Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
Explore the best free & cheap things to do with kids 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.
Gandy Beach Mangroves
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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.
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
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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.
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
Native American & frontier art gallery. Gallery displaying contemporary Western, Native American, frontier & wildlife paintings & sculpture.
Lassing Park
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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.
Lake Seminole Park
Wildlife area with trails & water sports. Sanctuary for alligators & other wildlife with multi-use trails, water sports & picnic shelters.
Heritage Village
Living history museum for all ages. Indoor & outdoor museum featuring exhibits about local history, live reenactments & a library.
Beach Fun & Games
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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.
Treasure Island Waterslide and Cabanas
Public beach with showers & parking. Public beach with restrooms, showers & a water fountain, plus a bicycle rack & parking.
Treasure Island Beach
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