Parks Department
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
e-mail: bhpreserve@stpete.org
Phone: 727-893-7326
Fax: 727-893-7720
Parks Administration Office
1400 19th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday : 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday : 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday: Closed
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Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is located along the shores of Lake Maggiore in St. Petersburg. The 245-acre award-winning park features:
- More than three miles of trails and boardwalks.
- Five unique ecosystems: hardwood hammocks, sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, willow marsh and lake shore.
- Interpretive programming on a variety of environmental and natural history topics.
- Part of the Great Florida Birding Trail.
- Annual butterfly count with the North American Butterfly Association.
- Bird of prey aviary.
- Guided tours, group rentals and overnight camping facilities available.
- Picnic areas, playground and gift shop.
see this dynamic interactive exhibit showcasing Boyd Hill's distinct ecosystems and how every action has an equal or greater reaction in our environment.
Hours:
| Tuesday through Friday | 10 a.m to 7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday: | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Trails close 1/2 hour before dusk. | |
| Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. | |
Admission:
Adults: $3,
Children 3 to 16: $1.50,
Children under 3: free.
Sorry, no pets.
Annual passes are available, ask for details.
IMPORTANT PROGRAM/CAMP REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve program fees have changed as approved by the Mayor and City Council, effective October 1, 2007. Registration fees have been in place for city recreation programs for many years. The city's resident and non-resident pricing now applies to all "fee" classes and day camps at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and Pinellas Pioneer Settlement. More information.
Directions:
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is located at the south end of Lake Maggiore. From I-275, take Exit 17. Turn east onto 54th Avenue South, then left on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street South. Country Club Way South is four blocks on left. Proceed to park entrance. Parking is free. [ Map ]