Size
9,800 acres
Location
Northeast Pinellas County (off CR 582).
About the Property
A valuable island of natural lands in an ever-increasing 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
