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I think we found it. VISIT FLORIDA is a service mark of the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation, d/b/a VISIT FLORIDA, registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Bounce houses are not allowed. Looks beautiful and I'd love to see all but are the gators in a good safety distance from paths? You might even see a manatee. Tallahassee. Learn more in ourCookie Noticeand ourPrivacy Policy. Local rental (one park) for up to four hours: $25. Cloud. Easy 4.7 (59) Lettuce Lake Regional Park. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Lettuce Lake Park Boardwalk #2. Micanopy. Williston, MULTI-REGION Big Cypress Swamp. Merritt Island NWR. Tarpon Springs. Farout Guides Comprehensive logistics and offline maps for the Florida National Scenic Trail (1,500 miles), the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (108 miles), and the ECT Florida Connector (92 miles). . ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. $19.95 + tax & shipping. Palatka-Lake Butler Trail. The remainder of the park consists of hardwood hammocks and pine flatwoods plant communities. DeBary. hb``Pd``)d``01G"30y2c(097~r9!A ]_`zAh.Gdp = Along with camel and horseback safaris, this 260-acre ranch now offers a kayak safari that includes feeding of polite ring-tailed lemurs from Madagascar. 1 - Easy (Cypress Dome), Click the button to get trail maps and see all locations Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Petersburg Clearwater, The Ultimate Guide to Biscayne National Park, The top things to do on an I-95 road trip, The top things to do on an I-10 road trip, A road trip along New York state's Women's Heritage Trail, 9 stops on a Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail road trip, A cross-country road trip to U.S. presidential libraries, A road trip to filming locations featured in 'The Goonies', The top things to do on an Extraterrestrial Highway road trip, Pay Tribute and Reflect at These US Monuments and Memorials. Crystal River. They are just not aggressive animals, she said. If you're looking for elevation gain, Lettuce Lake Regional Park has you covered. Estero. Branford. Bring cash or change! ") Lettuce Lake Conservation Park Conservation and Environmental Lands Management Department HCFLGov.net 813-987-6204 LEGEND )Park Entrance !5 Park Bench Park Boundary 89:|Playground Paved Road A Observation Tower IA Parking Exercise Station Restroom !| Canoe Launch Shelter ")VC Visitor Center PUBLIC TRAILS Launch your own canoe or kayak or rent one fromSweetwater Kayaks. Fifty of the best day hikes, overnights, and weekend trips on the Florida Trail. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Find Out Which Commissioner Serves Your District, Access county services with your smartphone. | Contact Us. Pahokee. Starke. Bicycle and exercise trails meander through the 240-acre park. Orlando. Bonifay. Saw a couple of Alligators and a few babies. If bad weather prevents the use of the shelter, you may reschedule your event or request a refund with proper notification by contacting the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department the first business day following your rental. $2 per vehicle. Everglades City. 0 Ebro. Refunds will be provided without a fee for these instances. At the north edge of Tampa, Lettuce Lake Park protects 240 acres along the Hillsborough River, providing a getaway for hikers, bicyclists, and picnickers. Quincy. Hiking Spree Info. Put this address in your phone before you leave: It costs $2 per vehicle to get into the park. Florida National Scenic Trail CENTRAL FLORIDA Apopka. Tampa, Florida 33607, Picnic shelters are available throughout the city. Mossy Head. Wakulla. Geneva. DeFuniak Springs. Places To Stay Lakeland. Regardless of what type of event you plan on having here are some helpful tips to make your event a success: 3402 W. Columbus Drive Explore more guides to help you find what you need. B&W, 356 pages. Lettuce Lake Park Boardwalk #1 and Tower boasts the most elevation gain with 2 m of total ascent. Marianna. Refunds will be reimbursed to the credit card that was used. Coffee. St. Petersburg. Fernandina Beach. Length 0.4 miElevation gain 3 ftRoute type Loop. Reserve a shelter at least 3 business days in advance and up to 365 days in advance. Ocala. Transportation Cocoa Beach. Size may not exceed the following dimensions: 20' length, 20' width, 17' height. You can make a reservation. High Springs. This trail is estimated to be 1.9 km long. 6920 E. Fletcher Ave. A 350-foot wooden boardwalk meanders through a swamp filled with an assortment of more than 300 species of flora and fauna. St. Augustine. The bounce house company must provide a current certificate of insurance. United States To be sure the shelter meets your needs before making a reservation, we recommend you visit the park and find a shelter that will fit your group size. If you're looking for elevation gain, Lettuce Lake Regional Park has you covered. Bushnell. AllTrails has 3 great trails for hiking and more. Live Oak. According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Lettuce Lake Regional Park is. Continue on this natural footpath for 0.2 miles through the sandhill habitat. More than half of the parks property lies in the natural floodplain of the Hillsborough River, consisting of a hardwood swamp forest, which provides a natural storage reservoir for floodwater and improves water quality. Kissimmee. St. Marks. There are no electrical hookups. For instance, you can head to the sea and take a kayak aroundWeedon Island Preserve. The remainder of the park consists of hardwood hammocks and pine flatwoods plant communities. Click here for full department news archive. Canaveral National Seashore. Lettuce Lake Park in Tampa is a 240-acre site with wooded picnic areas, playgrounds, bicycle and jogging trails, and a fitness course. An interpretive center featuring exhibits leads to two boardwalks and an observation tower where visitors can view the cypress swamp, birds and other wildlife. Full hike descriptions and maps, full color. Location: Tampa, US Coordinates: 28.07398700, -82.37671100 Get Driving Directions Amenities Launch Point Paid Parking Free Parking Year-Round Bathrooms Seasonal Bathrooms Permit Required Drinking Water Food Available Boat Ramp Campsites Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Wheelchair Accessible Hazard Free Lunch Edit Amenities Parking Info & Fees Daytona Beach. We stared, charged with adrenaline and perhaps a little fear. Biscayne National Park. Boca Raton. There is a great view of the river with numerous birds, turtles, fish, and alligators. 0.5 (Cypress Dome) Food. for Brownville Park Camping Reservations Nature lovers can either hike, kayak, or fish on their own, or take a $5 guided nature tour on Saturdays and Sundays, where park rangers take participants through the 3,500 boardwalk and along the scenic Hillsborough River. . Pet owners are responsible for picking up after their pets. All rescheduled events are subject to availability. Ocala National Forest. Hollywood. This trail is 1.9 km long with an elevation gain of 2 m. According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Lettuce Lake Regional Park is Lettuce Lake Park Hammock Trail. ft. with AC, heat, and electrical outlets. Retrace your steps to the intersection and continue straight ahead as the boardwalk swings out along Lettuce Lake. According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Lettuce Lake Regional Park is. Wewahitchka NORTH FLORIDA Alachua. For an additional $25 visitors can rent a two-person canoe for up to four hours, allowing you to explore this wetland with these prehistoric inhabitants in a more intimate fashion. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy the parks bicycle path/jogging trail, complete with a fitness course and a playground for the kids. Youll be able to access the observation tower from the boardwalk. Big Cypress National Preserve. Okeechobee. Tampa, FL 33602 Withlacoochee State Forest. Salt Springs. Dunnellon. Stop here to learn more about habitats and their inhabitants along the Hillsborough River. To make a loop of this hike (not wheelchair accessible), walk a short distance down the paved 1.5-mile bike trail past the restrooms to find the entrance to the nature trail. We have 270 full hook-up sites that can accommodate RVs up to 45 ft. that is worth the not too many steps to get to the stop and scan the panoramic view. 2023 Visit Tampa Bay. Walt Disney World. 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