things to do Parks
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3932 Lithia Springs Rd. • Lithia, FL 33547 4905 34th St. #5000 • St. Petersburg, FL 33711 7508 Ehrlich Rd. • Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 744-5572 (727) 865-0668 (813) 264-8511
Open daily from sunrise-sunset. Enjoy fishing or sightseeing on the longest fishing pier Open daily from sunrise-sunset.
Natural spring provides 72-degree water year-round for
in the world! View magnificent sunrises and beautiful
First phase of this paved trail is 2.5 miles. Phases two
swimming. Bath house, playground, picnic facilities and
sunsets from the pier, which is open 24 hours a day every
and three should be completed in five years. Current
camping also available.
day of the year. Fishing supplies, snacks, drinks and bait
trailhead located Wilsky Rd., just north of Linebaugh Ave.
are all available on both the north and south piers.
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215 Lightfoot Rd. • Wimauma, FL 33598
7311 Baseball Ave. • Tampa, FL 33634
3602 Hwy. 301 • Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5005
(813) 264-8511
(813) 744-5502
Open daily from 8am-sunset.
Open daily from sunrise-sunset.
The park offers fishing, canoeing, hiking, bicycling,
Features campsites, youth tent camping, picnicking,
The first phase of this project is 1.3 miles. Paved surface
boardwalks and picnicking.
swimming, fishing, nature trails/hiking and
with trail head access on the east side of Hanley Rd.,
boating/canoeing.
between Hillsborough Ave. and Waters Ave.
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12550 Morris Bridge Rd. • Thonotosassa, FL 33592
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(813) 987-6200
134 N 34th St. • Tampa, FL 33605
12550 Morris Bridge Rd. • Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 274-8615
(813) 987-6200
Open daily from sunrise-sunset.
Great bird-watching is available at this 119-acre park.
Located near the mouth of Trout Creek, this 42-acre site
This popular off-road system is located just minutes
Visitors can also enjoy picnic shelters and nature trails.
on the Hillsborough River is popular for fishing,
from the University of South Florida in northeast Tampa.
canoeing and group picnics. It is a pleasant place to get
The main loop is 20 miles of single track, connecting
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away for a mid-day break, or to take small children for
Flatwoods, Trout Creek and Morris Bridge parks.
13330 Morris Bridge Rd. • Tampa, FL 33637
a mini-adventure.
ybor City MuSeuM State Park – d/W
(813) 987-6209
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1818 9th Ave. • Tampa, FL 33605
The park offers fishing, canoeing, hiking, bicycling, 8001 Double Branch Rd. • Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 247-6323
boardwalks and picnicking. (813) 855-1765 Open daily from 9am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving,
Plant Park – d/W
Open daily from sunrise-sunset.
Christmas and New Years.
University of Tampa
This two, 144-acre park and preserve features an
The Ybor City Museum State Park takes you back to when
401 W. Kennedy Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33606
environmental study center. Popular activities include
Tampa was known as the “Cigar Capital of the World.”
(813) 274-8615
picnicking and hiking on trails and boardwalks
Come visit the museum and experience the uniqueness
Enjoy 6.9 acres along the beautiful
with views of Tampa Bay and its habitats.
of the history and the culture of Ybor City.
Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa.
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2401 E Yukon Ave. • Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 274-8615
Enjoy picnic shelters, grills, ball fields,
tennis/racquetball courts, fishing pier,
nature and exercise trails, canoe launch
and dog park at this 80-acre site.
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