What People Are Saying About Lettuce Lake Park
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Wet-n-Drylands – Lettuce Lake condenses Florida wilderness into one park. Hidden just east of the University of South Florida, it's a wonderful place to initiate folks into the wilderness experience. (It has restrooms with water fountains and flush toilets.) Lettuce Lake boasts dirt and paved trails, two great boardwalks, a fitness course, waterfront picnic shelters and even a playground for the young ones. Under the Boardwalk The main attraction here is the boardwalk and tower. From the top of the tower, you can see two nice bends in the Hillsborough River. Look for turtles,…
05/28/08
Lettuce Lake Park
by pierresplace
A lovely and serene environment rich with wildlife, flora, and fauna. Many great photo opps, and tranquility. I even saw some birds who become somewhat pink from what they eat, so I was told. Revisits are certain to yield new sights and sounds. Now that the sun blazes most of the time I'm eager to go back.
- Pros: What more can I say?
- Cons: Just a bit off the beaten path of the bus routes.
10/10/02
great for early walks
by rhomb
This is a nice place for couples to go on a Sunday morning and just take a stroll around the bridge. It takes you over the Hillsb. River and to a bird watching tower. It is cool in the mornings with the tree cover. You forget you are even in Tampa when you see so much wildlife.
The Details on Lettuce Lake Park
Wildflower Habitat:
The raised walkways here let you sneak across the muck to visit wonderful orchids and air plants. Best blooms are in early spring, but it's Florida, so you're in luck year-round.
All Access:
Exceptional wheelchair accessibility. The gentle slopes on the boardwalk, and long paved wilderness loops make it among the best for respecting special needs in the outdoors.
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