Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center

Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center is a community park offering a variety of recreational activities for children, teens, adults, and seniors. The center is a popular destination for families, especially during the warmer months, thanks to its splash pad.

Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center is a recreation center in Tampa, Florida. It is listed at 5855 S 78th St, Tampa, FL 33619, which places it among the local businesses of Tampa that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under park, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

In Tampa, recreation centers and parks are busiest after work and on Saturday mornings, while athletic clubs are quiet mid-day. Membership contracts across Florida vary widely, so ask about initiation fees, freezes and cancellation terms before signing, and about whether court time is included or booked separately. Personal trainers who specialize in tennis fitness usually work out of a club or a park; a short trial session is normal before committing to a package.

The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. The most common schedule is 9 am–9 pm. It is closed on Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center at (813) 671-7700; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is hcfl.gov, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 97 reviews, which is a strong result for a recreation center in Tampa and suggests consistent service.

Tampa is in Florida, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. Getting around Tampa is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Florida's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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