The Department of Environmental Protection will close all Florida State Parks to the public effective Monday, March 23. Governor Ron DeSantis gave the order Sunday, March 22 amid a rise of COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.

This is all in an effort to uphold CDC guidance to maximize social distancing and avoid gatherings larger than 10 people.

Florida State Parks in the Tampa Bay Region:

• Anclote Key Preserve State Park
• Alafia River State Park
• Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
• Honeymoon Island State Park
• Caladesi Island State Park
• Egmont Key State Park
• Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
• Fort Foster State Historic Site
• Hillsborough River State Park
• Little Manatee River State Park
• Ybor City Museum State Park

 

Sunday, March 22

POSTPONED – Reggae Rise Up Music Festival

Tuesday, March 24

CANCELED – African Safari by Way of Sunken Gardens

Friday, March 27

CANCELED – TASCO’s Level Up

Saturday, March 28

CANCELED – The FUNdamentals

POSTPONED – Veggie Seed Starting Workshop