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Brooker Creek Preserve
Size
9,800 acres
Location
Northeast Pinellas County (off CR 582).
About the Property
A valuable island of natural lands in an everincreasing
urban area, Pinellas County gave this
property a special protection status and seeks to
promote public awareness of the need to protect
vital watersheds and natural areas in Florida.
Property is a mixture of cypress and bottomland
swamps, freshwater marshes and pine and oak
hardwood forests. Most of the natural portions of
Brooker Creek were disturbed by former land-use
practices; however, some splendid intact natural
sections of the creek just south of the Florida
Power Corporation power line still exist and
eventually flow into the property’s vast riverine
swamp.
Access and Parking
• Main entrance on south side of Keystone Road.
• Horseback riding entrance with parking is
located off Old Keystone Road.
• ADA access and facilities available.
Hours of Operation
Daily from sunrise to sunset unless otherwise
posted on information kiosks at designated public
entrances.
Restrooms and Water
Restrooms and potable water are available at
environmental education center.
Recreational Opportunities
Bird Watching
• Site 81 on western section of Great Florida
Birding Trail.
• Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission for more information.
Environmental Education
• Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center open to public.
• Pinellas County and its volunteers conduct
various public educational activities, hikes
and tours. Contact Pinellas County for more
information.
Equestrian Use
• 10 miles of equestrian trails available at Old
Keystone Road entrance. Parking for horse
trailers provided. Not open to buggies or carts.
• Horse exercise trail located at walk-thru off
Lora Lane for ride-in access by residents that
live adjacent to the preserve. No parking area
provided.
• Each rider must carry proof of current negative
Coggins test.
Hiking
• Public hikes offered on Saturdays or through
special arrangement with Pinellas County. For
information call (727) 453-6910.
• 1.75-mile interpretive trail located off Lora
Lane. Interpretive brochures available at
environmental education center.
Nearby Recreation Lands
Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal
For More Information
Brooker Creek Preserve, (727) 453-6900
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