Sawgrass Lake Park

The Sawgrass Lake Park is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. It offers 400 acres of outdoor recreation to Pinellas County Residents and visitors. The park contains the largest maple swamp on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The park features a mile-long boardwalk that is great for strolling along and viewing wildlife. It also features a half-mile dirt trail that offers opportunities to see butterflies, birds, plants and animals. Visitors might get to see ibis, wood storks, egrets, herons, alligators and turtles. The park is the results of an agreement between the Pinellas County School District, the Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resource Department and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. There are a variety of amenities to make visitors comfortable including an observation tower, a nature trail, an education center, restrooms, parking, a picnic shelter with a grill and a telephone. The education center is an indoor facility that offers photos, three-dimensional displays, preserved animals and informational plaques. The park is an ideal place for a nature outing for people of all ages. Whether they are interested in learning more about the natural environment or participating in outdoor recreation, the park offers an opportunity to do both.