This place is great! Super for small kids. Mines 1.5 and loves the slide. A like new playground…read morewith the soft turf. Nice shade areas from trees and sitting spaces.

A hidden gem! This…read moreis a good medium size playground nested in the neighborhoods off of gulf road. It has a swing set, two playground sets, tennis court, basketball court and pavilion. Overall a great place with lots of different play and fun options. It's also near the water so you can get nice views if you look across the street ;)

Playground with a large play structure, short swirl slide, some climbing parts, rocking steps with…read morebar, long blue & Medium green slide. Musical playing wall & 2 swings on one side then chair seat & swing on baby playground side. Circular rope spinner seemed like it needed oil as it spun in a slow motion unable to go faster as other parks had. Rock climbing structures & spinning chairs Monkey bars don't have a ladder for shorter kids to get up unless they know how to climb the line bar.

Phenomenal playground! I just went with my 4yo, 2yo &…read more4month old for the first time. The playground is completely gated in which gives peace of mind when you have more than one toddler to keep an eye on. So many different shady spots whether it's because of the trees or canopies or coveted playgrounds. My 4month old was in her car seat the whole time so I just switched her from one shady spot to another as the older two played. So many different things to play, climb and interact it. Plenty of benches / seating area for adults to sit at. I didn't need to use the bathroom but it is right in the playground which is also helpful. Will 100% be going back.

Love this place! I love the gym and the inside walking trail. The water park is such a hit and all…read moreoutdoor options are awesome.

Came to Highland rec center for the aquatic area for my daughter's birthday. We signed up for the…read moreafternoon swim that was two hours long. Now there is a lot of amenities here at the aquatic center but the two big slides in the corner are little rocky. We decided to go down the waterslides when we first got there and noticed that both have flaws. There are wasp nests underneath the slides so you do see tons of wasp flying around. The swirl slide we took moves really slow so you have to push yourself at some point to keep moving forward down the slide. People were coming down quickly after you would get off the slides they got kind of close to landing in the water by us. The straight down slide you catch air midway, especially for a little kids you kinda stopped, touching the slide at one point. Now for the smaller kid area it was perfect for my five year old. They had little slides over there and even a medium kid slide as soon as you walk up nice splash pad a lot more slow pace and relaxing. they do have lifejackets there if needed for children. They also have a café where they serve Domino's Pizza and other snacks and drink options which we did get some Gatorade's and a whole Domino's Pizza, and for the price it wasn't bad.

One of my favorite playgrounds in Tampa bay…read more This is what you do for a half day on a weekend. We park at the parking lot that is closest to playground. It's the first one you come up upon on your left when you're driving down the street. We put in for three hours of parking which comes out to $7.35. We walk to the playground and while the kids play, I go to the outside bar and grab two skinny margaritas, which are very reasonably priced. Then we go to Doc Ford's or another restaurant close by for a meal. And then depending how crazy the kids are, we may take them back to the playground. This is such a fun place for the kids, half of it is shaded with a canopy and half of it is shaded by trees which means it's hit or miss whether the play equipment is shaded. I highly recommend putting on sunscreen. It is close to a small beach and splash pad also so you can walk amongst the three if it gets really hot. There's an area for younger kids 2 to 5 and the other part is for kids 5 to 12. Bring cardboard because kids like to sit on the cardboard and ride down a tiny hill that's there. Usually though there is cardboard left by other kids, but if you go first thing in the morning, you should be the people that bring the cardboard. It can be pretty crowded. All the kids seem to get along and my kids who are five and seven have an absolute blast year every time. I highly recommend.

Fun place for kids of all ages to explore! Restrooms and a cafe nearby. Some shade. The splash pad…read morewas closed for maintenance, but the beach access was a nice alternative.

An absolutely gorgeous park that always has something to do when you go whether it is people watch…read moreor partake in one of the many events they host throughout the weekends. The center of the park is a massive open area that you'll be able to just sit and soak in the sun, like I do, or throw a ball around with friends and family or even fly a kit, that's how much room they have here! There are a couple little playgrounds that take up a huge area and they are always full. They keep the playgrounds super clean as well as the bathrooms in the area! I love coming here since I was a kid, and I still do! One of my favorite things is the tiny train ride they offer that takes you on a slow miniature journey throughout the park. It is a ton of fun and the kiddos will be over to moon enjoying it for sure. They host some amazing events such as the Christmas light event in the winter and it is hands down my favorite cause they use thousands of lights around the park and it's stunning to see in person. I always feel safe coming here and there is amply parking for everyone! I can't wait to get my next visit to this park!

We thoroughly enjoyed the holiday light display at Largo Central. Perfect for the entire family…read moreespecially kids. It's free and exciting. They also have a carnival on site too with a huge Ferris wheel at an additional cost. Can't wait to visit next year.

This is a very cute little park for the kids…read more It has a very nice playground set up that's completely in the shade for the kids & very nice shady parking also. Love the clean bathrooms & water fountain. Will Return.

Went to Ridgecrest Park during the week and couldn't believe how tranquil and quiet it was. I took…read moremy little guy to get some energy out on the playground. I was my first time at this park and it was pretty clean and well maintained. As you enter the park there is some outdoor workout equipment. There is plenty of parking through out the park. Picnic shelter and bathrooms are also available. There were also benches throughout the park and near the playground. The playground has a toddler play area and an older kids play area which is great! Not all parks have a toddler area. The older kids playground is completely shaded and the toddler area has only some shade. I didn't checkout the lake area but will the next time we visit.

Wow this place is great! Our toddler loves this place and I love that you can bring in some…read moresnacks/drinks. They have a park right next door and sometimes in the early evening, there is a Food Truck with both Food and Ice Cream. It's free, clean and always a great time. There is plenty of parking available and a bathroom nearby. I highly recommend spending a few hours here.

One of the best splash pads in the area. Lots of seating for parents (and some shaded spots),…read morepretty good size splash pad, and has a playground next door. It is well maintained. All fenced in so you don't have to worry about your kiddos running off. It can get pretty busy on days where school is out. My only complaint is that sometimes there are older kids (10 or so) who play aggressively and will take out the toddlers or younger kiddos.

Just came from a cross country meet there. it started raining and lightning so people were seeking…read moreshelter from lightning under the awning. The director came out and told everyone to move because it was a fire hazard which is understandable. She also mentioned that the pool was still open which is a lie because they legally can't be open if there is lightning within a 10 mile radius. Nobody moved so she called the police for assistance... again, understandable. Meanwhile, she had her staff in the pool with Lightning 3 miles away. By law, pools have to close if Lightning is within a 10 mile radius. This would be a form of negligence if anyone was struck and can result in prison time. This happened around 10:30AM on 9/27/25.

We visited Highlander Park in Dunedin for the Kiwanis Sprayground which is a fun Splash Pad Water…read morePark Area for kids. The capacity of Kiwanis Sprayground is 90 kids and kids under 3 must wear waterproof diapers to prevent unwanted accidents. The water park has staff that monitors the grounds for kids accidents and the staff is pretty prompt about temporarily closing the whole Waterpark down and cleaning up kids accidents, which is nice. The Water park features a dragon, a gator, flowers, a pirate ship slide, hoops, a mushroom waterfall, and a dolphin with water everywhere! Next we visited Highlander's Aquatic Center Pool with 2 slides that the kids loved. The pool was clean, had a lifeguard, and had friendly staff! The aquatic center has swimming classes and after school kids babysitting programs. Highlander Park's Kids playground is officially designed for kids 5-12, has 4 slides, a fish theme, a rock climbing wall, and swings. The kids playground is not covered from the sun is about medium in size. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here just for the playground but it's a nice addition to complement everything else kids can do at this park. Highlander Park occupies a whopping 70 acres and is Dunedin's second largest park. Highlander Park has a multi-use recreation area featuring the Dunedin Community Center, the Fine Art Center, 3 playgrounds, picnic tables, picnic pavilions, tennis courts, sand volleyball, baseball little league fields. Highlander park hosts many community events here including the annual Dunedin Celtic Festival which I had the pleasure of attending many moons ago. If you're in Westchase, Oldsmar, Dunedin, or Clearwater, I highly recommend making a short drive to Dunedin's Highlander Park to give your kids hours of fun!

Love Coachman Park Even More. Just recently we went to the park for a perfect place for a pup…read moretreat. Parking is free for an hour under the bridge to Clearwater. There is also meter parking on the street. There is construction going on around the park on the outskirts of it The landscaping here is beautiful. Walking path, park, picnic tables, dog friendly lots of green space. They also have the Market Marie here and we recently came for the July 4 fireworks and also when the big huge inflatable rubber ducky came. So many levels of views here with the water and marina in the background. Bay sound is here too where they have concerts. It's a great place and the best place in downtown Clearwater.

A beautiful park that was recently renovated, in the heart of downtown Tampa. They have started…read morehosting many events lately and one of the most recent ones has been the "momma duck" art exhibit and her kid "Timmy". The park itself is very clean and nicely laid out with a cool splash pad for children to play in as well as a nice little park with stuff to climb and slide down and around on. I like that the park had some really clean bathrooms and the stalls didn't have any gaps when I closed the door. Being able to walk around this park and see some beautiful views of the water was something that was very cool because it is right off the water! No matter where I was walking there was something to see and enjoy. There was also a ton of seating around the park so I didn't have to sit on the floor or sit in the way of anyone. I also love that there are both stairs and ramps so that everyone is able to enjoy this park!

I'm not so sure about this park for exercise alone…read more Every time I have been there, I have been there by myself & it just doesn't make the cut on many levels. It is pretty & has great walking/biking trails but it has way too many overgrown areas that seem unsafe to me. Way too many places you can "disappear" in this inner city park. Plus, the water is not flowing, there is no water fountain, not that I saw & there are way too many bugs bc of the stagnant water. One day I was there, it was raining & it was flooding all over. So the park doesn't have good drainage. Maybe that's why all the bugs & mosquitoes. Either way, it's not the best one I have found by far. There are far more better options/safer options in the area. Won't Return.

This is a good Pinellas County park if you like trails and nature. The park is actually fairly big…read more There are lots of trails (paved, shell, and boardwalks), 2 lakes, fishing piers, playgrounds, a dog park, and lots of covered picnic table areas. There is also a lot of parking. Restrooms are available too. Walking around the lakes, you'll see lots of turtles, fish, and all kinds of birds. It's really quite peaceful and beautiful.