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Hillsborough County's Parks A Hit This Summer

Consider saving gas and time this summer by visiting local county parks.

From the pine flatwoods of Lake Rogers Park to the oyster bars of Upper Tampa Bay Park, Hillsborough County parks offer plenty of options for outdoor lovers this summer. The best part about these staycations is the cost. An annual entrance pass for all county parks can be purchased online. The passes give residents access to 10 regional parks with more than 727 miles of hiking trails as well as opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, horseback riding, camping, bicycling, canoeing and bird watching. An individual entrance pass is $50 for the year, starting on the date of purchase. A family entrance pass is $100 and a boat launch pass, to be used at all Hillsborough County boat ramps, is $100. Discounted passes are …

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