Upper Tampa Bay Park

Category: Park in Tampa, Florida

Address: 8001 Double Branch Rd, Tampa, FL 33635, USA

Phone: +18138551765

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–6PM

Monday: 8AM–6PM

Tuesday: 8AM–6PM

Wednesday: 8AM–6PM

Thursday: 8AM–6PM

Friday: 8AM–6PM

Saturday: 8AM–6PM

Reviews

Carol DeAbreu

May 1, 2022

Stunning park. It's so quiet and peaceful. We ended our walk with yoga and light stretches. Plenty of other activities are well. Great for families, couples and folks that just enjoy outdoors

Gary Martinez

Apr 9, 2022

Great kayaking. Very nice park and good staff

Michael Byrd

Jul 25, 2021

Hiking, kayaking, fishing, picnicing, relaxing, and so much more. This place is amazing! Plenty of parking, shelters, and restrooms. Visit the Nature Center to learn more about the flora and fauna living in the area. Rent a kayak! See a Manatee. Bird watch. So. Much. To. Do! Even leashed dogs are allowed in the park. There's a $2 entrance fee, but it is well worth it.

Brian Brillinger

Mar 9, 2021

Nice little park. Kind of small for the two dollar entry fee payable at a kiosk at the entrance. Probably a great place to launch canoes or kayaks when the tide is up. Pay attention to tides for your return or you will have a muddy walk to the dock.

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Questions & Answers

Are manatees there ?

Appo quin | Aug 30, 2021
Ethan Hobbs | Aug 30, 2021

Manatees are frequented if you are on the water in a canoe or kayak

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I'm a runner and like to run with my pit bull. Are all of the trails dog friendly?

Katie Manfredi | Aug 31, 2018
Ethan Hobbs | Aug 31, 2018

Dogs are allowed as long as they're on a leash😃

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How much are canoe rentals?

Jeff Oswald | Aug 31, 2018
Ethan Hobbs | Aug 31, 2018

$25.00 for a half day rental (up to 4 hours). One standard price.

are there bike trails.

Jillian Poterbin | Jun 1, 2022
Ethan Hobbs | Jun 1, 2022

No, there are walking nature trails. None very long some with boardwalks. Nearby is upper Tampa Bay trail which has miles of paved biking trails

It's there camping at this location?

David Cousins | Dec 3, 2021
Ethan Hobbs | Dec 3, 2021

Camping is only available for scouts and organized groups. Call the park for reservations.

Is there camping in this park?

Barbara Fout | Nov 3, 2021
Allan Smith | Nov 3, 2021

No public camping.

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Are kayak rentals open on Labor day (2020)?

Joanie D | Aug 30, 2021
Todd “Boston Todd” Holstead | Aug 30, 2021

I believe they are only closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Can you bring your own kayak/canoe?

Berry Tree | Aug 30, 2020
Kim Lewis | Aug 30, 2020

Yes! We brought our own kayak and SUP and saw lots of other folks with their own boats. There is a $2 entrance fee for all vehicles, just FYI.

Are the trails open right now?

zachary emery | Aug 30, 2020
Ethan Hobbs | Aug 30, 2020

Yes

A great place but in the website is saying that is open until 6 Pm, which isnt open. could you please change for close then. Is the second time that happens.

Diol Alves | Aug 30, 2020
Ethan Hobbs | Aug 30, 2021

The Park is open from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. the incoming gate closes at 5:30

In the upper tampa bay park, does a handycap parking sticker give free admittance

cullen logan | Aug 30, 2020
Ethan Hobbs | Aug 30, 2020

No

I see the park closes at 6 p.m., are the trails closed at 6 p.m. as well? I would love to walk after work.

Susan Sorensen | Aug 31, 2019
Kevin Bell | Aug 31, 2019

Yes, the entry gate closes after 5:30p and the park closes at 6p

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Is camping allowed?

Jamie Nicole | Aug 31, 2019
chef free | Aug 30, 2021

No . is open during the day only.

is there a spot were you can pull up a kayak and camp.

david penney | Aug 31, 2019
Michelle Bernetti | Aug 31, 2019

No

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You have to pay to enter ?? and if, how much it costs

Gilberto Santanach | Aug 31, 2019
Gelmar Carela | Aug 31, 2019

Yes, you pay $ 2.00 per car.

Hi.. is the parking free for playground at the park?

Kalyani Savant | Aug 31, 2019
Pamela Smith | Aug 31, 2019

It's $2.00 per car load. That includes whole park... playground, fields, 3 trails, canoe/kayak launch and nature center.

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Can you swim in the water?

L. Robert | Aug 31, 2019
Pamela Smith | Aug 31, 2019

No...there is no beach and it is shallow and oyster beds. If you kayak or canoe... a half mile there is a sandbar... you can wade... and then a mile out there's the bay... more wading. It's a nice day, great trail.... no swimming...but you can get wet.

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Is the park open tomorrow on Easter Sunday?

Jacqueline Poutre | Aug 31, 2019
Pamela Smith | Aug 31, 2019

It's been open in the past for Easter Egg hunts.

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Can I fly my drone here?

Dedee Alfonso | Aug 31, 2019
Jerry Joseph | Aug 31, 2019

Signs indicate no drones permitted in public parks there

have a spaniel, k9-4 christ therapy dog with 500 hours volunteering. can he enter park and any restrictions ????

phil roach | Aug 31, 2019
Russ Widger | Aug 31, 2019

Yes we take our poodle every time.

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I have a question do I have to set up reservation to throw a birthday party there or is it first come first serve for a pavallion?

Courtoney Ramirez | Aug 31, 2019
Foster Reichert | Aug 31, 2019

I believe the pavilions are call and reserve. I'm not 100% sure though.

Is mountain biking allowed?

Shanna Smith | Aug 31, 2019
Stephanie Dools | Aug 31, 2019

Yes

If you walk in do you still have to pay 2

Diane Sanders | Aug 31, 2018
John Blind | Aug 31, 2018

I believe so, since the money is going to help keep the park beautiful.

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Whats the best and or closest place to camp by here?

RLW at HCSA | Aug 31, 2018
Ethan Hobbs | Aug 31, 2018

Upper Tampa Bay Park does not have regular camping sites for the general public, but does offer primitive camping for organized nonprofit groups ( Boy Scouts). Lake Rogers Park is the only other place nearby that has public camping it is also primitive( no electric no water). Call to register (813) 264-3917

Does the park has a spot wit a gazebo or arch to reserve for a wedding

Alba Pedraza | Aug 31, 2018
PceOf Mnd | Aug 31, 2018

I saw shelters, but no gazebos. Really nice park thou.

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Can you fish in the park?

Susan Enfield | Aug 31, 2018
Ethan Hobbs | Aug 31, 2018

Yes. Fishing is permitted with Florida State license. Red drum, snook, sheepshead, blue crab and speckled sea trout are common catches.

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Are small dogs allowed

Jeff Erskine | Aug 31, 2018
Ethan Hobbs | Aug 31, 2018

Yes pets of all sizes are permitted if on a leash.

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Is there an entry fee

Z Flores | Aug 31, 2018
Cameron Wrennall | Aug 31, 2018

Yes

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