Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Tampa

Dog-friendly spot with free concerts. Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts.

Neighborhood recreation on the water. Historic waterfront park offering views of Downtown with a cafe, pier, picnicking & a playground.

Lush oasis of tropical plants & flowers. Conversation park featuring gardens with tropical plants & flowers & boardwalks through floodplains.

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Park with boardwalk & BBQs. Park featuring a boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, a fishing dock, picnic tables & BBQ grills.

Nature area with hiking & paddling. 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals.

Swamp preserve with a boardwalk. Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation.

Beachside park with pools & sports areas. Waterfront park with ballfields & tennis courts, plus a playground, beach & a pool complex.

More than 11 acres of scenic green space. Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events.

Green space with a lake & sports fields. Lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.

Waterside space for picnics & play. Set by a lake, this park offers a fitness area, picnic spots & a playground, plus 2 walking trails.

Waterfront area with trails & recreation. 4.8-acre waterfront park provides trails, picnic space, recreational activities & community events.

Public waterside park with boat ramps. City park with a playground, picnic shelter, boat ramps & restrooms beside the water.

Urban retreat with trails & waterfront. Recreational green space on 7.3 acres by the marina, featuring walking trails & a scenic fountain.

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Golf, fishing and splash pad area. Large recreational site includes a driving range, a lake with boating & fishing & kids' play areas.

Wildlife area with trails & water sports. Sanctuary for alligators & other wildlife with multi-use trails, water sports & picnic shelters.

Hiking, biking & boating on 354 acres. Featuring 5 habitat areas, such as a reservoir & botanic garden, this park offers fishing & hiking.

Coastal retreat with trails & a lookout. Bayside park with bird-watching, wooden walkways, an observation tower, a dog park & a picnic area.

Waterfront landscaped memorial park. Open since 2015, a waterfront memorial park with a pier, landscaped areas and lit sports fields.

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Fun zone for kids with varying abilities. Playground with jumping, running, sliding & climbing for kids with varying abilities & disabilities.

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