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The Alafia River State Park is located about eight miles east of Riverview, FL. This park is home to several races in the fall, such as the Florida Challenge Trail Run.
Address: 14502 CR 39 South Lithia FL USA 33547
 1 813 672-5132
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Sand Key Park
Originally opening to the public in 1984, Sand Key Park is 95 acres of two distinct areas. The park area features two picnic shelters with grills, a playground, a dog park and a restroom. The beach area has cabana rentals, two beach wheelchairs, nine outdoor shower towers and two bath houses. A lifeguard is on duty year-round from 9:30am-4:30pm.
Address: 1060 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater FL USA 33767
1 427 588-4852
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Named for its luscious vegetation, Green Swamp is a 870-sq mi recreation area and wildlife preserve which is easily accessible from Lakeland and Dade City. The headwaters of four significant rivers—Withlacoochee, Hillsborough, Ocklawaha and Peace—intersect in the park, which is also home to 330 species of wildlife. Some of the activities that people do here are fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoing and much more.
Address: Between Lakeland and Dade City . FL USA
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In its history, Egmont Key has had everything from Spanish conquistadors to nuclear submarines pass through its waters. Featuring secluded beaches and ample opportunity for shell collecting, Egmont Key State Park is also home to a lighthouse that was built circa 1850.
Address: 4905 34th Street South Egmont Key FL USA
1 727 893-2627
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This historic park contains an interpretive center that chronicles the Second Seminole War. Fort Foster is a reconstructed building based on the available history, and houses many artifacts to help visitors envision the turn of the twentieth century.
Address: 15402 US 301 North Thonotosassa FL USA 33592
1 813 987-6771
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The Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park is made up of 3,400 acres; 600 acres are an upland environment, and 2,800 acres are wetland or submerged environments. There is also four miles of coastline for visitors to enjoy.
Address: 1 Causeway Boulevard Dunedin FL USA 34698
1 727 816-1890
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The Florida Aquarium,an non profit organization, seeks to enhance public understanding through education about aquatic environments. The theme of the entire aquarium is geared around following a single drop of water from an underground source through various habitats until it reaches the ocean.
Public displays feature the interactive " No BoneZone", an exhibit of rare sea dragons and sea horses, a wet worlds forest habitat, coral reefs and of course, aquatic animals including sharks and rays.
Address: 701 Channelside Drive Tampa FL 33602-5600
1 813 273-4000
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Located about two miles from Sun City Center, Little Manatee River State Park offers visitors a chance to canoe the Little Manatee River, hike the trails next to the river or horseback through the Florida wilderness. Camping is also available for visitors who wish to explore the area more than one day at a time.
Address: 215 Lightfoot Road Wimauma FL USA 33598
1 813 671-5005
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Boasting over 208 species of plants and a variety of birds and other wildlife, Honeymoon Island State Park is made up of mangrove swamps, salt marshes, seagrass, sand dunes and tidal flats. Hiking is a good way to see all of the flora and fauna that call Honeymoon Island home. Located north of Dunedin, FL.
Address: 1 Causeway Boulevard Dunedin FL USA 34698
1 727 469-5942
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Beautiful gardens with flora and wildlife.
Address: 1825 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg FL USA 33701
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Tampa's first zoo, established in the late 1930's, conatined a collection of native Florida animals such as alligators, raccoons and exotic birds. Today the Lowry Park Zoo features a large and diverse collection of animals, 41 acres of natural habitats, a children's petting zoo, a discovery center, a Jungle Carousel and much more.
Address: 1101 West Sligh Avenue Tampa FL 33604-4756
 Send an Email (5) 1 813 935-8552
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WildLife on Easy Street is a 40 acre wildlife sanctuary that is home to the largest and most diverse rare cat collection in the world. Two hundred animals including lynx, tigers, snow leopards and caracals roam their realistic habitats. Tours of the park are available along with the opportunity to pet or feed one of the cats.
Address: 12802 Easy Street Tampa FL 33625
Send an Email (3) 1 813 920-4130
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Located on an island that is accessible only by boat, the Anclote Key Preserve State Park is a good place to search for shells or explore a 19th century lighthouse.
Address: 1 Causeway Boulevard Dunedin FL USA 34698
1 727 469-5942
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The Ybor City Museum recalls a time when Tampa was known as the "Cigar Capital of the World". Don Vicente Martinez Ybor was the name of a prominent cigar manufacturer, and it was he who founded the immigrant town that bears his name. History buffs will appreciate the lore from this area of Florida.
Address: 1818 9th Avenue Tampa FL USA 33605
1 813 247-6323
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On the northern most point of Clearwater Beach is the 4th best natural beach in the world, Caladesi Island. The Island's State Park features three miles of nature trails and a 108-slip marina. The park is only accessible by ferry, private boat or at low tide by foot.
Address: # 1 Causeway Blvd. Clearwater FL USA 34698
1 727 469-5918
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Hillsborough River State Park is made up of 3,383 acres, and offers visitors the chance to camp, hike or picnic among the natural beauty of Florida's wilderness. Open from 8am to sunset year-round.
Address: 15402 U.S. 301 North Thonotosassa FL USA 33592
1 813 987-6771
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