🍔 Spring Tailgate & Board Meeting 🍔
May 24 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Get ready to celebrate Memorial Day weekend with your Penn State Tampa Bay Chapter at our Spring Tailgate & Annual Board Meeting — a day full of sunshine, great food, and blue & white pride! 
Upper Tampa Bay Park, 8001 Double Branch Rd, Tampa, FL 33635
Park Open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
RSVP here — your RSVP helps us plan food, seating, and supplies!
Event Schedule:
Morning Kayaking/Canoeing (optional): $25 for 4 hours
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (burgers & hot dogs provided)
Please bring a side, appetizer, or dessert to share!
Annual Alumni Volunteer Board Meeting: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
This is more than just a picnic — it’s your Memorial Day cookout with the Penn State family. Bring your kids, your cousins, your neighbors — all are welcome! Entry to the park is free for our group, so come early and enjoy the day.
Why You’ll Love Upper Tampa Bay Park:
596 acres of protected natural space
Birdwatching, nature trails, boardwalks, and wildlife viewing
Canoe & kayak rentals to explore Double Branch Bay
Fishing piers and scenic picnic shelters
Playground and nature center — fun for all ages!
Shaded picnic areas and plenty of open space for lawn games and relaxing