Ballast Point Park and Pier

Named for the spot where arriving ships would off-load their ballast to enter the harbor, Ballast Point Park and Pier is located in a quiet neighborhood of South Tampa. It features a wonderful splash park for the kids, a large playground area, shade trees and picnic tables. One of the most impressive features of the park is the view of the downtown skyline and Davis Islands. There is a long pier that juts out into the Bay and a conveniently located bait shop if you wish to try your hand at fishing. The bait shop will rent you all the fishing gear you need, but you have to clean your own fish. You can grab a bite at the Taste of Boston restaurant located in the heart of the park next to the bait shop. The food is good and you can sit outside and enjoy the views. There is also a boat dock and ramp.