Join us on a visit to the Fort De Soto Park!

Participants will join our Nature Specialist on a tour Fort De Soto Park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). These keys are home to beach plants, mangroves, wetlands, palm hammocks, hardwoods, and scores of native plants.

There is almost three miles of beautiful white sandy beach. There more than 328 species of birds that ornithologists have documents over a 60-year span. New species are added every year.

The beach also provides refuge to the loggerhead sea turtle, which nests between April and September.

The 2,200 foot Barrier-Free Nature Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail providing access to nature for all visitors to Fort De Soto Park, regardless of their physical abilities.

Free transportation from and to the recreation center will be provided. Spots are limited.

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Things to know

  • This event is free
  • Participants should meet at the recreation center entrance
  • Weather related cancellations possible
  • Participants must be 50 and older
  • Maximum of 12 participants

Things to bring

  • Appropriate hiking attire and footwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Filled water bottle

Contact

For any questions email Dan MacWhorter or call (813) 672-8179.

Top Image Caption: The beautiful coast line at Fort DeSoto Park - photo credit: Dianette Garcia
Last Modified: 7/23/2024, 3:50:07 PM
October 2024