We are fortunate in Westchase to have easy access to community pools and pickleball, tennis and basketball courts. For those looking for a bit more fitness opportunities at an affordable rate, Hillsborough County’s Wellness Access Pass is the answer. The Wellness Access Pass gives you unlimited entry to top-notch fitness centers and open gym sessions featuring pickleball, badminton, volleyball and select classes at Parks & Recreation spots across the county – including the Westchase Recreation Center.
The Wellness Access Pass provides guests 18 years and up the opportunity to utilize any of the county’s six indoor fitness centers and to participate in exciting self-directed programming like pickleball, badminton, volleyball and basketball. The fee for the pass is just $10.75 per month. Class options and schedules are available in the September WOW or call the Westchase Rec at (813) 964-2948 for assistance.
Beginning Sept. 29, the county is also kicking off the 44th Annual Active Life Games. This annual Olympic-style event is open to athletes ages 50 and over and encompasses a wide range of sports – from bowling and golf to pickleball and track & field. The Active Life Games is supported by the Friends of the County Parks and serves as the local qualifying event for the Florida Senior Games.
Registration is now open through Sept. 12. The cost is $25 for one event or $35 for unlimited events. There is an additional $35 charge for those participating in the golf competition, which includes a cart. Age brackets are determined by the age the participant was on December 31, 2024. Ranges include 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and so on. If you play with a partner, the age bracket you will compete in is for the youngest partner’s age bracket.
To view the schedule and register online, visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org and search “Tampa Bay Active Life Games.” Those needing assistance with registration can stop by the Westchase Rec Center at 9791 Westchase Dr.