Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Location: Al Lopez Park I Map
Event Start: 8:30 AM
Contact: Angela Watkins | ph: 813-616-6517 | awatkins@parkinson.org
Website: www.parkinson.org
Event Highlights
Date: Saturday, May 9th
Registration opens: 8:30 am
Activities Begin: 9:00 am
Moving Day Walk Begins: 10:00 am
Event concludes: 11 amde
Location: Al Lopez Park (next to dog park)
Location & Parking
The event will be held at Al Lopez Park, located at 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614. Please enter Al Lopez Dog Park into GPS for more exact location of event site. Follow posted directional signage near the parking area.
Check-In / Registration
Check-in opens at 8:30 AM. Stop by the registration area to pick up your event program, drop off donations and collect your Moving Day Rewards card if eligible.
We strongly recommend making donations online before event day. All participants must be registered in advance at MovingDayTampaBay.org.
You can also help us prepare by downloading the Fundraise for Parkinson’s App before event day to stay up to date with day of event information, and easy communication with your team.
Schedule of Events
8:30 am – Registration Opens
9:00–9:45 am – Explore resources, enjoy activities, connect with the community and join on-stage movement demos
9:45 am – We Move Ceremony
10 am – Moving Day Walk Begins
10:45 am – Passport drawing at the We Move Stage
Walk Route
The Moving Day walk route is 1-mile long, there will also be a ½ mile option.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available on-site.
Refreshments
Bottled water and light refreshments will be available on-site at no cost. Food vendors will also provide subs, iced coffee and Italian ice at a nominal fee.
Pets
Pets are welcome on a leash. Make sure to visit our NEW pet zone this year!
Donations
Cash and check donations can be dropped off at the check-in area. Credit card donations may be made online or through the Fundraise for Parkinson’s App.
You may also mail check donations to:
Parkinson’s Foundation
Attn: Donor Services/Tampa Bay
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
Please include the participant’s name to ensure proper credit.
Moving Day Rewards
Participants who raise $100 or more receive an exclusive Moving Day T-shirt. Additional rewards are available at higher levels. T-shirts and rewards may be picked up at the Rewards Tent.
Participants who raise $1,000 or more will receive the All-Star Mover Full Zip Lightweight Jacket via mail after the event. We’re so glad you’ll be joining us! We can’t wait to come together for a meaningful day of movement and connection.
To learn more about the resources in your area, and the great work of the Parkinson’s Foundation Florida, please visit our website Parkinson.org/Florida.
If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:
Angela Watkins | ph: 813-616-6517 | awatkins@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day Tampa Bay / Angela Watkins
Parkinson’s Foundation, Inc.
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
