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 is the park to end all parks! From a paved storybook path around the "lake" to a fitness…read morecourse, from playgrounds to large, family swings, the views, the play, the comfort and the challenge are all present. The park also maintains facilities and the parking is plentiful.

Close by and very nice! I child loves the playground and it…read moreis next door to the library which is a bonus!

Great park with tennis courts, basketball courts, playground, restrooms, free parking, and a big…read morefield.

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.

This lovely park features a fully equipped playground with a splash pad and fountain. The…read morebasketball court looks good as did the pavilion/shelter with picnic tables. Walking paths and a lot of smooth grass though not too much open area. The shade trees are nice as are the benches all about. [Review 15807 overall - 1386 in Florida - 1311 of 2021.]

This is a nice park with soccer field, basketball court, playground / swing area, some trees and…read morebenches. It's in a reside tial area on the less gentrified side of Seminole Heights. A dog park is across 12th street. There's also an environmental center with some flowering bushes, fire pit and a loquat tree (fruit ripe late April..) If you like walks and exploring the Florida College Park, Violet Cury Park, Purity Springs Park and nearby Suplhur Springs Park connecting under 275 to tower park are interesting places. Lettuce Lake Park is beautiful.

I have been visiting this park for years!…read more This is on my "Host Suggestions" list when we have guests in town and is a hit every time! We visited the park recently and were on the hunt for as many bird species we could identify. Found some birds we had never seen before and it was so much fun trying to hunt them down by their calls. I've never not seen a gator when visiting but you had to take your time and look closely. I can't say enough about this park. Just $2 to enter the park. There are picnic areas you can reserve, volleyball courts, playgrounds, trails, restrooms and an onsite nature center. You really cannot ask for much more. Definitely worth the visit!

One of the coolest parks in Tampa. You almost always get to see alligators. Beautiful boardwalk and…read morewalking trails. It costs $2 to park. The playground is also really nice and my son enjoys it. Dogs are allowed in this park as well. One star removed because the tower is now inaccessible.

Despite the fact that Cross Creek Park has been growing over the past few years, there is still not…read moremuch going on here. It currently is made up of three baseball fields (which I rarely see being used), a basketball court and a grassy area big enough for a touch football game. The Pride Elementary playground is easily accessible from the park as is a pavilion. Bring water with you, there are no water fountains anywhere to be found. But there is a bathroom. One lonely blue portable pushed up against field one. I can't vouch for the inside of it or the amount of toilet paper that is stocked because I've never used it. On certain mornings (Saturdays?) you can catch hot air balloons taking off from the park. With the sun rising in the background and hot air balloons growing in the foreground, it is quite a serene scene. There are usually cranes walking around the small park so that adds a little natural element. All things being equal, I much prefer Flatwoods or Branchton as there is more to do. Unfortunately those aren't walkable from my apartment.

This park is great for kids 3-5 IMHO. There's a large field next to it for soccer or running…read morearound. No water fountains. 2 large pavilions. The only resource for a bathroom is a port-a-potty which has apparently been there over a year, eww. DOWNSIDE: there was trash all over the playground. Likely from the kids at the school, which is right next to the park. I will choose to go back but really wish the city would clean it more often.

Ballast Point Park is located South of Bayshore off inter bay and has a fantastic shaded kids…read moreplayground with a younger and older kids area, 3 slides, and even a splash pad play area. There's a fantastic seafood restaurant, fishing pier, and pretty water views too! During the winter months when the sun sets early at 530-6, the park really should have lights for the playground at least until 8pm. There's not enough parking spots for this park and parking on side of road has signs that say no parking which is ridiculous because everyone parks on the side of the road anyways. If you're in the south Tampa area and looking for pretty water views, casual seafood, or a fun kids playground, definitely visit Ballast Point Park!

This is a lovely park at the end of Bayshore drive. There is a small splash pad that can entertain…read morebabies and older kids with benches surrounding the splash zone. The splash pad doesn't have a lot of shade in the summer, so be mindful of that if you're planning on sitting and watching your kids. The playground is large and has some shade covering over it. The bathrooms are close to the park area. The pavilions are available to rent for parties. Parking can be tricky because the lot is small compared to the amount of people who come here, but there's a smaller lot on the other side of the playground and there is street parking. The pier seems to be under construction after the hurricanes, but usually you can spot some dolphins from there.

A beautiful park to visit especially for the kids who would love to enjoy the swings…read more There is a beautiful fountain in the park which is peaceful and have a beautiful view at the sunset. There are picnic tables also available along with restrooms. There is a paved path in the park where people can walk and enjoy the nature in park. There is a big parking lot too where it is easy to get parking spots. But there is a warning outside the park which tells everyone that park is only available for the residents.

Amberly Park is a private park for residents in the Tampa Palms area. There's a brown bulletin…read moreboard with the name of the park in big letters and another bulletin board at the entrance of the park with a list of condos. If you are a resident of the condos listed on the board, you are allowed in the park. Your vehicle must also have a sticker with a number in order to be able to park in any spot. Unfortunately, it's a private park for kids& adults. Pet friendly too. There are walking trails, picnic tables, swings, lots of trees, a pond and watch out for a 7 ft gator that likes to come out of the water and bask in the sun. When the park gets too crowded, they will ask for ID and probably ask you if you are a resident of Tampa Palms.