Tampa Resources

Adventure Island
4500 Bougainvillea Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)987-5600
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Sunken Gardens
1825 4th Street N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 893-7336
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This single level 262 acre mall, features fountains, tropical
colors, and aquatic sculptures. The major department
stores included are Burdines–Macy's, Dillard's, J C Penny,
and Sears. The center also houses Panera  Bread and
Ruby Tuesday.
 

Located in the heart of Ybor City, Centro is a hub of
entertainment, shopping and dining for both day and
evening. It houses Urban Outfitters, Victoria's Secret,
Muvico Centro Ybor 20, Game works, The Improv, Big City
Tavern, dish and Marble Slab, just to name a few
 

Channelside is a place to enjoy an evening out with over
30 artist studios and some of the finest entertaining
dining options. The Florida Aquarium is a main attraction
along with The Port Authority. The Channelside
Cinemas & IMAX Theatre, Howl at the Moon, Margarita
Mamas, and Tinatapas are among the excitement at
Channelside.
 

Citrus Park Town Center is a single level mall featuring
over 130 stores and 1.1 million square feet of family friendly
exciting entertainment, not to mention great
restaurants and an array of stores. Burdines-Macy's,
Dillard's, J C Penny, Sears, Abercrombie & Fitch, Williams &
Sonoma and Banana Republic are a few amongst many
diverse shops.
 

Shopping and dining have never met like this.
International Plaza is the most distinguished shopping
and dining destination on Florida's West Coast. There are
fabulously fashionable department stores; such as
Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Dillard's; over 200 specialty
shops; like Build-A-Bear Workshop, Bombay, Ann
Taylor, and Tiffany & Company. Bay Street is the dining
depot of International Plaza with exciting nightlife at
Blue Martini , Kahunaville, Champs Restaurant & Bar, TGI
Friday's Café, and The Cheesecake Factory.
 

Old Hyde Park has a village setting with boutiques style
store fronts, restaurants, a seven screen movie theater,
office and residential spaces. With stores such as Godiva
Chocolatier, Williams & Sonoma, Pottery Barn Design
Studio, Restoration hardware, BCBG Max Azria, Brooks
Bothers and White house/Black Market it is no wonder
Old Hyde Park Village is so widely known.
 

Conveniently located between I-75 and I-275 on E
Fowler Ave, just minutes form The Museum of Science
and Industry, the University of South Florida, Busch
Gardens and Adventure Island, University mall has over
150 specialty store: The Disney Store, American
Outfitters, Old Navy, and Ann Taylor Loft, four department
stores: Burdines-Macy's, Dillard's, J C Penny, and
Sears .It also houses a Cinema Movie Line Theater.
 

Enjoy complimentary valet parking in front of
Maggiano's Little Italy and PF Chang 's China Bistro, two
of West Shore Plaza's main features. The mall offers customers
stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, J C Penny, Sears, and
Burdines-Macy's. There are over 100 specialty shops like
Ann Taylor, bebe, Brookstone, Cache, Charlotte Russe,
Express, Gap, Lane Bryant, NY & Co., Wet Seal, Victoria's
Secret and many more. This Stylish and affordable shopping
plaza offers a variety of eateries and an AMC 14
Theatre with stadium seating.
 

This double level shopping mall is equipped with the
Tampa Bay Skating Academy in the center of the mall.
The location houses department stores such as Dillard's,
and Burdines-Macy's. The specialty stores in this mall
seem to be never ending with shops like Bombay Co.,
Gap, American Eagle Outfitters, The Disney Store, Yankee
Candle, Ann Taylor Loft, Limited, Cache, NY & Co. and
many more. 

Largo mall features locations such as Marshalls, Target,
Bed, Bath & Beyond, Staples, Dress Barn,  Norwalk
Furniture, Fletcher Music, Albertson's, Durango's Steak
House, Marble Slab Creamery, Olive Garden, Red Lobster,
Sweet tomatoes, and a Regal 8 Cinemas.
 

Come discover the elegance of shopping. Tyrone Square
Mall features four department stores and over 170 specialty
stores. Customers can experience the elegance at
Burdines-Macy's, Dillard's, J C Penny, Sears, Gap, American
Eagle Outfitters, Yankee Candle, Ann Taylor Loft, NY & Co,
Limited and Ruby Tuesday.

Gulf View Square Mall features Burdines-Macy's,
Dillard's', J C Penny, Sears, American Eagle Outfitters, Best
Buy, Bath & Body  Works, Casual Corners Annex , Gap,  Finish
Line, Linens & Things, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, and Sam
Seltzer's Steakhouse.

Another spectacular and historic
1,136-acre park scattered across 5
islands. On the largest island, Mullet
Key, stands a historic fort built during
the Spanish American War. The fort can
be explored along with seven miles
of wide white sand beaches. Swimming,
fishing, multi-use trails, kayak/canoe
rental, and camping sites are available
along with concessions, boat ramps,
showers and restrooms.32451 1

Drive your car to this 155-acre island
park on the Gulf of Mexico connected
to the mainland by a one mile long
causeway. This park offers a white
sand beach, 9 picnic shelters with grills
that can be reserved, 6 restrooms , beach
showers, lifeguards on duty, women's
windsurfing day and outreach programs .
 

Reached by a causeway from the
mainland this island park and beach was
first seen by Spanish explorers in 1530.
Swimming, fishing, shelling and nature
trails can be enjoyed. View Tocobagan
Indian mounds and one of the last
remaining virgin slash pine stands in
Florida. Concessions, restrooms, and
rental pavilions are available.
 

This cozy 1.5-acre beach access park
has 80 parking spaces, restrooms,
outdoor showers, native landscaping
and a wide white sand beach

Beach access and 3.5-acres with
104 parking spaces, restrooms, beach
showers, and a water fountain.
 

A delightful small 3.5-acre park that
has a 400 foot wide, white sand beach;
the amenities include170 parking
spaces, re s t rooms and beach showers
 

Spectacular views of white sandy
beach and blue water are enjoyed
by visitors to this 5.5-acre beach
access. Three boardwalks take
visitors over natural sand dunes and
sea oats to the beach from a 235
metered parking lot. Restrooms,
showers, and a water fountain are
available. No lifeguard
 

A popular gathering place through the
years for east Hillsborough county
residents, this 1,441-acre park
includes the area where the two
branches of the Alafia River merge.
There is a 1,875 foot boardwalk in
the area between the two prongs that
provides a scenic view of the point of
convergence. Picnic shelters, a visitor
center and interpretive display, two
miles of asphalt bicycle trail, nature
trails, camping, canoeing, and restrooms
are available.

Eight distinct natural communities make
up this 6,000-acre park that includes
six miles of shoreline along the South
Prong of the Alafia River. Scrub, xeric
and hydric hammocks, floodplain
swamp, baygall, bottom land and
upland forest, and blackwater stream
are areas that can be explored by off
road biking, horseback riding, and
hiking. Lonesome Lake campground
has 30 sites with water and electricity.
Two large rental pavilions, a playground
and restrooms are in the park.

On the shores of Hillsborough Bay
and overlooking downtown Tampa,
this historic park still has its original
bandstand and trolley car stop. With
shady trees, picnic tables and grills,
p l a y g round, long fishing pier, concession,
re s t rooms, and quick access to Bayshore
Boulevard for jogging/rollerblading,
this park has been a favorite place
for over 100 years.
 

Tampa's signature boulevard has the
world's longest sidewalk at 4.5 miles
and has some of the most scenic views
of Hillsborough Bay and the downtown
skyline. A three mile on- road bicycle
lane, wide landscaped park-like median,
benches, water fountains, exercise
course, and two bay access areas
complete this park.
 

Donated to Hillsborough County in 1967,
this 31-site was developed into a
botanical garden of rare and exotic
plants. The parks' natural springs supply
water to the plants and animals of the
native hardwood swamp that comprises
much of this park. Facilities include
nature trails, a 1,700 foot boardwalk,
greenhouse display, and screened
picnic pavilion.
 

Hammocks of live oaks, sabal palms,
hickory trees and the upper Hillsboro u g h
River can be found in this 3,383-acre
park. Visit a replica of Fort Foster that
was constructed on this site during the
second Seminole War of 1835 or hike
the Rapids Nature Trail to view some
of the only Class 2 rapids in Florida.
Canoe rentals, swimming pool, 111
campsites, multi-use trails, and picnic
areas and pavilions are just some of
the amenities found at this park. 

With its meandering 3,500 foot boardwalk
and 35 foot observation tower visitors
can get a close look at the beautiful
hardwood swamp and upland forest
environment that make up this park.
A pedestrian/bicycle path circles through
pine flatwoods and includes a fitness
course specially modified for users in
wheelchairs.
 

One of Hillsborough County's most
popular parks, the springs 72 degree
water draws many swimmers year- round.
The Alafia River runs through this park's
2 0 0 - acres of varied plant communities. 
Cypress swamp, hardwood hammocks,
and high sandhills are found here. Family
camping sites contain a picnic table,
barbecue grill, water faucet and electricity.
A canoe launch and nature
trail are located on the river. 

The wild and scenic Little Manatee
River flows for 4.5 miles through this
2 4 0 0 - a c re state park that offers canoeing,
camping, hiking and an 8 mile equestrian
trail and 4 equestrian campsites.
Canoeing, fishing, RV and primitive
campsites are available.
 

Located at the end of the Interbay
peninsular on Tampa Bay, this city
park has a sand bay beach, fishing
pier, boat ramp, canoe launch, rental
picnic pavilions with grills, a playground ,
restrooms and a spectacular view of
the bay and sunsets.
 

B o r d e red on the west and south by Old
Tampa Bay and on the east by Double
Branch Creek, visitors find a 596-acre
peninsula park property that has changed
little since its early inhabitants left. The
early Indians harvested shellfish and
their shell mounds are found throughout
the park. Nature study and interpretive
displays, salt water fishing, canoeing,
primitive camping and picnic shelters
with tables and grills are available.
 

Dead River
15098 Dead River Road
Flatwoods
16400 Morris Bridge Road
John B. Sargeant, Sr.
12702 Morris Bridge Road
Morris Bridge
13330 Morris Bridge Road
Trout Creek
12550 Morris Bridge Road
Veteran's Memorial
3602 Highway 301

Six different areas make up this park
system that is connected by off-road
trails. Flatwoods, Dead River, John B
Sargeant, Sr. Memorial, Morris Bridge,
Trout Creek, and Veteran's Memorial
have some 20 miles of the Hillsborough
River within their park sites. Picnicking,
fishing, canoeing, hiking, camping
and many miles of biking trails can
be found within these areas.
 

Wooded hills and beautiful views
overlooking Lake Tarpon are features
of this 129-acre park. Picnic facilities,
a boat launch, nature trail, elevated
boardwalk and playground are some
of the many amenities.
 

A designated wildlife habitat and
sanctuary on the shores of Lake
Seminole; this 250-acre park features
13 picnic shelters with grills, a boat
ramp, restrooms, playground, fishing,
water sports, sport fields and a 2 mile
multi-use trail through pine flatwoods.
 

A beautiful and historic park that was
the 1,824 plantation home of Count
O d e t Philippi who introduced citrus
culture to Florida. The 122-acre park
is the site of a large Indian mound
listed on the National Register of
Historic Landmarks. Picnicking and
fishing can be enjoyed on the one
mile of shoreline on Old Tampa Bay
that also includes a boat launch.
 

Created along an abandoned railroad,
the park is a 47-mile long linear
recreation trail and protected green
space for walking, jogging, skating
and biking. It features benches, rest
areas, water fountains, landscaping
and stretches from St. Petersburg to
Tarpon Springs
 

One hundred acre Lake Walsingham divides this 354-acre park into two sections. Five different habitat areas including an oak scrub, botanical gardens, a boat launch (no motors), fishing, n a t u re trails, playground, and six picnic shelters are features of the park. Popular activities are bird watching and using the 10-station fitness area.

Located on Boca Ciega Bay with Gulf access for boaters, this park has beautiful water views, 5 picnic shelters, a  24 hour six lane boat ramp, playgrounds , and re s t room facilities. Four memorials to the diff e rent branches of the United States military are found here and picnic shelter five is a popular spot for weddings.

Experience Pasco County the way it
was. Located on Crews Lake, this
113 - acre pristine and scenic park offers
fishing, multi-use and nature trails, a
boat ramp, canoe access, pier, picnic
shelter area, playground and restrooms .
Tent camping is available.
 

Created from the former cattle ranch of the Starkey family, and encompassing the head- waters of the Anclote River, visitors will find in the 8,069-acre park; 9 miles of bridle paths and sites for equestrian camping, 27 miles of foot trails, and 5 miles of paved roads. The facilities include 8 primitive cabins, 16 car camping tent sites, and areas for fishing, picnicking, a playground and athletic field.

Explore the Green Swamp and the upper Withlacoochee River from this 606-acre wilderness park. The Green Swamp is the headwaters for four major Florida rivers and is a wild, protected and virtually untouched area of the state. Check out the 1800's log cabin, a Native American village and Florida history village and enjoy fishing, nature trails and picnic shelters. A playground and restrooms are available.

Hillsborough
Babe Zaharias Golf Club
18 hole, par 70,6142 yards
11412 Forest Hills Dr.
813-932-8932
Hall of Fame Golf Course
18 hole, par 72,6724 yards
2222 North We s t s h o re Blvd.
813-876-4913
Rogers Park Golf Course
18 hole, par 72,6855 yards
7910 North 30th St.
813-356-1670
The Claw at the University of South Florida
18 hole, par 72,6962 yards
4202 Fowler Ave.
813-974-2071
Westchase Golf Course
18 hole, par 72,6710 yards
10307 Radcliffe Dr.
813-854-2331

Pasco
Saddlebrook Resort
36 holes, par 70,6564 yards
5700 Saddlebrook Way
727-907-4556
Silver Oaks Golf and Country Club
18 holes, par 72,6632 yards
36841 Clubhouse Dr.
800-853-4653
Summertree Golf Course
9 holes, par 68,5361 yards
11816 Paradise Point Way
727-856-0771

Pinellas
Airco Golf Course
18 hole, par 72,6610 yards
3650 Roosevelt Blvd.
727-573-4653
Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Course
18 hole, par 69,5689 yards
3030 McMullen Booth Rd.
727-726-4673
Clearwater Golf Park
18 hole, par 63,4357 yards
1875 Airport Dr.
727-447-5272
Countryside Executive Golf Course
118 hole, par 58,3362 yards
2506 Countryside Blvd.
727-796-1555
Glen Oaks Country Club
18 hole, par 54,2014 yards
1345 Court St.
727-446-5821
M a n g rove Bay Golf Co u r s e
18 hole, par 72,6772 yards
875 62nd Ave. Northeast
727-893-7800
Tarpon Springs Golf Co u r s e
18 hole, par 72,6000 yards
1310 South Pinellas Ave.
727-937-6906
Twin Brooks Golf Course
18 hole, par 54,2000 yards
3800 22nd Avenue South
727-893-7445

 

Hillsborough
Cheval Golf & Country Club
18 holes, par 72,6419 yards
4312 Cheval Blvd.
813-948-2114
Emerald Greens Golf and Country Club
27 holes, 72 par
13903 Clubhouse Dr.
813-961-1381
Northdale Golf Club
18 hole, par 72,6838 yards
4417 Northdale Blvd.
813-962-0428
Pebble Creek Golf Club
18 hole, par 71,6410 yards
10550 Regents Park Dr.
813-973-3870
Plant City Golf Club
18 hole, par 72,6479 yards
3102 Coronet Rd.
813-752-1524
Tournament Players Club
18 holes, par 71,6898 yards
5300 West Lutz Lake Fern Rd.
813-949-0090

Pasco
Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club
18 hole, par 72,7151 yards
12900 Lake Jovita Blvd.
352-588-9200
Magnolia Valley Golf Club
18 hole, par 71,61506 yards
7223 Massachusetts Ave.
727-847-2342
River Ridge Gulf Club
18 holes, par 68,4615 yards
7511 Bloomingdale Dr.
727-847-4762
Fox Hollow Golf Club
18 holes, par 71, 7138 yards
10050 Robert Trent
Jones Pkwy
727-376-6333

Pinellas
Clearwater Country Club
18 hole, par 72,6238 yards
525 North Betty Lane
727-443-5078
Cove Cay Country Club
18 hole, par 70,5960 yards
2612 Cove Cay Dr.
727-535-1406
Mainlands Golf Club
18 hole, par 63,4115 yards
9445 Mainlands Blvd. We s t
727-577-4847

 

Hillsborough
Cal Dickson Tennis Complex
4000 Watrous Ave.
8 hard courts
813-289-8059
Port Tampa Tennis Court s
4620 Mc Coy
2 hard courts
S. Himes Avenue Tennis Courts
4500 S. Himes Ave.
4 hard courts
Copeland Park Tennis Courts
111001 N.15th St.
4 hard courts
Forest Hills Tennis Courts
724 W.109th Ave.
4 hard courts
Rowlett Park Tennis Court s
2401 E. Yukon
4 hard courts
Riverfront Park Tennis Courts
1000 North Blvd.
11 hard courts
Eighteenth Avenue Tennis Courts
2902 32nd St.
2 hard courts
Williams Park Tennis Courts
4362 E. Osborne
2 hard courts
Highland Pines Tennis Courts
14505 E.21st Ave.
4 hard courts
MacFarlane Park Tennis Complex
1700 N. MacDill Ave.
4 courts

 

Hillsborough
City of Tampa Tennis Complex
3901 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
12 lighted soft courts & 16
lighted hard courts
813-348-1085
Sandra W. Freedman Tennis
Complex
59 Columbia Dr.
8 lighted soft tennis courts
813-259-1663

Public - no fee

Pasco
Holiday Recreation Complex
2730 Strauber
Memorial Hwy.
4 hard courts
727-934-4198
Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex
3032 Collier Parkway
6 hard courts
813-929-1220

Public - no fee

Pinellas
Clearwater Beach Recreational Center
69 Bay Esplanade
3 hard courts
727-462-6138
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Complex
1201 Martin Luther King Jr.
Ave. Suite J
3 hard courts
727-462-6119

Public - fee charged

Mc Mullen Tennis Complex
1000 Edenville Ave.
17 lighted hard tennis courts
727-669-1919
St. Petersburg Tennis Center
650 18th Ave. S. Street
15 Har-Tru courts
727-823-2225
Royal Racquet Club
2565 NE Coachman Rd.
12 lighted hard courts
727-799-3200
 

Dolphin Encounter Cruise
727-442-7433 Visit Website

Kai Lani Catamaran
727-446-6778 Visit Website

Dolphin Landings
727-360-7411 Visit Website

Private Fishing Charters
If you're looking to reel in the best the Bay area has to offer than look no further than a private fishing charter. Open to both beginning and experienced fisherman. A charted boat is an excellent way to put your skills to the test. These top-of-the-line fishing boats are equipped with electronic fish locators, radars, and provide instructions and all rods and reels.
By Request Charters
727-587-0714 Visit Website

Charter Boat Two C'S II
727-797-0784 Visit Website

Far Horizons
727-367-7252 Visit Website

Reel Florida Adventures
727-781-9819 Visit Website 

18th Century Aviation
813-969-3345 www.18thCenturyAviation.com
Crystal Magic Balloon Company
813-536-3005 Visit Website
 

Celebration Aviation
813-884-5601 Visit Website

Horse Back Riding
Giddy up! It's time to saddle up and take a quiet trail ride along a scenic Florida path. These stables also offer riding lessons, and guided tours. Choose from a variety of horses. Rental by the hour. Don't forget to pack a picnic!
Turkey Creek Stables
813-737-1312 Visit Website

Sun City Stables
813-649-1126 Visit Website

In the Breeze
813-264-1919 Visit Website

The Florida State Fair
As one of the largest fairs in the
Southeast, the Florida State Fair feature s
arts and crafts, livestock, entertainment,
and food.
8 1 3 - 6 2 1 - 7 8 2 1
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The Gasparilla Distance Classic
The Bank of America's Gasparilla
Distance Classic raises funds for local
youth charities and is ranked as one of
the top ten races in the nation.
8 1 3 - 2 2 9 - RU N N
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THE FLORIDA
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Plant City's famous festival honoring
the harvest of winter strawberries
along with a parade, midway rides,
food and more.
813-754-1996
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Hosted by the Tampa Bay Rough Riders,
this parade is a green extravaganza
full of leprechauns and more.
813-248-2151
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THE TAMPA BAY DERBY
A horse race that is a signature event
for the Tampa Bay area.
813-855-4401
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GRAND PRIX OF ST. PETERSBURG
Indy Car's first street race
will be held at St. Petersburg's
temporary course.
727-824-7223
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MAINSAIL ART FESTIVAL ST.
PETERSBURG
An annual art festival that boasts more
than 200 popular artist exhibits.
727-892-5885
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RUSKIN TOMATO FESTIVAL
This small coastal town is so famous for its
Ruskin tomatoes; it even throws a party
for them. The festival features a "Great
Tomato Cook-off," music and entertainment.
813-645-3808

4TH OF JULY AT THE PIER
In the spirit of Independence Day, the
St. Petersburg Pier celebrates with
activities including live music, entertainment,
and fireworks at night.
7 2 7 - 8 2 1 - 6 4 4 3
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GUAVAWEEN
A Halloween tradition that celebrates
Tampa, the "Big Guava", hosting a
parade and party in the streets of historic
downtownYborCity.
813-242-4828
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PASCO BUG JAM AT THE PASCO
COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
The 16th annual Pasco Bug Jam is a
Volkswagen owners dream come true.
The car show features contests and
prizes for diff e rent makes and models
of Volkswagens.
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