Really nice park, I love the nature trails and especially love the boardwalk. You can see all kinds of animals, they have a couple parks, you can rent kayaks, there are outdoor exercise areas along the trails. Its beautiful. There are a lot of people out and quite a bit dont wear masks so if you dont want to be around a lot of people I suggest going as soon as the park opens or a couple hours before it closes.

I have an annual park pass for Hillsborough County Parks so this gives me access to all the parks. While I typically visit Lake Park, Lettuce Lake was on my bucket list and after visiting for the first time, I was quite impressed. I took a walk on all of their trails and it was super refreshing. I’ll have to come back again on a less humid day to hit the trails a bit more! Definitely recommend!

Love this place. Great way to spend a day. Nice boardwalk. A place to see wildlife.

I love lettuce like park! Theyre boardwalks are awesome, the facilities are amazing, lots of good playgrounds and nature trails. Not to mention the canoeing and kayaking. All around great county park!

It is a nice to visit if want a scenic place to walk or jog. There are canoe and kayak rentals. The park family friendly and an ideal place for children to experience nature.

Great place to go for a walk and watch wildlife. Go slow and keep your eyes open to see a large assortment of birds, snakes, and alligators. They have canoe and kayak rentals and a really nice observation tower where you can catch a nice breeze while watching the gators swim across the river.

Awesome park. Note there is an entry fee of 2 bucks per car. No biggie.But this park has an awesome bike trail.You can rent canoes to use on the rivers within the park.There is a nature boardwalk that spans a good amount of the park in which you can see lots of work life out there.. be cautious of spider webs and bees tho.And lastly there is a small information museum/kiosk that has maps of the area/park and the wild life and foliage the resides in the area!Well worth a visit by yourself or with your family or friends️

Wonderful place to go to get away from Tampa city life. $2 cash at the entrance, plenty of parking spaces, and a great chance to see some wildlife! Will definitely be back!

It’s a beautiful park with gorgeous view of the hillsborough river and nature from the board walk . there are couple of shelters, biking trials, child play area, lawn,many parking spots, kayak launch pad and 2 volley ball court . You can see lot of birds and alligators around the board walk . The view from the tower is amazing. The entry fee per car is $2 . The park is well maintained and the rangers are very friendly

Incredible day on the water kayaking. The water lettuce was so pretty to see. We didn’t see any alligators but heard others on the water say they saw 4-5.

I really like the boardwalks that go over the lake and the observation tower gives you a really good view of the lake with a nice breeze. There are bathrooms which is also a bonus. Parking is $2 which is steal for such a nice park and trails. I hope I can rent a kayak or canoes soon. I will definitely be back.

A lovely spot to walk the paths. I rode my bike throughout the park and really enjoyed the views. Saw and heard some unique birds and overall I really love all the nature gems all over Tampa.

Wonderful park. Very clean. Great place to take (quiet) children to see wildlife. While there for a birthday party with some friends we had seen 3 alligators and a very healthy black racer in their natural environment If youre interested in going bring $2.00 cash for entry. Its money well spent

One of my absolute favorite places to visit; very peaceful and relaxing especially for whoever enjoys a nice pleasant walk thru nature. Good place to see alligators, fish and all kinds of birds and plants..

Great park. The boardwalk is great. Be sure to go all the way to the tower and get a clean look at the Hillsborough from an elevated view... Last time we were there, we saw 5 baby Gators - 3-4 feet long - fever saw that many Gators in one visit anywhere

The scenery was beautiful. It was kept clean. Plenty of staff on hand keeping it nice. The rangers were awesome. Really enjoyed the boardwalk. Theres several picnic areas as well as several areas with swings and exercise areas.

First time being there and for 2 dollars it was worth it. Really really enjoyed the outside breeze and to make things better the mosquitoes werent around Ha just my luck. Great nature getaway

The quiet surreal drifts your imagination to a past time of peaceful bliss. No hassle and bussle . No city noises drowning the songs of the forest. A simple pleasure

Enjoyed the park, so many trails. It gets busy before 11 am on the weekend with many patrons. This site offers clean bathrooms, canoe rentals and overall clean park.

Very cool park, 2$ admission fee per car. BoardWalk opened until 5:30pm and park open until 6:00pm. Park reopened at 8:00am.They have pavilion rentals and kayak rentals as well, check out the pix for kayak info. They also have grilling and restrooms available throughout the park.Off trails and boardwalk along with an observation tower.Use your bug repellent this is old Florida! Dogs are permitted in park, however dogs are not permitted on the boardwalk (please be a responsible pet owner and obey the signs).This is a great place for families and large groups. They offer a playground and many trails that include gravel, boardwalk and off trail. Youre sure to see wildlife, snakes, gators, birds if all kinds and deer too. Enjoy the outdoors and have fun.

Great nature trails and everyone was respectful of social distancing. Helped to have great weather.

I really revamped and nature hewvy visit today with High humidity and a very low mosquitoes for Florida on this October 24th 2020. Saw gators birds softshell turtles, hard shell turtles. One can rent kayaks and canoes to hit the river directly.

Beautiful. Take the boardwalk out to see the wildlife off the lake.

Clean. Amazing for a park of this size with the amount of foot traffic. Boardwalk is fantastic for seeing the flora and fauna.

We always enjoy the stroll on the boardwalk at Lettuce Lake Park. Today (mid-March) we saw 5-6 small alligators, the largest being about 4’ long. Sometimes they are quite close to the boardwalk so you can see them well. Today, one was swimming slowly toward us, and then circling away.We saw many water birds from a Great Blue Heron down to small robin-sized wading birds. Many White Ibises and smaller ibises. There were several taupe colored wading birds with long straight sturdy beets and red feet. They poked their open beaks into the bottom of the water while using a red foot to stir the mud nearby as if to disturb their prey. I wish I was good at identifying birds so I could tell you the name.The only animals we saw other than birds and gators were squirrels, turtles, and fish.Mostly the boardwalk is shaded or partly shaded by the cypress trees. There is a tall observation tower on the lake. We were hot today so we stayed at the bottom where the tower shaded the deck.The trail was about 1.5 miles round trip and there was a nice clean restroom where we parked. There are also picnic tables, some covered around the park.At one point we saw a rack of orange canoes or kayaks which were probably for renting, but we didn’t go over to investigate.

The boardwalk is so much fun to walk and observe nature. If youre observant you can spot so much wildlife! Its beautiful there. Well worth the $2 entrance fee!

With a fun walking trail, shaded on most of the trail, lettuce lake park is a great respite just outside of the bustle of typical concrete jungle tampa.

Nice walking trail and boardwalk. It’s pretty well covered by trees so it helps with the heat. We saw a hawk, 3 alligators and a turtle on it last visit.

This park was awesome! Lots of trails to walk through and see alligators, turtles, a few types of birds and of course the scenery. Only a 2$ entry fee which is very reasonable. You can also rent a kayak, play tennis, skateboard and other outdoor activities. Shaded picnic areas for gatherings and restroom accommodations. Would def recommend if you are in the area.

Pleasant walk on the boardwalk. Saw a large striped frog, birds and bugs, lol. Spiders and bees. Amenities closed but beautiful outdoor area.

So pleased to see LL open again during Covid. Theyre doing all they can to put safety regulations in place, although sadly most visitors are not following the guidelines, going the wrong way along one way boardwalks and not wearing masks.On the plus side, the park is as beautiful as always. Plentiful wildlife to see and observe.

Cabbage Lake Park is absolutely Great, there is alot to see and do. The best part, I feel no one watching over me and scrutinizing my every move. I love it here, and I think my little Miss Ginger likes it here too.

We love that this park is so close to home yet once you enter you feel so far away. The trails are great and the Hillsborough River did not disappoint. We got to see a few Gators which we love so much and a few Birds we rarely see. The canoe launch was beautiful..If you have a trolley for your canoes/kayaks I suggest you bring them along when coming here.. the walk from the parking to the launch is a hike in itself. It was a great way to spend a weekday afternoon. We recommend you visit Lettuce Lake Park & see for yourself. Only $2 entrance fee

Excellent place to walk, jog, do hiking and have trails! Also excellent place for family and also there is kayaking!

Not as good as it one was. Lettuce is a very nice park in Hillsborough County. There is wildlife throughout the park. The recent change to make travel on the boardwalk has taken away some of the enjoyment as you now have to walk through parking lots to see the park.

The trails are pristine! Being new to Tampa, we liked the little native plants exhibit by the (closed for COVID) ranger/welcome center.We brought our dog, and although pups aren’t allowed on the boardwalk, she enjoyed the other trails. The nature trails off the main, paved spots were quiet and cool on a Sunday morning. Plenty of space to physically distance throughout.We thought that the lake would be a more prominent part of the experience than it was, which was fine. Maybe won’t bring the dog next time so we can check that out.

Beautiful park for enjoy with family, good boardwalk and tower, activities kayaking and walking

From water fountain available for the pups as well as their human companions this park is awesome! Friendly, knowledgeable staff is almost always visible and working hard to maintain the parks beautiful grounds. Birds all over the place. Beautiful playground. Wounded picnic pavilions. Fantastic boardwalk that leads out onto the Hillsborough River. I could go on and on but you get the point. A well deserved 5 stars for this park. Well worth the few bucks to get in. A must for the vacationing nature lover!!!

The bird house / visitors center is closed now, so are all of the pavilions. The place closes about 30 min before sunset.. its still a beautiful, quiet, natural place to rest your mind and work out some excess energy

BEAUTIFUL PLACE! LOTS OF WILDLIFE! ON THESE HOT SUMMER DAYS BRING PLENTY OF WATER!

Beautiful park with a good view to the river and its only 2$ to come in. There is a couple of ancient Cypress trees near the board walk, apparently theyre over 500years old. You can also find a lot of wild life such as alligators, cotton mouth snakes and gopher tortoises. Very recommended

Lettuce Lake is one of my favorite parks in Tampa! It is a great spot for kayaking or just walking the boardwalk. Wildlife is abundant here, from alligators and herons to turtles and red shouldered hawks, so if wildlife photography is your goal this is a great place to visit. This park is also very shady which makes a huge difference in the Florida heat.

This is a hidden gem! We love this place! There are plenty of pavilions you can rent for your special events, playgrounds, theres an area that you can rent canoes and go down the Hillsborough River, theres a boardwalk to watch plenty of birds, tortoises, snakes, snails, different types of native plants and trees including 900 years old cypress trees. The visitor area has plenty of info of things you can find while exploring also history about the native Indians who used to live there. So many to explore here and you dont have to go far if you are from Tampa.

THE PEACE OFFERED AT THIS PARK IS PERFECT.I LOVE IT!!!THERES WATER, THERES TREES AND PEACE WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED?**OH YEAH THEY HAVE TRAILS TOOITS $2.00 TO GET INU CAN RENT CANOES AND I THINK CAMP NOT POSITIVE.

An amazing place to visit for a great price. For a $2 per car entry fee (cash only), you get access to a great park. Boardwalk, paved loop, large fields, play ground, pavilions with grills, fishing areas, canoe and kayaking rentals (for an additional fee) and even a breathtaking view from a tower on the boardwalk...this place has it all. Dont forget to stop by the history center that gives you a little history of the area and information on the plants and animals of the area. There is also a place in the center to sign in as an individual or a group and a place to list the different animals youve seen while walking the many trails. Once you complete the boardwalk, paved trail or both, there is a photo station to take your picture showing you survived Lettuce Lake Park. This is a great place for people of all interests and age. Pets are welcome on a lease of course.

Great experience for the whole family! We saw 4 gators, birds, snails, turtles, and more all in only 2 hours! The kids love the tower. Also, they gave us a pack of mask for free!

Beautiful park with so much wildlife to observe! The boardwalk is very shaded, so its a comfortable walk and there are plenty of places to sit and take in nature. Its also spacious, so even on busier days, it never feels crowded. I love seeing the many different types of birds and it is always fun to spot an alligator. The squirrels are also very entertaining.

This is a very lovely park. We went rented a canoe, it was $25 for 4 hours. The canoes are in great shape. After we were done on the water we hiked some of the trails. The boardwalks were super nice, the park is incredibly pretty, and we even saw an alligator and what appeared to be a nest. The bathrooms near the canoe launch were very clean. Was truly a lovely afternoon spent at this park.

Very Nice Park, Great Walking Trails, Biking Trails, Pinic Area, Green Spaces, and Boardwalk. Low Entry Fee and Pet Friendly ... Great Place to Visit to Get Fresh Air and Enjoy Nature ... A+++

Its got a great paved trail . a wooden boardwalk trail and biking trails. No matter how busy always seems to be alone in certain times. They have pavilions for picnicking or parties. Canoeing and kayaking. Of you lobe nature its a great place to go.

Love it here! My husband and I really enjoy the trails and boardwalk

Great paved loop for walking, biking, or skating. If youre patient you may see an alligator from the observation tower on the boardwalk. Plenty of parking available.

The park used to be so great. Now the pavillions are closed which I understand but if they are so worried why dont they clean the playground equipment?! It is filthy and cracking! There is rust eating it up. Big kids are climbing on top of it and breaking it and the filth on there is shown with black marks!! Even the turf has mold! Gross!

Lettuce Lake Park has so many things to do. Reserve a shelter for a party, company gathering or just enjoy the boardwalk and trail. Has a nice play area for the kids and open space for the guys to play football or soccer. This location is very clean. A few of the shelters are right on the water. Very peaceful and relaxing park.

There is a Boardwalk trail and paved loop trail. Lots of nature and animals to see. They have a lot of picnic areas and playground. Great tampa Park!

Its a very nice park with a very nicely paved trail for walking or biking with most people respectful of others. In the center theres a nice little park for the kids to play.

Cant wait to go back for another morning hike through nature!

Lots of sun coverage. Boardwalks are awesome and wildlife is abundant. Most importantly they allow drone flights... great place to capture great footage!

Beautiful park, beautifully preserved. I saw more animals than garbage, and thats hard to say for a lot of places. Definitely coming back next week.

Fun experience, but we didnt see any alligators this time.

Long boardwalks. Direct access to the river. This amenity-rich destination is a lush dreamland of vivid greenery nearly year round.

Has a lot of open areas and a boardwalk that takes you safely above the swamp. Places to kayak and enjoy the outside can be found here. $2 entry per car. It was a nice and quiet experience

Love it! Great place, shade trees. Family oriented.

Wonderful place, very beautiful, full of wild life, shady paths, excellent kayaking on the river!

This is a very nice place to go paddling but yet you are still close to the city. The only complaint is that if you bring your own kyack or canoe you will need to carry it a good distance if you do not have a cart. Carts make it easier to transport your vessel to the put in location.

Had a great family time, the shelters are very clean and well maintained.The board walk gives you a close to nature like feeling, with a lake running by its side, birds flying around, few Gators in the lake.The tower view was beautiful too. Definitely a place to get away with your family for a barbecue and peaceful walk.

Post covid, this was a gem. Now they still charge $, but all amenities are revoked (no playground, exercise equipment, or pavilions). Only the boardwalk & trail with a one way sign is accessible. Lame af

I love this park. A pass cost $2 for the day but definitely worth it. Lots of wildlife to see if your patient. I will definitely return with family.

Lettuce Lake Park is beautiful. The boardwalk is one of my favorite places to walk because youre surrounded by nature and wildlife you normally arent able to see. Its a great place to go and relax. Parking is $2 per car.

We took a motorhome and it was 2 bucks at the gate. We parked in back and it was a beautiful day! Must visit such a great boardwalk over lake with lookout tower. Fun!

I love Lettuce Lake Park, it’s great to get the feel of being outdoors and enjoy nature. The tower is pretty nice, but I think the trails are the best part of the park. It’s perfect to come alone, with friends or family. They have playgrounds for smaller kids, kayaking, bike trails, and workout stations. The entrance fee is only $2 and totally worth it. Come early though, to enjoy the whole park and maybe spot a few animals.

Gators and bunnies and turtles, oh my! Love the leisurely boardwalk stroll filled with sights and sounds of nature! Pictures barely do justice to this heavenly spot.

Great place to visit with family and friends and do activities.

Great walking trail, it’s about 1.25 miles and is a wonderful jog for me and my dog. While canoeing, you can just keep going on in the Hillsborough River which is a gives a wonderful canoeing experience. Only complaint, I didn’t see any allegations the few times I went but I guess that’s a good thing.

Beautiful park. The boardwalk with the lookout tower was amazing and provided awesome views of nature. Be sure to bring binoculars!! Lots of wildlife and sunshine.Looked like an awesome place to rent kayaks and canoes to cruise down the Hillsborough River.

Lettuce Lake is a childhood park that I have gone to growing up and I must say I have never had a bad experienceNow that I take my family there I feel very secure in the fact its safe and cleanAnd its just a wonderful close place to bring the kids to play and canoe on weekends

We like the park. The park keepers can be nicer in enforcing the rules. A smile won’t hurt anyone!

The views are simply serene. I have been coming here since i was 7 and it hasnt changed much over the years. $2 entry fee. Beautiful scenery. Little turtles. A great park for the kids! Kayak rentals. Fishing spots. I can go on, but i rather you experience the rest for yourself. This place is your next weekend destination.

Very wheelchair accessible with great views from a very sturdy, several-miles long wooden boardwalk; playground, rental canoes, fishing- great for all ages and levels of mobility!The Nature Center is very informative and such a great place to take children to learn while having fun.

Nice place. Boardwalk is nice through the big cypress trees.Only negative I have is that, at one of the shed rentals a family had there music booming loud. Who would come to a place like this to boom there music?? I want to hear nature, not mankind.

Very beautiful place to enjoy the afternoon with someone you love

The wildlife is awesome! I saw 3 alligators and so much more! Arrange for canoe or kayak rental ahead of time. That was my one disappointment. I showed up thinking someone would be attending to help me and everything was just locked up with a phone number to call if interested;( The views were serene and relaxing. Bring your own water bottle and snacks also. I read “boardwalk” and thought I would be able to get water and a small snack. Bring your camera and sunscreen and enjoy!

Beautiful park with amazing boardwalk. Picnic tables and playgrounds

I came here as a kid and many years later we took our kids here and we loved it. A lot a nature all around you and hidden animals. If you take the time and look you will find them.

Beautiful, inviting little park at the southwest corner of Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve. Nice place to relax, take a walk, enjoy wildlife from the observation tower. Visitors Center is a great place to start. They have a small exhibition on local inhabitants.

Love the park I just wish they would open it all the way up.

Great place to hike and enjoy nature. Plus there are a lot of playgrounds for kids.Really wish they allowed dogs on the boardwalk though. Since they dont I only got to enjoy about 1/ 2 of the park.

Beautiful beautiful Park you havent been there you must go

This a good park for a quick visit. It has a big boardwalk that really takes us right over the river. You can see lot of birds around the boardwalk. There a watch tower on the boardwalk which gives a descent view of the river and greenery around. You can see lot of Floridas native alligators from the boardwalk. The only negative think abt this park is lack of clear directions on the way. While inside the park there are very less markings or direction boards. Also there is not much information avaliable abt the things that can be done at the park . There are shelters but not all of them are at single locations. Shelters are spread across the park also not all shelters would necessarily be near a park or washrroms. Another downside is anywhere we could not see any camp grounds. So I think camping is not allowed in this park not 100 percent sure though on this!!!! Also just to add currently visitor information center is closed for construction work.overall this is pretty decent place to relax in an afternoon and enjoy the natures serenity...

Great boardwalk in the water.

We was first time. With family. Big park and comfortable.

Love the outdoors and boardwalk. The tower has a great view!

Is back to nature with some man made items but has wilderness touch

We had a wonderful trip even though the boardwalk was closed due to high water but we saw many native animals including snakes and predatory Birds fish and tortoise. Parking was only $2 and we spent a lot of the day there it was a very wonderful place for me and my family to share we will definitely be back

So much fun there, so glad I found out about this near the hotel I was staying, (courtyard by Marriott) very beautiful nature and saw a alligator and learn new things and got good exercise. Was visiting from California. Good experience.

Me and my friends went there and had an absolutely amazing time would totally suggest it to anyone

Nice park with picnic areas and beautiful scenery. We spent an afternoon having lunch and exploring the wooden walkways with friends. We were able to spot several varieties of wildlife including alligators which is what we were hoping to find. It is hard for those of us from the northern states to contemplate canoeing and kayaking in a river so full of alligators, but there were a lot of people doing it without much concern.

The board walk is pure perfection, and if you are feeling adventurous I recommend you rent one of the canoes.

Lots of parking, perfect to host a birthday party, BBQ, pretty quiet, you can see turtles, armadillos, birds. You can go Kayaking there. Entrance fee $2 as of January 2020. Perfect for a picnic with a special someone. Nice trail, small park, great alternative as opposed as staying home. Good people in the surrounding areas, everyone minding their own business.

Lettuce Lake Park is beautiful! If you have a few hours to burn, this place is certainly worth checking out. The boardwalks take you through the nature area and around the lake. You can see many different plants, gators, and birds! Entry is also very cheap for the whole family.