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City of Tampa Parks
Don't have enough space in your backyard to add that dream pool, playground, or basket ball court?
The City of Tampa has 146 parks and 73 playgrounds. These parks and playgrounds include such amenities as boat launches, computer stations, ball fields, tennis and racquetball courts and more. You can search
for and find parks and playgrounds with the amenities you are looking for using the Parks and Playground Search
City of Tampa Crime Statistics
Wondering if your new neighborhood is safe?
The Tampa Police Department has teamed up with RAIDS Online to provide easy to read crime maps and analysis. RAIDS Online displays crime data to the public
using Google Maps. Crime type, street address, date and time are displayed for the public.
Check crime statistics in your area
Hillsborough County Schools
Need to know what schools are in the area?
Hillsborough county is the 8th largest school district in the nation. Figuring out exactly what you want in a school is not always a simple task. When you imagine the ideal school for your child, you may picture colorful classrooms, dynamic teachers and a variety of extracurricular programs.
Some things to consider:
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How far can my child travel to school?
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Do I need transportation provided, or can I get my child to school another way?
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Do I need before- or after-school care for my child?
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Does my child have any physical, emotional, linguistic or learning needs that require special attention?
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Are modern school facilities important to me?
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What about technology?
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Would my child be better suited to a small school environment, or would a large school be better?
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Do I want a school with several grade levels, such as K-12, where my child can remain for several years?
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Extracurricular Activities
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How important are music and art programs?
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Are sports important? Which ones?
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Do I want a school where parents are expected to be very involved with activities and decisions?
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Are foreign language classes important? Which languages?
Don't forget that the best way to find out whether a school is the right place for your child is to visit in person.
You can find local public schools assigned in your area using the Hillsborough County Public School Locator.
You can find local private schools assigned in your area using Hillsborough County Private School Locator
Are you in a flood zone?
Not sure if your home is located in a flood zone?
Flood zones are geographic areas that the FEMA has defined according to varying levels of flood risk. These zones are depicted on a community's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) or Flood Hazard Boundary Map. Each zone reflects the severity or type of flooding in the area.
Search flood maps using the Hillsborough County Flood Map tool
