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Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department
 
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Mark J. Thornton, Director
10119 Windhorst Road
Tampa, FL 33619
Telephone: (813) 635-3500
Fax: (813) 635-3527

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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.

It Starts in Parks!
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Mission Statement
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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Upcoming Events
 
Carrollwood Cultural
  • Juried Exhibition of Acrylic Painter through Nov. 30.
    Contact:(813) 269-1310
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Master Plan
  • Parks, Recreation and Conservation Master Plan - PRC 2020
    Contact:(813) 635-3500
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New PRC Fees
  • New Park fees start November 1st - $2 entry fee for Regional Parks. Fee schedule attached.
    Contact:(813) 635-3500
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  • Annual Pass Form
    Contact:(813) 987-6240
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  • Buy Annual Pass to Regional Parks
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PRC News
  • Make the holidays happy for pets.
    Contact:(813) 635-3516
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  • Medard Park Reservoir will close for rehabilitation project.
    Contact:(813) 635-3500
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  • Kick-off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival Dec. 3 at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square
    Contact:(813) 635-3500
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  • Thanksgiving closures for the holiday.
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  • Wheelchair Basketball Tournament this weekend at All People's Life Center
    Contact:(813) 744-5307
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Registration
  • Winter Hoops registration extended through Dec. 2 for ages 7-15
    Contact:(813) 744-5595
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Senior Games
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