Weedon Island Preserve is a state-protected area comprising upland and coastal ecosystems along Old Tampa Bay's western shoreline. The park is over 3,000 acres and features more than four miles of hiking trails, including a boardwalk and paved and natural trails. The trail has a 4.3-mile loop that takes paddlers through tunnels of mangroves, salt ponds, and the bay. The trail's elevation gain is 9 feet and loop type. The time required to complete the entire trail is 1 hour and 13 minutes. Weedon Island Preserve offers an array of recreational opportunities for visitors. Hiking is a common past for tourists who visit the preserve. Visit the Education Center and try out a backpack filled with field guides and events. Picnic areas scattered along the trail allow visitors to relax and appreciate their surroundings under the shade of towering oaks. The education program at the center provides interpretive hikes, educational presentations, exhibits, and special events.
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• Picnic Shelters Available
• Handicap Accessible
• Well-maintained trails.
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WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE REVIEWS
I love coming here and walking the trails. It’s clean and quiet. The boardwalk gives the best views! You can spend an entire day here exploring, the trails are pretty extensive. I love that they have a little gift shop with water, snacks, gifts and restrooms. It’s a nice break from the heat and the staff is really helpful. You can see all kinds of animals here as well. We saw quite a few turtles in the wooded areas, lots of different birds. It would be nice to come here and bird watch. The parking is convenient too, you can park really close to the trails so that works out well. I love here I’d highly recommend coming here.
Absolutely worth coming here. I went about 2 hours before a storm and had to cut my visit short because there is just so much trailing to do. The views, the trails, the wildlife, everything is amazing. The observation decks and towers are great, and the Cultural Center is impressive for what I've seen in other parks. A great experience, would recommend heavily. Its free too, and you can donate in the center.
This is a local gem. Lots of walking trails, there is also a visitor center/ museum type of place you can visit during certain hours. It’s very nice to come here for peace and quiet. See some local wildlife such as gopher tortoises, armadillos, many local birds to watch. There is also a kayak launching and rental within Weedon Island. I am so lucky to live so close to this beautiful place.
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Sawgrass Lake Park is a renowned 390-acre park providing school and community organizations with unique learning opportunities. The park has miles of elevated boardwalk winds across a plantation of maples, and an observation tower offers a panoramic view of Sawgrass Lake. The total length of the trail is 1.9 miles. The trail's elevation gain is 9 feet and is a loop type. The time taken to complete the total trial is approximately 33 minutes. The trail has miles of elevated boardwalk winding across a plantation of maples. The entrance also includes a winding boardwalk like the one leading up to the observation tower. The mile-long boardwalk and half-mile dirt trail in the park provide opportunities to see birds, butterflies, plants, and animals in their natural environments within Florida's most densely populated area. In the fall and spring, thousands of birds migrate through the park, drawing birders and eco-tourists worldwide. There is tons of wildlife to observe, including regular alligator sightings and many birds. The nature conservation area has a mile-long boardwalk and a 1/2-mile dirt track.
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• Has Barbecue Grill
• Dogs Allowed
• Restroom Amenities.
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SAWGRASS LAKE PARK REVIEWS
I recently discovered this park and really enjoyed it. The entrance is in a residential neighborhood, so please be considerate of the people who live there. The park is being revamped. There are picnic areas, playgrounds, walking trails, and cool tables with games. I have visited twice for birdwatching and have seen several species. There is a lot of road noise from the highway, but it is very enjoyable, nonetheless.
This is a nice park with easy walking and hiking trails. Beautiful lake and opportunity to spot alligators. There is a nice look out tower. We saw the cutest baby alligator! But didn’t see any adult alligators. Lovely for a stroll anytime.
Much of the trails are under the shade of trees. Restrooms available, trails are well-kept. We saw several baby gators and many beautiful birds, some fish and 2 types of turtles!
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Boyd Hill Nature Preserve has developed into a mosaic of natural environments and the wild tropical natural landscape along Lake Maggiore shores. The elevation gain of the trail is 6 feet to 26 feet. The trail is generally considered an easy trail route. On the side paths, Visitors can immerse themselves in every habitat and enjoy the funny big armadillos along with Wax. The conserve is used for field trips to colleges and supports programs for environmental education. The park is open 9-5, with longer hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer. Bikers can use the trail on the marked bike path. The preserve provides a lot of events for everyone. The lake acts as an essential food source for local wildlife and migratory birds and provides a stunning view. This preserve offers activities that improve its beauty, which is useful as a hub for environmental education. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve offers free admission for children aged three and under.
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• Picnic Tables Available
• Playground Swings Available
• Well-marked Paths.
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Children (ages 3-16): $1.50
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Sat: 7am - 6pm
Mon: Closed
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BOYD HILL NATURE PRESERVE REVIEWS
Beautiful nature preserve with nice walking trails. Inexpensive entrance fee for what you get. Very peaceful trails. Great spot for kids with lots of educational opportunities. There is an indoor education center with snakes, birds of prey, etc… they are saving all of the animals since they are all injured and cannot survive in the wild. Kind and compassionate employees who care for the environment and animals they care for.
It's a birders paradise. Nice easy comfortable trails. Clean restrooms at the visitors center. The trails are dotted with drinking water stations with cool water. Highly recommended for a light day excursion. Of course the highlight was that we saw a gator sunning by the water.
Great walking trails with great Florida scenery. Trails are short and long options that are marked well. The friendliest people you'll come across. Cheap to visit and the gift shop is cheaper than others of the same type.
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