Northdale Park

I grew up here and went to HS at Gaither and this was the spot we’d always go to when skipping class, in the mornings we’d get McDonald’s and come to the park to enjoy the nature and cooler weather. Or after school, this was one of the hangout spots! It was in walking distance and we always had fun here. So to come back with my kids, 3 year old twins, over 10 years later, was such a blast from the past! They definitely upgraded it from what I remember, they had a ton of fun on the playground. There’s a splash bad area, workout area, two different playgrounds, multiple swings, climbing structures, you name it they have it. There’s a little trail that circles around the park and I do remember that from when I was a kid. There’s basketball courts have always been there a long with the rec center, which offer a ton of classes and other things. There’s a lot to do in the rec center as well, if I remember correctly there’s also courts, volleyball and basketball, I remember they had all types of programs at the rec center you could participate in! My kids had a lot of fun! Definitely will be back!

Very nice and clean. A lot of things to do for a toddler. Nice walkaway around the park. Everything is in working order. Little fountain area makes it especially good during warm days.

It would be nice if this park was properly patrolled by the county workers. I dont think it should be acceptable for drug addicts to be smoking Crack and injecting themselves with drugs on the benches and pavillions in the children's playground. This is now the 5th occurrence I have had there where I either called the cops or reported it to one of the workers. Its embarrassing that this is being allowed. Its also extremely unsafe for our children. Do better northdale and hillsborough county.

They need a little more security. I usually took my daughter there, but I don't do it too much now because sometimes there are a lot of homeless people. I feel bad because I know maybe they don't have an option, but you never can know who they are and their intentions.

Great park for the family and kids to come too. They have a water pad for kids. Workout area, 4 square area. Canopy and tables available. Big open space to play, 4 basketball courts, tennis courts, a huge playground to fit all ages.