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New Tampa Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 264 Google reviews · Running trail in Tampa, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from New Tampa Nature Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Wooded park featuring paved & unpaved trails for hiking & cycling, plus a zip line & ropes course.
What runners say about New Tampa Nature Park
“The trails were clean and easy to follow, and the mix of boardwalks and shaded paths made it a relaxing walk.”
“It did take me a moment to find the trail start from one of the parking lots ($2 all day) But once I did it was beautiful.”
“One of my favorite walking, biking and jogging trails.”
“The trails were clean and easy to follow, and the mix of boardwalks and shaded paths made it a relaxing walk.”
“It’s a nice spot to enjoy some quiet time, see a bit of wildlife, and get some fresh air without going too far from the city.”
This is place is truly amazing. Was mesmerized by the beauty of it . Its very clean and with good paved road for jogging or walking or cycling . It is kid friendly too as it has small play area for them which includes a zip line and a small rock climbing .
The trail is shaded well paved, it is very relaxing. Very well maintained. The playground is appropriate for different ages
Beautiful park to visit near Sandhill pine and is next to I-75. The park is free to park and there are lot of parking spots available. The park has lot of swings where children can enjoy and can have a picnic with available picnic tables for lunch or gathering.
Really nice wide paved trail. Climbing structures and zip line were fun. Ends at a county park with additional 7 miles of trail. Everyone with a dog had them leashed. Lots of bicycles too. Only complaint is the single portapotty at the entrance, no other facilities.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a great place to visit to ride bikes, walk, and hike along several trails off the paved main paths.”
“The trails were clean and easy to follow, and the mix of boardwalks and shaded paths made it a relaxing walk.”
“I entered the trail from the water facility parking near bruse b down blvd and there was only one toilet available and no water station.”
“No restrooms other than a port-a-potty It's definitely a nice little Park, unfortunately you'll never not hear the highway.”
“It did take me a moment to find the trail start from one of the parking lots ($2 all day) But once I did it was beautiful.”
“Restroom and water station can be added more , it would be helpful.”
“Still, there are a few beautiful Cypress swamps and a couple of nice Boardwalk areas to chill out in.”
“A fantastic playground and a paved bike trail that connects to flat woods loop and trails.”
“Perfect for biking, skating, hiking with a stroller or simply taking a walk.”
Plan your run at New Tampa Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitetampa.gov
- Phone(813) 975-2794
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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