A little more breathing room.

Gardens, shaded trails and bay breezes.

Pick the outdoor outing closest to where you are staying. Read the access notes first: some trails, towers and launches remain closed for repair.

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TAMPA · OUTDOORS$2 per vehicle · cash only · up to 8 people

Lettuce Lake Park

Trade the traffic for a quieter kind of afternoon.

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TAMPA · OUTDOORSPark, parking or access fees may apply

USF Botanical Gardens

A garden pause on the greener side of campus.

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THONOTOSASSA · OUTDOORSPark, parking or access fees may apply

Hillsborough River State Park

A wilder side of the Tampa day trip.

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ST. PETERSBURG · OUTDOORSPark, parking or access fees may apply

Weedon Island Preserve

Boardwalks, mangroves and a bay-side reset.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Check dates and prices before making plans.