Lettuce Lake Park offers free guided nature tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 8:30 a.m. The tour will take you through the park’s boardwalk and along the Hillsborough River. You will see native plants, a variety of birds, and possibly a couple of alligators throughout the tour. You can climb the three story observation tower and enjoy the scenic views, so don’t forget your camera.
Lettuce Lake Park is located at 6920 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33637. Admission to the park is $2 per vehicle, up to eight people. Besides a free nature tour, Lettice Lake Park also offers:
- Picnic areas and barbecue grills
- Playground
- Bicycle path/jogging trail
- Fitness course
- Canoe/kayak launch and rentals
- Fishing
- Hiking
For more information, call 813-987-6204.