Lettuce Lake Regional Park is a 240-acre public park and natural haven in Tampa, Florida. The park was named for the lettuce look-alike plants, such as spatterdock and water lilies, that floated on the surface of its waters.
Overseen by Hillsborough County, Lettuce Lake Regional Park’s extensive 3,500-foot boardwalk system runs through several kinds of the state’s ecosystems, such as a freshwater wetland and floodplain, a primarily oak hardwood forest, cypress domes, and the Hillsborough River. Furthermore, the park operates a visitor centre, an observation tower, hiking trails, a sports field, a playground, picnic tables, and barbecue pits for recreational enjoyment.
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What are the highlights of Lettuce Lake Regional Park in Tampa?
Apart from all of the opportunities for physical activities, Lettuce Lake Regional Park is also one of the best places in Florida for observing and learning about nature and diversity, including alligators, turtles, turkeys, fish, and many more types of wildlife. You can climb the 3-story observation tower to get a more panoramic view of the area.
The Audubon Resource Centre, or ARC, is another place at the park where you can learn and be entertained. It consists of interpretive natural history and native wildlife exhibits. With the plentiful and well-kept amenities, group gatherings are common, and canoes and kayaks are available to rent as well.
What else is good to know about Lettuce Lake Regional Park in Tampa?
Lettuce Lake Regional Park regularly hosts environmental educational programmes, birding tours, and field trips for all ages. Pets on leashes are allowed only off the boardwalks, and bicycles are not allowed on the boardwalks. There is a small, cash-only fee for vehicle entry to the park.
Located on Fletcher Avenue between I-75 and the University of South Florida, Lettuce Lake Regional Park is near Busch Gardens and the Museum of Science and Industry. Busch Gardens is a popular animal and theme park that's home to over 12,000 animals and many thrilling rides. The Museum of Science and Industry is an interactive technological wonder to experience.
Lettuce Lake Regional Park in Tampa
Location: 6920 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33637, USA
Open: Daily from 8 am to 6 pm
Phone: +1 813-987-6204
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