Baybridge Park is one of my favorite parks with a kids playground that really makes the Westchase…read moreCommunity of Tampa so special and wholesome for families with little ones! Baybridge Park is located in the Westchase Suburban District of West Tampa off Linebaugh Avenue, Montague Street, and Bridgeton Drive. Baybridge Park has a Tot Lot playground for smaller kids 2 to 5 years old and a large playground for older kids 5 to 12 years old. The Tot playground is lower to the ground with 4 small slides and multiple obstacles that are friendly for smaller kids. The large playground has 6 different slides, several obstacles, several points of entry, and even has some teachable games including a traffic sign game, life stages of a butterfly, diagram of the planets, and alphabet letters. Baybridge Park also has swings, a nature trail, a bike path, bathrooms, water fountains, shaded picnic areas, and a large soccer field! Baybridge Park is one of the few parks that has outdoor exercise equipment which is great to keep parents busy while their kids play in the playground and they can still keep an eye on their kids! The Baybridge Park connects to the Westchase community on the other side of Linebaugh via a tunnel going under the street to allow families with little ones safe passage without having to worry about traffic! The Baybridge Park's Tot playground and swing area is covered to protect your little ones from the sun but their big playground is not fully covered. There is a shade at the top of the fort but that's about it. This playground and surrounding area is always very clean and nice. If you're in the Westchase Area of Tampa and have young kids, I definitely recommend checking this park out!

We love this park! Very family friendly and enough room for a lot of kids to roam around and run…read morearound. There's always kids playing and there's stuff for big kids and small kids to enjoy. It's open and free to everyone.

A hidden treasure. Family fun at your leisure. Pavilion's for birthday party's. Enjoy this park!!read more

This is an amazing park right on the water in Oldsmar. It is a great place to walk or take in the…read moreviews. It has play grounds, BBQ sets with benches, and a nice pier. I love this park. It's safe and clean.

Glencliff Park is located in the Westchase District of West Tampa off Countryway Boulevard, South…read moreof West Linebaugh Avenue and North of West Hillsborough Avenue. Glencliff Park's kids playground only has 1 slide that is not smooth enough to slide down without getting stuck several times, way too much space wasted on netting with no reason for kids to climb it, boring swings, and a spinner that will leave you dizzy real fast. Glencliff Park's kids playground is shaded which is nice but there is not even enough stuff to properly even play hide and seek and there are no teachable educational areas like at Baybridge Park kids playground. Glencliff Park left my daughter bored after 5 minutes and asking to leave. Glencliff Park's kids playground is designed for children 5-12 years old but completely leaves out any area for younger kids 2-5, unlike Westchase's other superior kids playground, Baybridge Park. I hope the Westchase Home owners association can get rid of all the wasted space from the netting no one climbs, add education stuff, more slides, and an area for younger kids like Baybridge Park. Glencliff Park also features 2 shaded picnic areas, bathrooms, a paved nature trail, a wooden boardwalk to a big lake, 2 full size basketball courts, a soccer field, an open field for various community events, and 2 large parking lots with free parking. If you're coming to play soccer or basketball, this is a good spot. If you're looking for a nice kids park, I have to recommend Baybridge Park over this park down the road off West Linebaugh Avenue in Westchase.

This is a nice, huge park!…read more The soccer field is awesome for practicing, and large enough for plenty of other activities. There is a public restroom and picnic tables. The playground is good for kids up to about 12 years old, but that's pushing it. It's got a nice overhead covering so good for sunny days or when there's a little drizzle. There's also plenty of benches for parents.

One of Tampa Bays best kept. Good Biking, Walking, Skating and Dog walking. Peaceful place…read more Beautiful nature walk and Wildlife scenery.

Great facility at beautiful setting. Plenty of parking, clean bathrooms, benches, fresh water to…read moredrink, dog clean-up station. There are also office rooms for rent. Small fee to park there, but otherwise everything is free!

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.

We visited this park as part of the 2020-2021 Hillsborough Hiking Spree. I was very impressed by…read moreit. We arrived and parked in the parking lot nearest the nature center. The center is currently closed due to Covid but the bathrooms are open. From what I could tell, on our mad dash to the bathroom and distance viewing, the displays are informative and well done. I'd love to return when it is safe to and take a look. The park has three trails that are part of the spree. We hiked the Bobcat Trail since it includes the boardwalk. The trail travels for about a half mile through trees and over dusty shells. Then it connects to the boardwalk. This was by far the best part. We walked along the beautiful, tree lined water, getting up close and personal with a bunch of small black crabs. We scanned the water for manatees but were not lucky to find any. The trail ends back at the nature center. We climbed the back steps to the top level and caught a great view of the river and the distant city. After the hike we hit up the playground for a few minutes. This is always my kids' favorite part. We also stopped off at the butterfly garden which was pretty active on this day. The park was in great shape, the bathrooms were clean, there were lots of people around doing various park things. Canoeing, kayaking, hiking, nature hunting and playing on the playground are just some of the things available at your fingertips here. So glad we visited! Can't wait to return to check out the other trails.

Lake Roger's Park is a hidden gem. You feel like you are away from the world, but hear a car every…read morenow and then to remind you the road is not far away. I found that comforting considering we were skittish on the hiking trail with barely any people and lots of animal noises. That said, had a great time. We took the Red Loop around Roger's Lake. Path is a mix of sand, dirt, and tree roots. Well maintained and relatively flat so safe for kiddos and pets. Path is clearly marked and you can't get lost. A big loop with frequent intersections to the blue path. Park is easy to find right off the main road. Parking was easy in the lot with a kiosk to pay the flat $2 all day parking fee. There are a couple Port-O-Potties near the parking lot but none in the park so plan accordingly. I saw several pavilions, benches, water bladders for refills (I definitely suggest bringing your own because how long as that water been there), and there was plenty of shade throughout the park. The views are lovely. Lots of nature to enjoy in peace. I saw a few people with dogs, but not crowded by any means. Also very clean. No trash thrown about. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and hope to go again.

This is a very nice, well-maintained 272 acre county park & preserve on Lake Rogers that is open…read morefrom 7 AM to 6 PM daily. It officially opened in March 2000. A full day ticket is $2 (cash or credit); place the ticket on your dashboard. Near the park's entrance are three portable toilets. There are benches; covered picnic areas (some w/ grills); two water stations complete w/ paper cups; plant & animal signage; a nature trail; & side trails. There are 2.25 miles of trails & three levels -- easy or short (green), intermediate or longer (blue), and hardest or longest (red). They are well-maintained & include the following trail floors: dirt, sand, grass, & fallen leaves. One section of the trail is marked "Birding Trail." Oak & Pine trees are prevalent throughout the park. Due to some small tree roots crisscrossing sections of the trail (see pic), unlike another Yelper I do not recommend this park for the elderly or disabled. There is a canoe/kayak launch area & a fishing area for "catch and release catfish & bass." There's also a trail that overlooks neighboring Raleigh Lake. Animals you may see include bald eagles, osprey, & wading birds, as well as opossums, raccoons, & otters. (We unfortunately saw just ants, butterflies, bees, & dragonflies.) The park includes Flatwoods & oak hammocks. In some areas, the tall trees will protect you from the sun. In others, it's full sun (& hot)! Camping for 501c youth groups is offered @ $2 per person. Reservations can be made for a minimum of 12 campers. Amenities include: portable water, fire pits, picnic tables, & access to restrooms & showers. There are two camping sites; one holds a maximum of 25 campers. The other holds a maximum of 50. Phone #813.264.3806 to book your outing. This was a pleasant hiking experience in a clean park. We came across just two separate hikers in the park-- both experienced hikers...and each oddly masked:) The only suggestion I would make to the park overseers is to mark the trails better; there were no markers each time a trail came to a "V" before separating. It was a tad perplexing, but not a major concern. Will definitely return to hike a different trail here if in the area again.

This is beautiful park on the shore of the gulf. There are walking trails cleared out among the…read moretrees and fields and natural wildlife residing there. There are workout stations along the trail, part of the "outdoor gym". Additionally, there is interesting informational signage regarding types of native wildlife found. There is a beach adjacent and there are shelters (pavilions) with grills to have picnics as well as bathrooms and water amenities. A canoe/kayak launch is available for you to use to go boating. Important consideration: Parking is via parking meter. I recommend visiting this park if you enjoy nature and its beauty. I enjoyed visiting with friends and will return.

Homeless people. Not the crowd I'd want around myself or my family. Better alternatives.read more

its a quiet middle class area with a very dog friendly park , with many other things to enjoy …read more they have a lake with fish. there also is a skate park , play swings , and even a outdoor venu for adults , concerts, and an open field , basket ball courts. they even have there cook out areas.

This is a great park! It is perfect for a festival because there is tons of free parking. I went…read morehere for a plant festival. This park has a playground and a splashpad for kids, a small skateboard/bike area for kids, a dog park pavillions for picnics, restrooms by the play area and dog park and a really nice long walking path around the huge pond. There is also a small stage near the big open field so it would be a good location for concerts. The park is on county land adjacent to a water treatment plant, which supplies the pond with reclaimed water. What a great use of space! I will bet most people wouldn't notice that but I work for another local government so I notice those things. Lots of people were out enjoying the nice weather. People with their kids in the kids area, people with their pets in the pet atea and people like me shopping for plants. They also had some food trucks out and staff/volunteers directing traffic and keeping things nice. Again, great venue for a festival in the heart of Carrollwood Village.

This was the first I've been to this park since my daughter was much younger. They really…read moretransformed this place! Nice pavilions available for parties and they now have a splash pad for the young kiddos as well as a nice grassy area with the playground. Restroom is available and clearly marked. Parking around back of the library makes for an easy walk to the park itself. Very clean and well maintained.

This park has a nice huge grass area for Mocha Coconut to play. They also have basketball nets and…read morea playground. People rent it out for parties and with that, they conveniently have a club house and bathrooms. It's pretty central and pretty nice. Glad I know it's there now. Mocha Coconut is happy too!

This park has everything!…read more I went here specifically for paddleboarding, but I noticed this park has everything! When I first turned in I went to the wrong parking lot and saw tennis courts, basketball courts, and a playground. Moving back I saw dog parks, a zip line course, and then a huge lake. I've actually done the zipline course before and enjoyed it. You can do paddleboard tours with Upper Tampa Bay Paddle Sports. I bet you can even bring your own kayak or paddleboard and go into the lake. I saw a sign at one of the dog parks that said for smaller dogs. I don't own a dog, but I imagine that owners of small dogs would appreciate that. This park seems well taken care of and it is nice to know there is a kayaking lake so close to home. I'll definitely come back!

This area of land is home to some raised shared organic community gardens and a very nice, large…read moredog park (with two pen areas), a playground, as well as tennis courts, basketball courts, and connection to local trails and a boat ramp. The park is open until dusk (as posted that the gates close then) and there is lots to the area. I went at around dusk and saw some beautiful views of the water. The park area is very clean and obviously well taken care of. Parking is free and although the driveway into the park is paved, you will most likely be parking on grass that has a dip to it. My friends and I enjoyed roaming the area and exploring what the park has to offer.