This is such a beautiful and well kept trail. I love taking my pups here for a nice walk with such…read morelovely surroundings! Everyone seems to do a wonderful job of cleaning up after their dogs too so it is a community effort and I love it!

Nice wide trails that two people can walk side by side. Dog friendly so bring your canine, but…read moredon't forget a leash. Not much shade and very sandy so make sure to bring some water. My favorite part is the pine tree area near the pond. The pine tree needles lay on the ground and when the wind blows the sound is melodic blowing through the pine trees. There is one picnic table to sit on for a picnic, but try and ignore the graffiti. There is an area that's preserved and protected for Burrowing owls. I wish I could have seen one or two, but no luck this time. There is traffic noise and watch for what looks like a homeless individual who had ridden a bike in.

A hidden gem that I hope and pray does not get destroyed by a new health clinic being built next to…read moreit. I have been here several times now and just love the peace and tranquility. The wildness. It is truly a wonderful place to unplug. I am alarmed now though that the driving range has been sold and a health clinic is being built , I fear this will drive away the wildlife and take away the tranquility of this little untouched pice of nature.

Nice easy loop to navigate. A well shaded trail with several access points to the water. It was…read moreslightly buggy, so I would recommend bug spray, but I was fine without it. Quite enjoyable walk.

Great park with paved pathways & a raised boardwalk. Map at location and different map online made…read morenavigating difficult as far as where the raised boardwalk side was. Would've been nice for a sign at entrance to paths. Scens and views were great. Need sign explaining the orange water. No sounds of birds in our 90 minutes there. No gators, no turtles. Guy on cart driving around but not saying hello or checking in. Never found bathrooms. Parking is a reasonable $2. Some beautiful play equipment and an exercise court of assistive equipment for working out. Boardwalk beginning to sound rickety! Hope they check it regularly. Would be nice if a few plants/trees were labeled/classified. Eg. are the purple berries edible?? Love this park.

Beautiful new playground. Great "get out of the house for free" place for the kids. Lots of shaded…read morebenches for parents to sit. Nature trails for a walk. Even has a workout area for parents.

There are many trails, most of them have a good shade. I went to hike, some hiking trails are…read moreshared with biking trails so you have to pay attention. I wish the trails were marked better to make it easier to new comers. We didn't get lost but it was not clear where a hiking trail ends to become a hiking+biking one. Watch out.

This Park was nice! I went for the hiking trails, and it was…read moreeasy to find because the staff was very helpful and the park has a lot of signs. They have a place to rent Ikes, and the biking trials look amazing.

Beautiful trail walk in Riverview! Plenty of trails that wind and are marked for convenience and…read moresafety. There's shade and plenty to hike and nature to see! It's well maintained, clean and has a smaller parking area than most preserves. If you DO get lost there's a highway and road that runs parallel, follow the sound! A must visit out here in Riverview. Nice to burn 30 mins or 2 hours out here

We really like this walking trail. It is easy to get to and just the right length for a nice walk…read more The old bridges and observation deck are now finished and a good addition to the trail. When walking on the trail you do have to watch where you step. There are many roots across the trail that could trip you. This trail is a nice walk through natural Florida .

This was an easy jaunt from Tampa for the weekend. The "glampsites" are located in the Hillsborough…read moreState Park among all the regular camp sites. The accommodations are beyond comfortable- a/c, fan, fridge, coffee maker, outlets to charge devices, and a comfortable bed. We basically had the comforts of a hotel room while being on a camping trip. The esthetics and convenient set up ensures we'll definitely be back!

The last time I went camping was in the 20th century, and I was an Eagle Scout. Wanting to ensure…read moreour first "camping" experience since then would be one to remember and inspire more, I chose glamping to reduce the heavy lifting. And boy, am I glad I did. Not because of the: - Ice-cold AC that felt like a personal Arctic breeze - Mini fridge that perfectly held all our essentials (and a sneaky stash of chocolate for S'mores) - Keurig coffee maker that made mornings in the wild feel like a cozy café - Extremely comfy beds that cradled us like marshmallows - Strategically placed fan keeping the cool air flowing and the bugs away - All in a safe, clean, well-appointed tent and campsite that made us feel like nature royalty But also for the pure joy of being able to immerse ourselves in nature with none of the hassle. In just five minutes, you could be on the river or fishing. We saw everything from alligators and turtles to amazing birds. The water was crystal clear, and the campers were extremely friendly and respectful. Even the shower water was hot with great pressure - a true luxury in the wild. For novices and pros alike, this is the perfect way to introduce kids and adults to camping. You get the best of both worlds - the thrill of the great outdoors with the comforts of home. However, a quick tip for fellow glampers: make sure the Velcro seams on your tent are sealed. Otherwise, you might wake up at 3 am to a raccoon staring at you eye to eye, munching on a bag of Cheetos. Trust me, nothing says "good morning" quite like a critter with a penchant for junk food and personal space invasion! In the end, our glamping trip was the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a first-timer, this experience is bound to leave you with great memories and a newfound appreciation for the great outdoors - with the added bonus of a good night's sleep and no backaches. Plus, you get to tell the tale of your midnight raccoon rendezvous - a true badge of glamping honor!

Love the parts of the trail that wind around the pretty lake and the short hike to the pavilion…read more It's a noisy hike as the interstate is nearby! Planes going over head, cars, trucks, sirens, loud exhaust, motorcycles.. ugh! Parts of the trail are in the sun and sandy, come prepared with water. Still a nice chance to get outside and go for a walk!

As a Georgia Girl that likes pretend I'm from the country when really the only trees I was in were…read morethe Peachtree Streets of Atlanta... This preserve is DANGEROUS. Because it is a preserve the trails aren't well kept which I get cause Nature. However, the trails aren't well marked and they don't match the map online or posted at the preserve opening. There is not passage where there should be and extra trails that aren't marked anywhere but are painted. Not to mention, it states only that there is a restroom, which there is but it is closed to the public. I could easily see someone getting lost. The Blue Trail was easy enough and marked accurately. The Red and Yellow Trails . I attempted to do them if that counts....

I didn't know this was a mountain bike / biking park, I thought it was just a preserve. Anyways if…read moreI had a bike I probably would have enjoyed this more. I did see two turtles and a snake, I'd come back but only with a bike.

Great to go on a weekday with only a few bikes on the pathways. Overcast skies made for less heat…read morefrom direct sun as some paths are in the open. Lots of chances to see wildlife on trails as long as you go when it's not busy. We saw several deer, tortoise, and numerous birds. Quiet trails toward the back, some noise from nearby gun ranges and air traffic, but still peaceful. Lots of wildflowers growing everywhere. The trails are wide, grassy or dirt. Bring water, sunscreen and take a map of trails with you.

Found myself out this way recently and went for a walk. Nice little hike through the preserve…read more Didn't have a problem with the parking. Not a bad stop. Others complained about the parking and I'm not sure why if you scan the code and do what you're supposed to it works so if there was a problem in the past it's been fixed.

Parking scan code does not work and they will send you a $45 parking ticket. I would not go to this…read morebeach until they get this resolved.

We didn't realize this beautiful area was right here all along. We drive through the gate which…read moretook us to another area for parking and a walk through gate. There are several different habitats and a nice trail to hike along. There is some noise from nearby roads. The old oak trees with Spanish moss draped limbs next to the clear water flowing creek was our favorite part!

Great place for wildlife photography. Otters, Lots of birds, eagles, owls and a lot more. Birders…read moreand hikers are friendly.