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!

I love exploring new parks, so I couldn't wait to try this one out. Plenty of parking, and the park…read morewas free, both of which are great. We took a picture of the map, and I'm glad we did, because it would be easy to get turned around in there. Unfortunately there is no great flow to the walking paths and trails. Many of the trails intersect with each other, and while well-marked, we found ourselves just walking aimlessly. The bodies of water we passed were murky, and the swamp smell was pretty strong. Also, one of the boardwalks was closed the day we were there, so we couldn't explore that area. They do offer disc golf there, which I think is a cool idea. Plus, there is a free butterfly garden in the park, although nothing was blooming in it so we only saw two butterflies. One of the things I enjoy most about Florida parks is all the wildlife you get to see - and that did not happen here; we saw one heron (or egret?) and that was it. It is very well maintained for a free park, though, so if you're in the area you should stop in and experience it.

A very pleasant, charming and rare park with mindful rules that actually aim at preventing…read moreincivilities and rude behaviors. I particularly enjoy the sensitive touch of humanity, attention and details put into gardens by their staff over the years. A couple of workers I discussed with there seem to both know and like what they do. -1 star for the location's proximity to the highway, which unfortunately causes constant noise pollution when venturing past the entrance area.

Recently did a Audubon Society bird watching walk here, and had a wonderful time. Lots of different…read morebirds (even now, at the end of peak season). Some wonderful views of a Shorttailed Hawks nest, with fledglings. An Eagles Nest on a nearly cell tower. Warblers, Sapsuckers, Woodpeckers, Tits, Flycatchers and so many other birds. It was a good time. I did not take my real camera... so did not get any shots of the birds, but got lots of memories! Met some really nice people, too! Saw some of the usual Florida critters too, Alligator, Softshell Turtles, Squirrels, etc. And PEACOCKS! Lots and lots of screaming peacocks! Beautiful, but so loud, lol! Even some nice flowers, and tons of lovely trees, vines, ferns, etc!

Love this park my little therapy. There are a few of these massive and old kapok trees. This one…read morefell over likely in the 2 big hurricanes but still alive and thriving. Very big park lots of views, turtles, gators, birds etc

A medium-sized, relatively well-kept and beautiful park with a number of old trees and a variety of…read moreecosystems. The walking trail goes in a loop and is pretty short. Always enough room to park a car. Unfortunately, rule enforcement at this park and many others in the Tampa Bay area seems non-existent as we regularly come across unapologetic violators, i.e. loud motorcycles literally speeding through or roaming around, dogs not kept on a leash and invading people's personal space, people watching videos on their phone on speaker, etc. This keeps getting worse and Law Enforcement is too slow to respond.

I had the pleasure of exploring this park, guided by bird watching expert friends, early on a…read moreSaturday morning during spring migration. We saw more birds than people as I think most folks just go to the beach. This park includes three distinct environments... beach, freshwater marshes and forest all very close to each other, with easy-to-follow unmarked trails and clean public bathrooms. We walked and explored and enjoyed for several hours, seeing osprey with young chicks, a pileated woodpecker, herons, ducks, a variety of stunning warblers, a loggerhead shrike and more! We also saw a variety of native butterflies and plants/trees/flowers, so I contributed those identifications since that's more my area of expertise. I was thrilled to see, for the first time in my life, the elusive Blue-Winged Warbler! Score! While I didn't obtain a photo, the sighting was definite and confirmed by my friend / guide / birding expert! Life is great when a small group of friends explore a beautiful and serene park, taking our time to really take it all in and as a bonus, I am able to add to my growing bird life list.

Great time at Sand Key Park! Love the it's only $5 for parking all day. There are restrooms with…read morechanging rooms. Also, a shower outside to rinse off. The beach is nice and wide, so plenty of space to spread out. The beach is also clean! There are lifeguards, but not this day. I think they are there typically in the summer.

Love this park so much! You can get lost for hours on these winding trails and the bathrooms are…read morefairly clean.

I enjoy taking a fast walk here because there are always some water birds to see…read more.. Herons? Egrets? Gallinule? Wood stork? All of the above and more! Enjoy nature and enjoy the day! Life is good!

Peaceful yet not far from the city or beaches. Lots of turtles. It has a fun playground for kids of…read moreall ages.

This is a really great park! Really has a lot to offer. Walking trails, intercostal lookout, nature…read morecenter with Owls, hawks and an eagle. It also has a small playground with a zip line for the kids. The workers were so nice to bring the small owls to show my toddler. There is restrooms and picnic shelters as well.

Jacob, Osprey sales person, was extremely helpful and guiding me to the type of kayak that I was…read morelooking for it was an osprey hurricane 120... When I come back to Clearwater I plan on going on one of their kayak trips...

The crew (Tom, Kim and Jacob) at Osprey Bay are friendly, knowledgeable and informative. They've…read moreprovided me with great service on my existing kayak. I'm getting ready to upgrade and won't bother to shop elsewhere.

You need to experience Taylor Park in Largo- I always feel closer to nature here, surrounded by…read moreall the trees. Alligator look out and watching is a must in the low portion and the bridge. Do not approach them! There's also a disc golf course on the western side of the park with ample parking and easy access for ADA folks, like me! I do use this park to start my bike rides on the Pinellas Trail and that's another reason to just go out and enjoy it. It's right next to the Pinellas Trail and good to mention the "Rails to Trails Conservancy" here! So glad to be a small part! There's a huge playground for children of all ages and a place to eat a nice picnic lunch underneath a nice open shelter. It's well patrolled by the friendly park ranger team and they are always out cleaning and repairing the park. Largo PD and the PCSO drives through a few times a day and this keeps the place quiet and calm. Beautiful place to calm the soul! Just Breathe!

"Discovering" this new (to me!!) hidden gem illustrates why as much as I'm turning into a "lone…read morewolf" these days (or so it seems...) every now and then, ESPECIALLY when you're spending time with locals, it PAYS to follow their lead and go where they suggest. My SIL has lived in the area for years, and knowing how much I love exploring nature near and far, she recommended a visit to this gem of a park only 10-15 minutes from her home. PERFECT choice!! We didn't have a ton of time, but squeezed in a FINE early morning walk around the lake, and I confess I slowed her down taking TONS of pictures (as usual...) because even though it's far from "wilderness," it's a great spot to see lots of nature and wildlife (no alligators this visit!!) and get away from the hustle and bustle normally part of my visit down to the Clearwater area. So many beautiful birds!! There's a well-marked trail around the lake, passing by picnic areas, playgrounds, disc golf courses, and more. Wish I had more time to explore, but at least I know where to go to "decompress" next time I'm down in this area. Definitely worth a visit... Enjoy!!

KC was a phenomenal guide! Excellent with young kids as well as experienced and non-experienced…read morekayakers! We had 3 little ones, 3, 5 & 7 and KC was super patient with the kids and knew where to find the best "treasures"....manatees, alligators and special hidden creeks and springs! KC took care of everything! Plenty of healthy snacks & cold drinks for all in our group of 7 and thoughtful surprise gifts for the kids (squirt guns, floaties, cute sunhats for the girls and an Indian arrowhead for our boy!) Not a detail overlooked. KC took the time to get to know the kids and our family so that everyone would be comfortable. He taught our 6 year old to kayak and paddleboard in just 1 afternoon. The kids are still talking about the day! So glad we went with a guide today, but more importantly KC! Now I know why Coconut Kayak Tours is #1!

You know when you find a hidden gem activity that you would do over and over and over again…read more This is it. KC picked us up from the hotel (who cares about the minivan like a previous reviewer). We did a nearby location so drive was less than 15mins, we spent about 6hrs on our trip - to areas we never would of know about. Unforgettable experience and KC was such an informative guide (my GF loved his facts about the celeb houses ). Next time we visit we will be doing it again. I can't recommend it enough and it was the highlight of trip.

STILL SO PRETTY. the sand is flawless now after the hurricanes, but a fantastic sunset view and not…read moresuper crowded. Parking no longer free in 2026 :(

So sad! Free parking will be over tomorrow. We went on the last day. Immediately saw the signs that…read morewere still covered til the paid parking goes live on Monday, 5.22.26. Just in time right before Memorial weekend. Now there really won't be anymore free parking in the beach in Pinellas County / St. Pete to Clearwater Beach. We have a tiny few in Clearwater we found. That's about it. So sad. From looking it up, it looks like the meter will be $4.50. This is cheaper than Pass A Grille and Clearwater Beach off hand which is $5-6 an hour at the meters. Still love this beach bc it's not crowded, and very peaceful and chill.