Best Family-Friendly Attractions
Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Tampa
Ballast Point Park
Neighborhood recreation on the water. Historic waterfront park offering views of Downtown with a cafe, pier, picnicking & a playground.
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center
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Weedon Island Preserve
Nature area with hiking & paddling. 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals.
Sawgrass Lake Park
Swamp preserve with a boardwalk. Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation.
Great Explorations Children's Museum
Hands-on exhibits & workshops for kids. Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids.
Sunken Gardens
Historic botanical setting with wildlife. Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & flamingos.
Vinoy Park
More than 11 acres of scenic green space. Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events.
North Straub Park
Waterfront area with trails & recreation. 4.8-acre waterfront park provides trails, picnic space, recreational activities & community events.
St. Pete Pier
Revitalized 26-acre waterfront pier. Picturesque waterfront pier hosting 26 acres of water sports, parks, restaurants & outdoor concerts.
Demens Landing Park
Public waterside park with boat ramps. City park with a playground, picnic shelter, boat ramps & restrooms beside the water.
Albert Whitted Park
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The Dalí Museum
Surrealist art in glass-paneled building. Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels.
Lassing Park
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Dell Holmes Park
Golf, fishing and splash pad area. Large recreational site includes a driving range, a lake with boating & fishing & kids' play areas.
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Scenic nature park with daily tram tours. Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours.
Florida Botanical Gardens
Acres of formal gardens & natural areas. Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats.
Heritage Village
Living history museum for all ages. Indoor & outdoor museum featuring exhibits about local history, live reenactments & a library.
Seminole City Park
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John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
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Boca Ciega Millennium Park
Coastal retreat with trails & a lookout. Bayside park with bird-watching, wooden walkways, an observation tower, a dog park & a picnic area.
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