Valrico

Homes for sale and local insight in Valrico.

About Valrico

Before the Civil War the area was called Long Pond. In the 1880s William G. Tousey, a Tufts College philosophy professor, bought land there, and the name changed to Valrico, which is described as Spanish for "rich valley." The Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad arrived around 1890, and Tousey built stores, streets and a bank. Growth picked up again in the mid-1950s after SR 60 was connected to Tampa's Adamo Drive.

Community facilities include Stearns Road Park, with a paved trail, picnic shelters and courts, and the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library on Bloomingdale Avenue, which serves east Hillsborough communities including Valrico. Nearby, Lithia Springs Conservation Park and Alderman's Ford Conservation Park sit along the Alafia River.

Why Live in Valrico?

State Road 60 is Valrico's main road and connects it west to Brandon and Tampa.
The Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, a branch of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library, has a Valrico address and serves the Bloomingdale, Valrico, Lithia and FishHawk Ranch communities.
Stearns Road Park has a paved trail, walking trails, a basketball court, a street hockey area, picnic shelters and an open field.
In nearby Lithia, Lithia Springs Conservation Park has a natural spring that flows year-round into the Alafia River and is open for swimming, along with camping, hiking trails and picnic areas.
Alderman's Ford Conservation Park, also nearby, has a canoe and kayak launch on the Alafia River and a paved loop trail with a boardwalk and footbridges.

The Valrico Market

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Schools in Valrico

Public schools in Valrico are run by Hillsborough County Public Schools, the district that serves all of Hillsborough County.

Local Favorites

Stearns Road Park (Park): 3601 Stearns Park Road, Valrico, FL 33596 — County park with a paved trail, walking trails, a basketball court, a street hockey area and picnic shelters.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library (Library): 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, FL 33596 — Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library branch that serves east Hillsborough communities.
Lithia Springs Conservation Park (Park): 3932 Lithia Springs Rd., Lithia, FL 33547 — Nearby county park in Lithia with a year-round natural spring for swimming, plus camping, trails and fishing on the Alafia River.
Alderman's Ford Conservation Park (Park): 100 Alderman's Ford Park Dr., Plant City, FL 33567 — Alafia River park with a canoe and kayak launch, a paved loop trail, a boardwalk, camping and picnic shelters.

Frequently Asked Questions About Valrico

What ZIP codes cover Valrico?

33594 and 33596, plus 33595, which is a PO Box ZIP.

What does the name Valrico mean?

The name is described as Spanish for "rich valley." It replaced the earlier name Long Pond in the 1880s.

Which public school district serves Valrico?

Hillsborough County Public Schools, the countywide district.

What is the main road through Valrico?

State Road 60, which runs west through Brandon to Tampa.