A few days ago we checked out Lesley "Les" Miller Jr. All People's Community Park & Life Center…read more It's home to Hillsborough County's largest adaptive playground. The playground has swings for different age groups and abilities. My kids enjoyed going down the slides, the rope- and rock-climbing structures, musical elements, and spinning structure. There's plenty of shade over the playground and benches for parents. The newly opened splash pad was a hit with my kids. Plenty of shaded seating for parents and bathrooms are nearby. Don't forget to pack snacks for the kids (please clean up after your family), sunscreen and reusable water bottles. Not as crowded before 12 pm.

So the great parts of is this is it's free, plenty of parking and there are plenty of places to…read moresit/have elbow room. The part bad is the amount of chlorine that is used at this park. I had to step out after 20 mins as my eyes were burning and were red. That's too bad because I liked the layout of this place. While it says you can't bring in food several folks brought in small snacks and drinks. If you want to wear googles for the chlorine, have at it!!

Cookie Monster's Canopy Crawl provides a 3 story elaborate netted obstacle course which will…read moreprovide your young child hours of fun at the Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids Play area in Busch Gardens Tampa Theme Park. There is a vast area of netting that connects kids to many areas of Sesame Street Safari of Fun including Elmo's Treehouse Trek, the Count's Zambezi Rally, and more! Infants are not permitted and adults must be accompanied by a child. Yes it sounds backwards but it is their policy so that the area is mostly occupied by kids. This attraction's Sesame Street mascot is the Cookie Monster, who is a blue furry monster with googly eyes and an insatiable appetite. Cookie Monster's primary craving is cookies, but he can and often does consume anything and everything, from apples and pie to letters, flatware, and hubcaps. When Cookie Monster eats something, he makes a very distinct, loud munching "noise", often interpreted as "OMM-nom-nom-nom..." & says "Me want cookie!" Instead of "I want a cookie". After winning a game show contest, Cookie Monster comically choose 1 cookie over an array of luxurious much more valuable and better prizes.

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.

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!

This is a gorgeous park. I loved having a quiet reflective morning here. There are so many…read morebeautiful plants and birds and the boardwalk is a beautiful way to enjoy them. You don't feel like something is lurking or like something will be crawling up your neck. Perfect for nature-lite people. I'll definitely return!

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

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.

I've been going to this park using the tennis courts to skate and at first the only problem was…read morethat the security guard doesn't communicate very well and thought I was trespassing (private park) I kindly explained and proved that I am in fact a resident. Moving forward there wasn't any issues. Fast forward It's a problem with me skating on the tennis courts but it's okay to skate on the basketball courts? How does that make any sense. Mind you the basketball courts are always in use and the tennis courts stay EMPTY. What is the problem

Tampa Palms CDD is a Master Planned Community. A Community…read moreDevelopment District is similar to a Homeowners Association. The facilities are beautiful and inviting. The setting and location are perfect. MEMBERS ONLY signage needs to be clear to avoid confusion. The Compton and River Parks are for residents only. The Tampa Palms North Owners Association allows nonresidents to purchase memberships for Hampton, Ashley and Oak Parks for $300. Enforcement is uneven and can be unfair. Who refuses a toddler the use of an unused swing?

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.

Woodmont Park is a lovely Temple Terrace highlight with a golfing area including putting green and…read morenetted practice area, clubhouse, and garden club area with marked plants. Gazebo. Take a stroll. Relax. They also have events here. I got to see Grace H. playing bass guitar live in her band. Awesome.

This park is absolutely adorable. It's within walking distance of my house so it's great to take my…read morekiddo. I've brought friends and family here as well, it's quiet and has a gazebo to sit in. There are electrical outlets if you need them as well! I only deducted one star because there isn't a ton of seating. There is a parking lot adjacent to the park. It's very shady, and there are tons of azaleas to enjoy while sitting and reading. There is no public bathroom. Side note: there is a great geocaching location here