The best parks & outdoor spots in Land O' Lakes

16 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Northdale Park

Parks & Outdoors

Northdale Park & Recreation Center keeps it easy with paved trails, a popular pickleball scene, courts for days, a splash pad for the…

15510 Hooting Owls Pl (Tampa) · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Northdale Park & Recreation Center keeps it easy with paved trails, a popular pickleball scene, courts for days, a splash pad for the littles, and instructor-led classes when you want structure. It’s the kind of low-key spot for getting your steps, tiring out kids, or trying something new this week.”

From the Wesley Chapel newsletter, August 5, 2026

Glazer Family Playground

Parks & Outdoors

Got tiny humans climbing your walls this week? The nautical-themed Glazer Family Playground delivers with slides, swings, kiddie obstacle…

521 2nd Ave NE (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Got tiny humans climbing your walls this week? The nautical-themed Glazer Family Playground delivers with slides, swings, kiddie obstacle courses, and bright, thoughtfully designed play zones. It sits between the Bending Arc Sculpture and the Majeed Foundation Splash Pad, so plan for giggles and possibly soggy shoes.”

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, August 5, 2026

Land O' Lakes Recreation Center Collier Park Playground

Parks & Outdoors

Popular park featuring a playground, soccer fields and baseball fields.

Land O' Lakes

“Popular park featuring a playground, soccer fields and baseball fields.”

Sunken Gardens

Parks & Outdoors

Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & flamingos.

1825 4th St N (St. Petersburg)

“Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & flamingos.”

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North Shore Park

Parks & Outdoors

Waterfront park with ballfields & tennis courts, plus a playground, beach & a pool complex.

901 N Shore Dr NE (St. Petersburg)

“Waterfront park with ballfields & tennis courts, plus a playground, beach & a pool complex.”

Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park

Parks & Outdoors

Scenic, 25-acre riverside park featuring a boat house, huge lawn & splash pad, plus areas for dogs.

1001 N Blvd (Tampa)

“Scenic, 25-acre riverside park featuring a boat house, huge lawn & splash pad, plus areas for dogs.”

NautiGirl Beachwear

Parks & Outdoors

Beachwear store for men and women carrying swimwear, apparel, sunglasses, and sandals.

216 2nd St N (St. Petersburg)

“Beachwear store for men and women carrying swimwear, apparel, sunglasses, and sandals.”

Ridgemoor Central Park

Parks & Outdoors

Small laid-back park with a playground for kids and a tennis court for adults.

Palm Harbor

“Small laid-back park with a playground for kids and a tennis court for adults.”

Rural King

Parks & Outdoors

Retail chain with farm supplies & other merchandise, including home goods & hunting gear.

2468 Commercial Way (Spring Hill)

“Retail chain with farm supplies & other merchandise, including home goods & hunting gear.”

John Chesnut Sr. Park

Parks & Outdoors

Lush green space with a variety of wildlife, plus a lake for boating, sports fields & a dog park.

2200 E Lake Rd S (Palm Harbor)

“Lush green space with a variety of wildlife, plus a lake for boating, sports fields & a dog park.”

Branchton Park

Parks & Outdoors

Recreation venue with basketball courts and a playground, plus picnic tables and a walking trail.

15508 Morris Bridge Rd (Thonotosassa)

“Recreation venue with basketball courts and a playground, plus picnic tables and a walking trail.”

Weeki Wachee Preserve

Parks & Outdoors

Nature preserve offering hiking & cycling trails, fishing, boating, hunting & birdwatching.

2345 Osowaw Blvd (Spring Hill)

“Nature preserve offering hiking & cycling trails, fishing, boating, hunting & birdwatching.”

Wesley Chapel District Park

Parks & Outdoors

Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and facilities for soccer, baseball, and softball.

7727 Boyette Rd (Wesley Chapel)

“Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and facilities for soccer, baseball, and softball.”

Carrollwood Village Park

Parks & Outdoors

Clean park with a splash pad, playgrounds and skate zones.

4680 W Village Dr (Tampa)

“Clean park with a splash pad, playgrounds and skate zones.”

Cypress Forest Spray Park

Parks & Outdoors

Outdoor park featuring a splash pad with fountains and a small waterslide, plus shaded pavilions.

112816000004300400 (Oldsmar)

“Outdoor park featuring a splash pad with fountains and a small waterslide, plus shaded pavilions.”

Crescent Lake Park

Parks & Outdoors

Lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.

1320 5th St N (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Aug 6

“Lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.”

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