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# Carrollwood Recreation District

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- [Home](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/) - Click Here to Know More Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Gate Key FOBS The Carrollwood Subdivision ( now commonly referred to as the Original Carrollwood Community ), is served by two distinct boards: the Carrollwood Recreation District ( CRD ) and the Carrollwood Civic Association ( CCA ). Board members are elected by the 925
- [CRD Meetings](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/crd-meetings/) - Carrollwood Recreation District Meetings 2nd Monday of the month at the Rec Center 6:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Fiscal Year: October 1 — September 30 Registered Agent: Mark Snellgrove 3515 McFarland Road Tampa, FL 33618 2026 Agendas 2025 Agendas 2024 Agendas 2023 Agendas 2022 Agendas 2021 Agendas 2020 Agendas 2019 Agendas
- [Recreation Center](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/recreation-center/) - The Original Carrollwood Recreation Center contains a business office, bathrooms, and rooms for meetings or social events. FEATURESOFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (keys required for entry to all rooms) ADDRESS: 3515 McFarland Road, Tampa, Florida 33618 (mailing address for the CCA and CRD) PHONE NUMBER: 813-932-1257 E-MAIL ADDRESS: Office@OriginalCarrollwoodCRD.com Multipurpose
- [Dog Park](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/dog-park/) - (Private) This play area is designated for four-legged Original Carrollwood residents. FEATURES OPEN: Daily, sunrise to sunset (NEW Dog Park Key required, as of 6/1/26)ADDRESS: 11430 Orange Grove Drive (inside Original Carrollwood Park) Fully fenced one-acre park inside the west portion of Original Carrollwood Park Two ways to access from inside Original Carrollwood Park (which
- [Scotty Cooper Park](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/scotty-cooper-park-2/) - (Private) HISTORY Originally built in 1964, this park was renovated in October 2008 featuring iron gates, updated bathroom facilities, sweeping design to the structure and roofline, new sprinkler system, and fresh landscaping. The renovation also included new playground equipment, giant rocks, slides, swings, and various rides for younger children. Benches and picnic equipment were added
- [Original Carrollwood Park](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/original-carrollwood-park/) - (Private) Residents enjoy multiple parks and a dog park section. The parks have several shaded pavilions, picnic tables, and restrooms. HISTORY Originally the site of a now-defunct wastewater treatment plant previously serving the Original Carrollwood Community, this land was acquired in 1992 by the Carrollwood Recreation District pursuant to a majority vote of the residents.
- [Tennis Courts](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/tennis-courts/) - Residents can enjoy tennis or pickleball on four lighted courts. FEATURES OPEN: Daily, 7am – 10pm – Fob requiredADDRESS: 3515 McFarland Road (located behind the Rec Center) Four lighted courts with center court shelter. (Pickleball welcome on Courts 1 & 2.) Home to ranked, traveling 10-woman team (September – May) Lavatories on the west side
- [White Sands Beach & Boating](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/white-sands-beach-and-boating/) - (Private) Residents have access to a private beach & boat ramp on Lake Carroll with a swimming area and shaded pavilion with picnic tables. FEATURES OPEN: Private Park – Daily, sunrise to sunset ADDRESS: 11613 Carrollwood Drive Fob access for vehicle and pedestrian gates Access to boating, fishing, picnicking, and swimming. Concrete boat ramp for
- [Forms](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/forms/) - Rules & Regulations for White Sands Beach Boating DOWNLOAD FORM Boat Decal Form DOWNLOAD FORM Fob and Amenities Key Form DOWNLOAD FORM Room Reservation Form DOWNLOAD FORM Room Rental Fees DOWNLOAD FORM Park Reservation Form DOWNLOAD FORM Dog Park Registration DOWNLOAD FORM Estoppel Certificate Request DOWNLOAD FORM
- [Fiscal Info](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/fiscal-info/) - Budgets Year ending September 30, 2026 Budget Year ending September 30, 2025 Budget Year ending September 30, 2024 Budget Year ending September 30, 2023 Budget Year ending September 30, 2022 Budget Year ending September 30, 2021 Budget Year ending September 30, 2020 Budget Year ending September 30, 2019 Budget Year ending September 30, 2018 Budget
- [Governing Documents](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/governing-documents/) - 2026 Board of Trustees Handbook Download Chapter 99-418, Senate Bill No. 2582 The CRD was created as an independent special district approved by referendum on December 5, 1972, by the Florida Legislature. To view the complete document, click this link: http://laws.flrules.org/1999/418 Ethics The CRD adheres to the provisions spelled out by the Florida Commission on Ethics.
- [Contact Us](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/contact-us/) - Get In Touch Your Name * Email * Message * Thank you for your message. It has been sent. × There was an error trying to send your message. Please try again later. × Send Address: 3515 McFarland Road, Tampa, FL 33618 Phone: 813.932.1257 Estoppel Certificate Request Business Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/privacy-policy/) - Sharing of Personal Information: We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information or mobile opt-in data to third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law. Your information is kept confidential and used solely for the purposes you have agreed to. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data
- [Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Gate Key FOBS](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq/) - In 2025, the Carrollwood Recreation District is working to replace amenity gate access with digital gate key fobs across White Sands Beach, Scotty Cooper Park, Original Carrollwood Park and the Tennis Courts. Read more for some answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the projects. What is the scope of the projects to improve access to
- [Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Proposed Tax Adjustment](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-4-2/) - The Carrollwood CRD wants all voters to be informed of what will be decided as part of the Proposed Neighborhood Preservation Assessment Adjustment. The important vote takes place in the August Primary Election. All FOBS Why do we need to make a change to the tax assessment? Does the CRD need the money or are
- [Current Board Members](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/current-board-members/) - Carrollwood Recreation District Board All correspondence to or from the CRD Board is subject to Florida’s public records laws. Mark SnellgrovePRESIDENT Dr. Anna BrownVICE PRESIDENT | REC. CENTER Mark GeorgiadesTREASURER Kristy TaylorSECRETARY Matt LaviskyORIGINAL CARROLLWOOD PARK Dan SeeleyGROUNDS Jack GriffieSCOTTY COOPER PARK Kevin ShidlerWHITE SANDS BEACH Jared BrownCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- [Revenue Info](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/revenue-info/) - The Carrollwood Subdivision of 925-homes ( now commonly referred to as the Original Carrollwood Community ), is an Independent Special District enacted by the Florida Legislature and approved by referendum on December 5, 1972, and named the Carrollwood Recreation District. A non-ad valorem recreation district tax of $800.00 titled ( Carrollwood Recreation ISD ) is
- [Boundary Map](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/boundary-map/) - Original Carrollwood neighborhood boundaries: Orange Grove Drive on the south, Dale Mabry on the west, Lake Ellen Drive to the north and Lake Carroll on the east.
- [Business Office](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/business-office/) - Employed by the CRD (Carrollwood Recreation District), the office manager at the Business Office located inside the Rec Center handles CRD business, including issuing keys and decals as well as handling reservations for a park or a Rec Center room. Payments may be made in cash, check, debit or credit card. To drop something off
- [Past Board Presidents](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/past-board-presidents/) - 1973 Scotty Cooper 1974-1975 Joseph Santoiana 1976 John W. Puffer III 1977 Delores Manker 1978 John Sisco 1979-1980 Thomas Evans 1981-1982 Bill Burton 1983-1985 Gary Harris 1986 James Weiss 1987-1989 Hal Waters 1990 James Ruyle 1991-1994 Jack Stewart 1995 Cathy Proses 1996-1997 Jack Stewart 1998-2001 Bob Johnston 2002-2007 Becky Hanley 2007-2009 Nick Bompignano 2010-2012 Tom

## FAQs

- [What if I want to go to the dog park and tennis courts and not the beach?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/what-if-i-want-to-go-to-the-dog-park-and-tennis-courts-and-not-the-beach/) - It is the CRD’s understanding that the fob activation will allow for the programming of those fobs who wish to enter individual amenities. Residents will need approval.
- [Why haven’t we always had fences, gates, and key and fob access?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/why-havent-we-always-had-fences-gates-and-key-and-fob-access/) - Our community is 66 years-old and the community around our neighborhood has grown significantly. Google searches did not exist until more recently, and many non-residents leave negative and positive reviews about our amenities and facilities. With the installation of key access to Scotty Cooper Park, for example, access control has proven to be effective and
- [How is this paid for?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/how-is-this-paid-for/) - As a result of the tax referendum in 2022, funds were allocated for improving the security and aesthetic appeal of neighborhood areas. Reliable and efficient access improvements to parks, beach and tennis courts are planned.
- [How to get an electronic fob?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/how-to-get-an-electronic-fob/) - Purchase from the business office inside the Recreation Center (just like key purchases). We will let you know when we are ready to begin selling them.
- [What about the boat ramp?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/what-about-the-boat-ramp/) - No current plans for the boat ramp gate. The boat ramp gate is custom built and only a few years old, and it serves its purpose. White Sands Beach (WSB) is the only community park with vehicle access. The access control system will be most beneficial when the guard is not present. When the guard
- [What is the estimated timeline for the other neighborhood spaces?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/what-is-the-estimated-timeline-for-the-other-neighborhood-spaces/) - It’s impossible to have every park on the fob system on day one. This is a priority, so we will work to have all spaces active in 2025. There will be a period for transition, so fob and key access will overlap. Whether you have a fob or key, they both serve the same purpose.
- [Will the fobs be easier and more secure to use than keys?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/will-the-fobs-be-easier-and-more-secure-to-use-than-keys/) - They can’t be copied at a store, they can be deactivated upon loss, and residents will only need to touch the fob to the sensor to enter and leave.
- [Where will the fobs work?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/where-will-the-fobs-work/) - The goal is to use the same fob to access all amenities. White Sands Beach, Scotty Cooper Park, Tennis Courts, Original Carrollwood Park, and the dog park.
- [How many fobs can a household obtain?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/how-many-fobs-can-a-household-obtain/) - Two
- [How much do fobs cost?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/how-much-do-fobs-cost/) - Fobs will cost $30. It is the CRD’s initial understanding that if someone loses their fob, it can be deactivated. Replacement fobs can be purchased. Ultimately, the cost to the resident will be less than purchasing individual keys for each access point is the system operates now.
- [What is the timeline for Amenity improvement rollout?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/what-is-the-timeline-for-amenity-improvement-rollout/) - Gate and electronic access key fob will happen at White Sands Beach first. Completion is estimated to be late February to accommodate the busy season beginning during spring break. As new details and plans emerge, the CRD will communicate with residents.
- [What is the scope of the projects to improve access to the neighborhood amenities?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/what-is-the-scope-of-the-projects-to-improve-access-to-the-neighborhood-amenities/) - White Sands Beach is the first space for installation of a custom entry and exit gate as well as a pedestrian gate.
- [What is at stake if the Neighborhood Preservation Assessment Adjustment does not pass? What will happen in the future?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/what-is-at-stake-if-the-neighborhood-preservation-assessment-adjustment-does-not-pass-what-will-happen-in-the-future/) - Given current budget projections, the CRD Board estimates it will need to spend funds typically held in reserve to maintain current services beginning in FY 2022. At that point, the CRD would either need to reduce the services provided to residents in future fiscal years or work to amend its special act to allow the
- [Why do we need to make a change to the tax assessment? Does the CRD need the money or are we being extravagant?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/why-do-we-need-to-make-a-change-to-the-tax-assessment-does-the-crd-need-the-money-or-are-we-being-extravagant/) - One word. Inflation. Across the prior 20 years, costs for maintaining our 4 community properties have steadily increased. There are simply not enough funds to cover the needs of the aging properties. A standard recommendation for governmental agencies is to maintain a cash reserve of six months' expenditures. The board has projected with an average
- [GENERAL QUESTION:  Since Florida is a closed primary state, can I still vote on the Neighborhood Preservation Assessment Adjustment in the Aug. 23 Primary Election even if I’m not registered with a political party?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/general-question-since-florida-is-a-closed-primary-state-can-i-still-vote-on-the-neighborhood-preservation-assessment-adjustment-in-the-aug-23-primary-election-even-if-im-not-registered-w/) - Yes. All registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, may vote on issues and nonpartisan races during a Primary Election.
- [What will the ballot say?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/what-will-the-ballot-say/) - BALLOT LANGUAGE: Changing the Carrollwood Recreation District Tax Maximum Annual Assessment BALLOT SUMMARY Should the maximum annual amount of the Carrollwood Recreation District Tax, a non-ad valorem annual assessment imposed on each individual improved residential parcel located within the boundaries of the Carrollwood Recreation District, be changed from the current maximum of $600 per year
- [GENERAL QUESTION:  What does the CRD Board do?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/general-question-what-does-the-crd-board-do/) - The Carrollwood Recreation District (CRD) is a board of elected volunteers that are all property owners who are not compensated to serve on the board. The CRD Board manages and operates the 4 community properties below and maintains two dozen common areas throughout the community. • White Sands Beach and the Boat Ramp • Tennis
- [When is the vote? What does an “a simple majority of YES” mean?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/when-is-the-vote-what-does-an-a-simple-majority-of-yes-mean/) - Check Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections page and Florida Division of Elections pages for early voting locations and details. The line item for vote will be on ballots in the Primary Election. The deadline to register to vote in the Primary is July 25. Early voting in person runs Aug. 8 – 21. Vote-by-Mail Ballots
- [What does it mean to say “The CRD recommends adjusting the tax assessment cap to $1,200?”](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/what-does-it-mean-to-say-the-crd-recommends-adjusting-the-tax-assessment-cap-to-1200/) - Assessment adjustments require a community vote to approve a “cap” or “ceiling” on the amount of the adjustment. The process to place an item on the ballot during a public election and communicate to all stakeholders requires the use of budget resources, which is very expensive. To expend the resources only one time, the ballot
- [Haven't we raised rates before? What's been done in the past?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/havent-we-raised-rates-before-whats-been-done-in-the-past/) - In 2002, the community voted to raise the tax cap from $300 to $600. This was slowly raised over a period of 8 years. This current CRD Board intends to do the same with an increase to only $800 now. The Board has projected with an average rate of inflation, this will be enough to
- [How is community input used to make decisions on what needs are prioritized?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/how-is-community-input-used-to-make-decisions-on-what-needs-are-prioritized/) - Often, the CRD learns of maintenance needed repairs through resident input. Safety is a big factor in prioritizing. At the May 2022 meeting, the CRD Board voted to repair the bridge leading to the tennis court because it was a safety issue. Park playground equipment is another safety issue.
- [How does CRD budget the monies it manages?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/how-does-crd-budget-the-monies-it-manages/) - The CRD budgets the monies 16 months in advance. The State of Florida requires that we adopt a budget by July 1, for the next budget cycle (October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023). Sometimes, unexpected and unplanned expenses happen. For example, in July 2021 a tree fell over on the tennis courts in a
- [If the referendum passes, what happens next? What is the timeline for the increase?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/if-the-referendum-passes-what-happens-next-what-is-the-timeline-for-the-increase/) - Following the precedent set by prior CRD Boards, the current CRD Board will raise the annual tax assessment by only $200 to make the new annual assessment $800. The Board will only raise the assessment again only if there is a budgetary or pressing need. If an additional increase is needed, the CRD will only
- [What are other neighborhoods assessing? What about comparable costs?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/what-are-other-neighborhoods-assessing-what-about-comparable-costs/) - Annual fees for other large area neighborhoods for a single-family home: • Carrollwood Village $742 (annual adjustment) – no properties to operate and manage • Northdale $180 • Plantation at Carrollwood $816 • Calusa Trace $600 • Cory Lake Isle $2,468 – most comparable to our community with properties to operate and manage • Van
- [What are specific maintenance problems that need to be immediately addressed? Are there grand improvements that the CRD intends to make?](https://www.originalcarrollwoodcrd.com/faq-items/what-are-specific-maintenance-problems-that-need-to-be-immediately-addressed-are-there-grand-improvements-that-the-crd-intends-to-make/) - The current approved budget focuses most funds on a backlog of community maintenance needs. A very small amount pays for improvements. The areas that need immediate specific maintenance issues addressed are: • Irrigation • Tree trimming • Border wall repairs • Landscape • Sidewalk repairs at White Sands Beach Within 3 years, these areas will

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