Penn State Tampa Bay Spring Tailgate at Upper Tampa Bay Park
🦁 Spring Tailgate 2026
Join Penn State alumni, families, supporters, and friends for a fun day outdoors at Upper Tampa Bay Park with lunch, games, kayaking, and great company.
Spend the day with Penn State Tampa Bay
Our annual Spring Tailgate is one of the chapter’s favorite traditions — a relaxed and family-friendly day to reconnect, welcome new faces, and enjoy the Florida spring with fellow Penn Staters.
Whether you’re a longtime alum, a recent grad, a parent, a supporter, or just a friend of Penn State, we’d love to have you join us.
Event Schedule
What to Expect
- Lunch provided
- Beach volleyball tournament
- Cornhole tournament
- Prizes for participants
- Kayaking and outdoor recreation
- A casual, family-friendly Penn State gathering
Important Notes
- No fee to park
- If the gate attendant asks, the group reservation rate covers parking
- Kayaking fees apply
- Brand new playground for young children
- Please review the county website before visiting
Why Upper Tampa Bay Park is a perfect setting
- 596 acres of natural beauty
- Mangrove trails and nature boardwalks
- Access to canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing piers and picnic areas
- Open space for games, relaxing, and reconnecting
- A brand new playground for young children
Let us know you’re coming
Your RSVP helps us plan food, seating, supplies, and activities. We hope to see you there for a great Penn State Tampa Bay day in the park.
Upcoming Chapter Events
- Saturday, April 11: Spring Tailgate
- Saturday, April 25: Food Pantry | Volunteering
- Wednesday, May 13: Networking Event | Glory Days Carrollwood
- Late June: Roar on the Rooftop | Student Sendoff
- Feb 5–12, 2027: Cruise for a Cause | Mardi Gras New Orleans
- Spring 2027: Lions, Luck & Legacy returns
Support Our Scholarship Endowment
Help us keep the momentum going as we build toward our $50,000 scholarship endowment goal by Fall 2029.
Your 2025–2026 Chapter Board
President: Bill
Vice President: Kurt
Secretary: Marina
Treasurer: Adi
Communications Chair: Joe
Sports & Events Chair: Sara
Community Service Chair: Sandy
Fundraising & Endowment Chair: Val
At-Large Members: Josiah, Emma, Daphne
Chapter Founder & Emeritus: Charlotte
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