Purchased jointly by the District and Polk County to preserve the natural wetlands (90 percent) and uplands along the upper corridor of the Alafia River, this property is home to many species of wading birds and amphibians that require seasonally flooded areas free of predators to complete their life cycles. Forested hardwood wetlands are the primary natural community. Common trees include sweet gum, laurel oak, ironwood, hickory, sabal palms and bay. Ground cover is sparse due to extended periods of flooding.
Park Details
4872 Indian Oak Drive
Mulberry, FL 33860
United States
Site Features
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Term
Hiking
- Short hiking trail to river overlook.
Recreation Term
Picnic Facilities
- Picnic tables adjacent to parking area.
Additional Information
From Mulberry, take SR 60 west to Turner Road (approximately 3.5 miles). Turn left on Turner Road and follow to Y-intersection. Stay to left on North Turner Road. Turn left on Indian Oak Boulevard until road dead-ends. Turn right on Indian Oak Drive and travel a few blocks. Parking area on left.
No restrooms or water available.
West-central Polk County, west of Mulberry
Polk County Natural Resources Department, (863) 534-7377