What's Happening Now In Parks & Recreation!

Welcome to the Parks & Recreation Department web pages!  On this page there are several categories to help you navigate to what you are looking for.  Just click on the subject in the menu you wish to explore or, if there is a + beside the subject, just click the + and the menu will expand with more detailed links.

Be sure to stay up to date on all our activities via social media!


 

Photo of the front of the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center

The Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center has various special interest classes year-round as well as gymnasium activities.  The following classes are currently available:

Planteen Rec Center exterior view

The Planteen Recreation Center and Winter Visitor Center have various special interest classes year-round.  The following classes are currently available:

Kids Playing Soccer photo

Online registration closed for the 2024 season. Our youth soccer program introduces youths to the game and provides an atmosphere of fun play while learning about the sport.

Dad-Daughter Date Night photo
2024 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!  

The Dad-Daughter Date Night gives dads and daughters a chance to bond and spend a special evening together!  Do not delay!!  Event will sell out.

If you would like to be a sponsor for the 2024 dance, please contact Maggie at 813-659-4256!

Tennis Center kids with trophies photo

Various activities are offered at the Plant City Tennis Center.

Please observe our wildlife from a distance and let our park residents enjoy life!  Only contact the authorities if the alligator seems to be aggressive or following a human anticipating food.

Photo of Charley Belcher on the observation tower at McIntosh Preserve.

Thank you FOX 13 Good Day Tampa Bay and Charley Belcher for the Charley's World September 1, 2021 story on our McIntosh Preserve and its trails!  Here is a link to the summary segment:
https://www.fox13news.com/video/973388

Thank you ABC Action News and Sarah Phinney for your August 12, 2021 story on our McIntosh Preserve trails!

Thank you ABC Action News and Sarah Phinney for your March 5, 2021 story on our Brewer Park and Cooper Park trails and our upcoming McIntosh Preserve trails!