Williams Park pool is closed indefinitely. But city parks and recreation officials are reviewing long-range options to reopen it. ...more

August 5, 2009

About a week ago, the Lincoln Gardens Park football field was in poor condition. ...more

February 4, 2009

About a week ago, the Lincoln Gardens Park football field was in poor condition. ...more

January 30, 2009

Less than a week ago, the Lincoln Gardens Park football field wasn't in the best condition. But this morning it was immaculate, featuring athletic turf that was set in place in less than two days' time. The new field also was stripped and lined – ready for a football game. ...more

January 29, 2009

With the region's drought conditions worsening, Tampa is still using millions of gallons of drinking water to keep lawns, cemeteries and flower beds green. A report from the city's parks and recreation department shows that since January, nearly 139 million gallons of potable water has been used on city owned parks and properties, compared with about 15 million gallons of reclaimed water. ...more

November 11, 2008

To what extent should alcohol be available in city parks and community centers? ...more

July 25, 2008

The idea of a museum, cultural arts center and community center to hold weddings, receptions, and arts and education classes was thrown around. ...more

July 23, 2008

The cost of renting a picnic shelter for your birthday party or space at a community center for your wedding reception appears to be heading up. ...more

June 25, 2008

A city-sanctioned kickball game at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Wednesday night devolved into a brawl involving about 100 people, according to a preliminary police report. ...more

May 23, 2008

DOWNTOWN - The 6.3-acre Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, next the Tampa Marriott Waterside along Garrison Channel, could receive funding for its final phase. The city council will be asked Thursday to approve more than $2.8 million for the project, parks and recreation director Karen Palus said. The work includes adding 600 linear feet to the city's Riverwalk, and creating a Heroes Plaza to honor firefighters, law enforcement officers, rescue workers and military personnel killed in the line of duty. ...more

May 12, 2008