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Boyd Hill Nature Park

1101 Country Club Way South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-7326
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Parks
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Baby buggy parking, Activities for older children
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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

My wife and I went here towards the end of the week after we had tired of the beach. The staff was very friendly and got us started on our hike through the preserve. There is a small fee of 3.00 a person. It's a bargain! There is water provided on the trails in various places. During our hike we... More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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Boyd Hill is a large nature park in the middle of St Petersburg, FL. It is surrounded by homes. There are several trails you can hike. Around every bend is some plant, animal or bird you would not expect. I went out on a small pier and playing at its base was a pair of otters. They even briefly took... More

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Saint Petersburg, FL
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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This is a great place for families. They also have children's activities and summer camps that my kids love and are not too expensive. More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

If you need to find a relaxing walk, go to Boyd Hill. It's a great place to get away for some peace and quiet. A lot of it is natural Florida with an information center. It backs up to Lake Maggoire and there is abundant wildlife, everyday is different. More

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Pinellas Park, Florida
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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Plenty of hiking to be done here. Nature is all around you but sometimes it's hard to find. Not a lot of shade here, so don't look for it. More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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On the edge of the south side is this amazing place rife with Florida wildlife in its natural habitat. Alligators, bald eagles, turtles and raccoons everywhere. The guides are passionate and knowledgeable. Free ice water along the trail. What's not to love and its 15 minutes from the heart of the city. More

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Poughkeepsie, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

You can see aligators in a very close distance. There are also all kinds of birds. I like the way they keep it to maintain the origional look. More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Boyd Hill is an unexpected slice of natural habitat in the middle of the city. WHile strolling through you're likley to see raccoons, outrageous birds of every kind, gators, and the rescued birds of prey that are permanent residents. Cool place! More

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Fort Pierce, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

My wife visited here almost fifty years ago and was impressed how much it looked like her memories. Looking across the lake you see alligators, blue herons, osprey and the condos of downtown. There are miles of trails and an education center. There is also a bird rescue sanctuary. Lots for families and children to see and do. More

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Philly
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

This nature park is definitely worth a visit - only $3.00 a person. We saw lots of wildlife: alligators, baby alligators, gopher tortoise, birds and birds of prey that have been rescued. The staff is very nice and helpful. Many water stations to get hydrated with cold water. More

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