Walking Club: Exploring Lettuce Lake Park in Hillsborough County
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and last updated 2021-04-30 07:13:07-04
Many of us are looking for ways to remain active while also staying a safe distance away from others. That s why Sarah Phinney started a âWalking Clubâ to highlight some hidden, and some not so hidden, trails and parks across Tampa Bay.
Lettuce Lake Park is one of the most popular parks in Hillsborough County, but itâs still constantly being discovered by first-timers. Don t let another weekend go by without visiting!
Whatâs the history?
Albert Greensburg established the park in the 1930s. He donated the botanical garden to Hillsborough County in the 1960s.
âSince then itâs been a huge hotspot for walking, looking at plants and even wildlife viewing, thereâs also lots of birds here,â said Rebecca Winch, Environmental Lands Management Technician with Hillsborough County Conservation and Environmental Lands Management.
What is there to do?
The park spans about 30 acres. Visitors will find a third of a mile boardwalk and a nature trail.
Youâll likely occasionally hear the whir of nearby planes taking off and landing at Tampa Executive Airport.