Crews Lake Wilderness Park has beautiful and well maintained grounds. No fee to enter like some…read moreother wilderness parks. I attended a wedding here and it was a peaceful and serene experience. There is a boardwalk and pavilions for events. The restrooms were also nice and clean. Actually better than some restaurants.

I really love this park!…read more I saw the signs for it & just decided to check it out as I love to visit the Nature parks. This park is exceptionally beautiful. It has an old vintage Florida feel with gorgeous old moss covered trees, kids play areas, an old vintage railroad, tons of biking & walking/hiking trails & a giant Lilly covered pond/lake. I had such a great time the first time I went. There was wildlife everywhere & I got to video some very friendly birds. I went back again & it was even more beautiful the second time, than the first time as it had just rained & all the flowers were blooming. They have a little garden there. It's just so precious. This place is so very beautiful. I keep finding all these different trails, they are obviously working on it & making it bigger with more trails. It's a very peaceful place, Like a forgotten tropical wilderness stuck in time. I have not seen more than 5 people here at once. I love all the Nature Parks for hiking but I have to admit. This one is very special & very unique. I can't wait to return. Highly recommended.

we have always enjoyed ourselves at the park. It has nice durable equipment and tons of options for…read morevery small kids to larger kids. Love the turf rather than wood chips or another typical fill. not really sure why there are huge areas with sand. I think every parent dreads when their kids wander over there. I haven't seen an area where it's particularly easy to clean them off afterwards. Today we went to their brand new splash pad and had a decent experience. this area also has a nice large space with durable equipment. It's just too much of a mess when it comes to the age range. there's really no way to redesign it at this point, but maybe the Parks department could consider different times for different ages. A 9 AM start for children under the age of 5(older siblings could be approved, but just extra cautious during this time) and then open it up to the rest of the ages at 10 AM. this was our first time going, but other moms commented that last week they had umbrellas up at the start of the day. Not sure why they didn't provide any shaded areas within the splash pad today. for today, I would probably give it about a 3.5 but there definitely has the potential to be a four or five star creditexperience in the future

Have my granddaughters Birthday party here every year nice spot to relax and have an outdoor grill…read morewith family and friends .

Just a short drive North out of Brooksville, in a historic locale you'll find this off the beaten…read morepath gem. I prefer to call it a hidden gem. You won't find tons of traffic, people, noise or banter. IF that's what ya want, head to the beach! Instead you will find solace. Serenity. Quiet. A place to relax and reflect. The park is 'anchored' by a small lake. No speed boats, just reflections of the clouds above. There are a few small trails to conquer. And a short rickety wooden bridge, not much higher than tall grass, and no longer than a moment. But it's all a portrait of simple pleasures. I will sometimes just sit at one of the rustic wooden picnic tables and wonder how that huge oak got uprooted but still thrives. For me that's a symbol of pure survival, and a reminder to us humans. If you let it, time can slow down or even stand still here. Leave the driving to Mother Nature, and relax. Enjoy!

the lake is completely dried up.a small puddle in the middle is all that is left. very sad to look…read moreat. gone!

Fickett Hammock is about 148 acres and a one mile hiking trail loop located northwest of…read moreBrooksville on Centralia Road. The address is: 15482 Centralia Road, Brooksville, FL 34614. According to the county website the hardwood forest hammock includes seasonally flowing streams and saw palmetto thickets with tree species including hickory, dogwood, longleaf pine, hophornbeam, ironwood, American holly, and swamp chestnut oak. Ecosystems include oak hammocks, hickory groves, sparkleberry thickets, and flatwoods. A second trail was supposed to be in the works.. I will investigate!!! More info and a link to a map and photos at http://www.hernandocounty.us/plan/esl/preserves/

On our quests to find new places to walk/home we found Fickett. It's a nice, dirt path with a few…read moresigns about every half mile. There are a couple little bridges also. It is a completely dirt path so expect lots of bugs, dress appropriately and bring bug spray. However, it's completely shaded the whole path, so while it does get hot and humid, at least you don't have the actual sun beating down on you! Our only complaint was no benches or picnic tables to sit down and snack afterwards. Not a horrible complaint as out car works just fine, we just enjoy having a snack after we walk and eating it outside. We will definitely be returning to this oayh more often!

Great park for little kids/toddlers - until about 11am…read more We love how many fun options there are for playground equipment and ample space for running. I say until 11a because this is when it seems the crowd can become a little more suspicious, grown adults just wandering around, switching vehicles, not really seeming like they neeeed to be there. Go in the AM with all the other parents/caregivers, leave before 11a and it's all good

Perfect for the grandchildren, and it was been nice to go for walks. We like the options, but…read moresometimes rowdy crowds can come. Tennis is also fun and there is hand ball courts.

Great for walks. Easy to enjoy the nature. Possibility of seeing wildlife. Easy to get lost if you…read morego off the trail

This is a 2,200 acre preserve with hiking, horseback riding and bird watching opportunities. The…read morepreserve protects groundwater and black bear habitat. Here's the website for the park: http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/areas/annuteligahammock.html

This Spring Hill park was spared due to the noble efforts of then high school student Kayla Madril,…read morean IB student who made it her mission to revitalize this park so it could reopen. (It was closed in 2011.) Amity Trails Park is 8.5 acres of tree-covered open space that is surrounded by private homes & paved roads. It holds approximately five wooden, covered picnic tables (no grills), some wooden benches, a wooden bike rack, & some trash cans. There's a mulched walking trail, but perhaps the best feature is the large open area that makes this park great for a friendly game of football, soccer, kickball, & frisbee. Visitors can even toss a blanket on the ground for a picnic lunch. There is an area for parking; it is covered in small white rocks. As I exited my vehicle & walked into the park, I was almost immediately greeted by a large turtle who hurried into her underground home. What a lovely little park that brings nature into the heart of a busy town. If I lived closer, I would picnic here often.

This location continues to be a beautiful little park that is perfect for bird watching or just…read morehiking in the woods. There are many gorgous Bluebirds everywhere.

Excellent little park, staff was polite and respectful, metal detecting is allowed but clean up and…read morefill in holes... be respectful.

3seperate fenced areas. For medium and large dogs Water…read morebowls Seating for people Obstacles to play on Many regulars. But can be on the weekend Good rules to hold owners accountable Public restroom Area to wash dogs Bags for you to pick up Double gait entry

This is not the place to take your dog. Almost every time I went there was altercation. The last…read moretime I went my dog was attacked multiple times. There are designated areas for small, medium and large dogs. Some rude lady had brought her two giant aggressive dogs in the medium dog area unleashed just running around are tormenting the smaller dogs. My dog was attacked multiple times and the owner had the nerve to get mad at me when I yelled about keeping her dogs under control. As I was leaving some other poor elderly lady brought her small dogs and they were instantly attacked by some other persons unleashed dogs in the parking lot. There should be a sheriff present there at all times cause it's a total disaster. If you love your dog and don't wanna get into arguments with disconnected people then stay far away from here.