Hillsborough County, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2024) - Hillsborough County next week will celebrate the completion of an almost 1,600-square-foot splash pad at Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center in Progress Village.
The splash pad includes 14 separate water features and is expected to become a major draw at the park, particularly in the hotter times of the year. The improvements also include new restrooms, shade structures, and artificial turf.
A dedication ceremony for the new splash pad will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center, 5855 S. 78th St., Tampa, FL 33619. The recreation center includes a basketball court, playground, fitness room, e-sports equipment and game rooms, and hosts summer and after-school recreation programs.