East Tract at Green Swamp 9 Wilderness Preserve — Lakeland The Green Swamp East Tract provides more than 33 miles of trails and 71 miles of unpaved service roads that traverse pine flatwoods, cypress domes, hardwoods swamps and the shorelines of the Withlacoochee River. Entrance at intersection of Rock Ridge Rd. and Dean Still Rd. MAP GRID ��C-3�� SWFWMD.State.FL.US/Recreation 863-648-3200 Fort Meade Outdoor 10 Recreation Area — Fort Meade Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the 120-acre woodlands and Peace River. Activities include kayaking, canoeing, ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� wonderful pavilions and barbecue grills provided. 1639 Frostproof Hwy. MAP GRID ��E-9�� CityofFortMeade.com 863-285-1111 Gator Creek Reserve — Lakeland 11 Gator Creek Reserve is situated on 2,700 acres and has 5 miles of well-established trails traversing through marshes, cypress swamps and hardwood forests. Horseback riding by special permit. Equestrian entrance only: 9305 Hall Rd. 9725 U.S. Hwy. 98 N. MAP GRID ��C-5�� PolkNature.com 863-534-7377 Hampton Tract at Green Swamp 12 Wilderness Preserve — Lakeland Approximately 28 miles of multi-use trails, visitors can enjoy cycling, horseback riding, hiking, birdwatching, picnic facilities and camping by reservation only. Trailheads: 18490 Rock Ridge Rd. & 12221 U.S. 98 N. MAP GRID ��C-3�� SWFWMD.State.FL.US/Recreation 863-648-3200 Hickory Lake Scrub — Frostproof 13 One short, marked walking trail along with informational kiosks allows visitors to experience and learn about the habitat with its ancient scrub, lake shore, oak hammock, flatwoods and wetlands. The site is home to 14 rare plants, along with a variety of fauna. 1658 Scenic Hwy. MAP GRID ��H-1���� PolkNature.com 863-534-7377 Hollis Garden — Lakeland 14 Home to more than 10,000 flowers and ornamental shrubs, shade trees and a Grand Staircase. Explore the many wandering paths leading to beautiful fountains and thriving plant life. This free public garden is the perfect place to wander and enjoy the day. 702 E. Orange St. MAP GRID ��C-6�� LakelandGov.net/Departments/Parks-Recreation/ Hollis-Garden 863-834-2280 Holloway Park — Lakeland 15 A wilderness setting within the city limits – enjoy the �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� and bugs. It is home to one of the best cross-country running courses in the state with trails that wind up, down, around and over natural scenic areas. 2402 Holloway Park Dr. MAP GRID ��D-6 HollowayPark.org 863-899-6569 KICCO Wildlife 16 Management Area — Lake Wales A place where you can go to get the real feel of “old Florida.” In this region you will enjoy a rich patchwork of habitat extremes from scrub to marsh. Experience ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ campsites equipped with picnic tables. 25699 S.R. 60 MAP GRID ��K-9 MyFWC.com 800-250-4250 Lake Kissimmee 17 State Park — Lake Wales Located on the shores of lakes Kissimmee, Tiger and Rosalie, the park covers 5,930 acres featuring 12 distinct natural communities including floodplain marshes, flatwoods and shady hammocks, and is home to 200-plus species of birds. 13 miles of hiking trails and 6 miles of equestrian trails showcase whitetailed deer, bobcat, turkey and more. 14248 Camp Mack Rd. MAP GRID ��I-7 FloridaStateParks.org/Park/Lake-Kissimmee 863-696-1112 Lake Marion Creek 18 Horseshoe Scrub Tract — Haines City This 8,083-acre tract combines the goals of rare species preservation, protection of natural resources and public recreation. The area contains pine flatwoods, cypress swamps, hardwood swamps, oak hammock, scrubs and freshwater marshes with at least 14 species of rare plants, as well as wildlife ranging from deer to turkey and scrub jays. Horseshoe Creek Rd. MAP GRID ��G-5 SWFWMD.State.FL.US/Recreation 863-648-3200 Blue Heron VisitCentralFlorida.org | 41
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