Clearwater Parks & Recreation

08/31/2026

08/26/2026

Clearwater Offshore Nationals returns to Clearwater Beach Sept. 25 through 27. Join us at Pier 60 to view low-slung boats race down Clearwater Beach.

08/25/2026

Have a 10-13 year old daughter that wants to play basketball with other girls? Or maybe she already plays, but her school season ends in December. Whether she’s new to the game or already has experience, Countryside Recreation's girls league is a great opportunity to play, improve her skills, and have fun with other girls her age. Practices begin in October. Registration is ongoing!
⛹️‍♀️Season runs Mid-December to end of February
⛹️‍♀️$120 (w/rec) $132 (w/o)
For more information, contact League Director Billy at [email protected]

08/25/2026

🎉Cheers to 30 Years! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Countryside Recreation Center’s 30th birthday! 🥳
We had a great evening celebrating with our community with food trucks, tattoos, birthday cards, prizes, bounce houses, and plenty of fun! 🎈Around 180 people joined us, we loved getting to share this special milestone with so many of you. We’re so grateful to have been a part of this community for the past 30 years and look forward to many more years of fun, memories, and making a difference together💙🎂

08/22/2026

Countryside Recreation's summer basketball league wrapped up on Tuesday with our league All-Star games🎉⛹️‍♂️

Some of the outstanding players from our girls' league, the 8-10 co ed division, and the 11-13 boys' division competed in games that were both competitive and fun-filled. Around 200 family members and friends attended in support! Register in person today for our winter league, spots are going fast!

📣For more information, contact League Director Billy at [email protected]

08/21/2026

Last Night, Parks and Recreation Aging Well Supervisor Julie Schultz won the Tampa Bay Golden Heart award in the area of community connection. She was nominated by one of her patrons for her amazing attitude, relationship building and the diversity of programs she presents to the senior community. Way to go Julie.

08/21/2026

Celebrate the Countryside Recreation Center's 30th birthday with us🎈🎉

We're celebrating 30 amazing years of fun, memories, and community! Join us in celebrating this special milestone! Visit the recreation center Aug. 24 for free drop-in pickleball, basketball, and access to the fitness room. Bring the family in the evening to enjoy free use of bounce houses and food trucks, where food will be available for purchase.
👟🏓Free drop-in ALL DAY from 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
🎈Free bounce houses from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
🌮Food trucks will be onsite (with food available for purchase) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

📍Countryside Recreation Center
2640 Sabal Springs Dr.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of Countryside over the past 30 years. Here's to many more!🎉

08/20/2026

The lineup for the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational just dropped.

The 2027 Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational field is set! 🥎

Details: bit.ly/4ihcnX9 |

08/20/2026

Two of Clearwater's events at Coachman Park were recognized by the Florida Festivals and Events Association at their annual SUNsational Awards!

Duck Days of Clearwater, the 17-day Coachman Park takeover that featured Mama Duck, the World’s Largest Rubber Duck earned these awards:
💛 First Place – Best New Event
💛 First Place – Overall Event Theme and Branding
💛 Third Place – Promotional Poster

Clearwater’s annual 2025 Clearwater Celebrates America celebration at Coachman Park earned this award:
🎆First Place – Emergency Action Plan