Free, discounted park passes available for military, first responders

Posted Dec 17, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Dec 17, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Hillsborough County is now offering free and discounted annual passes to all Hillsborough County Regional Parks to qualified military and first responders.

The free lifetime family entrance pass is for Hillsborough County residents who are:
• Honorably discharged veterans who have service-connected disabilities
• Surviving spouse and parents of deceased members of the US Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserves who have fallen in combat
• Surviving dependents of deceased First Responders killed in the line of duty who reside in Hillsborough County

There is a 25 percent annual regional park pass discount for:
• Active duty members and honorably discharged veterans of the US Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserves who live in Hillsborough County
• Active duty members of First Responders who live or work in Hillsborough County
• Hillsborough County BOCC employees

Passes can be obtained from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday at the Branchton Regional Parks Office, 15502 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa. Cash, check and major credit card payments are accepted.

Proper documentation by first responders and military is required.

The free and discounted passes do not include the boat launching pass, which is $100. Regular cost for an Annual Regional Parks Pass is $50 for an individual, and $100 for a family.

For additional information on Hillsborough County Regional Parks, discounts and free passes, (813) 987-6240.

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