This park is very popular in the Brandon area. It's mostly…read moreshaded by big oak trees with lots to do for the kids. They have a scavenger hunt on one of the play areas to find cute little animals around the playground. On the weekends they usually have a icee truck or ice cream truck to ge the kids a nice cold treat after running around for awhile.

Great park for the kiddos! I really like that they have different play sections available for the…read morevarious ages and sizes of children. There are plenty of different sized slides, jungle gyms, swings, climbing activities and bathrooms. This park can get busy! And get busy and crowded early! There are two large Parking lots available! However, beware!!! There are these large trees and in certain seasons, the nuts/seeds fall and will either possibly hurt you or possibly dent your car! Otherwise, I highly recommend this park!

This preserve was a nice surprise. I never knew that a fresh spring lake was in this area and…read moreavailable for a dip. The water looked crystal clear and I'm sure it's the most refreshing during these hot summer months. Gorgeous beach area to kick back and enjoy the fresh air and water. There were a few trails available along a creek and the kids really enjoyed the scenic walks, views and definitely was interested in visiting again to take a dip in the spring. $2 for entry and they take credit cards if someone is available to take payment. If you plan in advance you can purchase tickets on their online website. Camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking , hiking , swimming , playground and sight seeing. This is place is a hidden gem

This place is closed for good. We just drove there since we move To Tampa and wanted to explore…read moremore but sadly the place looks abandoned and it's closed.

This place is fantastic for hosting events table roof and bbq place and offers an amazing area for…read morewalking and jogging! You'll be treated to stunning views of the Hillsborough River, making every step a delight. Plus, there's a wonderful play area for kids right inside, ensuring fun for the whole family! Don't miss out on this vibrant spot!

This is a good park for a nice walk along the Hillsboro River. It is located right across the…read morestreet from the zoo on N. Blvd. Today was the first time that I visited here. It started to rain but that didn't stop me. As long as I stayed along the trail close to the Hillsborough River, I didn't get too wet. The trail had a lot of shaded trees. There are two playgrounds, quite a few picnic shelters, and a boat ramp. There's plenty of parking and they keep the park relatively clean. It even is a stop for the water taxi. I would come back again.

Saw a post on Facebook from Hillsborough County saying that they opened a new playground in the…read moreBrandon area so I took my kid to go check it out. It's a very nice park and gated at the front with three different sections. One for 2-5year olds and the bigger one being for kids 5 to 12 but there are a lot of openings at the top so just be careful. The had swings and a spin around net thing. Also, it is shaded, but only at the right time of the day. I didn't see any bathrooms, but I also wasn't looking for them probably can use the ones at the rec center, overall it is a really nice park. We played for a good hour and will be back.

Best part in Tampa bay in my opinion I absolutely love coming to this park for many reasons,…read moredifferent variety in age groups, plenty of seating, basketball court, water fountain that kids can run around in etc . My kids love coming here the environment is pleasant and feels safe it's gated around and the area is very visible to see where your kids are.

This is one of the coolest parks I've ever been to in my life to be honest. It's very very elegant…read morealmost a clean well kept and has many fun activities for kids and adults. First when you walk in there are lions statues and they're shooting water all over the place for kids adults to cool down that basketball courts that are blue which I thought was cool and they had really fun walking path and really nice swing sets and things for kids to play on excellent excellent place for sure so the great part of town and if I'm in Tampa I will be going back

This review is really only for the pool--I didn't explore the rest of the park. The pool however is…read morenice: it's large, has lap lanes, a zero-entry portion with a pirate's ship for the kids, and a dive well (separate) with 1m and 3m boards. Alas, no tower, but still I'll gladly take the 3m! There is a large seating area--stadium style--for swim meets, too. The locker rooms and interior areas are nice and the staff and lifeguards polite and helpful. I just came to practice diving some, but aside from a tower with platforms can't really ask for more than this well-maintained facility already has. Plus, it wasn't busy or too crowded, either.

Small wooded park set in the middle of a neighborhood just south of Fowler Ave. and right off 15th…read morestreet. There is a baseball field, basketball court, and swimming pool along with various play areas. I often walk my dog here, but always felt a little strange about the constant heavy police presence. Turns out a female jogger was raped in this park in 2012. I think if they had a dog park, things would improve. If you're looking for a generally nicer and safer park with more amenities (but no pool) - try Rowlett instead.

I really liked this park because it kind of feels forbidden, like you're not supposed to be…read morethere.You drive down a twisty road, cross some railroad tracks, pass some big oil tank things, and then, surprise! There's a park! It's free to enter, and plenty of free parking too! There's a playground, workout area, sand volleyball, disc golf, picnic pavilions, a boat ramp, beaches, and bathrooms-everything you need for a fun day!

We normally visit the dog beach to take our pup and he loves it so much!…read more On our last visit we decided to go further back in the park and realized how much bigger it is. Taking the long walk to the back, there were many pavilions, playgrounds and nature walks, that I was surprised to see. There's even a disk golf for anyone who enjoys playing! Definitely recommend this beach if you want to bring your dog to the beach. The dog beach is perfectly sectioned off by a fence and there is an area to give your dog a bath before leaving. It's perfect so you don't have to bring them into your car all sandy! It's typically not too busy but if you go in the weekend it might get a little crowded. Great beach and park nearby and even better that it's free!

Right on the water at Hillsborough Bay, this is a park that has it all. Fishing on the waterfront,…read morehiking through the forest, or enjoying a Picnic under the trees. There are lots of other amenities as well. Ample parking, and if you're lucky you can find a place to park in the shade.

The park is located on the east coast in South Tampa. It has picnic area, pier, boat ramp,…read morerestaurant-Taste of Boston. The view of downtown is beautiful and it's nice and relaxing to sit around and listen to the birds and the water.