Upper Tampa Bay Park

About Upper Tampa Bay Park

Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park protects 596 acres of mangrove forests, salt marshes, and coastal habitat where visitors hike nature trails and boardwalks to spot gopher tortoises, zebra swallowtail butterflies, bobcats, red-shouldered hawks, bald eagles, roseate spoonbills, ospreys, otters, bottlenose dolphins, and manatees. The park's nature center features interpretive exhibits on local environment and history alongside live animal displays of fish, snakes, and turtles. A canoe and kayak launch provides access to the creek and bay for fishing red drum and snook. Picnic shelters and tables accommodate family meals while a centrally located playground serves children. The park charges two dollars per vehicle for up to eight people. Active-duty military members and honorably discharged veterans receive a 25 percent discount on annual passes, while eligible disabled veterans receive free annual passes. Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park sits in Tampa, Florida.