This is a non-staffed park that features a basketball court, athletic fields, and a playground.
Open Play
Fields designated for Open Play are available to all park visitors for casual, non-organized, and non-paid field activities. Open Play is intended for informal pick-up play and remains open to all park users during posted Open Play hours.
The schedule for Open Play hours and activities is listed in the schedule below.
At this time, Open Play is available only on Field 2. All other fields are reserved for permitted use and are not available for drop-in activities.
Open Play is available to all park visitors for casual, spontaneous, and non-paid recreational activities. Open Play is intended for informal pick-up play and remains open to all park users during designated Open Play hours. No reservation, permit, coach, instructor, or organized group is required to participate.
Organized Activity refers to any scheduled, structured, or coordinated use of a field involving multiple participants for a common purpose. Examples include:
Team practices or games
League or tournament play
Training sessions or clinics
Camps, tryouts, or scrimmages
Activities led by a coach, trainer, or instructor (paid or volunteer)
Any pre-planned activity that is not considered casual or spontaneous public recreation
All organized activities require prior approval and a field reservation or permit issued by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation.
Important
Activities that become organized in nature, limit public access to the field, reserve space for a specific group, involve instruction or coaching, or collect fees from participants are not permitted during Open Play hours and must be conducted under an approved field reservation or permit.
To ensure fair participation, maximum field time, and a safe, enjoyable experience for all players, the following rules apply during Open Play:
All matches are limited to 60 minutes when other participants are waiting to play.
If players are waiting to participate, rotation rules are in effect. The winning team remains on the field but may stay for a maximum of five consecutive wins before rotating to the back of the queue.
The next team or group of players should be prepared and waiting on the sideline before the current match concludes.
Open Play is intended for recreational play only. Excessively aggressive or dangerous play is not permitted.
No sliding tackles.
No cleats-up challenges or other dangerous play.
Maximum team size is 7v7 when the field is configured as a mini-pitch and 11v11 when configured as a full-size pitch.
No profanity, fighting, harassment, or unsportsmanlike conduct. Players must treat fellow participants, staff, and the facility with respect.
Players are responsible for officiating their own games. Any disputes should be resolved quickly and respectfully to keep play moving.
Notice
Failure to follow park rules, engaging in unsafe play, or using abusive language will result in immediate suspension or revocation of field privileges.
For questions or concerns regarding Open Play, staff is located at the softball field office.
