The Upper Tampa Bay Trail, when completed, will run 15 miles from Memorial Highway to the Suncoast Parkway Trail, which runs another 42 miles to Citrus County. The recreational possibilities will stretch as far for bikers, hikers, rollerbladers and others. ...more

February 18, 2009

Registration in Hillsborough County's popular after-school recreation program has dropped by nearly 2,000 kids since the county started charging fees for the service in December. ...more

January 18, 2009

The tough economy has at least one bright spot: It will cost less than anticipated to build a recreational trail linking Northdale to Lake Park. ...more

November 5, 2008

The tough economy has at least one bright spot: It will cost less than anticipated to build a recreational trail linking Northdale to Lake Park. ...more

November 5, 2008

It's been four years since the county announced that Oscar Cooler Park in Lutz would be adding 32 acres for new football and soccer fields. ...more

September 29, 2008

Hillsborough County will spend more than $50 million during the next three years on parks and recreation projects, including a controversial 24-field soccer complex. ...more

August 7, 2008

Hundreds of parents told Hillsborough County commissioners they would be willing to pay a fee or increased fees if the county would protect after-school and summer recreation programs from budget cuts. ...more

July 30, 2008

About 40 residents voiced fears about planned cuts to after-school and summer-school programs and staffing during a town hall meeting Thursday at the Westchase Recreation Center. ...more

July 2, 2008

Backers of the Brandon Community Advantage Center have cleared another hurdle in their attempt to get $2.5 million in county cash for construction of the proposed civic and cultural hub. ...more

June 25, 2008

Regarding "County Soccer Park Idea In Play" (Metro, June 18): With Hillsborough County so strapped for cash that they are laying off employees and making other budget cuts, Commissioner Jim Corman is again pushing for a sporting complex near Plant City. Furthermore, County parks director Mark Thornton said the 24-field complex would attract major soccer tournaments from across the nation. ...more

June 20, 2008