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Oldsmar

Planned 1916 town at the top of Tampa Bay, known for parks, a long trail and BMX racing

Oldsmar is a small city in Pinellas County at the northern tip of Old Tampa Bay, between Tampa and Clearwater.

Parks are what Oldsmar does best.

Pinellas CountyUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • R. E. Olds founding
  • Oldsmar Trail
  • Mobbly Bayou Preserve
  • BMX Supercross track
  • Bayfront city parks
  • Oldsmar Flea Market

Good for

  • Park days
  • Trail biking
  • Paddling and birding
  • Sports events

Landmarks

  • R.E. Olds Park
  • Veterans Memorial Park
  • Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve
  • Mobbly Beach Park
  • Oldsmar BMX Supercross Track
  • Oldsmar Flea Market

Getting there

SR 580 (Tampa Road) is the main route, crossing Old Tampa Bay from Safety Harbor and continuing east into Hillsborough County toward the Veterans Expressway and Tampa International Airport. Within the city, the Oldsmar Trail connects most of the parks.

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Nearby areas

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