Sweetwater Preserve

Very nice, well maintained park. There's dozens of trails here that wind through the woods and by lakes and rivers. Heard an abundance of wildlife, though I didn't see it. Trails are wide enough to run or bike in some places. Also, big plus, it's dog friendly! Just be careful of alligators and the handful of manchineel trees doting the woods. The trees are marked with very bright ribbons so they're easy to spot. We went shortly after a controlled burn, which was really cool! It's very quiet and peaceful here, but not far from town at all!

Great area for a hike near town. The trails look well-maintained with pretty good markings. There were some side trails that made a few spots confusing. Nice views of the creek along the way. Our kids enjoyed tossing in sticks from the bridge to watch the current carry them away. Parking seemed sketchy at the west entrance but there were plenty of other people checking out the area.

Fun short little hike that's in town. Good for kids & pets as well. Can be a bit muddy if it's been raining a lot. Wear lots of bug spray, especially in the hot, wet months, but even in the winter there seems to be lots of mozzies. There are lots of criss-crossing trails, so make sure you map out your path or have the All Trails map handy.