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Mark J. Thornton, Director
1101 East River Cove Street
Tampa, FL 33604
Telephone: (813) 975-2160
Fax: (813) 975-2158
Information Line: (813) 275-7275

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Welcome to the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department (PRC). Our department is the "Heart of Hillsborough" with more than 70,000 acres of parkland;  42 year-round recreation centers offering activities and classes for all ages; therapeutic programs; youth and adult athletics;  and partnerships with community and civic organizations throughout the county.

PRC's dedicated, professional staff and devoted volunteers serve over 9 million residents annually. It's one of the largest departments of its kind in the Southeastern United States.

Please come and enjoy our programs and facilities.

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The mission of the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation is to provide for the public a standard of excellence in service, facilities, programs and preservation of resources while working in concert with residents and the county’s leadership.
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  • Join the New Tampa Players for the romantic comedy Same Time, Next Year at the Carrollwood Cultural Center  
    Contact:(813) 264-1310
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  • Popular exercise trail at Alderman's Ford Park to be closed periodically for the next year.  
    Contact:(813) 757-3801
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  • Hiking trails closed the month of July at Balm-Boyette and Triple Creek Nature Preserves  
    Contact:(813) 672-7876
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  • PRC wins National Award!  
    Contact:(813) 975-2160
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  • Community Family Fun Fest at Nuccio Recreation Center Aug. 2  
    Contact:(813) 744-5517
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  • See if the glass slipper fits as the Carrollwood Cultural Center presents Cinderella.  
    Contact:(813) 264-1310
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  • Marine Law Enforcement Committee to meet.  
    Contact:(813) 964-2929
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  • The Friends of the Carrollwood Cultural will conduct a monthly board meeting in August.  
    Contact:(813) 269-1310
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  • Carrollwood Cultural Center Fundraising Committee to meet.  
    Contact:(813) 269-1310
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  • Two local members of BlazeSports Tampa Bay selected to attend Paralympic Games in Beijing, China.  
    Contact:(813) 975-2160
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  • E. L. Bing run race results from July 12, 2008.  
    Contact:(813) 975-2160
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  • Calendar for budget workshops and public hearings.  
    Contact:(813) 975-2160
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  •       Comment on Master Plan
Registration
  • Summer Fun Camp Registration - ages 6-15. Information and a list of recreation centers that still have openings can be viewed below.  
    Contact:(813) 975-2160
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  • The 2008 E. L. Bing Beat the Heat Running Series scheduled June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9. Adults $20 -children ages 17 and under $15 per race. Sign up now!  
    Contact:(813) 903-3469
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  • The 2008/2009 After-school registration Information -Children in our After-School Program and on the waiting list can enroll. View more information for details in English and Spanish.  
    Contact:(813) 975-2160
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  • 28th Annual Tampa Bay Senior Games - October 6-17,2008 - Booklet containing rules, schedule of events, driving directions and important information.  
    Contact:(813) 903-2266
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  • 28th Annual Tampa Bay Senior Games - October 6-17,2008 - Registration form only. Sign up now!  
    Contact:(813) 903-2266
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  • Alafia Challenge --- November 8th---The Alafia Challenge is a canoe and kayak race down the lower Alafia River, located in southern Hillsborough County, Florida. The race is from Lithia Springs county park to the Riverview Civic Center, a distance of about 11 miles.  
    Contact:(813) 975-2160
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  •       Comment on Master Plan
 


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