Nature Adventures

This page lists nature parks, botanical gardens, environmental centers, and other places where kids can study and enjoy nature in the Tampa, Florida area.
Kids Tampa: Nature Adventures - Fun 4 Tampa Kids
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AJ Palonis Jr. Park

AJ Palonis Jr. Park contains a nature trail and boardwalk that meanders through mangrove tunnels int ...

5151 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa, Florida, 33611
Al Lopez Park

This park includes approximately 132 acres offering a nature trail, freshwater ponds, and a communit ...

4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL, 33614
Bayshore Linear Park Trail

Known as the World's Longest Continuous Sidewalk, Bayshore Boulevard is 4.5 miles of scenic views pa ...

312 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, 33602
Blackwater Hammock Preserve

The Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve was acquired from 1997 through 2003 by Hillsborough County thro ...

8000 North Veve Lane, Tampa, Florida, 33610
Boy Scout Preserve

This site features historically significant fire rings from its days as a former Boy Scouts of Ameri ...

4230 Green Key Road, New Port Richey, Florida, 34652
Carrollwood Village Park

Carrollwood Village park is part of a $10 million project to develop the former Dale Mabry Wastewate ...

4680 W. Village Dr., Tampa, FL, 33624
Cypress Creek Nature Preserve

The 2500-acre Cypress Creek Nature Preserve is part of a vast wildlife corridor which extends into P ...

18000 Lizard's-Tail Road, Tampa, FL, 33647
Double Branch Bay Preserve

The estuarine system is composed of mangroves, tidal marshes, manmade islands, oyster bars, bayous a ...

12460 W. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33635
Eureka Springs Regional Park

This site was developed into a botanical garden of rare and unusual plants as a result of many years ...

6400 Eureka Springs Rd., Tampa, Florida, 33610
Florida Aquarium, The

Rated among the best aquariums in the US, The Florida Aquarium welcomes visitors to experience a wid ...

701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL, 33602
Florida State Parks

The Florida State Parks System encompasses approximately 158 parks, including everything from museum ...

Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail

The Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail is a network of 510 premier wildlife viewing sites acro ...

Hillsborough River State Park

Hillsborough River State Park provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation. From fishing in th ...

15402 US 301 North, Thonotosassa, FL, 33592
Lake Conservation Park

There’s something for everyone at this large park surrounded by suburban homes. For nature lovers, t ...

17302 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Lutz, FL, 33549
Lake Rogers Conservation Park

Trails popular with hikers and joggers twist through this park’s forest of oak and pine trees. Angle ...

9010 North Mobley Road, Odessa, FL, 33556
Letterboxing

Letterboxing combines artistic ability with "treasure-hunts" in parks, forests, and cities around th ...

multiple locations
Lettuce Lake Regional Park

Wooded picnic areas and playground are family favorites. A bicycle path/jogging trail, complete with ...

Playground Features
6920 E Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33637
New Tampa Nature Park

Famous for its zipline, the park also has trails and boardwalks and includes a connection to a trail ...

17001 Dona Michelle Dr, Tampa, FL, 33612
Raprager’s Family Farm

Fresh fruits and vegetables, family fun with hayrides, games, playgrounds, pumpkin patches, haunted ...

16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa, FL, 33556
Sensing Nature

Sensing Nature provides fun, indoor environmental education programs, exciting youth field trips and ...

Multiple Locations
Sweetwater Organic Farms

Sweetwater Organic Farms operates a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Membership program, Sweetw ...

6942 West Comanche Ave, Tampa, Florida, 33634
Tampa Bay Watch

Tampa Bay Watch is dedicated to the protection and restoration of the Tampa Bay estuary through scie ...

3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715
Tinkergarten

Outdoor activities for your kids that are simple, wildly fun and designed for learning. With Tink ...

Various Location Depending on season. See website., Tampa, Florida
Upper Tampa Bay Regional Park

This 596-acre peninsular park is bordered on the east by Double Branch Creek and on the south and we ...

8001 Double Branch Road, Tampa, Florida, 33635
Upper Tampa Bay Trail

The Upper Tampa Bay Trail is located in residential northwest Hillsborough County. Currently, the tr ...

9201 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33635
USF Botanical Gardens

Immerse yourself in the beauty of our botanical gardens, located in the heart of Tampa, Florida and ...

12210 USF Pine Dr, Tampa, FL, 33620
Wolf Branch Creek Nature Preserve

This 1400-acre nature preserve features some of the finest examples of coastal habitat restoration i ...

481 Villemaire Road, Apollo Beach, FL, 33572
Ybor City Museum Garden

The Mediterranean-style Ybor City Museum Garden provides a private, serene environment in a historic ...

1818 E 9th Ave, Tampa, Florida, 33605
Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park

ZooTampa offers unforgettable adventures for all ages. Enjoy an amazing, lush tropical setting with ...

1101 W. Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33604