Do NOT drive here!!! And if you are physically disabled, avoid this park. This Pasco County Spring…read moreHill park is also known as Upper Pithlachascotoo River Preserve. And this review was written from the perspective of a lone, unarmed female who drives a Toyota SUV. In other words, take it from whence it comes... No park is worth RUINING my vehicle. Expect about 1/2 miles of pothole after pothole, broken gravel, & one crater that would truly be hazardous if a tire fell into it. No vehicle should travel this road to the county park, although there are homes & mobile homes along the drive. Truly one of the worst roads I've ever experienced! There was no one in the park upon my visit-- at least no other vehicle was parked in the designated lot. Had I screamed, NO ONE would have heard me but the animals. I did not feel safe being there alone. And NO DOGS are allowed. I didn't take many pics; I was too busy looking around to see if Freddy Krueger, Patrick Bateman, Norman Bates, Candyman, Leatherface, Ghostface, Hannibal Lecter, Michael Myers, Scarecrow, Negan, Reaper, Jason Vorhee, Chucky, & others of that ilk were following me! I highly suggest you read KEN K's review; he covered the park beautifully w/ words & pics. I also suggest you follow his bug spray recommendation. Will I return to hike this park? ONLY if I have a rugged companion & he drives us there:-) Seriously! It's just not worth it.

This is a newer preserve established in 2007 along the Pithlachascotee River and one of its…read moretributaries. There's a playground, picnic area, benches and a meeting house that's locked when not in use. There is also a garden with some labeled wildflowers in it as well as a plaque commemorating Robert J. Tietz who worked for Pasco county for more than two decades and helped establish it's land acquisition and preservation program. Signage discusses some of the wildlife and a map is posted. The preserve is good for hiking. There are a couple of looping trails off to the right (I think they go about 1.5 miles) and an elevated boardwalk trail over cypress swamp off to the left including a branch trail to a giant cypress tree. Fun area to explore if you enjoy nature. The roads to the park area in are unpaved and bumpy with some moon craters to avoid. The park is also known as the Upper Cotee Preserve. Trail map: http://www.pascocountyfl.net/DocumentCenter/View/11039

The sad plastic newer playground , was hoping to have the older wooden version here as we came out…read moreof town. New isn't always better.

the splash pad is great but fences should be put up kids can run in parking lot, also the park…read morefence gates are broke in safe for little ones! instead of mulch in playground why don't u put nice padding, needs alot of work that park!!!

Very basic with several areas "under construction " including the tower. Quick stop the. We were…read moreback in the car.

Kids playground area is dirty, as well as right next to porta-potties that you can smell from the…read morepark. Worst is the back walk area has been closed and under construction for what 5 years now. Clearly they've given up on this park.

Back ten years ago this park was great, our church would come here and have a terrific time and…read moreroom for everyone. There were plenty of swings for a group and one for handicap, large play area for many children to play on - now the park is a fourth of the size, trees were cut down but now there is a dozen or more little trees grow big in the center of a stump in the middle of this small park - there is one baby swing that is four feet off the ground and one swing that is three feet off the ground. No child can use the swing without an adult help to get on it or get down from it. No more slide, no more handicap swing. The section off plastic dividers are broken with sharp edges. The Picnic tables need some serious TLC. What a shame this park has been neglected In Istachatta there aren't many things we have - no more library- and now the park is pretty sad.

Bordered by state forest and the Withlacoochee River, Lake Townsen Regional Park is part of the 375…read moreacre Lake Townsen Preserve. The park offers 2.5 miles of hiking / running / biking / horseback riding trails as well as sporting favilities, pier and boat ramp. Facilities include a fishing pier, boat ramp on the Withlacoochee River, playground / tot Lot, sand volleyball court, basketball court, horseshoe pits, horse trailer parking, water trough, hitching rails, and a network of riding/hiking trails; and Withlacoochee Trail segment, lighted picnic pavilions and picnic tables, barbecue grills, restrooms, historical signs and baseball field. The forested area includes longleaf pine, cypress, and sandhill habitats.

Big park with huge open fields everywhere. Good to come and hit the ball around or kick it around…read more Big jungle gym. Sucks no dogs are allowed at the park bc it's the perfect place to go early mornings to play fetch. But I get it. Nice clean park.

Came here the day after thanksgiving to check out this 46 mile trail and it was definitely worth…read morebiking due to the beauty you encounter. It took us about 3-4 hours with a 20 min stop in Floral City in the middle. We saw the occasional tortoise roaming along the trail side and pretty trees with Spanish Moss. This state trail also makes its way through areas where hunting is allowed so be warned and careful around hunting season. We noticed a park attendant in a truck which had a blower mounted on it driving down the trail and leaf blowing. That explained how pristine it was to ride it. Really enjoyed this area and finding some local wineries to sample from nearby. Floral City had a bike rental shop and noticed a number of people riding recumbent bikes on the trail.

As best I can tell, and I haven't been to all of them, there are several fun natural areas in…read moreWithlacoochee State Forest. Richloam offers ATV or dirt bike riding opportunities. There's a Withlacoochee River something or other part. And there are at least two other access roads to State Forest areas off S.R. 50. The Van Fleet Trail, a 29.3 mile rail-to-trail linear park, is toward the eastern part. WSF offers some good opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and adventure. So get outside and enjoy. :)

This location continues to be a beautiful little park that is perfect for bird watching or just…read morehiking in the woods. There are many gorgous Bluebirds everywhere.

On our quests to find new places to walk/home we found Fickett. It's a nice, dirt path with a few…read moresigns about every half mile. There are a couple little bridges also. It is a completely dirt path so expect lots of bugs, dress appropriately and bring bug spray. However, it's completely shaded the whole path, so while it does get hot and humid, at least you don't have the actual sun beating down on you! Our only complaint was no benches or picnic tables to sit down and snack afterwards. Not a horrible complaint as out car works just fine, we just enjoy having a snack after we walk and eating it outside. We will definitely be returning to this oayh more often!

Fickett Hammock is about 148 acres and a one mile hiking trail loop located northwest of…read moreBrooksville on Centralia Road. The address is: 15482 Centralia Road, Brooksville, FL 34614. According to the county website the hardwood forest hammock includes seasonally flowing streams and saw palmetto thickets with tree species including hickory, dogwood, longleaf pine, hophornbeam, ironwood, American holly, and swamp chestnut oak. Ecosystems include oak hammocks, hickory groves, sparkleberry thickets, and flatwoods. A second trail was supposed to be in the works.. I will investigate!!! More info and a link to a map and photos at http://www.hernandocounty.us/plan/esl/preserves/