Tampa Bay Florida Guide to Recreation and Sites to See.
Visit these area State Parks including: Egmont Key State Park, Gasparilla Island State Recreation Area, Oscar Scherer State Park, and Honeymoon Island State Recreation Area
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TAMPA AREA STATE PARKS
Egmont Key State Park
4905 34th Street South, Box 5000
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2627

Accessible only by boat. Guided trips to
the island are offered from several
St. Petersburg tour companies.
Birding, fishing, shelling, sunbathing,
photography, boating, and swimming
are all traditional public uses.

The park is open daily from 8a.m. until sunset.

Gasparilla Island State Recreation Area
c/o Barrier Islands GEOpark
P.O. Box 1150
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-0375.

Swimming and fishing are very popular activities
at Gasparilla Island along with shelling and picnicking.
Two picnic areas are located in the park.
Shelling is particularly good during the winter months

Access to the island is via the
Boca Grande Causeway at C.R. 775 and Placida

Oscar Scherer State Park
1843 S. Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 483-5956

A small freshwater lake provides visitors with
a perfect location for swimming. Fishing is
enjoyed in South Creek with freshwater species
found above the dam and saltwater species
found below the dam. Tent and RV Campsites
are available as well as canoe rentals for canoe
trips along south creek.

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Honeymoon Island State Recreation Area
c/o Gulf Islands Geopark
# 1 Causeway Blvd
Dunedin, Florida 34698
(727) 469-5942.

Enjoy sunbathing or swimming in the warm Gulf waters.
Surf and pass fishing can yield flounder, snook, trout,
redfish, snapper, whiting, sheepshead and
tarpon. Picnic pavilions, bathhouses and a park
concession are great ways to enjoy the restful
atmosphere on Honeymoon Island. In addition to the
beautiful beach areas, the park boasts  the only
"pet beach" in the state.

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