We came to this trail to walk for the sunset. It was gorgeous and well maintained. We decided this…read morewas a great way to get some exercise. The view was incredible walking down next to the causeway. Plenty of people around skateboarding and rollerblading and riding bikes as well. Plenty of tables if you want to sit and enjoy the view and if you want to have a little BBQ with the grills as well. If you are in the area and want a good walking trail would highly recommend Would recommend for a great view and walk. There is plenty of parking by the beach

Parked at Cypress Park which for plane spotters is a great place to enjoy the coast and airliners…read moreflying into TPA. 22 mile round trip over to Clearwater and back on this trail. Parking is free Mon-Fri sunrise to noon. Still cheap if staying longer than that. Loved traveling across the water and feeling the breeze. Free parking is also available out on the causeway if you want a shorter ride.

I wanted to express my gratitude to Ian who is new to the ground keeping job. He has been nothing…read morebut extraordinary in his prompt attention to the much needed trail maintenance. Ian not only is very efficient, but he is extremely helpful and friendly. Whoever hired him.. thank you! This man is a gem! I run in the park everyday.

If you want to connect with nature and feel like bella in the woods then come here. A gorgeous…read moresilent wood area that has so many winding beautiful roads allowing you to take different routes. I would come back here a million times if I lived close. Such a wood like area away from the palm trees of florida.

Beautiful park to visit near Sandhill pine and is next to I-75…read more The park is free to park and there are lot of parking spots available. The park has lot of swings where children can enjoy and can have a picnic with available picnic tables for lunch or gathering. New Tampa Nature Park is popular for bike riders and has a nice trail. There is a small paved bridge also and the nature park is good for biking as well as hiking.

Great park in the heart of New Tampa. If you know where the taco bell is you aren't far from the…read morepark, a bit of a hidden gem. Did some walking and bushwhacking looking for geocaches here with a friend. She even hid one of her own so keep an eye out if you're a seeker :) There is a grwat zipline and little rock and rope area at the front of the park, kids were politely taking turns using the equipment. Park seems really well maintained and has a number of benches and picnic tables. Highly recommend especially if you have younger kids. It does feed into nearby larger parks in the area as well.

Looking for some beautiful nature with some walking trails, water, and animals? Seek no further,…read moreViolet Cury preserve had it all. Located about 15 minutes away from us, it's the perfect spot for a walk and a much needed breath of fresh air. The preserve is larger than we expect and after about 30-45 minutes and a mile and a half later we called it a day. The preserve is beautiful with dirt paths, nature and plenty of birds. There are no paved paths or boardwalk, this preserve is simplistic and all about the beauty that surrounds you. We came on a pretty cold day and plan to come back when it's a bit warmer. Highly recommend.

Great local park with plenty of parking along Sinclair Hills Rd, although it can be difficult to…read moreback out onto this semi-busy two lane road at rush hour. The preserve has three main trails with yellow, blue and red blaze marks on the trees. There is a map at the entrance so take a picture before heading out because you will forget. You can walk at least 2.25 miles if you follow each trail in their entirety. Several ponds and lakes make for pretty views and many birds. Couple spots with ditches and undulations make the trek interesting. The preserve is surrounded by houses so you will see those as you walk some trails. In the middle of the park, hidden a bit by bushes and trees that are slowly encroaching and taking it back is the foundation and about 4 inches of the block wall of what I assume is Violet Cury and her husband's former home. Wish the county or organization that maintains the preserve would put a marker here announcing what it used to be or look like. The view through the trees onto the biggest lake leads you to imagine what life was like for the two and their visitors back in the day when they lived there. Also wish they would clear some of the debris, roots and bushes that are slowly taking it over. Worried future generations won't be able to see the site like it is today. Most of the trails are quiet, although the ones along the south you do hear and see all the traffic along Sinclair Hills Rd. This is a pretty park where you can explore, look at old oak trees and walk the dog. Thank you Hillsborough County for buying this property years ago for our enjoyment!

One of the easiest paved trails to navigate, as it is located within the Northdale community…read moreflanked by wilderness and the cozy, quiet homes of the neighborhood. Definitely a beginner's trail, ideal for walking, running, and light bicycling. Nice views and a small escape from the nearby suburban sprawl of Greater Carrollwood. One of the reasons why I frequent this trail is because it connects with the nearby Lake Park Trail. If you are an average bicyclist, expect an approximate 6-8 mile, 20 minute-ish bike ride - probably enough to burn around 100-200 calories at a comfortable pace. Plenty of open space to do outdoor workouts. Sometimes, I will bike through this trail into Lake Park and do a workout there. The entrance to Northdale Trail shares space with a large soccer field which at times can be very busy. It is located within a family neighborhood, however.

NO PARKING. Located in residential neighborhood at a dead end. Drove all the way here with my dog,…read moreonly to have to turn back.

Nice trails. All were clear and there was no standing water when we went. The trail markers were…read moreconfusing to me so we got turned around a bit following the blue trail. Ended up backtracking and just doing the red trail and leaving so only got a few miles in. It does connect to the upper Tampa Bay trail so there were a lot of people out in that area when we got off of the blue trail. Some of the trails were shaded, lots of different terrain to walk through. Would definitely recommend going early to beat the heat and the crowd. The parking area was small but there were not a lot of cars when we were there.

I do not like giving less than five stars for free recreation but this place should be left off of…read moresome lists to visit. The benefits of this preserve is you are able to get in 4-5 miles of biking, running and walking. They also allow dogs however I did not see any bags to dispose of their waste and there were quite a few piles when I was there. Parking spots are scarce on the entrance I went to. It was also quite muddy in places and this is without any rain for a while so during the summer I can imagine paths are not passable in places. I also had to cross two streams that had homemade bridges of twigs. So you need great balance and a stick to not get your shoes soaked. Trail signs are also problematic in places.

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.

I love it here!! It's perfect to see the sunrise and sunset. I go on walks daily here!read more

Fantastic trail for walking, riding a longboard, biking etc. I come here often when the weather is…read morenice to spend some time outside in nature. Very pretty trail and it is not often busy, I recommend starting near citrus park mall and walking over the pedestrian bridge, if you keep going that way you eventually hit the bridge seen in my picture. It is a nice spot, there are a few more bridges and if you take a right at the end of this bridge shown, it will take you to the end of the trail. It's about 7 miles round trip if you start from the mall and go to the end.