From Tampa, driving North, the first rest area you encounter is at mile marker 278 in Polk County.
I75 Rest Area FL Mile Marker 278 is a realtively new, well maintainted rest area featuring a pet walk, advantage parking for alternative fuel vehicles, vending, and clean rest rooms. This rest area is 16 miles North of Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, FL
Rest Area Location |
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| Exit Number | 278 |
| Mile Marker | 278 |
General Notes |
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| Facility is contemporary and includes four preferred parking spots for alternative fuel vehicles and a fenced in dog walk. | |
Approach |
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| Exit | Right |
| Cars go | Left |
| RV's go | Left |
| Trucks go | Right |
| Trailers go | Left |
Parking |
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| Car parking spots | 80 |
| Car ADA spots | 4 |
| RV/Trailer spots | 24 |
| RV/Trailer ADA spots | 1 |
| Semi Trailer spots | 40 |
| Semi Trailer ADA spots | 2 |
Security |
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| Armed, Nighttime | |
General Description |
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| This is a clean, flat facility with complete lack of trees.
Well maintained. |
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Rest Room Facilities |
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| 2 men's, 2 women's | |
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| Each Men's Room | |
| Stalls | |
| Standard Stalls | 5 |
| ADA Stalls | 1 |
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| Urinals | |
| 24" High | 6 |
| 17" High (ADA) | 2 |
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| Sinks | No touch, motion sensor |
| Standard Height Sinks | 9 |
| ADA Height Sinks | 1 |
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| Hand Drying | Blowers |
| Changing Table | Yes |
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Family Restroom |
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| No | |
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Special Needs Specific Restroom |
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| Yes | |
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Pet Facilities |
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| Pet area | Yes |
| Pet area description | There is a fenced in dog-walk area divided by large dogs and small dogs. |
Trash/Recycling |
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| Trash | Yes |
| Recycling | Yes |
Food/Snacks |
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| Coffee | Yes, Starbucks |
| Food/snack vending | Yes |
| Ice Cream | Yes |
| Change Machine | Yes |
| Beverages Brand | Pepsi |
| Beverage Types | Soda, water, juice, tea, Gatorade |
Picnic Areas |
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| Covered Tables | 4 covers with 2 tables under each cover |
| ADA Picnic Tables | Yes |
Contact Info |
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| Call | 813-443-4858 |
FDOT URL |
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| Website | Visit FDOT rest area web page. |
