Hillsborough County, Fla. (July 9, 2025) - Exercise is great for the body and mind and is particularly important as we age. The Active Life Games, organized by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, helps promote physical and mental fitness through an Olympics-style competition that attracts hundreds of adults age 50 and older each year.
Registration opens Thursday, July 10, for the Active Life Games, which began in the 1980s and offers a variety of contests for all skill and fitness levels. The 2025 Active Life Games will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 10, with events ranging from track and field to shuffleboard to pickleball to billiards and horseshoes. Individual competitions are held over two weeks at a variety of locations throughout Hillsborough County.
Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 29 at Barksdale Senior Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa, FL 33607. Closing ceremonies are at 11 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Victor Crist Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613.
Registration continues through Sept. 12. Cost is $25 for one event or $35 for unlimited events. There is an additional $35 charge for those participating in the golf competition, which includes a cart.
In addition to being a lot of fun and a great way to stay in shape, the Games serve as a regional qualifier for the Florida Senior Games.
Registration forms and a complete schedule of events can be found at HCFL.gov/ActiveLife.
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