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Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Visitor Center

Tourist attraction โ€ข Museum

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ I have been going to Boyd Hill since 1975. It is one place in St. Petersburg that you can see what nature is supposed to look like. There are snakes,Rabbits Tortoises, Hawks- Raccoons and Opossums and Alligators all in the wild. They also have Raptors (Birds of prey)that have been injured. This... People often mention trails, Great, park, nice, great, walk, nature, wildlife, kids,


Address

St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Website

www.stpeteparksrec.org

Contact

(727) 893-7326

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (102 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Easter), 9โ€ฏAM to 6โ€ฏPM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9โ€ฏAM to 6โ€ฏPM
  • Wednesday: 9โ€ฏAM to 6โ€ฏPM
  • Thursday: 9โ€ฏAM to 6โ€ฏPM
  • Friday: 9โ€ฏAM to 6โ€ฏPM
  • Saturday: 7โ€ฏAM to 7โ€ฏPM

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  • 5/5 Hank C. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been going to Boyd Hill since 1975. It is one place in St. Petersburg that you can see what nature is supposed to look like. There are snakes,Rabbits Tortoises, Hawks- Raccoons and Opossums and Alligators all in the wild. They also have Raptors (Birds of prey)that have been injured. This is the way this place used to look like before we destroyed most of our wildlife. A great place to spend a afternoon with the family. I Love It...
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Sharon L B. 1 year ago on Google
    245 Acre Preserve in St Pete w 8 miles of looping trails, some boardwalks, Lake Maggiore and a vistor center w restrooms.. lovely afternoon walkabout exploring nature. $3.00 cover, worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Katt c. 2 years ago on Google
    Great clean picnic areas and awesome playground for kids. Nature walk also is very nicely maintained.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 J O. 4 years ago on Google
    Its a awesome place for a nature walk
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Shiva A. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place to walk around
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Kat S. 5 years ago on Google
    I have loved coming to this park for almost 30 years. I love it when they have the photo contests! The park is well kept and clean. There are water stations throughout the park in case you forgot your water bottle. The wildlife is stunning and there is always something to see! Some of the trails are out in the open so I recommend a hat or suncreen, or stick to the shady trails. Always a lovely walk and you should definitely bring your camera!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Steven A. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful park, top teir trails through the wetlands and along the lake and creek. Filled with animals of all varieties including some permanently injured birds of prey they care for. Great place to see Florida's nature at its best.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Emily 4 years ago on Google
    Such a cool place with lots of little animals & birds to see. Dedicated & knowledgeable volunteers.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Michael 2 years ago on Google
    Some nice little exhibits inside with a couple live animals including snakes and frogs. Once outside you come across about six different cages with birds ranging from bald eagles to owls. The trails are very easy to walk and are all flat and mostly dirt and grass. The trails vary in length but have numerous switchback points to return to home base. They say that you can bring bikes for the trails, however I would never do that as it is nothing more than flat riding. Definitely more family-oriented and probably a great place to bring kids to get them outside and see a little bit of wildlife.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great little natural park with walking trails and a playground conveniently in St Pete. You'll almost always see Gopher Tortoises and sometimes quite a few gators. This last time we visited it was three adults, a five year old and a three year old... Three hours of entertainment, a pile of baby gators, playground, two Gopher Tortoises for a total of $10.50. Great family fun.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Kristy O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for exploring and learning. A lot of things for kids, and great for adults, and photography. You get it all with this little park. Enter through the main building (learning center), for a small fee.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Joseph G. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place . Playgrounds have been updated and nice place to walk trails and see wildlife.

  • 5/5 Michelle G. 5 years ago on Google
    Loved it!! Great for a nature trek!!

  • 2/5 Bree A. 5 years ago on Google
    Very Nice Little Thing's in The gift shop. We when to just check it out, get Some prices.

  • 5/5 Bree A. 5 years ago on Google
    Events....

  • 5/5 Maritza R. 5 years ago on Google
    Nature park, beautiful views, great to see alligators, birds

  • 5/5 robert c. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place.

  • 2/5 Edward G. 5 years ago on Google
    No dogs allowed :(

  • 5/5 Rosie C. 5 years ago on Google
    Grew up down the street - wonderful park, wonderful events. Become a member! Get on their email list for events and newsletters

  • 5/5 V. H. Van H. 6 years ago on Google
    Absolutely wonderful place with awesome staff!

  • 5/5 Ashley W. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to visit. 10/10 would recommend the tram tour. Our tour guide Bryan was super knowledgeable and provided us with a great tour. We got to see gators, tortoises, various birds, and tons of plants. Loved it!

  • 5/5 Bill W. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent displays and information along with nice restrooms and a gift shop. Plenty of live animal exhibits with all the perinate info that goes along with each creature.

  • 5/5 Tony N. 2 years ago on Google
    A great nature preserve surrounded by the city. It has activities for the kids, a few aviaries and a very interesting tram ride. Donโ€™t miss the tram ride. Itโ€™s a hour or so and the guides really know their stuff. We have been twice having different guides each time and having totally different experiences.

  • 5/5 Justin P. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome trails and friendly staff. They have lots of events for kids and also to events

  • 5/5 Brandon M. 3 years ago on Google
    This is an outstanding park with wonderful learning resources for students and plenty of hiking paths.

  • 5/5 Jaime R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for a nice hike.

  • 5/5 Ron K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for a good hike

  • 5/5 Stephanie 3 years ago on Google
    I mean I work here, so this review comes up a lot. All I really have to say is that it is overdue for a prescribed burn.

  • 4/5 Sarah T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice trail

  • 5/5 Jakob S. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean and well-maintained facility with a friendly staff. Had a great time for very cheap.

  • 5/5 G. W. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Courteous staff

  • 5/5 Corla W. 5 years ago on Google
    So very well thought out! An educator's dream tour. Enthusiastic guides, friendly staff and the gift shop want over priced. The museum and park were clean and we'll kept trails.

  • 5/5 Jimmy K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good information about the local environment.

  • 5/5 Jan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, well maintained. Informative.

  • 5/5 carolyn b. 3 years ago on Google
    Great walking trails nice to have in the middle of city

  • 5/5 Antoinette C. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing Preserve. 5k done.

  • 5/5 Cathy T. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome place for the whole family

  • 4/5 Carlos G. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice place. Had a nice quick walk around the short trail and saw some wildlife. Nice place and they had much more to see and do than what we did. Tanks Boyd Hill.

  • 5/5 Cynthia F. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful natural trails with lots of opportunity to see different kinds of wildlife. Well worth the few dollars admission to enjoy the walking paths and. Informational displays.

  • 5/5 Bob R. 3 years ago on Google
    The trails are great to get away from the city just got out to Nature and enjoy

  • 5/5 Jeremiah P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great! Some cool displays

  • 5/5 Ada Marie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting place to take the kids to learn about animals.

  • 5/5 Gary G. 5 years ago on Google
    The coolest playground in the area.

  • 5/5 Jimmy B. 5 years ago on Google
    Fun walk

  • 3/5 Otto C. 5 years ago on Google
    Everyone is very nice and what they do is beautiful, but the place shouldn't be listed as a recreation park.

  • 1/5 Jay Z. 3 years ago on Google
    No dog Allowed? Excuse me


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