22nd Street Park

22nd Street Park is located at 7801 North 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33610. It is a multi-use city park with sports facilities and green space, known especially for its disc golf course and ballfield. The address corresponds to the location of Eddie Lopez Ballfield, and also hosts the “Canopy Disc Golf Course.”

Park Features Landscape

One of the outstanding features of 22nd Street Park is its disc golf setup. The disc golf course has 9 baskets and multiple tee pads (the course includes 18 tee pads). It weaves through mature trees (including live oaks), offering a mix of open shots and tighter, shaded corridors. The terrain is moderately wooded in parts, with enough greenery to create a feel of being in nature even when one is within the city. Pathways are relatively flat and cart-friendly, making navigation easier for both novices and experienced players.

Besides disc golf, there’s a baseball field (Eddie Lopez Ballfield) suitable for organized leagues or casual games. Large open field areas surrounding the ballfield provide space for informal sports, catch games, or gatherings. Shade is uneven: trees give relief in parts, especially along the fringes of the wooded zones, but many portions, especially near sports fields, are exposed to sun. Some walkways connect parts of the park, though certain sections can feel more remote because of the layout or surrounding infrastructure.

Amenities are modest. There’s bike parking, pet-friendly areas, and though restrooms and water fountains are limited or sparse in certain references, there is evidence of some basic facilities. The park is open every day, from sunrise to sunset, which allows users broad access.

Activities How Locals Use It

Disc golf is one of the top draws. Players come regularly, often in groups, to use the 9-basket course. Because of its mix of shade and open space, it is both scenic and engaging. On non-disc-golf-focused days, people bring dogs (on leash or in pet-friendly areas), walk, jog, or just hang out in the grassy patches. The ballfield is used for baseball or softball practices, little league games, or pick-up games.

Families might come for picnics or to let kids run around, especially during cooler parts of the day. Outdoor recreation, especially sports, seems to dominate the park’s usage rather than passive relaxation only. Weekends tend to be busiest: disc golfers, sports players, dog owners, and others enjoy the open green together. The wooded portions also provide a refuge from sun and heat, giving people a chance to enjoy tree cover and more shaded activity.

Atmosphere Access

The feel of 22nd Street Park is active but informal. Because of its sports amenities, the presence of disc golf course, and the open field, energy levels shift: lively when games or disc golf rounds are happening; calmer during early morning or late afternoon. The wooded corridors offer a quieter contrast to the open fields.

Accessibility is generally good. The park is reachable via local roads; parking is available nearby. Because it’s open sunrise to sunset, visitors have flexibility depending on their schedules. Some visitors do mention that signage on the disc golf course can be improved, and visibility between holes or features can be confusing if unfamiliar. Yet the natural beauty of trees, the openness of fields, and variety of uses make the park appealing to a range of users.