Thursday, May 16, 2013
There currently is no timeline regarding the completion of the project.
Fans of radio-controlled cars have one less place to enjoy their hobby at the moment. The RC track at Lake Park in the Northdale area is currently closed in preparation for an overhaul. Safety concerns necessitated the razing of a building at the site, according to Hillsborough County spokeswoman Kemly Jimenez Green. The county hopes to rebuild the building at the site at some point in the future. Right now, however, “we do not have a timeline at this time of when it will be built,” Green wrote in an email. The (Parks, Recreation and Conservation) department is looking for funding to rebuild the building, and work will be done internally by the construction section of the Parks Department.” The track is expected to re-open this Saturday (…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Patch honored Earth Day recently by taking a stroll through Lake Park, songbird serving as the soundtrack.
Monday was Earth Day, and Patch.com honored the occasion with a stroll through Lake Park — a true local gem. Part of the Hillsborough County regional system, Lake Park is the place to go for alternative recreation such as bicycle motorcross, radio-controlled car racing, archery and corn hole tossing. Not only that, visitors can enjoy jogging paths, picnic areas and serene spots for spying nature. For more information about Lake Park, 17302 N. Dale Mabry Highway, visit Patch's directory. Did you do anything special to mark Earth Day? What's your favorite area park, Carrollwood and Northdale area? Tell us in the comments section below. *** Sign up for the Carrollwood-Northdale Patch email newsletter to get our top headlines delivered …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Some Hillsborough County parks now offer canoe and kayak rentals.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
It's time to get outside and get paddling, according to Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation. The county is now offering affordable access to Hillsborough County’s waterways. Four-hour canoe/kayak rentals are offered for $25 at several Hillsborough County Regional Parks. A park entry fee will also apply at $2 per vehicle carrying up to eight people, and $1 each additional person. Only cash, check and traveler’s check payments are accepted payment. The following Hillsborough County parks offer canoe and kayak rentals: Canoes or kayaks can be rented on-site at each entry station. Rentals at Upper Tampa Bay Park are conducted within the on-site environmental studies building. Those wishing to rent a canoe or kayak must be 18 years old, …
Friday, November 9, 2012
The burn is expected to last through Nov. 9.
Smoke may be evident in the area around Lake Park today, but officials say there’s no cause for alarm. The Florida Forestry Service and the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department are teaming up to conduct a prescribed burn today, Nov. 9 at the 17302 N. Dale Mabry Highway park. The burn is expected to last one day and is being conducted for site management and hazardous fuels reduction purposes, according to a media release from Hillsborough County. Anyone who wants more information about the burn can call the parks department at 813-264-3806.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
The burn will last for one day.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Carrollwood and Northdale area residents might see or smell a little smoke again today. But there's no cause for concern, officials say. The Florida Forest Service is conducting a prescribed burn for the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department today (Thursday, July 5) at Lake Park, 17302 N. Dale Mabry in Lutz. This is the second time recently a controlled burn has taken place at the park. The burn will last one day. The purpose of the burn is for ecological site management and hazardous fuels reduction. For more information, residents should contact the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department at 813-672-7876.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The park is located at north Dale Mabry Highway and Van Dyke Road in Lutz.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Northdale and Carrollwood area residents might smell a little smoke in the air today. There's no cause for concern though. The Florida Forest Service is conducting a prescribed burn for the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department today, Tuesday, July 3, at Lake Park, 17302 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz. The burn will last one day. The purpose of the burn is for ecological site management and hazardous fuels reduction. For more information, residents should contact the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department at 813-672-7876. Have you seen or smelled smoke yet today? Let us know in the comments section. Receive updates to this story and other breaking news in your inbox or smartphone by signing up for our …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Consider saving gas and time this summer by visiting local county parks.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
From the pine flatwoods of Lake Rogers Park to the oyster bars of Upper Tampa Bay Park, Hillsborough County parks offer plenty of options for outdoor lovers this summer. The best part about these staycations is the cost. An annual entrance pass for all county parks can be purchased online. The passes give residents access to 10 regional parks with more than 727 miles of hiking trails as well as opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, horseback riding, camping, bicycling, canoeing and bird watching. An individual entrance pass is $50 for the year, starting on the date of purchase. A family entrance pass is $100 and a boat launch pass, to be used at all Hillsborough County boat ramps, is $100. Discounted passes are …
Sherri Lonon
4:25 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2013
Nando, according to the county's website, you can. I'd suspect you would need to have them on leashes, but the county's site says "pets allowed." more ›