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Stay COOL! ~Brandon Splash Parks and Swimming Holes 2015

FREE and Inexpensive Places in Brandon and Surrounding Areas

By Catherine Fialla May 21, 2015
It's HOT out there! Here are a few local places to cool down for FREE (or cheap!)!
STAY COOL!


Splash Park at Campo Family YMCA
3414 Culbreath Rd.
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 684-1371

Free community hours at the Campo YMCA's splash park: Wednesdays and Fridays from 5-7 pm.

Park Square Fountains
Churchview Dr 
Lithia, Florida ‎

Kids can play in the fountains.  Parents can enjoy the music and visit local shops. You can aslo grab a slice of pizza or an ice cream cone.

Lithia Springs Regional Park
3932 Lithia Springs Road
Lithia, FL 33547
813-744-5572

Hours- Spring: Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 6 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM - 7 PM Summer: Daily from 8 AM - 7 PM Fall/Winter: Daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Entry: $2 per vehicle up to eight people/car and $1 each additional person Swimming: $2 per person.

Rotary's All Person's Playground 
800 S Parsons Ave
Brandon, FL 33511

It's finally open! 10am-5pm daily :)

A little further away, but worth the drive...

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N. Ashley Dr.
Tampa, FL 33602

Park amenities include the Great Lawn with flexible perimeter seating to accommodate a wide range of programming and performances, a dog run, a kiosk with restrooms, and a Pavilion building with restrooms, park offices, and space for a future vendor. There are also two interactive fountains: the Louver fountain is located on the east side of the park along Ashley Drive and the Mist Fountain is located on the west side the park along the Riverwalk.

Water Works Park
1710 N. Highland Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602

Water Works Park offers a wide expanse of green space for special events. It also has a playground and splash pad for kids to enjoy.
Shelters may only be reserved 50 days prior to the requested date. Grills and bounce houses are prohibited. Food is not allowed in the play or splash pad area.


If you know of any other free or low cost places to cool off in the Brandon area, please comment below or email the details to catherinef@macaronikid.com


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