This large and rainforest canopied activity park near the beach is as beautiful as it is wild. A woodland with a variety of tropical trees hide the amenities accessed only from asphalt trails that cut through the trees. A soccer field with stadium lights, basketball courts, tennis flats, fensed in dog play stations, and scattered seating area dot its environs. There is also a large playground.
The greenery and wildlife here makes it a great morning walk through. Piping Plovers, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, and stocks are some of the birds I saw. Geckos, turtles, tree frogs, salamanders were some cool reptiles there. With the brush and lagoons that run through I wouldn't be surprised if a stray gator or two claim it home. I also saw boring raccoons and deer.
Trees were pines, palmettos, spanish moss, and live oaks. There were lots of bamboo like plants, colorful shrubs, and jungle like bushes.
The amenities were nice, even considering that the park was hit hard by hurricane Mathews last year. The park provides nice trails to bike on and shade. It was a good place for me to 'aerobic off' the food and beer I ate all week there. read more