This is a lovely park at the end of Bayshore drive. There is a small splash pad that can entertain…read morebabies and older kids with benches surrounding the splash zone. The splash pad doesn't have a lot of shade in the summer, so be mindful of that if you're planning on sitting and watching your kids. The playground is large and has some shade covering over it. The bathrooms are close to the park area. The pavilions are available to rent for parties. Parking can be tricky because the lot is small compared to the amount of people who come here, but there's a smaller lot on the other side of the playground and there is street parking. The pier seems to be under construction after the hurricanes, but usually you can spot some dolphins from there.

Ballast Point Park is located South of Bayshore off inter bay and has a fantastic shaded kids…read moreplayground with a younger and older kids area, 3 slides, and even a splash pad play area. There's a fantastic seafood restaurant, fishing pier, and pretty water views too! During the winter months when the sun sets early at 530-6, the park really should have lights for the playground at least until 8pm. There's not enough parking spots for this park and parking on side of road has signs that say no parking which is ridiculous because everyone parks on the side of the road anyways. If you're in the south Tampa area and looking for pretty water views, casual seafood, or a fun kids playground, definitely visit Ballast Point Park!

I had a great time fishing with the Miss Pass-A-Grille! If you're looking for an affordable way to…read morespend a day offshore fishing around St. Pete, these guys are a great value. The captain and crew work incredibly hard throughout the entire trip--from getting everyone on fish to helping with rigs, bait, tangles, and everything else that comes with a full day of fishing. One thing I really want to emphasize: take care of your crew! These guys work for tips, so plan on tipping around 20% of your ticket price for good service. They're working hard from before you step on the boat until after you're back at the dock, and they deserve it. Great trip, hardworking crew, and a great value. I'll definitely be fishing with the Miss Pass-A-Grille again! #Fishing #FloridaFishing #OffshoreFishing #StPete #ReelinFlorida

Awesome fishing excursion as usual, they cater to kids and adults,top notch family owned and…read moreoperated fishing charter You will enjoy it

We really enjoyed hiking the trails here. There were lots of couples and families, there's a pretty…read moregood sized playground there too.

I love camping here! It is magical. We just don't love that the trails are closed off. So far we've…read morecamped here twice using the electric and water. In the summer we were in loop 1 and recently we grabbed a last minute spot in loop 2. Even though there were so many folks we still had a great experience. The dogs love that park. There is a 13 mile trail that is in and out and that would take us way too long especially with the heat. We adore this spot and will be back!!!

A beautiful, small, 25 acre lake surrounded by two nice neighborhoods, Magnolia Point and Silver…read moreLakes. The lake is springfed, clean with plenty of fish and wildlife, including Sand Hill Cranes, Squirrels and turtles. Large enough for water skiing. Silver lakes has a boat launch for the community. WARNING! We do see alligators on occasion, but come on! This is Florida and they were here first.

The Safety Harbor Pier is an easy five star spot and one of those places that just sticks with you…read moreafter you leave. It's simple, peaceful, and has that classic Florida waterfront feel that makes you want to slow down and take it all in. Walking out on the pier, you get beautiful views of the water and a nice breeze that makes it perfect any time of day. It's a great place to just relax, look out over the bay, and enjoy the scenery. Everything felt clean and well kept, and it wasn't overly crowded, which made the experience even better. The highlight for us was spotting a stingray swimming right near the pier such a cool and unexpected moment. Watching it glide through the water made the whole visit feel special, especially for my daughter. It's those little surprises that turn a good stop into a great one. We had a lot of fun. Overall, the Safety Harbor Pier is a perfect spot for a peaceful walk, some great views, and even a chance to see some wildlife up close. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area we'll absolutely be back.

This is a really nice spot to watch the sunrise! Beautiful! My family's first time, and it will be…read moresomething we will adopt as a ritual. So many spots to sit/stand and watch the sunrise. After the sun comes up, there is a pier you can walk that's a in a trail fashion. Check out these shots!

If you're looking for the perfect place to hide in nature, this is the place. You can spot wildlife…read more(we saw a gator, different birds, turtles, etc.) and clear your head on one of the many walking paths. They also seem to have a pavilion to rent for parties.

I have been visiting this park for years!…read more This is on my "Host Suggestions" list when we have guests in town and is a hit every time! We visited the park recently and were on the hunt for as many bird species we could identify. Found some birds we had never seen before and it was so much fun trying to hunt them down by their calls. I've never not seen a gator when visiting but you had to take your time and look closely. I can't say enough about this park. Just $2 to enter the park. There are picnic areas you can reserve, volleyball courts, playgrounds, trails, restrooms and an onsite nature center. You really cannot ask for much more. Definitely worth the visit!

Beautiful preserve. Great for natures walks and photos! Follow me on TikTok: MariaSocialsCoread more

Nice wide trails that two people can walk side by side. Dog friendly so bring your canine, but…read moredon't forget a leash. Not much shade and very sandy so make sure to bring some water. My favorite part is the pine tree area near the pond. The pine tree needles lay on the ground and when the wind blows the sound is melodic blowing through the pine trees. There is one picnic table to sit on for a picnic, but try and ignore the graffiti. There is an area that's preserved and protected for Burrowing owls. I wish I could have seen one or two, but no luck this time. There is traffic noise and watch for what looks like a homeless individual who had ridden a bike in.

We decided to work with Funerals at sea to help with our Fathers memorial after our last experience…read morewith Hubbards Marina. John who runs the Funerals at sea and his wife made sure everything went according to plan. It was a little rough on the waters but went smoothly we didn't feel rushed or uncomfortable in the process. Honestly Captain Mike and Brandi were amazing and definitely made the experience even more memorable. Capt Mike slowed down for us to see some dolphins not once but twice and Brandi was so incredibly sweet she helped the kids make necklaces and held their hand for them to throw flowers in for my family. Definitely a way better experience than last time and I was able to finally put my father in his resting place.

Staff was friendly, and we caught a bunch of fish, I'd call that a successful trip!…read more There's also a restaurant in the marina that you can take the fish to and they'll clean and cook them for you

Came with the puppy to explore the trails. It was not hard getting here and I think I've just…read morediscovered our new favorite trails in the area. It was so quiet and peaceful out here. And not crowded at all on a Saturday morning. We did the three trails - bobcat, otter and eagle. I was using the AllTrails app to navigate all three as it's not well marked as to where each one is until you're right at the sign. Overall it was about a 2.6 mile hike for us. We started on the otter trail when we should have started on bobcat for a more fluid walk. We had to backtrack a lot to find our way. And the eagle trail kinda dead ends so you gotta go back the way you came. It did get a little busier as we were finishing up around noontime. Everyone we met along the way was friendly - humans and dogs. Saw families playing in fields and people fishing from the dock. No mosquitoes except on the bobcat trail. Can't say how it will be though when the weather is hotter. Huge and beautiful park. We will definitely be back to this one.

There's a fee to enter the park, but it's worth it to take a few trails and spend a lot of time…read moreoutdoors. The trails are easy to navigate and are good for people of all levels. The nature center has a bathroom and a bit of information, but all the displays were empty, including the outdoor one that allegedly used to have a tortoise. There are canoes to rent if you're into that. Overall, it was a nice, uncrowded park to spend some time outdoors.

Typical florida day on the water. Everyone is friendly. Everything is free. You just need a boat.read more

Getting the right location this app would be great start!!…read more You CANT GET THERE WITHOUT A BOAT!! I even googled it!! Nope nothing DONT SIT ON ROCK DONT GO IN WATER WHAT IS THE POINT OF EVEN BEING THERE it's scarily close to what seems to be a power plant of sorts!!