Outdoors & Nature· park
Lettuce Lake Conservation Park
North Tampa, Tampa|$
This 240-acre county park along the Hillsborough River is Tampa's easiest wildlife fix: a long cypress-swamp boardwalk, a paved 1.25-mile loop trail, playgrounds, and picnic shelters, all for a $2-per-vehicle entry (cash only). Note that sections of the boardwalk, the observation tower, and canoe rentals are undergoing phased renovations in 2026, so use the east boardwalk entrance near Parking Lot E and check the county site before visiting.
Why our team sends guests here
Walk the boardwalk slowly and scan the water-lettuce mats — spotting a gator's eyes gliding between the herons never gets old for our guests.
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Stay near Tampa
Book direct with the team that wrote this guide — no Airbnb-style service fees.
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