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Riverhills Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,403 Google reviews · Running trail in Temple Terrace, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverhills 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.
Relaxed green space featuring a playground and river views, plus boat ramps and fishing.
What runners say about Riverhills Park
“Small but beautiful park with a boardwalk along Hillsborough River is a lovely place to watch ibis and other birds with an occasional alligator.”
“Boardwalk and walking path, Boat launch, fishing areas, lots of shade, picnic tables,nice neighborhood, dog friendly.”
“The park was quiet even for their busy time at 5pm.”
On the banks of the Hillsborough River, Riverhills Park is a beautiful spot to take in Old Florida flora and fauna. The boardwalk provides excellent photo opportunities as well as a good site for bird watching. There is easy access to a boat launch with parking nearby.
A nice little park in the Temple Terrace area with a fantastic view of the Hillsborough River! I just wish the board walk is longer so one could savor the view! Perfect for a late afternoon walk!
Small but beautiful park with a boardwalk along Hillsborough River is a lovely place to watch ibis and other birds with an occasional alligator. There's a play ground for the kids too.
This is the best park I found in the Tampa/Chapter Hill area. Boardwalk and walking path, Boat launch, fishing areas, lots of shade, picnic tables,nice neighborhood, dog friendly. Watch out for alligators coming across from the little island.
Trail conditions & character
“Small but beautiful park with a boardwalk along Hillsborough River is a lovely place to watch ibis and other birds with an occasional alligator.”
“Small but beautiful park with a boardwalk along Hillsborough River is a lovely place to watch ibis and other birds with an occasional alligator.”
“Parking totally sucked, due to so many parties but once parking was figured out we loved our experience.”
“Boardwalk and walking path, Boat launch, fishing areas, lots of shade, picnic tables,nice neighborhood, dog friendly.”
“The park was quiet even for their busy time at 5pm.”
“I didn't see any restroom or water fountain facilities.”
“It's worth a visit for a local stroller but not a special visit for an outer towner.”
Plan your run at Riverhills Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitetempleterrace.com
- Phone+1 813-506-6600
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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