The Best Hiking Trails in Tampa

A wondrous place for nature lovers. Admission is only $2 per car. There is plenty of parking. Dogs must be on a leash and they're only allowed on the trail, not the boardwalk. You can come here to hike, bike, birdwatch, kayak, or fish. The boardwalk will lead you to the cypress swamp and the observation tower. Here is where you can really admire Florida's wildlife. You can spot birds, gators, turtles, snakes, etc. You know all the swampy creatures. If you are into fitness, you'll be happy to know there's a nicely paved 1.25 mile trail. There are even fitness stations for pull-ups, sit-ups, push ups, and many other exercises. Plenty of joggers frequent this trail; it is quite busy.

This park is absolutely beautiful. I've driven by signs for years for years and finally stopped by today and was so happy I did. There is a $2 entrance fee at the parking lot and plenty of picnic spots. The park is dog friendly but dogs aren't supposed to go on the boardwalk, like at most Hillsborough county parks, which I dont get. There is a nature trail which has beautiful flowers and trees that are marked to tell you what they are. The boardwalk is huge and so nice and quiet to walk along. The greenhouse was my favorite part. This park is for quiet nature walks and picnics. However, it is worth a visit. I will definitely be back.

One of my favorite places to take a walk. The trails are easy to follow and are kept very clean. There's multiple boardwalks with picturesque views of the Bay. Depending on the day a variety of wildlife can be found. I've seen a couple eagles, some rabbits, and a seemingly friendly gopher tortoise. If you miss the wild wildlife, check out the Nature Center. There are some pedestrian only trails that you might not go down if you don't read the sign at the end, the trails have a chain across their entrance with a sign that just tells you they are pedestrian only. Hidden back in this area is a Scout Area and BEES.