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Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park

Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park was originally inhabited by the Tocobaga Indians (500-1500). In 1982, the entire area was established for nature study. It encompasses mangrove forests, salt and freshwater marshes, coastal hammocks and pine flatwoods. Hillsboroughcounty.org says the park was minimally developed due to its “fragile and sensitive environment.” They weren’t kidding. There is
