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Wall Springs Park
Spring, Wall Springs Park.jpg
Location Palm Harbor, Florida
Created 1988
Operated by Pinellas County Parks & Recreation


Wall Springs Park is a fantastic natural area located in Palm Harbor, Florida. This park covers about 210 acres, which is a huge space for exploring! It's famous for its natural spring, which was a popular swimming spot many years ago, from the early 1900s until the 1960s. You can find Wall Springs Park right on the beautiful Gulf Coast in Pinellas County.

Exploring Wall Springs Park

Wall Springs Park offers lots of fun things to do and see for visitors of all ages. It's a great place to spend time outdoors and learn about nature.

What Can You Do There?

The park has many features that make it a perfect spot for a day trip:

  • Bike Racks: You can easily ride your bike to the park and park it safely.
  • Boardwalk and Nature Trails: Explore the park's beautiful natural areas on easy-to-walk boardwalks and trails. These paths let you see different plants and animals up close.
  • Educational Displays: Learn interesting facts about the park's history, plants, and wildlife from helpful signs.
  • Fishing Pier: If you enjoy fishing, there's a pier where you can try to catch saltwater fish. Remember, you'll need a saltwater fishing license!
  • Historic Interest: Discover the history of the natural spring and how people used it long ago.
  • Multi-purpose Trail: This trail is great for walking, jogging, or biking.
  • Parking: There's plenty of space to park your car when you visit.
  • Covered Playground: Kids can have a blast at the playground, which is covered to keep you cool. It's also designed to be easy for everyone to use.
  • Restrooms: Clean restrooms are available for visitors.
  • Picnic Areas: Enjoy a meal outdoors at the picnic shelters, which include grills for cooking.
  • Wildlife Observation Tower: Climb up the tower for amazing views and a chance to spot local wildlife, like birds and other animals.

The Historic Spring

The natural spring at Wall Springs Park is a special part of its history. For many years, people came here to swim and enjoy the cool, clear water. Even though you can't swim in the spring today, you can still see where the water flows out and forms a beautiful lagoon. This spring is a reminder of how people used natural resources in the past.

Gallery

  • Entrance, Wall Springs Park

    Entrance to the Park from the Pinellas Trail.

  • Spring Spillway (detail) Wall Springs Park

    Detail of the spillway from the spring.

  • Lagoon, Wall Springs Park

    View of the lagoon fed by the spring, Wall Springs Park.

  • Mangroves, Wall Springs Park

    View of the mangroves from the boardwalk, Wall Springs Park.

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