Is Green Grass Acres safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Green Grass Acres as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Green Grass Acres
“Go with care. Green Grass Acres is an unassuming, modest residential enclave in North Tampa that poses few direct threats to casual visitors during daylight hours. While the quiet interior streets are safe, proximity to higher-crime commercial corridors and an elevated risk of opportunistic property crime warrant sensible precautions.”
About the area
Green Grass Acres is a quiet, low-density suburban neighborhood in North Tampa characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature oak trees, and large residential lots. It serves almost entirely as a peaceful bedroom pocket for commuters, USF staff, and long-time residents rather than a dedicated tourist destination.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century Suburban
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Green Grass Acres
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 48/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes and protected infrastructure, though flat residential streets accommodate casual riding and connect to cycling loops around the nearby USF campus.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Tranquil, low-density residential streets with minimal through-traffic
- Close proximity to the University of South Florida campus and regional medical centers
- High rate of single-family home occupancy fostering neighborhood stability
Cons
- Elevated rate of vehicular property crimes and opportunistic theft compared to outer suburbs
- Sparse sidewalk networks, ditch drainage, and limited street lighting at night
- Strictly car-dependent with zero commercial amenities located within neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential blocks, though unhoused individuals are occasionally seen along nearby major commercial thoroughfares like Fowler and Fletcher Avenues.
What Green Grass Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute to work, offering a very safe environment for morning walks or jogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet with little vehicular activity, though open roads and subtropical heat make walking long distances uncomfortable.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and residential; walking dogs or jogging is safe, though low streetlighting requires high-visibility clothing.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and deserted; standard precautions against opportunistic car break-ins should be taken.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) via bus routes running along outer arterials like Fletcher Avenue and 15th Street; there is no passenger rail or BRT service directly serving the subdivision.
Parking is abundant and free, utilizing private residential driveways and informal street parking along subdivision roads with no meters or permit requirements.
Things to do in Green Grass Acres
- Explore the cypress boardwalks and kayak rentals at nearby Lettuce Lake Park
- Visit the interactive exhibits at the nearby Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)
- Spend the day experiencing roller coasters and wildlife at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Local favorites
- Mr. Dunderbak's Biergarten and Brewery · German Restaurant · 4.6★ (2700)A storied Tampa staple serving authentic German fare, house-brewed craft beers, and imported European specialties.
- Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.4★ (1400)Popular dining room offering hearty portions of shawarma, kabobs, and freshly made hummus just minutes away.
- Tacos Gone Mobile · Mexican Food Stand · 4.5★ (650)Well-known regional taco trailer serving authentic street-style tacos, quesadillas, and spicy salsas.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.