Lettuce Lake Park

Lettuce Lake opened in 1982 and has quickly become a hub of activity for residents and tourists of Tampa, Florida. The 240 acre site, located northeast of the Fletcher Avenue Bridge crossing the Hillsborough River, offers something for everyone to enjoy. Wooded picnic areas are a favorite. A bicycle path and jogging trail, complete with a fitness course, meander through the park.

Lettuce Lake is also a haven for nature study. An interpretive center featuring exhibits leads to two boardwalks and an observation tower where visitors can view the cypress swamp with its abundance of birds and other wildlife. A small park entry fee is required per vehicle and up to eight people per car. For each additional person over eight, a one dollar charge is required.

Shelter locations and canoe rentals are available at the park. Reservations can be made in advance to ensure availability but most are offered on a first come first serve basis. The park is open year round with varied hours. In the spring and summer months the park is open from 8 am to 7:30 pm and in the fall and winter months the park is open to the public from 8 am to 5:30 pm.