Al Lopez Park

The outdoor park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Hunt Community Center normally closes earlier and uses its own weekly schedule, including Sunday closure.

Use 4810 North Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614. The main Himes Avenue entrance serves the park roads, large lots, Hunt Community Center, shelters, ponds, playgrounds, and walking loop.

Yes. The official map shows several large paved lots distributed around the park. Raymond James Stadium events can create heavy traffic or special controls nearby, so allow extra time and follow posted park access instructions.

The official map identifies restroom facilities near the north-central shelters, the east side by the Himes entrance, and the southeast recreation area. Building and restroom availability can follow park or facility hours.

Yes. The City describes abundant shaded playground space, and the official map places play areas near the central picnic shelters. This is one of the park's strongest family features.

Jim Urbanski Dog Park is on the west side near Dale Mabry Highway and the large western parking lot. It has separate fenced areas for small and large dogs plus dog drinking fountains; dogs must be leashed outside the enclosure, including in parking areas.

A wide paved loop supports walking, running, biking, and skating, while a nature trail passes ponds and wooded habitat. VitaCourse exercise stations add a fitness option; natural sections may be wet after heavy rain.

Yes. The official park map identifies 15 numbered shelters. Reservations are appropriate for planned groups, while unreserved use and exact capacity depend on current City rules.

Severe weather, saturated natural areas, maintenance, shelter events, organized programs, and major Raymond James Stadium events can affect roads, parking, or individual amenities. Check City notices and the stadium event calendar for a time-sensitive visit.

Al Lopez has 15 picnic shelters, shaded play structures and seating, and shady boardwalk sections around the lake. Open fields, parking, fishing areas, and portions of the paved loop still receive direct sun. Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center is climate-controlled during its posted hours and has previously served as a City cooling center, but it is closed Sundays and follows a separate schedule. Picnic shelters are not safe for lightning or severe wind; use the open community center or an enclosed vehicle.

No. The City lists playgrounds, ponds, fishing, trails, shelters, a dog park, and the Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center at Al Lopez, but it does not list a splash pad or public pool there. The freshwater ponds are for scenery and fishing, not swimming or wading. For interactive water play, choose one of Tampa's separately listed splash-pad parks and check the City's same-day fountain notices before leaving.

HART Route 7 serves the West Tampa corridor and identifies Al Lopez Park as a nearby destination. Use HART's live trip planner for the current stop and direction, then expect a final walk along local streets to the park entrance at 4810 North Himes Avenue. Service and stop locations can change during events around Raymond James Stadium, so verify the return trip before entering the large park.

Look for the park's tribute to Tampa baseball legend Al Lopez, the Hall of Fame catcher and manager for whom the park is named. City historical material identifies an Al Lopez statue as part of the memorial landscape, while the park's other memorable features are its lakes, fishing dock, boardwalk, and shaded nature loop. Because the current visitor map focuses on shelters and amenities rather than the statue, ask at the Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center if you want the quickest route to the memorial.

General park, trail, playground, dog-park, pond, fitness-course, and picnic access is free; shelter reservations, community-center programs, permits, and organized activities may charge separately.

Accessibility varies by entrance, route, terrain, and destination. Review the exact mapped subsite and its official source before relying on a specific accessible route.