A perfect place to work-out & get in those 10,000 steps…read more Imagine a beautiful view of the water on one side of the street & a beautiful view of architecture on the other side, all while exercising. That's basically what you experience here! "Bayshore Boulevard is a waterfront road on Hillsborough Bay in South Tampa, Florida. Located south of downtown Tampa, its sidewalk, at 4.5 miles long, is 10 feet wide and is the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States." The sidewalk is amazing for working out because it seems like it never stops. I love exercising here. This place can get pretty crowded if you go later in the afternoon, the earlier the better. You can also find bikes & scooters along the trail to rent. The bike cost $1+.49 /minute. They pre authorize your card for $17 but only charge you for the time you use. If you're interested in renting a bike I have a promo code you can use for a free ride. Sign up for Spin and use code PYWOHR4RZW10XV3 to get a free ride! https://spin.app Parking seems to be all over the Blvd on the other side of the street in the residential areas but I tend to park in the paid parking area because it's just easier to find a park for me. Parking is $1.50 an hour and can be paid at the kiosk or on the app, park mobile.

When living in Tampa, I was able to visit the Bayshore Trail so much more and it truly is one thing…read morethat I do miss since moving over to Pinellas. I am pretty sure my girls do as well. I always made sure that I would get there early as it can get very crowded with other patrons with their pups and the fitness lovers. The trail is a good width but adding runners, walkers, bikers, roller-bladders and those with dogs and some fisherman... you do often have to adjust to try to make everyone comfortable. My little Bears are classic small dogs that suddenly think they are Dobermans while on a leash when another dog is close so I try to be as respectful of others as much as possible, going early helps and you can beat the heat. PLUS.... the views. Oh my goodness, the views are just so beautiful and a wonderful way to welcome to day over Tampa Bay. On a good day, it is not crazy to see dolphins and I have often had them swim along the trail with you while you walk. Can't hate that. The trail does have areas where people can stop and work out, sit and there are areas that have doggie water fountains.

I sweared i wrote an update review about my last visit. O_o im going crazy. Lol just wanted to add…read morea heads up. The last hurricane that beat our nuts off changed the landscape of the park a bit. Theres alot of trees and branches blocking the rivers but no problem. I did noticed that the asphalt is cracked and chunks are missing in some areas. I don't recommend a skateboard or roller blades without gear. It will be fine in some sections and then you'll see the damage show up in some sections. Totally safe for runners and bicycles. I went with my temporary wheel chair n i had a couple sections that i chose to walk it by. If you have like a pro chair with air wheels? You'll be ok. The wooded areas a bit slippery, although theres shade everywhere? This is the wrong season to ho there at the moment. It is freaking hot and humid even in the shade. Please bring a cooler with you. Local shops sell backpack coolers or even a small sling one is enough. There are fountains and bathroom every few miles though so no fear if you are fit or don't have disabilities. Bring a freaking camera theres tons of fish in the river that can be seen from the crystal clear water and you'll even see tortoises just walking around the property. Its totally ok to look at them. The only time i have intervened is when they walk into the parking lot or road and i just pray they don't pee on me. It is illegal to even do that but i rather risk a ticket over a dead turtle. Please me careful driving to either side of the parking lot cuz they even cross the main road and i have stop traffic to move em. I like dashing in this area cuz i can either stop here for nap on cooler days or if im lucky? Stop at ricks meat down the road. Its a local butcher, they also make these massive sandwiches at great price and they tend to have a bbq truck outside too. The parking? Is hella small n its always packed. Parking is self serve, they upgraded from the "hope" system to a booth. As in "i hope people are paying for parking" now its 100% you have to pay n put the ticket on the dashboard or else the tortoises will take your car away. Lol The lid park looked well kept, the first come first serve shelters look good too. They big enough to throw a party. They have their own water faucets and grill. The water access has like a tub, i am presuming its so your dog drinks water from it. I recommend you use a bowl though. Never know who uses those for other things. I also noticed theres more sitting areas. Theres a couple hidden spots that look safe to look closer i would be a bit cautious cuz i was stepping over a dirt bridge n then when i looked at it at another angle i was shocked that it was just roots. O_o like theres a ton of areas that got torn up by the last hurricane that hit us. Gators? Never seen them but its Florida i don't recommend going in the water unless using boat ramp. Boat ramp, when i was there, the water level was way too low and i didn't feel safe to go down the steep ramp. I was too exhausted for my walk i didn't trust i had the energy to climb out. Usually u can see the water from the top all i saw was grass. Sound, near the over pass is loud from cars but cool area for kickass pictures. The rest of the park is windy with nice river sound. Especially in the wooden loop. Its the closest it gets to the river. It is very beautiful how you can see bass and trout just swimming by. Space is tight it has a parking area for chairs and bikes. Plenty of places to sit and two shelters to nap. If you are an audiophile / AMSR sensitive like me? This is the area to just sit n record n let the beautiful sounds take you away. I think i recorded like a solid hour of just stereo ambience. I think i covered everything. Thanks for reading and please stay hydrated!

Great park with paved pathways & a raised boardwalk. Map at location and different map online made…read morenavigating difficult as far as where the raised boardwalk side was. Would've been nice for a sign at entrance to paths. Scens and views were great. Need sign explaining the orange water. No sounds of birds in our 90 minutes there. No gators, no turtles. Guy on cart driving around but not saying hello or checking in. Never found bathrooms. Parking is a reasonable $2. Some beautiful play equipment and an exercise court of assistive equipment for working out. Boardwalk beginning to sound rickety! Hope they check it regularly. Would be nice if a few plants/trees were labeled/classified. Eg. are the purple berries edible?? Love this park.

Found this park down the street from another little park we had discovered. It's shared with a boat…read moreramp and fishing dock. Parking is very limited and there are only two disabled spots. I didn't see any restroom or water fountain facilities. There are swings and slides and a merry go round. There is one area that's covered with benches you can eat or have a birthday party at. But it looks like first come first serve. There are also signs not to feed the wild life and identifying the kinds of wildlife you may encounter in the area.

Great little playground and has beautiful water to walk around but bathroom was really far from the…read moreplayground which is not ideal for kids and a bit of car traffic.

Amazing and beautiful park to take a stroll around the lake. The restrooms are clean and parking is…read morevery easy. The hiking is very easy around the lake with the broad-walk around the lake. It is a great place for canoeing or kayaking where there are different boats. Lots of wildlife and gators to see around. There are different campgrounds too camp. Beautiful park to visit.

The was amazing I wish I could go there every day it is go for kayaking and fishing there byeread more

Went kayaking with my Ph.D-studying son. Perfect, mellow afternoon making our way upriver, checking…read moreout egrets, herons, ibises, lots of turtles and startled alligators. There is a decent amount of duckweed but it is easy to navigate through or around. The Spanish moss is languidly beautiful, as are the overhanging trees and the price of $5/kayak can't be beat. Great, hidden gem!

Love the park, easy to put our kayak in the water, and it is gorgeous.read more

This narrow park runs along the Hillsborough River for just a few blocks. It's a beautiful green…read morespace to fish, to bring your dog for a run, to sit under one of the huge oak trees, or to relax on one of a few park benches. There are no amenities here other than trash cans, benches, and disposable bags to pick up after your dog. There is a sidewalk that runs the length of the park, too, and this sidewalk will connect you to Rivercrest Park if you head south on it. If you head north on the sidewalk, it will take you under the bridge at Hillsborough Avenue and connect you to the sidewalk that is on the north side of Hillsborough Ave. Just be cautious when going under the Hillsborough Bridge - that area can be a bit sketchy. It's a tiny park, but still a very pretty secluded space to hang out.

Ignacio Haya Linear Park is located in South Seminole Heights. It (almost) connects Rivercrest Park…read moreto Hillsborough Ave and runs (surprise!) in a line along the river. It's a popular place for people to sit beneath the trees and enjoy the shade and cool breezes along the river. There is a walking trail which is also suitable for kids to ride a bike on. If you're a grown-up you'll ride on the road, which is parallel to the sidewalk. There's a picnic shelter, playground, and grill located at Rivercrest Park but no restrooms. Ignacio Haya Park has no amenities other than a little dirt slope down to the river with a small sign that says "canoe launch". However, it is a nice, quiet, natural oasis in the city. There is space to park along the road. If you're biking north from downtown on Boulevard, follow Osborne, turn onto River, and use the Ignacio Haya sidewalk to go under (across) Hillsborough Ave. You'll be able to ride into "Old" Seminole Heights this way. There is a homeless presence under the Hillsborough bridge in the evenings.

Nice quiet hiking path. The area has an industrial side, but the other is scenic views of the Tampa…read moreBay and it's inlets. There are wild flowers for viewing and the paths have been mowed since the last time we were there. Glad to have a spot reserved along this busy area for walking in nature. There is a small hill where you can overlook the bay. Sure wish there was a picnic table there! The trails are sometimes uneven and we even saw a snake.. so be careful walking. The park entrance is actually off Adamsville Rd and not Kracker Ave as listed on maps.

Nice wide trails that two people can walk side by side. Dog friendly so bring your canine, but…read moredon't forget a leash. Not much shade and very sandy so make sure to bring some water. My favorite part is the pine tree area near the pond. The pine tree needles lay on the ground and when the wind blows the sound is melodic blowing through the pine trees. There is one picnic table to sit on for a picnic, but try and ignore the graffiti. There is an area that's preserved and protected for Burrowing owls. I wish I could have seen one or two, but no luck this time. There is traffic noise and watch for what looks like a homeless individual who had ridden a bike in.

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