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    Blue Ridge Park

    4.8 (4 reviews)

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    4 years ago

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    2 years ago

    love the park. today a man white pj bottoms tossed a van full of trash in the park's dumpster. white van

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    3 years ago

    It's not so difficult to drive there cause we live by it,also it's so clean .I think you should visit the park.

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    Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park - No cover on trash can so trash spread through park

    Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park

    4.3(3 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Seems to be a new park / preserve still under construction in 2025. Saw some…read morenice fish. Saw and heard some cool birds. The paths are wide country roads and pretty torn up. Sarasota County doesn't seem to be into trails

    The Myakkahatchee Environmental Park is my favorite dog friendly park at North Port…read more Beautiful hiking trails,few esy to follow looping trail,through beautiful jungles and grassy pampas. Some of the paths floods after rain. The Live Long and Prosper Trail runs along the Myakkahatchee creek for 3 miles.Lot to see,from alligators to beautiful birds and unique flora and fuana.For that 3 miles it was always walkable because it is on the creek bank much hire than the water level. The trail supposedly loops around,but I was never able to come back on the return loop because it was flooded-even at December-deep swampie water was blocking port of the trail and we had to turn around. However I seen some markings on the return trail,it looks like the park management is working on it. I wish that trail would go farther up by the Myakkahatchee creek,I would love to explore that area more.The trail ends at a barb wire fance..... There is so much to do at that park,you can walk with your dog,ride a horse,fossil hunt at the creek-when the water is low and clear at winter time.There is picnic area, a huge fild. Restrooms at the parking lot.Few boardwalks. Trails are well marked and maintained pretty well. This park keeps growing,I'm so grateful that is near by.

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    Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park - Still closed after Ian- damage looks pretty dense, might be a long while before it's reopened.

    Still closed after Ian- damage looks pretty dense, might be a long while before it's reopened.

    Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park - Trash spread from coverless trash receptacles

    Trash spread from coverless trash receptacles

    Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park

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    Walton Ranch Preserve - Beautiful trail riding

    Walton Ranch Preserve

    5.0(3 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    We had a great time walking the preserve. There is a parking lot with a handicapped porta potty on…read moresite that was clean. My sister and I planned to walk a few miles so we brought a backpack cooler with drinks and lunch. We walked a total of 6.5 miles. Most the of the trails did have some shade. There were numerous benches to sit throughout the preserve. We did end up coming to a dead end and had to crawl under the Bob wire fence but was totally worth it as the trail was trees lined and absolutely beautiful. We did see some cattle that moved out of our way. Lots of birds and some baby gators. It was a very nice hike and was worth it. We seen two other people on horses on the trails but besides that very peaceful.

    I'm so glad that Walton Ranch Preserve is opened to the public…read more Great walking place and what is even more exciting it is a wonderful biking area. You can bike for miles on well kept dirt roads,best time to go is the dry season,after rain the Preserve could flood. I loved biking through the Cattle fields.Beautiful and timeless experience. Lots of cows few babys too.So beautiful and peaceful. Walton Ranch Preserve is not well known even by the locals,it only went public a few years ago. So this place is never too busy.Planty of free parking. Only has a porter potty,no real restrooms. Bring planty of water and plan your trip ahead. Not all the trails are well marked,so best if you make a map before heading out for your first hiking trip. As far as biking the best way to go is north from the parking lot kinda towards the Myakka State Forest although it is a long way from there. I think the farthest we went was about 8 miles. Beautiful,beautiful unspoiled Florida. For that 8 miles it was flat,hard packed dirt road,easy to ride even with a bicycle without any gears. No motorized vehicles. Safe with the kids. Minimal traffic. My only wish would be that I could take my dog on a leash here. Other than that it is fairytale like!

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    Walton Ranch Preserve - We spotted this turtle

    We spotted this turtle

    Walton Ranch Preserve - Cattle on trail

    Cattle on trail

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    Bayshore Live Oak Park - Sunset from Bayshore Live Oak Park

    Bayshore Live Oak Park

    3.9(7 reviews)
    10.9 mi

    Do NOT come to the playground here with children…read more Aside from the non fenced shoreline with alligator warning signs on them (doubt that is a huge issue, but dont risk it) the building right next to it is filled with homeless guys generally up to no good. It is NOT SAFE. I went with my child on a walk from sun seeker and tried to pay them no mind, but one man on a bike rolled up and started snapping photos of my daughter. When we grabbed her to hide her from the camera he got verbally aggressive demanding we pose for him and "smile pretty"and kept pressing us as we covered her and kept saying no. It was creepy and so upsetting. And yes, it was 100% a guy being creepy about a child, not a misunderstanding. Im from LA and my skin is not thin, im used to homeless literally everywhere and kicking myself for letting my guard down because this the town I grew up in and it is generally safe, this area in particular has always been sketchy though so maybe its my bad for thinking things had changed from 35 years ago. We called the police afterwards and he was thankfully (apparently!) thrown in jail because he had a list of other things combined with our issue, but those are the sorts of guys hanging out there. He was buddies with all the men at that building and they outnumber you.

    Cute little park right on the water in Port Charlotte. Looks like the park folks have invested in…read morethe pier and nice walkway. They also have a sort of canoe launch. I most enjoyed the views from shore of the water fowl and the long walk out on pier.

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    Great time to be at Bayshore!

    Bayshore Live Oak Park - Painted bench in park.

    Painted bench in park.

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    Punta Gorda Nature Park - Signage stating the rules of the park

    Punta Gorda Nature Park

    4.3(7 reviews)
    13.2 mi

    The Punta Gorda Nature Park is located in the middle of Punta Gorda Isles, the largest residential…read morecommunity in Punta Gorda. In the 1990's the land for the 21 acre park was purchased with funds from the Florida Community Trust. The park has several gardens: butterfly, flower, herb and spice with benches and picnic tables. There is a multi use recreational trail winding through habitats including wetlands, pine palmetto forest, salt/high marsh habitats,and disturbed upland. Boardwalks and an observation deck are along the trail. Volunteers maintain and enhance the park and offer nature lectures and training in the outdoor classroom. The park is used for walking, bird watching, photography, environmental lessons, and wildlife observation. Since it is well suited to all of these outdoor activities, it was given the name Nature Park. On my hike i saw a red-shouldered hawk, crabs, and rabbits. The entire walk was approximately a mile. I really enjoyed getting exercise in this beautiful park. Finding this nature oasis in the middle of a neighborhood was one of my favorite discoveries of the day.

    The park is a lovely place to meet up with friends. Go for a walk, jog or bike ride. It's just the…read moresounds of nature. I love the texture of the walkway, it really works your legs. Once inside the nature walk there are hidden bridges and nooks to sit. I love this park.

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    Punta Gorda Nature Park - More beauty for your soul, Godbless.

    More beauty for your soul, Godbless.

    Punta Gorda Nature Park - Grounding ourselves in nature and beauty on this September 11.

    Grounding ourselves in nature and beauty on this September 11.

    Punta Gorda Nature Park - Main entrance

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    Main entrance

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