
It is about the City of Tampa taking 20 steps forward so that these families can leap forward 20,000 steps. This park, the first of its kind here in Tampa fully funded by our City, is a gesture of solidarity to every family out there raising a child with special needs. Tampa Parks and Recreation broke ground Monday for. For more information about Tampa Parks & Rec programs and facilities. TAMPA, Fla A new park being built in Tampa aims to provide fun for kids of all ages and abilities. Who raise and care for persons with special needs. Come on out and enjoy the new park in Fair Oaks and spend the hot summer days. Downs Trail for access to Hillsborough County's. Residents use neighborhood paths to link to the Bruce B. Downs Boulevard as well as bridges and boardwalks over environmentally sensitive areas. It offers access to commercial venues along Bruce B. They represent inclusion, understanding, and empathy with people like my mother and late father. This seven-mile asphalt multi-purpose trail lies on the east side of Bruce B. "Parks like this are more than brick or pavement.

Get active by doing things based on what others suggest. Meet new people, plan outdoor activities including going to a park, hiking or golfing in Tampa, Florida. "As a sibling to a man with intellectual disabilities, I know how important parks like this are," said Councilman Luis Viera. Find the recreation, outdoor activities and things to do in Tampa on. A communication board is also available for those who do not verbally communicate as well. The New Tampa All Abilities Playground also includes a sensory area and interactive art installation geared towards children with autism or other disabilities.

"Our goal was to create a safe and engaging play space where all children of all abilities can create fun and interactive playground memories." The New Tampa All Abilities Playground 10, for the first day of the 2023-24 school year."This playground has truly set a new standard for inclusivity and accessibility that we continue to strive towards throughout our entire Tampa Parks system," said Sherisha Hills, Director of Tampa Parks & Recreation. Students return to the classroom in Hillsborough County Thursday, Aug. No paperwork involved. That makes it very easy.”Ĭoordinators also had more time to plan activities for the thousands of kids enrolled in summer programs. “You have a simple process of actually going on to the phone and just clicking the numbers in and they go back to the location where the meals are actually counted,” McBride-Smith said. Summer BreakSpot is a new service to the city this year, and coordinators say its ease of use and selection of foods was much greater than in past years.

Wellness Access Pass The Parks & Recreation Wellness Access Pass gives residents 18 years and older access to a fitness center, open gym activities such as pickleball, badminton, volleyball, and select classes at one County.

The Forest Hills Community Center hosted more than 100 kids for summer programs - kids that may not have received meals otherwise. A walkway from the recreation center leads to Austin Davis Library, and the park also features a Veteran memorial. “They have meals here, there’s the main course there, they have a salad, they have fruit there,” said Regina McBride-Smith, the manager of the Parks and Recreation Department. Hillsborough County students go back to school on Aug.The Forest Hills Community Center hosted more than 100 kids for summer programs.Tampa Parks and Rec summer meals program served over 35,000 meals and over 40,000 snacks.
