Outdoor Recreation
Special Events & Specialty Programs
Spring 2019 Specialty Programs
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Cupid's Zipline of Love Love is in the air…literally! Climb up to our zipline and soar down while attempting to toss bean bags into the targets below. Register now and you can bring a guest for free. It's sure to be an unforgetable date night! 2 for $15 |
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Cupid's Gondola of Love (Sunset Paddle) 2 for $10 |
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Cupid's Eternal Bonfire of Love (Bonfire & S'mores) Looking for something to do with that special someone? How about leaving it to Outdoor Recreation? This night trip will include a fun group of people, a campfire, and some yummy s'mores! Free; Register Now |
| February 18th |
12:00pm - 3:00pm Sessums Mall FREE |
Hammock Hangout | Hang out in a hammock with Outdoor Recreation! Our staff will be advertising the week’s events, enouraging people to use hammocks, and giving away free t-shirts! |
| February 19th |
10:00am - 11:30am Meet at the REC FREE |
Group Bike Ride + Coffee | Outdoor Recreation & USF Police will lead a group bike ride to Felicitous Coffee + Tea House. Bring your own bike. Need a bike? Register to borrow one of ours online in advance. |
| February 20th |
6:00pm - 7:30pm Riverfront Park FREE |
Sunset Paddle | Experience the Hillsborough River in the evening with a guided paddle. Advanced online registration is required. Transportation from the REC will be provided. |
| February 21st |
7:00pm - 10:00pm Riverfront Park FREE |
Height Night | Ever wanted to experience the Challenge Course at night? Grab some glow sticks, make your way through the obstacles, and ride down the 150 ft zip line. Advanced registration is required. |
| February 22nd |
7:00pm & 9:00 pm Riverfront Park FREE |
Moonlight Canoeing | Come join us on the beautiful Hillsbourough River at dusk or in the dark for Moonlight Canoeing. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and explore after dark. |
| February 23rd |
7:00pm & 9:00pm Riverfront Park FREE |
Moonlight Canoeing | Come join us on the beautiful Hillsbourough River at dusk or in the dark for Moonlight Canoeing. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and explore after dark. |
| February 24th |
10:00am - 2:00pm Tampa FREE |
Sunday Rides | Bikes are provided free of charge by USF Outdoor Recreation's bike rental shop. Students are also provided free transportation to the biking locations across Tampa from campus. |
ALL SPRING 2019 SPECIAL EVENTS
Sunday Rides
Join us every last Sunday of the month for Sunday Rides - a program for students and the USF community to travel to Flatwoods Park or the Tampa Riverwalk for a free bike ridewith friends!
Bikes are provided free of charge by USF Outdoor Recreation's bike rental shop. Students are also provided free transportation to the biking locations across Tampa from campus.
Spring 2019 Dates:
- January 20th
- February 24th
- March 31st
- April 28th
Times Offered:
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
Click here to register for any of the dates above
Moonlight Canoeing
Come to Riverfront Park for after hours boating around the full moon. You have an hour and a half to discover the difference between day and night on the Hillsborough River! Sign up with friends or venture out on your own.
Canoes and 2-person kayaks: $10, 1-person kayaks $5.
Registration opens two weeks in advance and closes Friday at 5 PM.
Spring 2019 Dates:
- February 22nd & 23rd
- March 22nd & 23rd
- April 19th & 20th
- May 17th
Times Offered:
- 7 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.
- 9 p.m. – 10:50 p.m.
Buy your tickets here:
Challenge Course Open Climb
If you've ever seen the Challenge Course and wanted to try it, this is your chance! Bring some friends or make some here. You'll be sure to test your abilities, both mental and physical, during this fun and exciting event. You will spend 4 hours making connections and experiencing the Discovery Course: 55' of height with a 150' zipline!
$15. Registration opens two weeks in advance and closes the day before.
Spring 2019 Dates:
- February 2nd
- March 2nd
- June 1st
Time:
- 10:00am - 1:00pm
Height Night
Ever wanted to experience the Challenge Course at night? Grab some glow sticks, make your way through the obstacles, and ride down the 150 ft zip line. You're sure to push your limits and achieve new heights. Literally!
Free! Registration opens two weeks in advance and closes the day before.
Spring 2019 Date:
- February 21st
Time:
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Registration opens soon!
Ziplining Under the Stars
March 21st at Riverfront Park
8:00pm - 10:00pm
What's better than ziplining? Ziplining under the stars, of course! As the sun sets, helmet lights are turned on and your ultimate adventure begins. You don't want to miss out on this after-hours zipline experience.
$8; transportation to/from campus is included
Zipline Target Challenge
April 18th at Riverfront Park
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Throwing bean bags at targets sound easy? Try doing it 50 ft in the air while ziplining down our 150 ft zipline. Sign up to create a team and prepare to compete against others for prizes. Let the challenge begin!
$10; transportation to/from campus is included
Registration opens soon!
Sunset Paddle
Spring 2019 Dates:
- February 20th
- March 20th
- April 17th
Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm (February)
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm (March & April)
Meet at the boathouse at USF Riverfront Park; no registration required
Challenge After Dark
TWO DATES! April 5th & May 17th
Riverfront Park
7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm start times
Get lit on our glow-in-the-dark Challenge Course. You'll be illuminated with glow sticks and glow paint while conquering over 15 different obstacles 50ft in the air followed by an extreme zipline challenge.
Cost: $15
Transportation provided from the REC