Parks & Nature in Tampa Bay¶
Discover the natural beauty of Tampa Bay through its diverse parks and nature preserves.
State Parks¶
Hillsborough River State Park¶
- Hiking trails
- Canoeing
- Camping
- Wildlife viewing
Caladesi Island State Park¶
- Beach access
- Nature trails
- Shelling
- Kayaking
Honeymoon Island State Park¶
- Beach activities
- Nature trails
- Dog beach
- Fishing
City Parks¶
Tampa Parks¶
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
- Al Lopez Park
- Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
- Water Works Park
St. Petersburg Parks¶
- Vinoy Park
- North Shore Park
- Crescent Lake Park
- Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Clearwater Parks¶
- Coachman Park
- Moccasin Lake Nature Park
- Sand Key Park
- Cliff Stephens Park
Nature Preserves¶
Wildlife Areas¶
- Brooker Creek Preserve
- Weedon Island Preserve
- Lettuce Lake Park
- Hillsborough River Preserve
Botanical Gardens¶
- Florida Botanical Gardens
- Sunken Gardens
- USF Botanical Gardens
- Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
Recreational Activities¶
Hiking & Biking¶
- Trails
- Nature walks
- Bike paths
- Guided tours
Water Activities¶
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Bird watching
Park Amenities¶
Facilities¶
- Picnic areas
- Playgrounds
- Restrooms
- Parking
Programs¶
- Nature programs
- Educational tours
- Special events
- Volunteer opportunities
Conservation Efforts¶
Environmental Programs¶
- Habitat restoration
- Wildlife protection
- Clean-up events
- Educational programs
Community Involvement¶
- Volunteer opportunities
- Citizen science
- Conservation groups
- Advocacy programs