things to do Parks
al loPeZ Park – d/W e.G. SiMMonS Park – e HillSborouGH County ParkS,
4810 N Himes Ave. • Tampa, FL 33614 2401 19th Ave. NW • Ruskin, FL 33570
reCreation & ConServation
(813) 274-8615 (813) 671-7655
1101 E River Cove St. • Tampa, FL 33604
Open daily from 5pm-10pm. Open daily from sunrise-sunset.
(813) 975-2160
120-acre park features nature trails, picnic Boating, fishing, swimming and camping draw people
www.hillsboroughcounty.org/parks
shelters, grills, playground equipment, fishing pier, to this 469-acre park on Tampa Bay. Bird-watching is
walking/exercise trail, dog park and public restrooms. also popular in the shallow waters of the surrounding
HillSborouGH river State Park – ne
mangrove swamps.
15402 U.S. 301 N • Thonotosassa, FL 33592
alafia river State reCreation area – e
(813) 987-6771
14502 County Rd. 39 S • Lithia, FL 33547 edWard Medard Park – e
Open daily from 8am-sunset.
(813) 672-5132 5726 Panther Loop • Plant City, FL 33567
Features campsites, youth tent camping,
Open daily from 8am-sunset.
(813) 757-3802
picnicking, swimming, fishing, nature trails/hiking, and
Features picnicking and fishing.
Open daily from sunrise-sunset.
boating/canoeing.
Popular freshwater fishing reservoir also features
alderMan’S ford – e camping, swimming and picnicking. A favorite park for
JoHn b. SarGeant, Sr. MeMorial
9625 Canoe Launch Loop • Lithia, FL 33547 company picnics and other large gatherings.
WilderneSS Park – ne
(813) 757-3801
12702 Hwy. 301 • Thonotosassa, FL 33592
Open daily from sunrise-sunset.
eGMont key State Park – r
(813) 987-6208
4905 34th St. S • St. Petersburg, FL 33711 The park offers fishing, canoeing, hiking, bicycling,
Boardwalk and pedestrian/bicycle trails connect picnic
(727) 893-2627 boardwalks and picnicking.
areas on the Alafia River. The 1,141-acre park is also a
popular canoe site.
Visit Egmont Key State Park and enjoy the most beautiful
waters of Tampa Bay. Relaxing and shell collecting along
lake Park – nW
boyd Hill nature PreServe &
its pristine, palm-tree lined, secluded beaches is a year
17302 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. • Lutz, FL 33548
lake MaGGiore environMental
round favorite activity. Also see a 150-year-old working
(813) 264-3806
eduCation Center – r
lighthouse, gun batteries built in 1898 to defend Tampa
Open daily from sunrise-sunset.
1101 Country Club Way S
Bay and 100 year old brick roads. There is no gift shop
This 600-acre park consists of five lakes and numerous
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
on the island, so please remember to bring water, food
pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks. Activities
(727) 893-7326 •
www.stpete.org/boyd
and sunscreen when you visit.
include fishing, picnicking, BMX track, radio-controlled
car track and archery range. It is the site of the Bakas
Adults $3; Children $1.50.
eureka SPrinGS – ne
Equestrian Center for handicapped riders.
Tuesday-Thursday 9am-8pm; Friday-Saturday 9am-
6400 Eureka Springs Rd. • Tampa, FL 33610
6pm; Sunday 11am-6pm.
(813) 744-5536
lettuCe lake Park – ne
STAY 4‑6 HOURS
Open daily from sunrise-sunset.
6920 Fletcher Ave. • Tampa, FL 33637
Tucked away in a bustling city, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
A 31-acre garden of rare and unusual plants, featuring a
(813) 987-6204
is 245 acres of natural Florida habitat with five distinct
greenhouse, trellised walks, boardwalk and picnic area.
Open daily from sunrise-sunset.
eco-systems. Shaded trails wind through a subtropical Activities center around the nature center and boardwalk
forest and into coastal uplands. The preserve features
flatWoodS WilderneSS Park & trail – ne
leading to an observation tower on the Hillsborough
hiking/nature trails, plus guided tours and gift shop.
16400 Morris Bridge Rd. • Thonotosassa, FL 33592
River. Bicycle and exercise trails meander through the
(813) 987-6211
240-acre park.
Centennial Park – d/W
Open daily from sunrise-sunset.
1800 8th Ave. • Ybor City, FL 33605
(813) 274-8615
The park offers fishing, canoeing, hiking, bicycling,
boardwalks and picnicking. Also includes a paved seven
A Saturday morning Farmers Market is held at this
mile loop through Flatwoods Park. Trail heads
2.5-acre park in historic Ybor City. Picnic tables and
available at entrance of Flatwoods Park
public restrooms are available.
(off Morris Bridge Rd.) or
Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
City of taMPa ParkS
(just north of I-75).
& reCreation dePartMent
1420 N Tampa St. • Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 271-8615
www.tampagov.net/parksandrec
We operate 165 parks covering 2,286 acres and
provide leisure programs that enhance the quality of life
and encourage togetherness in our community.
CotanCHobee Park – d/W
601 Channelside Dr. • Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 274-8615
Waterfront park located along Garrison Channel
in downtown Tampa. The 4.5-acre park includes
playground equipment and a pier, as well as a memorial
to the Seminole Indian Wars.
dead river WilderneSS Park – ne
15098 Dead River Rd. • Tampa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6210
The park offers fishing, canoeing, hiking, bicycling,
boardwalks and picnicking.
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