtful way for individuals, to commemorate a special person or event or
memorialize a loved one.
Natural Resources
The Natural
Resources Team is responsible for our urban forestry programs, habitat
preservation, restoration programs, and the application of the city’s Tree and
Landscape code.
Park Special Use Permits
A permit is required to use a park for a gathering of a large
number of people.
Picnic Shelter Rentals
Tampa Parks and Recreation has picnic sites in neighborhoods
around the city that can be reserved for special events.
Richard & Annette Bloch's Cancer Survivors Park
Cancer Survivors Park is located at the corner of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr.
Blvd. and Dale Mabry Highway and is a tribute to those living with cancer.
Tree Removal and Cutting Permit
The City's
Construction Services Department is a one-stop shop for all construction permit and
inspection needs. The division reviews construction plans, issues permits, and
performs the necessary inspections to ensure building projects are built safely
and in compliance with state and local codes and regulations helping to create a
vibrant, livable, and safe-built community.
Volunteers
Volunteering in Tampa's parks is a great
way f to give back to their communities. You can join
community groups, participate in recreational
programming, or work in the parks planting and
maintaining the city's greenspaces.
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