Our 5 Favorite Things to Do in Zephyrhills, Florida

Updated on June 13, 2025: This story was originally published on January 30, 2020, and has been updated with new information.

A suburb of Tampa, Zephyrhills is known for its lush countryside and crystal-clear spring water, its laid-back setting with convenient access to the city of Tampa, and its sunny weather and fantastic activities and amenities. Choosing the places and activities in Zephyrhills we love the most was a difficult task, but we narrowed it down to give you our top five favorite things to do in Zephyrhills, Florida!

1. Skydiving

Did you know Zephyrhills is a world-renowned destination for skydiving and offers perhaps the best skydiving in Florida? 

Skydive City Z-Hills is a thrill center for every level of skydivers and has hosted skydivers from more than 80 countries. The center performs more 70,000 jumps annually, including tandem skydiving with experienced instructors, group jumps, and a skydiving school. Experienced jumpers can enjoy amenities and hospitality, including onsite lodging, a restaurant, lounge, and more, and the center hosts events, festivals, and competitions.

If you’re ready to experience the adrenaline rush of a 110-mph free fall, give them a call – they have over 30 years of experience, and skydivers from every experience level will enjoy skydiving in Zephyrhills!

2. Golfing 

The entire state of Florida is a golf destination, and Zephyrhills is no exception! Some of the best places to play golf in Zephyrhills include:

• The Links of Lake Bernadette, a semi-private golf club, is considered one of Pasco County’s best-kept secrets with beautifully landscaped rolling fairways that Golf Digest called the “Best Overall Value” in Tampa Bay. This 71-par course features several challenging holes.
• Zephyrhills Municipal Golf Course, a cornerstone in the community since 1957, offers a challenging yet playable 68-par course. During the summer, kids 16 and under play FREE with a paying adult!
• Southport Springs Golf & Country Club is located within a housing community but is open to the public. This par-69 golf course is currently closed for renovations but is expected to re-open in October 2025.

You may notice Silverado Golf and Country Club, previously one of our favorite golf courses in Zephyrhills, is missing from this list. They closed in 2024 due to hurricane damage, and we hope to see them re-open in the future!

3. Parks

Zephyrhills' rolling green landscapes set the perfect stage for picturesque parks and outdoor recreation!

Shaded by towering oak trees, Zephyr Park offers 34 acres of recreation space with tennis courts, handball, horseshoes, fishing, picnic pavilions, a playground, and a lakeside fitness trail. The park is also home to Zephyrhills' water park, Waterplay at Zephyr Park. Open seasonally, this 7,000 sq. ft. splash pad is a great place for kids to cool off with fountain jets, soaker cannons, and falling buckets of water - And it's free!

Krusen Park is a Zephyrhills Parks and Recreation athletic facility that mixes open spaces with sports courts, including basketball courts, soccer fields, softball fields, and an inline hockey rink. And, Hercules Park is a brand new park in Zephyrhills that opened in February 2025, featuring a nature-based playground, a multilevel splash pad, and scenic trails.

There is even a dog park in Zephyrhills - Gunner Paw Park features 5.66 acres of off-leash space, a playground, multi-purpose trails, and wooded areas with benches for paw-rents to sit and relax.

4. Hiking

If you love to hike and explore nature, there are some great hiking trails in Zephyrhills. The Upper Hillsborough Preserve offers two great trail systems - the Upper Hillsborough Trail, a 14-mile, easy scenic trail, and the Upper Hillsborough Preserve Alston Trail, a moderately difficult, 16-mile trail route with multiple loops so you can shorten your hike to your comfort level. Both traverse through wooded areas of the nearly 10,000-acre preserve located along the floodplains of the picturesque Hillsborough River. Bicycling and horseback riding are also allowed on these multi-use trails. 

Just south of Zephyrhills, the Hillsborough River State Park is a refuge with seven miles of multi-use nature trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. Four trails are open, taking hikers through dense forests, hanging elevations, and a multitude of opportunities to view nature.

Another hiking trail near Zephyrhills is the Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve. Designed exclusively for hiking, the 6.5-mile trail loop goes through pine flatwoods, grassy marshes, and prairie ponds. Note, these trails can often be wet, so wear appropriate footwear.

5. Eat and Drink

After all these activities, you've probably worked up an appetite! Our favorite restaurants in Zephyrhills are locally owned, family restaurants that take pride in their food and community:

• The Green Between, a Veteran-owned cafe with hand-crafted burgers and sandwiches;
• Sunrise Eatery, serving breakfast all day, plus lunch and dinner;
• Tina & Joe’s Cafe, serving comfort foods in a charming old house;
• Saigon Cafe, offering an extensive menu of Vietnamese dishes in a relaxed setting;
• Piccola Italia Restaurant, a family-run Italian restaurant with a homey atmosphere;
• Zephyrhills Brewing Company, a local craft brewery offering more than 20 craft beers on tap and food trucks serving up your favorite eats.

New Homes in Zephyrhills, FL

You can enjoy all of these great activities in Zephyrhills when you call the city home - And, we build new construction homes in Zephyrhills' top neighborhood, Stonebridge at Chapel Creek. This beautiful neighborhood is designed around the natural beauty the area offers, with homes situated amongst natural conservation areas, towering trees, and sparkling ponds, creating a relaxing retreat with nature views. Homeowners also enjoy access to resort-style community amenities, including a zero-entry pool, playground, dog park, nature trails, and a fitness trail.

Located off Eiland Boulevard (Morris Bridge Road), you will appreciate convenient access to all of the great parks, recreation, dining, and entertainment experiences we talked about (and more) while enjoying a laid-back lifestyle. And, the neighborhood is located near major roadways, including SR 54, Highway 301, and I-75, for easy travel throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Homes in the newest phase of this community, Stonebridge North, offer features designed for your life, such as open-concept living space, flexible use rooms, and a covered lanai for outdoor living enjoyment. Choose from a variety of home plans designed to suite your needs with 1,545 to 3,162 sq. ft. of living space, 3 to 6 bedrooms, and pricing from the $340's to upper $400's.

To learn more about living in this beautiful community, in this desirable city filled with activities, call or email our Zephyrhills New Home Specialists and schedule your VIP appointment to visit the model center at 6980 Twisting Pines Loop in Zephyrhills.