Flooding Continues to Impact County Parks

Tropical Storm Isaac may be long gone but it's left its impact at a number of Hillsborough County parks.

According to the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, flooding has limited activities at eight parks, among them Dead River Park at 15098 Dead River Rd., Thonotosassa, which is entirely closed to visitors.
 
Other parks affected by flood include Aldermans Ford Park on the Alafia River in southeast Hillsborough. The river is closed to canoing and some walking trails are closed.

The boat ramp at Edward Medard Park off Turkey Creek Road in closed.

All off-road trails are closed at Flatwoods Wilderness Park in Thonotosassa, however, the seven-mile paved trail remains open.

The picnic shelter on the east side of Morris Bridge Park in Thonotosassa is closed.

The back portion of Lake Park on North Dale Mabry Highway, including the BMX bike area, the RC car track, the canoe access and the horse arena, are closed.

The boardwalk, observation tower and a number of picnic shelters at Lettuce Lake Park off East Fletcher Avenue are closed.

And the swimming area and canoe launch at Lithia Springs Park in Lithia are closed. However, the campground, picnic area and playground are open.