Hiking Near Me in Tampa, fl
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
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
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
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
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
Holloway Park
2402 Holloway Park Dr, Lakeland, FL
Saddle Creek Park
3716 Morgan Combee Road, Lakeland, FL
Saddle Creek Park is situated between Winter Haven and Lakeland in Polk County, Florida. It is managed and maintained by Polk County Leisure Services who do a great job of caring for the 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
Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway Boulevard, Dunedin, FL
A short drive from Tampa, beautiful Honeymoon Island offers visitors an escape from the bustle of city life.
One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than... Read More
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park
8737 US Highway 19 North, Port Richey, FL
The Salt Spring looks small, but it is an amazing 351 feet deep, to our knowledge to date. Gray fox, gopher tortoises and dolphins call this park and its waters home. Birdwatchers can enjoy... 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
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
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
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL
The park's river and two lakes provide ample opportunities for boating, freshwater fishing, canoeing, and kayaking; a boat ramp provides access to Upper Myakka Lake. Hikers can explore trails... Read More
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
7200 Battlefield Parkway, Bushnell, FL
Every January, under the oaks of Dade Battlefield State Park, history lovers gather to commemorate the battle that started the Second Seminole War. On December 28, 1835, Indian warriors... 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
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
