Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center

Located in East Tampa along South 78th Street, Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center serves as an active hub for court sports and neighborhood athletics. The facility provides outdoor hard courts equipped for racquet sports, attracting Tampa players for organized matches and casual evening play. The atmosphere is grounded and community-driven, focused on straightforward access to public recreational facilities across Hillsborough County. The courts feature hard acrylic surfaces designed for reliable traction and consistent ball response in typical Florida weather. Robust overhead court illumination extends playing hours past dusk. Players can join pickup games, organize doubles matches, or coordinate court time through Hillsborough County's standard park booking systems and open-access schedules.