During Thursday’s Emergency Policy Group meeting, Hillsborough County leaders voted to let the county’s “safer-at-home” order expire next week. It also announced that some local parks and trails will reopen.
Beginning Monday, May 4, walking trails at six neighborhood parks will open to the public, as well several conservation parks, including Flatwoods Conservation Park, Morris Bridge Off-Road Biking Area, Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park, and Upper Tampa Bay Trail.
According to a statement from the county, some “portions of the parks will remain closed, including playgrounds, picnic areas, and kayak/canoe facilities.” County leaders stated that residents are still required to follow social distancing guidelines.
The boat ramp at E.G. Simmons Conservation Park will also reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 2.
Walking trails at the following six neighborhood parks will reopen at 8 a.m.on Monday, May 4:
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Jackson Springs Community Center, 8620 Jackson Springs Road, Tampa
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Northdale Community Center, 15550 Spring Pine Drive, Tampa
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Carrollwood Village Community Park, 4680 W. Village Drive, Tampa
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Ruskin Community Center, 901 6th St. SE, Ruskin
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Apollo Beach Community Center, 664 Golf and See Blvd., Apollo Beach
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All People’s Life Center, 6105 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa
As of now, all other parks remain closed.
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This article appears in Apr 30 – May 6, 2020.
