Revisiting this park after a few years, while in the area again. Sad to see the many tree stumps,…read moreremnants of trees that didn't survive the hurricane a couple years ago. For that reason there's less shade in the park, but otherwise it is well maintained and restored as much as possible. There is the historic spring, that was once a paid attraction in the area, but now the park is totally free. Usually there is an abundance of fishes near the circular spring. We enjoy walking along the trail. There's an observation tower that gives a nice view of the area, plus seveal decks to admire the Gulf. To the right side of the entrance there's a other trail, longer and more for bicycles, that takes you along the paved road to another observation deck. As walker I prefer the other trail, more natural, better shades, and less hot than walking on asphalt. There is a butterfly garden, and a little free library as well, near the parking lot.

What an incredible park. No fee. Plenty of parking. Great trails, boardwalks and a magnificent…read moretower about four stores high. There is a spring and plenty of wildlife. We were fascinated by numerous jumping fish launching themselves out of the water over and over again. They do close a few minutes after sunset so it is difficult to watch this from the tower and get back to the car before they close for the night. A park ranger was coming out to clear people out before the sunset. Not sure this is a daily occurrence but was on the Sunday night we were there. Park is pretty clean. Trash cans are emptied. Need some more signs showing where the trails are located. When you park by the main bathroom there is nothing telling you where to go for trails. Cute butterfly garden that could use a tiny bit of care and surprisingly had no live butterflies around it. The spring has several signs around it that explain it's history and made this more interesting. Look for the female silhouette in the bottom of the spring. There is a sign that helps you see it. Numerous picnic areas. They are rolling out a new reservation system but it was down for a week. The Pinellas Trail connects right to the park and several spots had bike racks. Only thing that was frustrating was numerous visitors not following signs for "no dogs" especially in the tower where leashes get in the way on small walkways. The sign right on the boardwalk leading to the tower clearly indicates no dogs so why do you feel entitled to walk your dogs up and down the tower? Hopefully no dogs peeing through wood slats down on people below. Definitely be back to this park when in the Sponge Docks area. The beauty is so evident here... There are some sections that smell like sulfur probably due to decaying swamp material but this is nature!

A relatively large park with lots of fauna and flora. If you enjoy outdoors photography this place…read moreis a dream. I am just a city girl with a cellphone camera, so I can't give you details except that there are many types of birds including eagles, squirrels, gators, turtles, deers and other animals, but check out the quality photos posted by other reviewers. The trail on wooden boardwalk is well maintained, there's a lookout tower. Near the parking lot there's a dog park as well as a children playground too. Definitely one of the better parks to go spend some time outdoors.

JCSP is one of my favorite places to hike in Northern Pinellas County. There is a boardwalk and…read moretower along the river but also other trails within the park. There's a wealth of wildlife to be seen (a vast array of birds, alligators, frogs, otters, etc) Dogs are welcome in the park but NOT on the boardwalk trail.

Florida parks are where its at…read more Do you like nature trails, lakes, and animals of many variety? Stop in and take a restorative walk amid the Florida wilds on a delightful boardwalk. Its a great place to find center and chill

This is a smaller park and I like it because it's hard to get lost. It is a circle w/mini trails…read morethat brings you to a main trail or you could just walk the circumference - love the fact other people are using it. I took my pup and saw others w/theirs - some people do not abide by the leash rule FYI. My shelter dog gets easily scared by other dogs, so that was the only part I didn't like. Trash bags are provided for you to help maintain the trail, so be sure to pickup your dog's poop! This place is beautiful - it was baren despite going on the weekend and gives you a chance to really soak in the beauty. Of course, the oak trees & palms including many other plants/trees I couldn't identify are so pretty. There's a small pond (catch & release) surrounded by overgrown vines and trees & two small bridges. There's a dock that overlooks the lake - I somehow missed it and will def. return to check it out. No restrooms. Paved paths available if you prefer. Parking is plentiful.

This is a beautiful park ! Workout machines and lots of room to enjoy the park! Great for waking a…read moredog or a jog. Does not seem very crowded, any time I have been to this park. Very enjoyable!

We love this park! Park your bike anywhere along the Pinellas Trail and ride bikes here. They have…read morea variety of playground equipment, including some for young children ages 2 to 5 and older children ages 5 to 12. Plenty of benches for weary parents to sit on, they also have bathrooms nearby. You can cross the street and go to see the water for some ad in sightseeing while in the area. All along in Pinellas Trail, you will find bars, restaurants and cafés. Should you get hungry or thirsty. Make a day out of it!

I only come here for the 4th of July fireworks, and it's a dope place to be…read more Fireworks last 30 minutes and it's seriously consistent, with a great finale to end everything. I had a GREAT front row seat during the whole thing. You can either park on the Causeway or in the park I, chose the park. I believe the Causeway is a little bit overrated due to lack of shade , unless you plan on hanging out on the tailgate of your SUV or inside your Camper/Van. You need to make sure you get there early, I was there at 4:30pm and the fireworks starts at 9:00pm. There are things around to entertain you while you wait, I'm an extrovert so, I pretty much talked/met with a lot of people, it was very fun! All-In-All I'll be back next year with the same plan I had today! Totally worth it when it was only Free-hundred dollars!

This would be nice in the winter or anytime that it's not too hot to put my hammock up on the trees…read moreand just hang out. It's nice to have trees on the beach for once. This is where you can take those pics. They also have picnic tables. As for swimming, I would say no. So much seaweed and not enough water. I believe it's a combination of the tide and the lack of rain too. The parking here is $6 and you can pay through park mobile. They say no dogs and there are tons of signs. My pup and I stayed in our car while my husband went to check the water. It was a good reminder why we don't go to this beach. Unfortunately, this was the day of the craziness in Clearwater with the teen takeover with all the chaos.

Homeless people. Not the crowd I'd want around myself or my family. Better alternatives.read more

Is so beautiful and so peaceful , clean and beautiful again , my kids love this placeread more

Great park for anyone. Amazing trail, great playground for toddlers and up. I come all the timeread more

Fun park, playset is geared a little more towards ages 3+ but my active climbing 21 month old still…read morehad fun! No restrooms on premises.

What an amazing, huge park, with varied environments for a friendly nature walk with friends! We…read moresaw dozens of different species of birds including migrating ones, 3 types of woodpeckers, several types of hawks, warblers, many butterflies, a turtle, dragonflies, a rabbit, flowers galore - mostly native, native plants, bees including one stinger who unfortunately got someone in our friend group, and more, and more! We spent over 3 hours walking around, taking our time, identifying everything we saw as much as possible! The free park includes mangrove swamps, dry pine woods, forests and shrubbery so there are many opportunities to see nature enjoying time in its native natural environment! Just keep your eyes open and observe! Binoculars help sometimes! Life is good when I'm finally healthy enough to take a slow, long walk with friends. Progress! I will keep working out and eating healthy until I get all my strength and stamina back. Never give up! Never give in!

A beautiful state park to explore. We only went to do some…read moretrail walking and found it pleasant and peaceful. You can walk along a tree lined trail by a canal and from there branch off onto other loops. Beautiful Florida fora and fauna!

Yelp needs to update the key photos for this park. We came here anticipating it to be an awesome…read morewooden playground (hard to find) with mulch and dirt and an adventurous outdoorsy vibe, which is what the pictures reflect. My young boys and I were disappointed to find it had been Renovated for some time now with toxic Turf and plastic/metal playgrounds. Playground felt much smaller this way than when it had been wooden with plank beams running throughout. It is also incredibly packed, but I think that's also because there is a sports complex here and I'm assuming many younger kids are here playing on the playground while older ones play sports. The upside is that it's still a public playground and an outdoor activity for kids. There are bathrooms in the playground area so that's a convenience.

Park is newly renovated and completely fenced in. There is ample parking. I love that it has a good…read moreamount of benches and picnic tables surrounding the park but inside the fenced in area. Lots of options for lunch or just to eat a snack. There is also a bathroom, which is really convenient as you don't have to leave the play area or walk very far. It can get pretty busy on the weekends but is quieter during the week. They have multiple swing options, a small playground for younger kids, a larger playground for older kids, and various climbing/play structures. It is completely turf but is surrounded by a concrete walkway- so pretty wheelchair and stroller friendly. It is pretty shaded as well so you aren't being blasted by the sun. I would say this park is more suited to 2+. There are multiple climbing components that are pretty challenging and just require more coordination/strength.

A hidden treasure. Family fun at your leisure. Pavilion's for birthday party's. Enjoy this park!!read more

This is an amazing park right on the water in Oldsmar. It is a great place to walk or take in the…read moreviews. It has play grounds, BBQ sets with benches, and a nice pier. I love this park. It's safe and clean.