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Ft.
DeSoto Park is the largest park in the Pinellas County Park system.
It has 900 acres consisting of five interconnected islands with
over seven miles of waterfront. A 235-site family camping area is
one of the park's most popular amenities. Rich in history, a battery
of 12-inch mortars and two British cannons of 1890 vintage are located
at the fort. Other park features include an 800-foot-long boat launching
facility, two fishing piers, large group picnic shelters, and a four-mile
paved loop recreation trail. www.fortdesoto.com |
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Lake
Seminole Park encompasses approximately 255 acres and is located
on the eastern shore of Lake Seminole. In addition to picnicking facilities,
the park has two ponds which are favorites of model sailboat enthusiasts.
There is a large play area and a two-mile recreation trail. The park also
has a boat ramp accessing Lake Seminole, a fresh-water lake popular for
boating, fishing, and water skiing. |
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Ancolote
Key Preserve State Park is three miles off Tarpon Springs and
is accessible only by boat. It has nearly four miles of shoreline. At
least 43 species of birds can be found here, including bald eagles, the
American oystercatcher, and piping plovers. Enjoy camping, fishing, boating,
and picnicking. |
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Philippe
Park is the oldest park in Pinellas County. The 122-acre park
offers picnicking, a view of Old Tampa Bay, a boat launching facility,
and play areas. History buffs are attracted to the Indian mound and to
remnants of the old Philippe citrus plantation. |
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Sawgrass
Lake Park has more than a mile of boardwalk that meanders through
the 360 acres of ecologically-sensitive wetlands. Here you can expect
to see native flora and fauna in their natural state, including water
birds, alligators, turtles, and fish. |
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Boyd
Hill Nature Park has 3.5 miles of trails and boardwalks that
guide visitors around 245 acres of hardwood hammocks, sand pine scrub,
pine flatwoods, marsh and shoreline. Take in a lecture or theme hike,
or check out exhibits in the nature center Boyd Hill Nature Park |
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