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Ballast Point Park

Park, Playground, and Scenic Lookout
Ballast Point, Tampa
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8.8/10
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    Justin C.
    "Great parking spot for a Bayshore bike ride!"(3 Tips)
    Joseph B.
    "FYI, that tip was for the Taste of Boston."(2 Tips)
    Heather N.
    "fishing off the pier"(3 Tips)
    Barefoot Gypsy
    "Plenty of quiet spots to relax and enjoy the view of he bay"(2 Tips)
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  • Chet R.heart icon on user image
    Chet RiderOctober 9, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The boat ramp is great for med to small boats and jet skis! Get there before 1 otherwise there will be no place to park your trailer .
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  • Heather N.
    Heather NelsonFebruary 13, 2016
    One of the best spots in South Tampa to take your family, you can go fishing off the pier, kids can go play in the park and splash area, and mom and Dad can have a nice quiet lunch.
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  • Justine C.
    Justine CarcaryNovember 18, 2013
    good little fishing spot- TRY taste of Boston!!! They can be a little on the grease side but soo worth the extra calories!!
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  • Jessikah F.
    Jessikah FosseSeptember 7, 2013
    Great park with a splash pad and lots of playground for kids. Not a lot of parking.
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  • Tom R.
    Tom ReevesJune 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Look at that nice scenery along with the nasty fish ass smell....hmmm, but be nice to be among the privileged to get to live here everyday....Karma
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  • Brenda S.
    Brenda SandyApril 21, 2013
    Super busy--but it's a good spot for 2 hours. Bring cash for the ice cream truck!
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  • Mina J.
    Mina JMarch 8, 2012
    Best time to go is at sunset and the cafe there has the best blacken chicken sandwich
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  • Meg R.
    Meg R.January 21, 2013
    Great spot for starting Bayshore runs - bathrooms, cold water fountains, & parking.
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  • Kaylyn T.heart icon on user image
    Kaylyn TerrySeptember 5, 2020
    Beautiful park with so much to offer!
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  • Chris O.heart icon on user image
    Chris O'LoughlinAugust 9, 2016
    Great park, vendors serve delicious shrimp.
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  • Evan R.
    Evan RosenthalOctober 27, 2013
    Great Park along Bayshore!
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  • Angela W.
    Angela WaltersNovember 30, 2014
    Perfect for a Sunday Fun Day adventure.
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  • Nikki S.
    Nikki SparbeckMarch 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Weekends are crazy, come during the week and walk down the pier
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  • Holly G.
    Holly GraffOctober 14, 2013
    Try the Buffalo shrimp and the clam chowder! !
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  • Kory K.
    Kory KepnerMay 4, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Come Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 for Crossboot, 6:30 on Fridays!!!
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  • Shaqwana R.
    Shaqwana ReedApril 14, 2013
    Been my husband and my date spot since we were dating. Weekly tradition!
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  • Adam S.
    Adam SwongerApril 30, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Great View of Downtown Tampa
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  • David U.
    David UnderwoodOctober 5, 2013
    A nice place to go to on the weekend.....
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  • Patricia P.heart icon on user image
    Patricia PinckardAugust 18, 2018
    Loved the swing by the bay
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  • Vedda M.heart icon on user image
    Vedda MiduraJanuary 18, 2015
    Great for kids.
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  • Barefoot Gypsy
    Barefoot GypsyMarch 14, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Plenty of quiet spots to relax and enjoy the view of he bay
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  • Joseph B.
    Joseph BaileyMarch 20, 2010
    Don't be in a hurry, since you won't be getting anywhere fast. Waited for my food through half the Blue Angels exhibition.
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  • Natalie B.
    Natalie BergerNovember 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The main lady in the restaurant is very unfriendly and it's a shame because the food is good!
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  • Angel L.
    Angel LauggualSeptember 12, 2013
    Nice little park to go fishing
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  • Justin C.
    Justin ChoiniereFebruary 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great parking spot for a Bayshore bike ride!
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  • La Loca M.
    La Loca MOctober 16, 2011
    If ur looking to get away n relax, this is the place.
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  • LC H.heart icon on user image
    LC HuntJune 9, 2012
    We've had a lot of fun here :)
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  • Sharon L.
    Sharon LeeDecember 28, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Great place to sit & read on the water.:-)
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  • Krazy K.
    Krazy KerryMarch 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Absolutely Beautiful
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  • Jacqui
    JacquiOctober 23, 2010
    Lovely place to relax
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  • Joseph B.
    Joseph BaileyMarch 20, 2010
    FYI, that tip was for the Taste of Boston.
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    Mona .March 16, 2019
    💓💓💓💓💓
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