Hillsborough County invites you to discover the splendor of Edward Medard Regional Park, on 6140 Turkey Creek Rd., tucked away in eastern Hillsborough County between Brandon and Plant City during July's National Park and Recreation Month.

Edward Medard Park extends along 1,284 acres owned by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), where a water control structure and reservoir offer flood protection along the Alafia River.

Gallery: Edward Medard Regional Park

In 1972, under an agreement with the District, Hillsborough County developed this site as one of its largest and most popular regional parks.

Although the park’s main attraction, a 700-acre reservoir used for canoeing, boating and fishing, is currently closed to allow water to raise naturally after a SWFWMD levee reconstruction project, Edward Medard Park still has much to offer.

Tampa, Florida--If you are into yoga you can experience yoga in the park at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park 600 N. Ashley Drive in Downtown Tampa.

Every Sunday from 6 - 7 p.m. through the end of the year you can join in a 1-hour free yoga class in Hixon Park.

This class is designed for all levels.

Bring your mat and water bottle to the north side terraces.

Head out and experience yoga while watching the sunset over the city skyline in beautiful Hixon Park!

Riverview, FL -- Despite the closure of some city parks, the Tampa Housing Authority is providing summer activities for public housing youth that includes fun and recreation.

More than 150 enrolled public housing youth will enjoy their summer vacations this year thanks to the management staff at the Tampa Housing Authorities' The Oaks at Riverview Community Center located at 110 E. Kirby Street. The center receives approximately 113 kids per day in all age groups ranging from 6 to 15 years old.

“Combined with education and structured wholesome activities, we are able to keep our youth engaged and off the streets this summer” Jerome Ryans, THA President/CEO said in a release. “The staff at the Oaks, Coach Kevin Knox and Kenny Bryant, are doing an excellent job and are to be commended for the great schedule they have put together for our kids."