Tampa Parks and Gardens

(Tampa, Florida - FL, USA)

Florida is famous for the wonderful nature that its tropical climate affords and even in the cities, the greenbelt areas are lush and inviting. Tampa is by no means an exception to the rule and the city of Tampa offers a variety of pleasant parks and gardens that provide both welcome escapes from the urban humdrum and venues in which to engage in a range of outdoor activities.

Alderman's Ford Park

Address: 9625 Canoe Launch Loop, at Highway 39, Tampa, Florida FL, 33616, USA
Tel: +1 813 757 3801
Set in a massive 1,141 acres / 461 hectares of land, Alderman's Ford Park is a pleasant green belt area offering a range of activities to visitors. Walking and biking are popular pursuits, as is relaxing with friends and enjoying a pleasant picnic. Set against the Alafia River, the Tampa's Alderman's Ford Park is also popular with canoeists.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Al Lopez Park

Address: 4810 North Himes Avenue, Tampa, Florida FL, 33604, USA
Tel: +1 813 931 2121
Tampa's Al Lopez Park is situated next to the Raymond James Stadium and is a favorite venue for local group athletic events. A path in the park is set aside specifically for dog walkers and their canine pals, while another is designed for joggers and sees plenty of early morning human traffic. With shelters, pavilions, gardens and acres of grassy parkland, Al Lopez is one of Tampa's most visited parks.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Ballast Point Park

Address: 5300 Interbay Boulevard, Tampa, Florida FL, 33611, USA
Tel: +1 813 931 2121
Ballast Point Park can be found in south Tampa and is a popular venue for those wanting to escape the busyness of the city. Besides an abundance of trees and some wide open grassland, the park has a quaint wooden pier that extends just less than 1,000 feet / meters out into Old Tampa Bay. Ballast Point Park is a perfect spot to enjoy a picnic and watch the yachts go by.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Morris Bridge Park

Tel: +1 813 985 5021
Morris Bridge Park is a popular spot for off-road bike enthusiasts, offering a variety of paved, single and double track trails. Up-to-date trail information is available on notice boards in the park and maps are available from kiosks. The park also contains picnic tables and several acres of pleasant grassy parkland dedicated to the pursuit of both relaxation and outdoor activities.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free