​ Hillsborough Playgrounds, Skate Parks Reopen

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — If you're wondering what to do on the Labor Day holiday, Hillsborough County is reminding residents that it has reopened all playgrounds, splash pads, outdoor fitness equipment and skate parks as of Aug. 31.

These facilities will be open on Labor Day, Sept. 7, along with Hillsborough County conservation parks, nature preserves, trails and boat ramps.

Hillsborough County closed its parks in late March because of concerns over the coronavirus. Even as parks gradually reopened, playgrounds, splash pads and skateboard parks remained off limits.

The decision to reopen those amenities was made after consultation with health officials, emergency managers and Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation staff.

Those using playgrounds, splash pads, and skateboard parks should practice social distancing and wear a face covering when that is not possible.

Hillsborough County facilities that are open include:

• Neighborhood parks' green spaces and trails
• Outdoor fitness equipment
• Outdoor tennis courts
• Outdoor pickleball courts
• Outdoor volleyball courts
• Outdoor restrooms at staffed parks and recreation sites:
  • Brandon
  • Carrollwood Village
  • Gardenville
  • Keystone
  • Mango
  • Northdale
  • Ruskin
• Splash pads
• Playgrounds

Skate Parks

• Apollo Beach Skate Park
• Carrollwood Village Skate Park
• FishHawk Skate Park
• Jackson Springs Skate Park
• Providence Skate Park

Dog Parks

• Apollo Beach Dog Park
• Carolyn Meeker Dog Park
• Carrollwood Village Park Dog Park
• Logan Gate Dog Park
• Mango Dog Park
• Northwest County Dog Park
• Saladino Dog Park
• West Dog Park

Some areas of county parks, such as the Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins Jr. Veterans Museum, remain closed in accordance with current county operational restrictions due to the coronavirus.

Some parks, nature preserves and boat ramps may be closed due to construction, flooding and other reasons. For the most up-to-date list of closed and partially open parks and preserves, visit the Park & Trail Closures page.