The recent hurricanes caused us to close many park locations due to significant damage. While most locations have opened, some remain closed. Before visiting any park, please use the "Find Park Status" button below to see if the location is on the closed/partially closed list.
Please note: Since the vast majority of the parks are now open, starting on Nov. 28, we will remove the Parks Status page and list any closure information directly on the pages for those locations.
In 1995, The Schultz Preserve was purchased with funding from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and Hillsborough County through its Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP). This 134-acre tract is currently managed by the Hillsborough County Conservation and Environmental Lands Management Department. Formerly used to deposit dredge material, the Schultz Preserve was restored to mangrove forest, coastal & freshwater marsh, coastal dunes and uplands. It provides important habitat for fisheries, shorebirds, mangrove specialists and upland wildlife, including bobcats, and migrating neotropical songbirds.
Parking: Access to the parking lot is via Adamsville Road. Turn west onto Adamsville from US41 and follow it to where it dead-ends, then turn slight north (right) to enter parking lot (which is off of the abandoned terminus of Kracker Avenue). Visitors must stay on trails since ground may be unstable in areas.
Hiking safety guidelines
Always be prepared when hiking on nature preserves:
- Bring plenty of water
- Download the map
- Tell someone your plan
- Wear proper shoes and sun protection
- Stay on marked trails
- During the rainy season, many trails will have standing water.
- If you think you are lost, call us at (813) 672-7876
- In case of an emergency, call 911