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Al Lopez Park

A City of Tampa park with sheltered picnic areas, nature trails, a playground & 2 ponds (one for fishing). This park is made up of approximately 132 acres.

Centennial Park

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Park in Ybor City

Centennial Park in Ybor City

Park/Garden

Centennial Park is a 2.5 acre park located in Tampa’s National Historic Landmark District Ybor City. The park is valued as a place of relaxation as well as honors those who helped make Ybor what it is today through a display of statues and plaques. Centennial Park is the ideal location for a number of events, which includes the year-round weekly Ybor City Saturday Market. Centennial Park also is home to the Ybor Art Studio, which is part of the government fine arts program. Businesses and old-time family casitas flank the park along with the Ybor City State Museum and garden. The park is located just one block away from one of 11 stops on the TECO Line Streetcar System that connects Ybor City, Channelside District and Downtown Tampa. The park is owned and maintained by the City of Tampa and has public restrooms.

Coachman Park

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Park

Cotanchobee Park

Park/Garden

Park in downtown Tampa, on the waterfront.

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Park/Garden

The new eight acre Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park features a unique urban design, sustainable construction, and operational features including reclaimed water for irrigation and LED lighting. Park amenities include the Great Lawn with flexible perimeter seating to accommodate a wide range of programming and performances, a dog run, a kiosk with restrooms, and a Pavilion building with restrooms, park offices, and space for a future vendor. There are also two interactive fountains: the Louver fountain is located on the east side of the park along Ashley Drive and the Mist Fountain is located on the west side the park along the Riverwalk. The fountains were made possible through a donation from the F.E. Lykes Foundation, and the park was designed by Thomas Balsley Associates. The park’s new playground features an interactive NEOS 360 Ring, which combines video games with aerobic exercise.

Downtown Temple Terrace

Park/Garden

Retail and open park-like space on the southeast corner of the intersection of 56th Street and Bullard Parkway (aka Busch Boulevard).

Family Recreation Complex, Temple Terrace

Community Center ; Park/Garden

The Family Recreation Complex is the main facility for the City of Temple Terrace Parks and Recreation Division. It offers a variety of programs and activities, as well as open play areas.

Joe Chillura Courthouse Square

Historic Building/Landmark ; Park/Garden

Open greenspace at the corner of Morgan, Kennedy, Pierce, and Madison streets, downtown Tampa. The park is across the street from the County Center on Kennedy Blvd and the Courthouse building on Pierce.

Julian B Lane River Center

Community Center ; Government ; Park/Garden ; Rentable Venue

The River Center is a 2,880 sq. ft. premier event space along the west bank of the Hillsborough River. It features floor-to-ceiling glass windows that open to a covered terrace offering a breathtaking view of downtown Tampa. The Center is located on the grounds of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, a stunning 25-acre park located just north of the University of Tampa and across the Hillsborough River from the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

Julian B Lane Riverfront Park

Community Center ; Government ; Music Venue ; Park/Garden ; Rentable Venue

Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park is a stunning 25-acre park located just north of the University of Tampa and across the Hillsborough River from the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Features include: River Center The River Center is a 2,880 sq. ft. premier event space along the west bank of the Hillsborough River. It features floor-to-ceiling glass windows that open to a covered terrace offering a breathtaking view of downtown Tampa. Boathouse The Boat House is located on the ground floor of the River Center and offers 13,320 sq. ft. of storage for local rowing and dragon boat teams, and a concessionaire for kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals. Play Cove and Splash The play cove offers a fenced children’s play area with equipment for children ages 2 years old to 12 years old. Shaded play structures and seating areas will allow children and parents to enjoy the park even on hot summer days. Festival Lawn The lawn offers a sweeping view of the park and downtown Tampa. The Festival Lawn is designed to offer public event space for large festivals, music concerts, and much more. Dog Parks and Transient Boat Ramps Riverfront Park offers 2 dog parks, one for large breed dogs and one for small breed dogs on the north end of the park. Located just north of the dog parks, you will find a transient boat dock for motorized boats, water taxi stops, and public kayak launches. Public Art The Public Art at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Parks is engaging, thoughtful and recognizes the foundations of the past. The park features 34’ sculptures, murals and even a bat house! Read more… Sports Courts Riverfront Park will feature a wide variety of athletic facilities for use by the public, including 6 concrete tennis courts, 2 pickle ball courts, basketball courts, and a multipurpose sports field for football, soccer, and lacrosse games. Festival Lawn The lawn offers a sweeping view of the park and downtown Tampa. The Festival Lawn is designed to offer public event space for large festivals, music concerts, and much more. Community Event Pavilion and Lawn Designed for smaller, more personal performances, recitals, events, and celebrations; the lawn offers concrete terraces as well as theatre seating for events. Picnic Shelters The picnic area features five standard size shelters, one large corporate/event shelter, a Neos Playground system, and two green spaces for inflatables. Permitting for the shelters is handled by the shelter office and you can reach them at (813) 274-8184 Community Front Porch The large community plaza located in the heart of the park is shaded by large live oaks and features game tables, movable chairs, and tables. (813) 274-8615 (Park Administration) (813) 274-8184 (Shelter Reservations)

Keystone Recreation Center

Government ; Park/Garden

The Keystone recreation center specializes in after-school and summer camps for children. Special interest classes, senior programs and adult athletic leagues are also offered. A walkway from the recreation center leads to Austin Davis Library.

Lightfoot Recreation Center

Community Center ; Park/Garden ; Rentable Venue

The Omar K. Lightfoot Recreation Center is located on 56th Street in Temple Terrace, a major thoroughfare, and is primarily used for Senior Activities as well as Special Interest Classes offered through the Temple Terrace Parks and Recreation Division.

Lowry Park Bandshell

Aquarium/Zoo ; Music Venue ; Park/Garden ; Rentable Venue

Bandshell with generous theater seating and open greenspace for BYOS (bring your own seat) on the grounds of ZooTampa.

Lykes Gaslight Square Park

Park/Garden

Lykes Gaslight Square Park Tampa, FL is located in the heart of Downtown Tampa near city hall and the police station. The park is part of the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation and is the size of one full city block. Lykes Gaslight Park Tampa is a great place to have an outdoor lunch in downtown Tampa as well as the location to several events such as the Florida Orchestra’s Pops in the Park concerts, Latin Fest, the Tampa Police Department Memorial Run, and other events.

Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach

Park/Garden

Pier 60 features a 1,080-foot fishing pier and recreational park, with a bait house, telescopes and six covered pavilions. The Pier 60 bait house offers a complete line of fishing tackle, T-shirts, souvenirs, drinks and snacks, as well as rental equipment, a full line of bait and a staff that is knowledgeable and eager to assist. The most common fish that can be caught include Spanish mackerel, spotted and silver trout, snook, redfish, tarpon, sheepshead, snappers, flounder, jacks and many more depending on the season. One of the reasons Pier 60 is such a popular spot for anglers is its many lights, which make it ideal for night fishing. Parents (and kids) will love the well-equipped playground, one of largest beach playgrounds on the Gulf, which provides hours of fun for the little ones. "Sunsets at Pier 60," a Clearwater Beach tradition, offers a variety of artisans, crafters, music and family entertainment each night. The beautiful view of the sunset makes for a perfect way to celebrate the end of the day. The park also features restrooms and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 364 days of the year.

Pioneer Park Downtown Dunedin

Park/Garden

Located in downtown Dunedin, close to City Hall, John L. Lawrence Pioneer Park is a local landmark and gathering place. It hosts a number of community events like concerts, Films in the Park and the Dunedin Downtown Market.

Plant Park

Park/Garden

Located on the University of Tampa campus and part of the H.B. Plant Museum

R.E. Olds Park Amphitheatre

Park/Garden ; Theater

Park and Amphitheatre

Ragan Park Center

Community Center ; Government ; Park/Garden ; Rentable Venue

Quietly located in East Tampa, it’s a perfect location for making lasting memories. Rental hours: 8 am – 11 pm 43 – 72″ x 30″ rectangular tables 24 – 72″ x 18″ rectangular tables 16 – 60″ round tables 200 chairs Automatic projection screen Kitchen with stove, sink, microwave, and refrigerator

River Tower Park

Park/Garden

Sulphur Springs Water Tower is a landmark of Tampa, Florida. It stands 214 feet (65 m) tall, with a foundation 45 feet (14 m) deep which makes it visible from nearby Interstate 275 and much of the rest of Sulphur Springs.[1] It’s located in the historic district of Sulphur Springs. The water tower was built in 1927 by Grover Poole for realtor and developer Josiah S. Richardson to supply adequate water pressure to the Sulphur Springs Hotel and Apartments and Mave’s Arcade Richardson had developed next to Sulphur Spring with plans to expand the resort spa, alligator farm tourist attraction, and other enterprises.[2] Mave’s Arcade occupied the first floor of the hotel building and was the first shopping mall in Florida.[3] Richardson mortgaged the entire resort ($180,000 at the time) to finance the construction of the tower. However, in 1933, with the sabotage and collapse of the Tampa Electric Companydam that ripped through downtown Tampa during the Depression (draining cow pasture land that had been inconveniently flooded by the dam’s construction), the arcade was heavily damaged, the businesses in the arcade failed, and Richardson lost everything. From construction until 1971, the water tower operated as a private water company piping artesian well water to commercial and residential customers in the immediate vicinity. The tower is built over the opening of an artesian well and the water well and pumps are located under the tower itself. Another building was on the property which housed fluoridation and filtering equipment when the water company was in business piping artesian well water directly to customers. In 1971 the owner of the water company and tower was “The Estate of J.F. Hendricks” (several beneficiaries under his will including surviving relatives). They were forced by the City of Tampa in 1971 to cease water piping operations so that the City’s water utility company could maintain a monopoly over the business of piping water to citizens. In 1951, the Tower Drive-In theater opened adjacent to the tower property to the east. An aircraft warning light atop the tower (since removed) was said to have interfered with movie viewing. In the mid-1980s there was a move to develop the property as a condominium or high-end apartment complex, with the tower preserved as its centerpiece. Ultimately, the project fell through. In 1989 the tower was restored: it was pressure washed and painted with 150 gallons of “graffiti proof paint” donated by Sherwin-Williams Co. with labor donated by Service Painting Corp. 2002 saw a bid by a large chain drugstore to build on the site, but public outcry killed the project. The site was subsequently purchased by the City of Tampa who in 2005 installed lights for nighttime illumination. In what is now called River Tower Park, there is a limited one-lane access road off Bird Street, no facilities and no parking lot. The River Walkway decking is planned to pass under the tower. Architecture The structure is constructed from poured concrete using railroad rails for “rebar”; the walls are eight inches (203 mm) thick with a buttressed base on solid rock. “Concrete was poured into forms that were raised by yokes and jacks — 10 feet (3.0 m) went up a day. The tower rests on rock, has cantilever foundation, and with the buttresses will be rather a difficult job to ever destroy,” wrote Poole.[citation needed] When it was operational it stored 200,000 gallons of water pumped up from the nearby artesian springs. The water tank occupies the upper quarter of the cylindrical tower while seven floors, one room per floor, constitute the lower three quarters. Original construction included an electric passenger elevator.

Riverhills Park

Park/Garden

Park in Temple Terrace area of Hillsborough County

Seminole Heights Garden Club

Government ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Park/Garden ; Rentable Venue

Seminole Garden Center is used strictly for building reservations. Hidden among majestic oaks in the heart of Seminole Heights this center offers nature’s splendor and peacefulness to make this the perfect setting for a romantic wedding, special gathering, business meeting or corporate retreat. Call us today to make your next event a most memorable experience for you and your guests at the Seminole Garden Center. Highlights 38′ x 46′ Multipurpose Room 15 – 70″ x 30″ rectangular tables 8 – 72″ round tables 100 chairs Automatic, recessed projection screen Kitchen with stove, sink, microwave and refrigerator

Station Square Park

Park/Garden

A City of Clearwater urban open space park with 10 picnic areas and bike rack.

Sunken Gardens

Park/Garden

Historic garden located near downtown St. Petersburg.

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm

Park/Garden

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm was established in 1995 as a nonprofit community-supported urban organic farm and environmental education center in Tampa, Florida. We are located on 6 acres of suburban property along the Sweetwater Creek in Tampa’s Town ‘n’ Country neighborhood, in Hillsborough County, Florida. We operate a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Membership program, Sweetwater Sunday Farmers’ Market and Music Series open to the public, educational field trip programs for visiting groups, farm tours, workshops, outdoor movies, seasonal events, volunteer opportunities and more!

Tampa Federation of Garden Club Circles

Park/Garden ; Rentable Venue

The Tampa Garden Club, a non-profit organization, 501(c)3, began when garden clubs started in Tampa. Located on beautiful Bayshore Boulevard, and nestled on over three acres of lush lawns and stunning gardens, The Tampa Garden Club is the perfect backdrop for weddings, corporate affairs, and social events. The Club features a spacious Ballroom with floor to ceiling windows facing Hillsborough Bay. The Conservatory overlooks the spectacular “Wedding Garden” and the gorgeous moss draped oak trees. The spacious building and grounds are an event decorators dream. Parking is plentiful and free. Your event is private, and exclusive. We only book one event per day. You are welcome to choose your caterer, decorator, photographer, musician, etc. Our friendly staff is poised to work with you to make your special event a memorable one.

Tampa Heights Community Garden

Park/Garden

We are a group of community minded people… Collaborators include: Tampa Heights Civic Association (www.tampaheights.org), Tampa Heights Stewardship Team, Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association (www.thjca.org), The Tampa Garden Club (www.tampagardenclub.com), and Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. (www.metromin.org). We have had special support from Home Depot, the University of Tampa President’s Leadership Fellows, 100 Black Men, and University of South Florida. that cultivates growth and improvement… Community gardens provide fresh fruits and vegetables as well as a sense of community, exercise, and neighborhood improvement. They can be as diverse as its gardeners. The community garden of Tampa Heights is intended for the growth of produce, flowers, and the community….and turns a vacant lot into a beautiful garden. Flowers grow in flower gardens and vegetables grow in vegetable gardens…and communities grow in community gardens.

Veterans Memorial Park & Museum

Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum ; Park/Garden

The Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park and Museum was established to provide a centralized location to which all citizens and visitors could memorialize and honor the Veterans of all eras. The park also serves as a grounds for regional ceremonies on Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Patriots Day; along with a variety of organized events. The park has a reputation as a well-designed park for reading, reflection, meditation, picnicking, gathering as a family, or walking/jogging it’s many paths. Learn more about volunteering at the museum. Since 2011, six new memorials have been added to the park, which includes war memorials for: Vietnam Korea Iraq Spanish American Fallen Heroes Committed Forces There are provisions for a new museum building and nearly twenty memorials, including the six already built. Donations accepted.

Vinoy Park

Park/Garden

Park Features: Downtown Waterfront, Scenic View, Location for many special events on 11.6 Acres.

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