Nature Coast

Nature Adventures

This page lists nature parks, botanical gardens, environmental centers, and other places where kids can study and enjoy nature in the Citrus County, Hernando County and NE Pasco County area.
Kids Hernando and Citrus County: Nature Adventures - Fun 4 Nature Coast Kids
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Alfred McKethan Pine Island Park

A 3-acre park on the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities include: Beaches Bird Watching Changing Rooms ...

10840 Pine Island Drive, Spring Hill, FL, 34607
Bayport Park

Newly renovated and expanded Bayport Park sits on the Gulf of Mexico at the end of State Road 50 wes ...

4140 Cortez Bouelvard, Spring Hill, FL, 34607
Bird Creek Beach

Located in the southern part of Yankeetown, Bird Creek Beach is a small white-sand beach with nearby ...

8000 Highway 40 West, Yankeetown, FL, 34498
Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve

Located five miles east of Cedar Key, the reserve is over 5,000 acres with much to explore. It is ac ...

State Road 24, Cedar Key, FL, 32625
Chassahowitzka River Campground

Our establishment is just a short walk from The Chassahowitzka River ("River of Hanging Pumpkins" in ...

8600 W Miss Maggie Drive, Homosassa, FL, 34448
Cooter Pond Park

If you are looking for a scenic setting to enjoy a picnic lunch or just want to take a stroll and ob ...

181 Hwy 41 South, Inverness, FL, 34450
Crews Lake Wilderness Park

This wilderness park consists of 113 acres. There is an observation tower, bird houses, a paved bike ...

16739 Crews Lake Drive, Spring Hill, FL, 34610
Crystal River Archaeological State Park

A National Historic Landmark, this 61-acre, pre-Columbian site has burial mounds, temple/platform mo ...

3400 N. Museum Point, Crystal River, FL, 34428
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

Crystal River, one hour north of Tampa on the Gulf Coast is the only wildlife refuge dedicated to th ...

1502 S.E. Kings Bay Drive, Crystal River, FL, 34429
Crystal River Preserve State Park

Discover one of Florida's most productive and biologically diverse estuaries, where freshwater from ...

3266 N. Sailboat Avenue, Crystal River, FL, 34428
Cypress Lake Preserve

A great place for hiking buffs. With 324 acres and approximately 600' of frontage on the Withlacooch ...

S.R. 50 and Ridge Manor Blvd, Ridge Manor, FL, 33525
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Discover the wild side of Florida with endangered Florida panther, red wolf, manatee and whooping cr ...

4150 S. Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa, FL, 34446
Fickett Hammock Preserve

You will appreciate the solitude of this land, located in the northwest part of the county, where yo ...

Enter off Centralia Road before Citrus Way, Brooksville, FL, 34614
Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program

The Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program provides the opportunity for young people to learn, se ...

Multiple Locations, see website for details
Fort Cooper State Park

With over 700 acres of nature at its best, Fort Cooper offers a spot for relaxing, hiking, studying ...

3100 S. Old Floral City Road, Inverness, FL, 34450
Hillcrest Park

Located off the banks of Little Lake Henderson, this neighborhood park offers a scenic view of the T ...

301 Hunting Lodge Drive, Inverness, FL, 34453
Hunter Springs Park

The park offers a small beach area leading to a roped-off swimming area, kayak/canoe launch, a board ...

104 NE 1st Avenue, Crystal River, FL, 34429
Lake Townsen Regional Park

This regional park offers hiking, jogging, biking and horseback riding trails in a densely wooded ar ...

28011 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville, FL, 34601
Liberty Trail

The Liberty Trail boardwalk along Lake Henderson connects Liberty and Wallace Brooks parks with a me ...

286 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness, FL, 34450
Linda Pedersen Park at Jenkins Creek

If you like fishing off a bank and enjoying nature, then spend time at this 135-acre park connected ...

6300 Shoal Line Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL, 34607
Manatee Springs State Park

Manatee Springs State Park proves boardwalks aren’t only for the beach. The park's 800-foot boardwal ...

11650 NW 115 Street, Chiefland, FL, 32626
Nature Coast Botanical Gardens

3.5 acres has been transformed into an oasis of beauty and serenity. During daylight hours, you can ...

1489 Parker Avenue, Spring Hill, FL, 34606
Nobleton Wayside Park

You can launch your canoe for a ride on the winding Withlacoochee River. The Withlacoochee River, wh ...

29061 Lamkin Drive, Nobleton, FL, 34601
Rainbow Springs State Park

The history of Rainbow Springs dates back centuries to a time when native peoples regularly visited ...

19158 S.W. 81st Place Road, Dunnellon, FL, 34432
Rogers Park

If fresh water is your style, try this 3-acre beach park on the Weeki Wachee River, where you can sw ...

7244 Shoal Line Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL, 34607
Stanley Park

This 33 acre park features: Tennis Court (Outdoor) Open Space Basketball Court (Outdoors) Volley ...

38724 Mudcat Grant Boulevard, Dade City, FL, 33523
Withlacoochee Bay Trail

The Withlacoochee Bay Trail traverses 5 miles west from the Felburn Park Trailhead to the Gulf of Me ...

10201 North Suncoast Boulevard, Crystal River, FL, 34428
Withlacoochee River Park

This wilderness park consists of 406 acres, however, the Withlacoochee River runs through the park w ...

12449 Withlacoochee Boulevard, Dade City, FL, 33525