The Friends of the County Parks, established in 1988, is a group of concerned citizens joining together to promote financial and community support to the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department. They develop public awareness of recreation as an important part of day-to-day life. Funds provided by The Friends of the County Parks are used as a supplement to the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department budget and does not replace allocated tax dollars. These additional funds helps maintain, improve, and enhance services provided by the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. The Friends of the County Parks enjoys a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit exemption status.Friends of the County Parks meetings are held first Thursday of each month. For more information please call the administrative office at 813-744-5595.Board Members: Pete Fowler, PresidentJan Smith, Vice PresidentDavid Braun, Vice PresidentKatherine Tabor, Treasurer
Terrapin Education Center
At Upper Tampa Bay Park
Tax deductible donations are being
collected to build & maintain a terrapin
exhibit at Upper Tampa Bay Park.
Besides a pond & visitor viewing area,
educational signage & materials will be
displayed & made available at the center.
Click 'donate' and make a
tax deductible gift
to the Terrapin Center of
Friends of Hillsborough County Parks
At Upper Tampa Bay Park
All donations made to The Friends of Hillsborough County Parks
are 100% tax-deductible. No good or services are provided in
exchange for your donation.
Our Federal Tax ID number (also known as an EIN, Employer
Identification Number) is 59-3088915 and Friends of
Hillsborough County Parks is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt
organization.
Funds designated "Terrapin" are solely earmarked for Upper
Tampa Bay Parks' Terrapin Center projects involving protection,
education, rescue and exhibition of terrapins native to the west
coast of Florida.
Finished Terrapin Pond