Lettuce Lake Conservation Park

Lettuce Lake Conservation Park - Hillsborough River Wetland

Hillsborough County conservation park along the Hillsborough River in north Tampa, with a 3,500-foot boardwalk system, observation tower, 1.25-mile paved trail, and a visitors center with native plant garden. The Audubon Resource Center on-site adds interpretive nature programming.

Programs for Kids

Environmental education and family programming. Programs include:
- Environmental educational programs for all ages
- School field trips
- Audubon Resource Center interpretive programs (Fri-Sun 12-5)
- Native plant garden exploration

What's Included

• 3,500-foot elevated boardwalk through wetlands
• Observation tower with Hillsborough River views
• 1.25-mile paved exercise trail
• Canoe and kayak rentals
• Visitors center with native plant garden

Experience

Tampa families use Lettuce Lake for free outdoor wildlife observation and family-friendly nature programs. The Fletcher Avenue location is reachable from north Tampa, USF area, Temple Terrace, and Carrollwood.