picnic island

A hidden gem indeed. The kids and I hit the road from MacDill via NAV on Wednesday to find a new playground. I could've sworn we were being led into the concrete jungle of Tampa, but the small "state-funded, generic brown" park signs kept pointing the way. We were grateful to finally enter the official park gate, and upon entering, the scene transformed. All of a sudden, we were surrounded by green grass, palm trees, and a nicely landscaped beach and pier. The kids were most awestruck by the huge kites in the air that were transporting people in and out of the waves. Kiteboarders, I told them. Since they couldn't immediately partake I, we found more suitable adventure at a very well~kept and age friendly playground. From the sunset, palm trees, up to date play area, picnic shelters, fishing piers, canoe put-ins....this may be our favorite park yet. More to come as I venture out on my sup.