New Seffner Kids' Park Grand Opening Celebration Friday

SEFFNER, FL — Opening celebration of the new 8,000 sq. ft. playground in Seffner happens Friday with Mango Park & Recreation Center.

The playground has many play units designed to encourage children to stay active and have fun, including intergenerational swings that allow adults and children to swing together facing each other, Hillsborough County officials said. In addition to traditional elements such as swings and slides, the playground includes rope- and rock-climbing structures, musical elements and synthetic turf.

The project also included additional amenities at the two dog parks, including shade shelters with decorative benches, a dog wash station, upgraded dog agility equipment, and renovated restrooms with ADA-accessible sidewalks. The basketball courts and rental shelters were improved, and the recreation center now has a renovated patio area, upgraded catering kitchen for community rentals and more storage.

What: Ribbon cutting for new playground at Mango Park & Recreation Center

When: 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15

Where: Mango Park & Recreation Center, 11717 Clay Pit Rd., Seffner