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Sports and Recreation
With nearly 365 days of sunshine here, most days encourage the enjoyment of outdoor recreation.
Proximity to both fresh and saltwater facilities gives Palm Harbor residents a wide choice of
water-oriented recreation. Freshwater anglers enjoy good fishing in Lake Tarpon while saltwater
fishermen head for the Gulf of Mexico. Water sports enthusiasts water ski, jetski, and cruise or
sail either the Bay, Lake Tarpon, or venture into the Gulf waters and beyond. Locally you will
find our white sand beaches are ranked in the top ten in the USA.
Neighborhood Recreation
Palm Harbor Recreation Department and the Palm Harbor Community Activities Center provide youth and
adult sports in addition to other recreational activities. They provide classes tournaments, and
special events at five different park locations. These programs are offered year round to both
residents and non-residents of our taxing district. Some of the major programs and activities
offered are youth and adult baseball, softball, roller hockey, slow-pitch, volleyball, soccer,
tennis and more.
There are 2 YMCA facilities in Palm Harbor. A neighborhood “Y” is located in Lansbrook (east of
Lake Tarpon), and the new complex off Nebraska Ave. (west of U.S. 19).
Sports
Several professional sports teams are located in close proximity to Palm Harbor:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2003 Super Bowl Champions)
- Tampa Bay Devil Rays
- Tampa Bay Lightning (2004 Stanley Cup Champions)
- Tampa Bay Storm (Arena football)
- Grapefruit League Spring Training (Home to Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, New
York Yankees, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
- Clearwater Threshers
Tampa Bay is also home to several nationally recognized events:
- The Outback Bowl
- Verizon Golf Classic
- St. Anthony’s Triathlon
Marinas / Boat Ramps
- Home Port Marina – 727-784-1443
- Marker 1 Marina – 727-733-9324
- Speckled Trout Marina/Ozona – 727-786-9566
- “Pop” Stansell Park – 727-785-9862
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