It should come as no surprise that picnicking is a very popular activity at Tampa’s Picnic Island Park. The park is located on a peninsula in South Tampa and besides being a great picnic destination, it also boasts a nice beach and a sandy playground for children. The park is very well maintained and offers a sand volley-ball court and a disc golf course. There are several shaded picnic shelters with grills, which you can reserve in advance. Visitors can also bring along their dogs – there is a fenced-off dog park where dogs can get some exercise. The park is also very popular with bird watchers – dozens of species of land and marine birds can be spotted.
Picnic Island Beach, 7409 Picnic Island Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33616, 813-274-8184
Get Ready to Go!
- 1. Plan & Book:
- Visit the website and book directly, or call ahead to confirm hours.
- Find your stay: If needed, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read reviews and book directly with the hotel, requesting any special amenities (romantic, kid-friendly, pet-friendly).
- Book your flight: If flying, compare flights and book directly with the airline. Add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
- Plan your trip:
- Estimate your driving time: Use Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).
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