The Upper Tampa Bay Park is a Hillsborough County park located on the Double Branch Peninsula, approximately three miles southeast of Oldsmar, which is west of Tampa. The park has been only minimally developed because the environment is so fragile and sensitive.[2]

Upper Tampa Bay Archeological District
Upper Tampa Bay Park is located in Florida
Upper Tampa Bay Park
Upper Tampa Bay Park is located in the United States
Upper Tampa Bay Park
Location8001 Double Branch Road, Tampa, FL 33635 Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Nearest cityTampa, Florida
Coordinates28°00′48″N 82°38′05″W / 28.01333°N 82.63472°W / 28.01333; -82.63472
Area596 acres (2.41 km2)
Websitewww.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/locations/upper-tampa-bay-park
NRHP reference No.85003330[1]
Added to NRHP1982

Within the park is the Upper Tampa Bay Archeological District, which was added to the US National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1985. The area was once inhabited by Tocobaga Indians (from approximately 900 A.D. until the 1500s), and they left mounds of shellfish.

The area is inhabited by redfish, snook, dolphins, manatees, and otters, and includes the Double Branch Creek. There are observation decks, picnic shelters, a playground, a nature center, and walking trails. Canoe and kayak rentals are offered.

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Upper Tampa Bay Park" (PDF). Hillsborough County Florida. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
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