Lake Carroll

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White Sands Beach

OPEN: Daily. Gates unlocked at 7am, locked at sunset.

FEATURES:

Access to boating, fishing, picnicing and swimming.
Concrete boat ramp - need key & decal. Residents Only.
Concrete covered pavilion
Picnic area, benches, grills, picnic tables
Outside shower
2 lavatories
Regularly groomed white sand beach

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Community party held here after July 4th Parade
December Boat Parade

PARKING: Paved parking for 35 cars

PARTIES: 25 people maximum - make reservations by calling the Rec Center office.
Download Park Reservation Form

SECURITY:

Gates locked at sunset.
Unlocked at 7am.
Guard on duty during spring break and summer vacation
Cars left overnight will be towed
Decals needed for boat and trailer
Lavatories - key needed

BEACH RULES:

A complete set of rules are available at the Rec Center
No horseplay, pushing, playing tag, throwing sand, stones, shells, etc.
No glass containers
No alcohol
Appropriate bathing attire and conduct required
Protect your feet. Warning: dock splinters & sharp shells in sand
Parties should remove their trash and trash bags from beach
Beach privileges subject to suspension for inappropriate behavior Boat Rules
A complete set of rules is available at the Rec Center
Speed limit is Four (4 mph) Miles Per Hour.
Boats proceed south from take off area, travel counter clockwise
Boats pulling skiers must have wide angle mirror
All skiers/tubers must wear a life preserver. All boats must carry one preserver for each passenger.
Boats or water craft at beach must be owned by a resident at least 16 years old or operated by a person over 14 years old with approved Coast Guard license.
Boats or water craft must be registered and display current CRD boat decal
Boats may be moored at beach if resident is on board
Use extreme caution when towing/dropping skiers or tubers
Stay clear of docks, fishing boats, slalom course and ski jumps
Beach privileges subject to suspension for inappropriate behavior.
Violators will be asked to remove their boat and leave White Sands Beach.
No large rental equipment (i.e. Moon Walks, etc.) can be used. Such large equipment would encumber the park space making it difficult for any other residents to use the park.

DOGS: Absolutely no dogs allowed at White Sands Beach

Original Carrollwood Park

OPEN: DAILY. Sunrise to sunset

HISTORY: Original site of a defunct waste water treatment plant that previously served Original Carrollwood. The land was acquired by the Carrollwood Recreation District pursuant to a majority vote of the residents in 1992. The final annual mortgage payment of $92,000 was made during the spring 2004.

FEATURES:

Fenced, treed 10 acre park
Park benches
Playground equipment for children
Covered shade pavilion
Baseball diamond
Water fountain
Paved walking/jogging paths
Fenced dog run
Lavatories at Rec Center

PARKING: At the Rec Center

PARTIES: 25 people maximum - make reservations by calling the Rec Center office.
Download Park Reservation Form

GUESTS:Must be escorted by resident

SECURITY: Fenced park. Front gate locked - need key

RULES:

Rules are posted on gate
No organized team sports or practice
No scouts or group activities without prior approval
No motorized vehicles in park
No alcohol
Parties should remove their trash and trash bags from park
Large rental equipment (i.e. Moon Walks, etc.) can be used after the park has been reserved and proper insurance certificates are recieved by the Recreation Center Office.

DOGS: This is the only facility in Original Carrollwood that permits dogs. However, all dogs must remain on a leash, except when inside dog run. Of course owners are expected to clean up after their pets. The "on leash" rule is a Hillsborough County ordinance and must be observed. The CRD board will enforce all dog rules for the health and safety of our residents. Warnings will be given in writing to those residents not in compliance; repeat offenders will lose their park privileges.

Scotty Cooper Park

OPEN: DAILY. Sunrise to sunset

HISTORY: Built in 1964, original site of Carrollwood beach and boat ramp. Renovations scheduled for 2006.

FEATURES:

Shade pavilion with a concrete floor and picnic tables
Fenced,mulched, grassy & shaded playground area
Park benches
Separate
toddler play area
2 lavatories
Covered picnic area & picnic
tables
Open air picnic and grilling area
Fishing dock
Water fountain

SPECIAL EVENTS: Annual Spring Egg Hunt

PARKING: Paved parking for 13 cars

PARTIES: 25 people maximum - make reservations by calling the Rec Center office.
Download Park Reservation Form

GUESTS: Must be escorted by resident

SECURITY:

Gates locked at sunset
Unlocked at sunrise
Child safety gate latches
Lavatories - key needed

RULES: Rules are posted on the gates

No large rental equipment (i.e. Moon Walks, etc.) can be used. Such large equipment would encumber the park space making it difficult for any other residents to use the park.

DOGS: Absolutely no dogs allowed at Scotty Cooper Park

Recreation Center

ADDRESS: 3515 McFarland Road, Tampa, Florida 33618 (The Rec Center is the mailing address for the CCA & CRD)

PHONE: 813.932.1257

OPEN: Office open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FEATURES:

Large Room 2,118 Sq Ft with kitchen and dance floor - holds 180 people maximum.
Meeting Room 493 Sq Ft with Tile Floor - holds 30 people maximum.
Table and chairs available at the Rec Center.
2 lavatories
Organized activities and classes. Check with the Rec Center Manager for details.

PARKING: Paved parking lot accommodates 50+ vehicles