Purchased to provide flood protection and serve as a public water supply, Cypress Creek's floodplain helps filter nutrients in runoff waters. Cypress Creek Well Field serves as an important source of water for the surrounding region and is managed by Tampa Bay Water (TBW). Cypress Creek is a tributary of the Hillsborough River. Within the property, the creek threads its way through an expanse of cypress and hardwood forests. Slash pine, longleaf pine and palmetto grow on the higher "ridges," which are collectively known as Florida flatwoods.
Park Details
Street Address
8720 Pump Station Road
Campground: 5550 Parkway Blvd.
Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
United States
Size
7400 Acres
Hours of Operation
District lands shall be open to the public from 30 minutes prior to sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset only, unless otherwise authorized by the District per Chapter 40D-9 Florida Administrative Code.
Site Features
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Term
Bicycling
Recreation Description
- Approximately 5 miles of paved multiuse trails available from Pump Station Road and 11 miles of unpaved multiuse trails.
- Bicyclists are required to stay on designated or marked trails.
- Florida law requires bicyclists under 16 to wear helmets.
Recreation Term
Inline Skating
Recreation Description
- Approximately 5 miles of paved multiuse trails available from Pump Station Road and 11 miles of unpaved multiuse trails.
- Bicyclists are required to stay on designated or marked trails.
- Florida law requires bicyclists under 16 to wear helmets.
Recreation Term
Camping
Recreation Description
- Separate sites available for equestrian and primitive camping.
- Sites have picnic tables, fire rings and/or grills.
- A free reservation is required and must be displayed or available at campground.
Recreation Term
Equestrian
Recreation Description
- Approximately 14 miles of multiuse trails.
- Riders are required to stay on designated or marked trails.
- Day-use reservations are required to access equestrian parking area at Parkway Boulevard.
- Each rider must carry proof of horse's current negative Coggins test.
- Florida law requires equestrians under 16 to wear helmets.
Recreation Term
Fishing
Recreation Description
- Along Cypress Creek during high-water periods.
- Man-made impoundments located in southern portion of property.
- Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for license requirements.
Recreation Term
Hiking
Recreation Description
- Approximately 19 miles of designated or marked trails.
- Prepare for wet hiking; some trails are excessively wet during certain times of year.
Additional Information
Access and Parking
- Restricted areas around water facilities.
- Paved road through the property continues northeast to adjoining property owned by TBW. Due to private land holdings, there is no public access beyond TBW to railroad tracks or SR 52.
- Primary access is from Parkway Boulevard, 0.7 miles north of Pine View Middle School. Small day-use parking area outside gate.
- West gate at west end of Pump Station Road, which is accessed from Ehren Cutoff (CR 583), midway between SR 52 and US 41. Follow signs to Cypress Creek Well Field.
- Parking and walk-through entrance on east side at end of Quail Hollow Boulevard.
- Walk-through entrance at end of Eagle Island Boulevard.
Restrooms and Water
- No restrooms or water available at entrances.
- Portable toilets available at equestrian and primitive campsites.
Location
Central Pasco County, east of Land O' Lakes
For more Information
- Reservations may be made at WaterMatters.org.
- Land Resources, Southwest Florida Water Management District, 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) or (352) 796-7211, ext. 4470