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Lettuce Park playground

📍 Tampa, FL

★4.8(40 Google reviews)

Set within Lettuce Lake Park in New Tampa, this playground sits alongside walking trails and a cypress swamp boardwalk. The broader park offers a natural backdrop that extends a playground visit into a half-day outdoor adventure.

✓ nature trails✓ cypress boardwalk✓ scenic✓ Tampa regional park✓ family walk
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★★★★★Featured review by Devon Tabor

This is an awesome playground!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want to pair playground time with a nature walk or boardwalk stroll. The cypress swamp environment and river views add real novelty for kids who respond to natural settings. A vehicle entry fee applies to the broader park.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Walk the cypress swamp boardwalk before or after playground time — it's a highlight for curious kids
⏰The observation tower gives a great elevated view of the river and canopy
đŸŽŸī¸Bring insect repellent — the wetland setting means mosquitoes are active, especially in summer
🚗Arrive early on weekends as the park's parking lot fills quickly

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.8
★★★★★

40 Google reviews

Beautiful natural setting50%
Good for walks30%
Playground enjoyment20%
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Devon Tabor

★★★★★

“This is an awesome playground!”

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Yendi Cuba

★★★★★

“Nice park! I recommend this place to get a walk... muy bonito!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Lettuce Lake Park is a Tampa regional park bordering the Hillsborough River, featuring a cypress swamp boardwalk, observation tower, and walking trails alongside the playground. The play area draws families who combine it with nature walks through the park's wetland habitats. Reviewers recommend it as a well-rounded park stop, especially for families who enjoy mixing active play with light nature exploration.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday08:00 – 18:00
Tuesday08:00 – 18:00
Wednesday08:00 – 18:00
Thursday08:00 – 18:00
Friday08:00 – 18:00
Saturday08:00 – 18:00
Sunday08:00 – 18:00

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