Top 5 Best Things to Do in Westchase (For Locals Who Love Easy, Active Living)
Westchase was built for everyday convenience—tree-lined streets, sidewalks everywhere, pocket parks, and a true town-center vibe. If you live here (or want to), these are the five best things to do that make the Westchase lifestyle feel effortless.
1) Stroll, Sip, and Dine in West Park Village
Think of West Park Village as your open-air living room: cafés, patios, fitness studios, salons, and weekly happenings you can walk or golf-cart to. Do a morning coffee + bakery loop, hit a class, grab a patio lunch, and circle back for dessert under the string lights.
Local tip: Time your errands so you can park once and do it all—groceries, dry cleaning, and dinner—on foot.
2) Play Where You Live: Pools, Courts, and Leagues
Westchase’s community design puts amenities close:
Two swim & tennis centers with lap lanes and family areas
Pickleball, tennis, basketball, sand volleyball courts
Fields and playgrounds sprinkled through the villages
Join a clinic, a ladder league, or a neighbors’ pickup game—fitness is easier when it’s five minutes away.
3) Hit the Trails & Parks (Upper Tampa Bay Trail FTW)
Lace up and explore:
Upper Tampa Bay Trail: A paved, multi-mile path perfect for runs, bikes, strollers, and skates
Baybridge Park, Glencliff Park, and neighborhood pocket greens for quick kid/dog energy breaks
Weekend nature fix at Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park (boardwalks, kayak spots, birding)
Sunrise sessions mean cooler temps and quieter paths.
4) Tee It Up at Westchase Golf Club
Right in the neighborhood, Westchase Golf Club offers a scenic, playable layout with water views and plenty of challenge from the tips. Even if you’re not a regular golfer, twilight rounds and range sessions make for a great midweek reset.
Pro move: Book an early tee time and roll into brunch in West Park Village.
5) Micro-Adventures Minutes Away
Living in Westchase means quick hops to some of Tampa Bay’s best mini getaways:
Safety Harbor for Main Street strolls, spa days, and sunset pier views
Oldsmar for markets, waterfront parks, BMX track events, and breweries
Honeymoon Island & Caladesi (day trip): white-sand beaches, nature trails, shelling
Citrus Park for shopping and rainy-day movies
Stack two or three into a carefree Saturday.
Bonus: Breweries, Coffee, and Easy Nights Out
You’re spoiled for choice on taps and lattes—neighborhood spots and nearby Oldsmar/Safety Harbor staples keep date nights and friend meetups close to home. Walk when you can, or take a short rideshare and skip parking altogether.
A Simple Weekly Playbook (Steal This)
Mon: Upper Tampa Bay Trail run + quick village dinner
Wed: Pickleball clinic or tennis doubles at the community courts
Fri: Patio night in West Park Village (park once, hit two spots)
Sat: Golf or nature boardwalk → afternoon pool time → brewery stop
Sun: Family bikes to a playground loop + meal prep + sunset walk
Why Westchase Works
Sidewalks everywhere, amenities on-site, and fast access to the Veterans Expressway mean you spend less time driving and more time doing. That’s the real Westchase advantage.
Want to Live Closer to Your Favorite Westchase Spots?
I’ll tailor a shortlist near pools, parks, trails, and West Park Village—then map true monthly costs (mortgage, insurance, HOA/CDD, utilities) and your commute so the choice is clear and confident.
Fernanda Stucken — South Tampa Realtor
📧 contact@fernandastucken.com | 📞 (347) 216-6620
