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ParkPhoto of Medard Park/ Hillsborough County Parks — Parkvia Google Maps

Medard Park/ Hillsborough County Parks

Natural area featuring an ample reservoir & many recreation options, including camping & disk golf.

Plant City, FL|5
ParkPhoto of Linda Pedersen Park — Park

Linda Pedersen Park

Quiet park with waterways for fishing & boating, plus hiking trails & a kids' playground.

Spring Hill, FL|5
State ParkPhoto of Egmont Key State Park — State Park

Egmont Key State Park

A boat or ferry is the only way to access this secluded beach & wildlife refuge with historic sites.

St. Petersburg, FL|5
ParkPhoto of Anderson Snow Park — Park

Anderson Snow Park

Active county park known for its athletic amenities, children's playground & picnic areas.

Spring Hill, FL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Largo Central Park Nature Preserve — Nature Preserve

Largo Central Park Nature Preserve

Wildlife-filled park featuring trails, lookout tower & pond, plus a butterfly garden & kayak launch.

Largo, FL|5
ParkPhoto of Williams Park — Park

Williams Park

Square-block city park with plenty of shade & a contemporary bandstand open to lawn seating.

St. Petersburg, FL|4
Botanical GardenPhoto of Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum — Botanical Gardenvia Google Maps

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum

A vast array of palms from around the world are displayed in this tranquil park-based arboretum.

St. Petersburg, FL|5
State ParkPhoto of Ybor City Museum State Park — State Park

Ybor City Museum State Park

Exhibits on Ybor City's cultural history, including a restored home, & Mediterranean gardens.

Tampa, FL|5
Wildlife RefugePhoto of Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge — Wildlife Refugevia Google Maps

Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge

Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water.

St. Petersburg, FL|5
Botanical GardenPhoto of USF Botanical Gardens — Botanical Garden

USF Botanical Gardens

A 16-acre green space on the USF Tampa campus showcasing 3,000 plants & hosting year-round events.

Tampa, FL|5
ParkPhoto of Hammock Park — Park

Hammock Park

Tranquil nature preserve home to century-old trees & a butterfly garden with 225 plant species.

Dunedin, FL|5
ParkPhoto of All Person's Rotary Park — ParkOur original photo

All Person's Rotary Park

Green space with a universal, fenced-in playground & splash pad, plus a picnic pavilion & restrooms.

Brandon, FL|5
BeachPhoto of Davis Island Dog Beach — Beachvia Google Maps

Davis Island Dog Beach

Laid-back, waterfront dog park with grassy areas & a sand beach, a water fountain & a wash station.

Tampa, FL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Moccasin Lake Nature Park — Nature Preserve

Moccasin Lake Nature Park

Tranquil, oak-lined paths, educational walking tours, natural exhibits & educational kids' camps.

Clearwater, FL|5
Fishing PierPhoto of Crystal Beach Pier — Fishing Piervia Google Maps

Crystal Beach Pier

Palm Harbor, FL|5
ParkPhoto of Dell Holmes Park — ParkOur original photo

Dell Holmes Park

Large recreational site includes a driving range, a lake with boating & fishing & kids' play areas.

St. Petersburg, FL|5
RiverPhoto of Weeki Wachee Spring — River

Weeki Wachee Spring

Performing mermaids draw a crowd at this natural spring, which also features boat tours & swimming.

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ParkPhoto of Paul Sanders Park — ParkOur original photo

Paul Sanders Park

Compact, leafy county park featuring a playground, sheltered picnic tables & walking trails.

Brandon, FL|5
ParkPhoto of Delta Woods Park — Park

Delta Woods Park

Leafy neighborhood park with lighted walking trails, tennis courts & picnic shelters.

Spring Hill, FL|4
Nature PreservePhoto of Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center — Nature Preserve

Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center

Tarpon Springs, FL|5