Goalie Tampa helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th10:00 AM–9:00 PMSummer NightsBusch Gardens Tampa Bay · Ages 3–12
- July 16th11:00 AM–11:10 AMGallery ChatsTampa Museum of Art · Ages 5–12
- July 16th11:00 AM–12:30 PMPaws for LiteracyHumane Society of Tampa Bay — Hillsborough Campus · Ages 5–12
Farmers markets
- SaturdayCheck seasonal hoursYbor City Saturday MarketYbor City · Farmers market
- 1st Sunday10 AM–3 PM October–May; 10 AM–2 PM June–SeptemberHyde Park Fresh MarketHyde Park · Farmers market
- 3rd Sunday10 AM–3 PM cool months; 10 AM–2 PM summerWater Street Sunday MarketWater Street · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Pond trails, play, dogsAl Lopez ParkDrew Park · Pond-centered fitness trails with playground and dog park
- Bay pier, splash, playBallast Point ParkBallast Point · Tampa Bay fishing pier beside playground and splash pad
- Shaded play, trails, poolCopeland ParkUniversity Square · Two shaded playgrounds with one-mile paved trail, wetland boardwalks, and seasonal pool
Play sports
- SkateboardingDeSoto Park Skate ParkFree street course · Sunrise–sunset · helmet
- PickleballJulian B. Lane Riverfront ParkSix free courts · Open play · weather dependent
Play in water
- Splash padBallast Point Park Splash PadWater play in a waterfront park · Published seasonal hours · check advisories
- Splash padCotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Splash PadDowntown Channelside splash pad · Published seasonal hours · check advisories
- Interactive fountainCurtis Hixon Waterfront Park LouvreDowntown interactive water feature · Published seasonal hours · check advisories
Local libraries
- a county research hub with children’s learning and specialized collectionsJohn F. Germany Public LibraryDowntown
- a public makerspace and storytime room overlooking a lake and wooded habitatNew Tampa Regional LibraryNew Tampa · municipal location confirmed by City of Tampa
- African American archives and civil-rights exhibits with interactive children’s and history technologyRobert W. Saunders, Sr. Public LibraryHistoric Central Avenue / Tampa Heights area