Name | John Chesnut Sr. Park |
Address | 2200 E Lake RdPalm Harbor, FL 34685 |
Brief Description | Explore beauty and wildlife on Lake Tarpon |
Type | Attraction |
Category | Nature |
Description | John Chesnut Sr. Park is a gorgeous park that provides many pleasant hours for nature enthusiasts and families. The park is home to various wildlife including raccoons, alligators, various waterfowl, hawks, vultures, tortoises/turtles and more.
The park features three nature trails, each approximately 3,000 feet in length. Lake Tarpon, immediately adjacent, is five miles long and one mile wide, generally 8-12 feet deep. An elevated boardwalk runs along the boat ramp, leading to an elevated lookout tower for a scenic overview of Lake Tarpon. Although swimming is prohibited inside the park, Lake Tarpon can accommodate boats with combustion engines, canoes, and kayaks.
Additional Amenities at the park include:
-13 picnic shelters with grills
-boat ramp (fee charged)
-two playgrounds
-horseshoe pits
-softball field
-water fountains
-restrooms
-dog park
-softball field
Come see the natural beauty of this picturesque Pinellas County Park! |
Phone 1 | (727) 582-2100 |
Handicapped Accessible | No |
Website | www.pinellascounty.org/park/04_Chesnut.htm |
Last Updated | 4/2/2015 |
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