Picnic Spots Near Me in Lithia, fl
Alafia River State Park
14326 South County Road 39, Lithia, FL
Standing out from the relatively flat topography of Central Florida is Alafia River State Park, a reclaimed phosphate mine with some of the most radical elevation changes in the state. This... Read More
Little Manatee River State Park
215 Lightfoot Road, Wimauma, FL
The river has been designated an Outstanding Florida Water and is part of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the rare ecosystems found within the park,... Read More
Hillsborough River State Park
15402 U.S. 301 North, Thonotosassa, FL
Except for occasional reenactments, the cannon and guns are now silent at Fort Foster. No longer do Seminole Indians have to fight to keep a foothold in Florida, and soldiers no longer guard a... Read More
Lake Parker Park
910 E. Granada Street, Lakeland, FL
Lake Parker Park has something for everyone. The park offers an array of amenities from a boat ramp and boat trailer parking to picnicking and pickleball. Lake Parker Park brings the forest to... Read More
Lake Manatee State Park
20007 State Road 64 East, Bradenton, FL
Lake Manatee State Park is located 15 miles east of Bradenton, Florida on State Road 64. It extends three miles along the south shore of beautiful Lake Manatee, our namesake.
The lake... Read More
Paynes Creek Historic State Park
888 Lake Branch Road, Bowling Green, FL
During the 1840s, tensions between the settlers and Seminole Indians prompted authorities to establish a trading post in Florida´s interior, away from settlements.
Built in early 1849,... Read More
Colt Creek State Park
16000 State Rd 471, Lakeland, FL
Colt Creek State Park is more than 5,000 acres of native Central Florida habitat, a place to explore the natural communities and wildlife that make our park special.
Comprised of large... Read More
Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve
423 Lafayette Boulevard, Oldsmar, FL
Features:
- Canoe launch
- Dog park
- Fishing dock
- Free parking
- Lookout... Read More
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL
In a scene reminiscent of what early Native Americans and Spanish explorers witnessed, arching palm trees and live oaks reflect on a winding tea-colored stream. The cries of limpkins and osprey... Read More
Crest Lake Park
201 Glenwood Avenue, Clearwater, FL
Facility Includes
- Doggie Days Dog Park
- Fishing
- Fitness station/court
- Picnic areas
- New playground
- ADA... Read More
Egmont Key State Park
4905 34th Street South #5000, Saint Petersburg, FL
Accessible only by private boat, Egmont Key has a unique natural and cultural history, including a lighthouse that has stood since 1858. During the 19th century, the island served as a camp for... Read More
Boca Ciega Millennium Park
12410 74th Avenue North, Seminole, FL
In this park, a 35-foot wooden observation tower offers a panoramic view of Boca Ciega Bay. The park is a stop on the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission's "Great Florida Birding... Read More
Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
10500 Wilderness Park Boulevard, New Port Richey, FL
Recreation Opportunities
Bicycling
Park connects to 42-mile paved Suncoast Trail via the 7.5-mile paved trail.
Florida law requires bicyclists under 16 to... Read More
A.L. Anderson Park
39699 U.S. Hihhway 19 North, Tarpon Springs, FL
The park is characterized by hilly terrain, wooded areas and beautiful vistas overlooking Salmon Bay and Lake Tarpon.
A distinctive arrangement of picnic pads, elevated boardwalk, and... Read More
Highlands Hammock State Park
5931 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL
One of Florida's oldest parks, opening to the public in 1931, Highlands Hammock was established when local citizens came together to promote the hammock as a candidate for national park... Read More
Caladesi Island State Park
Offshore Island, Dunedin, FL
One of the few untouched islands along the Gulf Coast, Caladesi Island State Park is accessible only by boat, but is worth the extra effort.
Whether it is a stroll along the island’s... Read More
The Oscar Scherer State Park
1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL
Surrounded by urban sprawl, Oscar Scherer State Park is an unexpected oasis providing visitors with a refreshing escape into natural Florida.
Oscar Scherer is a hidden gem surrounded... Read More
