If you wish get away from the city for a few minutes without having to travel far Lake Park should be on your to do list. I attended a friend's Christmas holiday event at Lake Park and it was surprising to find out what I had overlooked the last time I was there. This park has a number of FUN-dementals to offer the average city slicker. The park currently offers canoeing (weather permitting). Which we will go back in Spring to try out. They have a BMX ramp/exhibit which has areas for practicing *BMX membership required for practice. They have 3 hiking trails that span out about 1.5- 3 miles. **You can ride bikes also. It has 2 lakes: Jackson & Starvation which allows fishing and camping is allowed for non profit organizations. The park does have a few shelters for rent and if they are not reserved on a particular day they are first come first serve. Along with all of the things mentioned above the park offers a gazebo for intimate affairs like marriages. A horse-show.**Select dates. It has a volleyball space and an archery ramp. There's so much more to see at this beautiful conservatory I want you to make plans for that trip sooner than later!! read more

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This park has an outdoor archery range. If you are a bow hunter and you live in north Hillsborough County, this is a good place to keep your skills sharp. read more

Lake Park has quietly become one of my favorite Hillsborough County Parks. The name of the game at Lake Park is variety. They have miles of hiking trails, multiple playgrounds, lots of shelters that can be rented for parties and kayaking. There are some unique things to do at Lake Park that I haven't seen in other Hillsborough Parks. Namely the RC Track, BMX area and equestrian stadium. Lake Park truly seems to have something for everyone. read more

Lake Park - Hiking Spree trail (2021-2022) - Parks Near Me - Lutz, Florida

I have been to this park twice now. It's still weird to me as a new Florida resident to have to pay for park visits but that is the reality of Florida parks and rec. It's 2 dollars well spent. This park offers a lot of activities such as BMX, canoe rentals, horse riding trails, fitness trails with gym equipment along the way and also an archery range. Very well kept and clean park. So far I have only jogged and used gym equipment along "fitness trail" but I intend to try the archery range as well as horse riding and canoes! Very excited to have discovered this park. Very serene and peaceful. After my jog the first time I did some breathing exercises and meditation. There is also plenty of parking, shaded picnic tables and open grassy areas to just relax. read more

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I don't understand that such a crappy place charges an entrance fee, the dilapidated children's facilities (not as good as some communities), the broken pavement (like it was bombed), it's just so bad! read more

Lake Park - ...... - Parks Near Me - Lutz, Florida

Everything it's overpriced and under maintained my fiancé's live there for three years they've gone up and rent $300 in three years and they never maintain a place. It's a code enforcement to maintain a place after they threaten my fiancé. read more

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It's spring time in Florida, received second COVID shot so its time to work on this pandemic weight! Lake Park has a great walking trail that has exercise equipment strategically placed and cold water points too. It is a great place get some fresh air, have a picnic or a birthday party for the little ones. This park has everything even a BMX and horse park. I highly recommend you check a park if not this one to enjoy all of the Sunshine States natural beauty. read more

Lake Park - Parks Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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Deer stood & stared! DEER! YES, DEER! Juvenile DEER! TWO! It was incredible! (I've obviously lived among concrete, tar, & gates too long:) See pic. Fall/Winter HOURS of operation are 8 AM - 6 PM, while Spring/Summer hours are 8 AM - 7 PM. Drive in, pay $2 cash or use a debit/credit card @ the kiosk, then place the preprinted ticket on your dash. The system is based on the honor system, but there are supposedly rangers in the park who check vehicles. You're allowed up to 8 people per vehicle. (I saw no rangers/employees upon either visit today.) If visitors prefer, they can buy a Singular Annual pass for $50 or a Family pass for $100. There's a $5 boat launch fee. To reserve a public picnic shelter, phone 813.987.6240, & to reserve a canoe dial 813.264.3806. I left for lunch after stumbling upon this park nestled within very busy northwest Tampa, but was able to return w/ a guest afterward-- the ticket is valid until the park closes. Lake Park actually houses FIVE lakes, a larger playground & a smaller one, shelters that can be reserved, covered & uncovered picnic tables (some w/ grills & fire pits), canoe rentals ($25 for four hours & $10 each additional hour), a BMX track, a Radio Controlled track (sooo cool:), archery, a boat ramp area, a volleyball/badminton net, two horse arenas, public restrooms w/ showers, & a 3+ mile hiking trail called Tortoise Trail. Runners, hikers, horseback riders & mountain bikers all share the trail. Pets are allowed, but they must be LEASHED! The 3.2 miles of Tortoise Trail have these ratings: Class C (primitive) & Rating 3 (strenuous). There are "cypress swamps, pine flatwoods, & hardwood hammocks." The fitness trail has workout stations (& cold drinking water). There is also youth group camping for all 501 (c) non-profit organizations; groups can be as small as twelve campers. What a slice of Heaven this park is in paved, bustling North Tampa (Lutz)! I watched as two dads played w/ their children on the playground, a church group use a covered shelter to prepare lunch for its youth group, & another father videotape his young helmeted son as he performed jumps on his dirt bike. I happily talked to deer, rather unfriendly large black crows, & I winched upon reading the gator warning signs-- gators & roaches scare the bejeebers out of me:) This park begs for a return visit & more of the 3.2 mile hiking trail, only w/ more appropriate footwear-- my flip flops couldn't cut it. read more

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Always an amazing visit! Staff is always super nice! Nice place to walk, ride bikes, walk your dogs, cats, lizards, whatever! I've seen folks occasionally riding those really tall dogs too! Nice place to have a picnic! Lots of nice extra amenities you wouldn't expect in a local park. In a rapidly-growing urban environment, it is nice to see lots of nice active wildlife. This place is truly a gem! read more

Great park, always clean, Beatiful, tranquil, park employees always around keeping an eye; greta for having party at rentable shelter, kids park, a Canoes, horses, Bmx bike track with benches, archery, jogging / hiking trails, RC car track with benches & lovely lakes! read more

This is a Gem! We love this park! Definitely for families. You can host great outdoor parties with renting one of the shelters. Beautiful serenity, greet fitness trails. Fishing is better for when you either rent a boat or have your own. We didn't find a lot of places to fish without a boat but that could of us not finding it. However, we love how many options there were to this park! read more

Lake Park - Parks Near Me - Lutz, Florida

This is a nice park. I believe there is $2 parking charge. There is a nice trail that horseshoes around but does not form a complete loop, which is kind of a bummer. There is also a BMX area, a boat launch, and water views. There are picnic areas, with grills and a playground. The park's website says horse trails are at the park and archery. Lake Park is another nice green gem in increasingly developed Tampa. Hopefully they will make a proper loop of the trail, otherwise it's a lovely area. This park is also listed as http://www.yelp.com/biz/lake-park-bmx-lutz Not sure if the write ups should combined or whatever, but it's not just a BMX park as the other reviewer noted and I think Lake Park is the proper name. read more

This is a great spot that for children and adults. You can sit on a picnic table in the shade while your kids play on the playground. There is plenty of space to run around or just relax under a tree. This park has bathroom facilities, canoe rentals and pavilions (currently closed due to COVID). There is also a nature trail for more adventures. While the weather is currently lovely, this park is a go to for me and my granddaughter! Next time I am bringing a lunch. They do ask for a parking fee of $2.00 at the entrance, which is totally worth it. read more

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One of the best parks in the Tampa Bay Area. A pleasant walking trail (with fitness equipment), a wonderful playground and field area for fun activities, kayaking, archery, and plenty of more activities make this park the go-to place for just about everything outdoors. Admission is just $2 and plenty of parking around. An absolutely fantastic park that I can't wait to go to again! read more

The park is nice, but it is very unsettling that no one has their dog on a leash. There are dogs running loose all over the park. This is scary for little children and people just walking. It would be appreciated it the laws were enforced reference to leash laws in Hillsborough County. Just a note, dogs are not on leashes as required and I was not able to find a Park Ranger to report this to after an incident today. JMSH read more

Incredibly Versatile Park! This park is tucked away on North Dale Mabry and Van Dyke in Lutz. The entrance is on North Dale Mabry. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful!!! Lake Park is home to so MANY different activities that I am sure there is something for you! 1 mile hiking trail, playground, boat launch on non-motorized lake, BMX practice track for everyone, BMX competition track with scheduled races, RC car racing track for everyone, with scheduled events, equestrian competitions, horse trails and stables and picnic tables throughout the park. Really great! *Note: recently there was a sinkhole so part of the main road is closed off just past the playground, but there are ways open to enter each of the activity areas so if you are not sure how to access for your preferred event definitely call the park. $2 vehicle fee read more

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You can fish, watch World renown BMX riders practice or race. Too close to a water treatment plant, sometimes you can smell foul odors. I don't trust the water so much but I fish for fun, waters could be easily polluted due to treatment plant. Roads or terrible and need to be repaved or just paved period. read more

I don't have a lot of archery ranges to compare this one to. There are targets at 4 different distances in an open area, then if you walk through the woods there are "pits" for you to shoot at your own targets. The open area also includes a picnic shelter and lots of stands for your bows. There is a $2 CASH usage fee. In addition to the archery range there's a BMX track, mountain bike trails, light hiking, a playground, and boat launch for canoes and kayaks. I can't believe I've lived in Tampa for almost 3 years now and didn't know this park existed. I was delighted to see dozens of teeny tiny little toads, smaller than my pinky nail, hopping around in the woods. Seriously, they were so tiny at first I thought they were flies. ADORABLE!! I probably could've spent another hour there chasing tiny toads. Ignore the reviews that say "everything is gone," evidently some repairs to the park were done and they had to re-do the drives to access the archery area. read more

This park is beautiful and clean! I love walking the trails in the morning! It also offers a lot of different activities!

Large park with a serviceable archery range. Some of the areas have been kept up better than others, but even though the target I used was pretty sad, it stopped the arrows and I could park right next to the individual lane. Places to launch kayaks and canoes and trails for walking- I'll definitely be back. read more

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This is a great large park capable of housing many activities. Large amounts of parking space if your looking for group activities. Here that have a house arena, R/C car track, play grounds, walking trails, running paths, open fields and an archery area. I have heard about there archery field here but just recently been able to visit. Lots of space to shoot around. two 20 years, one 25 yards, one 30 yards, one 35 yards, one 40 yards. but each target is large enough for at least two people to shoot on it. The trees around the range protect it a little from wind, but the wind still gets in, it is an outdoor range after all. Along with the range there are also trails with random backstops along the way. My guess is its to place 3-D targets or whatever for a different type of shooting if you wanted that. There are also bathroom facilities in the archery area. Just FYI this is not a place for runner, bikers, dog walkers, or the regular park go'er because of the inherent danger that comes along with fast projectiles. But if your into archery this is a great place to go. Also you should know it cost $2 per vehicle right now, which to me is worth a fun day at the park. read more

Lake Park - Archery place - Parks Near Me - Lutz, Florida

You pay to get in and drive to the first pavilion to get in and park to walk to the rest. Cement barricades block off everything that you used to be able to enjoy The Archery range is gone. Dog park is gone. Rude guy on kaboda just shrugged his shoulders and splayed his arms when asked where was the Archery range advertised and said it's gone. You can rent a pavilion here and that's all there is to do Used to be such a nice park but now I won't go even if they make it free read more

PARK WAS CLOSED, therefore, 1 star. It should be open as of late 2016, but I haven't been yet. [ https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/media-center/assets/press-releases/2016/lake-park-to-reopen ] Look forward to getting to enjoy it. ******************** Below was written May 2016: As of May 2016, this entire park has been closed for several months due to a major sinkhole. Do a Google search for 'Lake Park Tampa sinkhole.' The sinkhole has yet to be filled. We've been awaiting park availability. Finding out park re-opening date has been impossible. Tampa Parks and Rec folks had to ask around and take my number to have someone call me back. Staff member who called me back the next week left message with two important pieces of information: (1) the rest of the park -- roads/parking, I guess -- has been checked and cleared for sinkhole danger, and (2) the park property is owned by government of St. Pete -- strangely, enough -- so for the sinkhole to be fixed, Tampa has to negotiate terms (coverage of expenses, I guess) with St. Pete. Unfortunate, as this is surely slowing the repair and reopening. Timing unknown. read more

This park is a hidden gem with so much to offer! $2 gets you in, and there are picnic pavilions, an exercise trail with several stations and three water stops. There are canoe rentals, and TONS of amazing partially shaded trails that are great for biking, walking, or cross country runs. The park also has an RC course, Tampa BMX course, archery, and equestrian courses too. read more

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We truly love this park, it's clean and the views of the lake are just soo beautiful. We recently had my son's birthday party here and just love how it was reserved with the signs. And we rented the little gazebo. It was just soo pretty. Totally recommend, the playground is close by. :) read more

I feel very blah about this place! Which sucks because it's so close to home! I went yesterday and the grounds were flooded very bad (hasn't rained in weeks). The signage is also needing a little help! I went on the joggers trail and it's not really much, a dirt road in a circle. You never even see the lake! There are two water stops which is nice on a hot day. Other than that, it's a lot of picnic tables. Maybe I missed the "good trails" but that's where the signs led me. I did see a huge turtle so that was cool. read more

I've lived in CArrollwood for 9-years and this was my first time at this park. It's really big. When I first drive in, I turned to the right and found a great playground. There was no one around so I checked it out while waiting for my friend. It turns out she turned left upon entering so I got back in my car and drove to the other side. There was a smaller playground there but the equipment wasn't as good as the first one I found. There an exercise trail with signs and some equipment to follow along with the exercises. We only did the warm ups then just walked. We turned around after 1 1/4 miles so was walked a total of 2.5 miles. It's really pretty. We finished our walk just before the park closed at 7pm and it was starting to get buggy. Nice place for a long walk. We'll be back. Note; there was one closed road due to flooding. It hasn't rained in a while so I wonder if its leftover from the crazy 6 weeks of rain we had a bit back read more

Lake Park - Parks Near Me - Lutz, Florida

Fantastic park! BMX, archery, geocaching, playgrounds, picnic areas, and miles of trails! The main trail even offers cold water. This is one of our favorite family and dog friendly (no designated dog park, dogs must stay on leash) parks. read more