Building Reservation

Reserving a Park, Picnic Shelter or Community Center

City parks are a favorite place for special events, family get-togethers and office outings. A park permit is required for groups larger than 199 people. The permit entitles you to a specific area in a park, but does not include picnic shelters, which may be reserved separately. Reservations must be made a minimum of 30 days in advance. You may request availability of a park by:

Calling the Office of Special Events at (813) 274-8518
Making your request in person at Tampa Parks and Recreation Department Office, located at 1420 N. Tampa Street, open Monday � Friday from 8:30 a.m. � 4:00 p.m.
Sending an email message to the Office of Special Events

If you would like to hold an event in a park. Please review our Special Events Brochure for more information about the permit process. Once familiar with the process you can download the Park Permit and Guidelines.

Community Center Rentals

Tampa Parks and Recreation Department has two facilities, Ragan Community Center Building Rental and Seminole Garden Center, available for rent for events such as weddings, meetings, and special activities. You may check availability online. To make a reservation, please call the Office of Special Events at 813-274-8518.

Additionally, rooms and recreation facilities are available for rent for events. For rates, schedules, and other information, call the Community Center nearest you.

Picnic Shelter Rentals

Gather family members, office coworkers, or friends at a covered picnic shelter for a day of fun. Shelters and gazebos may be reserved and rented at nine of our parks. To obtain a permit for a picnic shelter or to reserve spaces within parks for a special event, contact the Shelter Office at (813) 274-8184.