Sulphur Springs Park is packed with a variety of outdoor enjoyments. Visitors can take in views of the well-known springs and Hillsborough River, take a dip in a 7,300-square-foot pool, tour the walking trails and compete in a friendly game of sand volleyball. The park features a playground, grills, picnic tables and shelters, a fishing pier and ball fields. The park's most visually prominent feature is a two-story concrete gazebo, built in the 1920s by Grover Poole for developer Josiah T. Richardson as part of a resort. The gazebo was constructed around the spring and sits behind locked gates. There are plans by the city to restore it and open it to the public. The park is bordered to the west by Interstate 275. On the opposite side is River Tower Park, with a 210-foot gothic cement water tower that also was constructed for Richardson's resort. Sulphur Springs Pool is heated and is open year-round. A glass mosaic by artist Bruce Marsh showcases some of the history of Sulphur Springs. For a listing of classes, please call the number listed.
Here's a link to the pool's hours for summer 2011: http://www.tampagov.net/dept_parks_and_recreation/programs_and_services/Files/pools/summer2011/springs.pdf
The price of admission to the pool is $4 for adults 18 and older, $2 for ages 17 and younger and $2 for seniors aged 50 years and older. You can also buy season pass rec cards through the City of Tampa Department of Parks and Recreation.
The American Victory Ship is one of only four fully operational World War II ships in the country. The entire ship - nine decks - remains virtually in tact: three-level cargo holds, radio and gyro rooms, hospital, galley, weaponry, mess halls, crew cabins, lifeboats, the Captain's quarters, and the engine. This shipboard maritime museum features rare artifacts, exhibits, uniforms, medals, documents and photographs.
Appointed by the city council, the city clerk is responsible for administering the city's legislative affairs and serves the mayor, city council, city manager and administrative departments. The city clerk also acts as historian for the community. The city clerk is Melissa (Lisa) E. Small.
MOSI opened its doors permanently to the public in 1982 and has been offering unique exhibits aimed at both children and adults since. MOSI also houses an IMAX dome that plays standard IMAX films and select feature films. Traveling exhibits, such as the Bodies area, are frequently on display. There is much to do for people of every age, from a butterfly garden to an astronomy show to a high-wire bike.
