The Trailblazer

Have a hard time finding out where you can do what activities in Hillsborough County? Never fear. While there are a lot of ways to recreate, we've created this guide to help get you started. Additional fees may apply depending on the activity or site; for instance entry to a Conservation Park is $2/vehicle, launching a motorized boat at a boat launch is $5, and renting a kayak is $25. If you want to save some money on entry fees, you might consider purchasing an Annual Pass .  Lastly, take a few seconds and check the page of the park or preserve you plan to go to before heading out - trail closures, construction, or other things that may impede your recreation will be noted.  Hiking The easiest way to begin outdoor recreation is to just get outside and start walking - and there are plenty of places to hike in Hillsborough County. You can join the Hiking Spree between November and March to get rewarded for your hikes, or you can hike all year long at any of our parks and ...

March heralds warmer weather, spring break, and the end of the Hiking Spree – as of publication there is only one month left to complete your 8 th annual Hiking Spree hikes! What do you do when you’ve completed the Hiking Spree? 1. Double check to make sure you're registered . We forgive you if you were so excited to hit the trails that you forgot. 2. Fill out the Hiking Spree Completion Form online, you’ll need the confirmation you receive to pick up your rewards and we need this to know which trails are your favorite! 3. Step outside and collect your prize! We’ve introduced more in-person pickup sites to help you get your rewards as soon as possible. Bring your confirmation and collect your rewards at any of these locations: • Bell Creek Nature Preserve • Carrollwood Village Park • Conservation Parks Admin Office • Edward Medard Conservation Park • Gardenville Recreation Center • Jackson Springs Community Center • Lettuce Lake Conservation Park • Lithia ...