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Gator Creek Reserve
9725 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809, United States
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Jo
Review №1

Outstanding place to walk. Multiple trails. One trail of .6 miles is paved. Some trails loop across other trails. Some trails in the rainy season will be wet. Large pinic pavilion at the entrance. A couple of benches along the trail.

Jo
Review №2

Unfortunately due to the heat rains the place was flooded. Otherwise it is a nice park with hiking trails. It has a porta potty. Keep that in mind

Wi
Review №3

A fantastic place to walk in nature on varying paths to see natural Florida. A gem in Lakeland!!!

ma
Review №4

Nice peaceful walk. Quiet and well maintained and mostly shaded. I have been here a few times and there is rarely anyone here. There is about 2.5 miles of trails. I recomend this place if you want a very quiet hike

Th
Review №5

Its a beautiful peaceful oasis! A trail to walk your dog! Or kids big or small strollers do well on the paved trail! Or even bikes would be great! There is space to sit and have a quick bite to eat ! Just please clean up after yourself! And dont forget the bug spray for the kiddos

Ai
Review №6

Love it there. Its best going during the dry season. It gets really swampy there. Dont forget the bug spray. I forgot one time and got bit up by yellow flies. I had a bad reaction to them. Definitely dont forget the camera too.

Fa
Review №7

Sweet place to hang out and speed a few hours

Za
Review №8

I havent seen any gators or the creek for that matter, but the place is beautiful none the less.

He
Review №9

Great place to walk with your dogs. Trails go one for miles and its a relaxing view along the way

Na
Review №10

Nice place to go for a long walk. Spend almost 2 hours wandering the shady trails. BUG SPRAY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. No public restrooms, or water fountains. I only saw a couple porta potties. There is a covered area with some picnic benches but not much else. Also someone said doggy bags were provided. I did not see any along the trail. All in all, decent. Be sure to bring water, bug spray, and something to protect your skin from the sun there are some open spots in the trail were the sun could burn you. Free Parking and Entrance.

Is
Review №11

My son got eaten by a Bobcat. 10/10 would recommend. He was such an unnecessary financial burden

Pa
Review №12

You can be in a wheelchair and still be in the woods. Also trails for many other activities.

St
Review №13

Very peaceful to walk or ride bicycles. Plenty of trails to explore.

Ry
Review №14

Great wilderness and wildlife. Free to visit. There is a covered picnic area and a portapotty.

La
Review №15

Its a very peaceful place to take walks with my dog. All the trails are clear and the distances are clearly marked so you know how far you will go. You can choose from half a mile to 8 miles. You can go on foot or take your bicycle. Just make sure to police your litter and take water with you.

Jo
Review №16

Not much there. Paved path is super short. Not much wildlife.

Ya
Review №17

It was serene and beautiful. Lovely place to visit. I enjoyed walking around with my family. There are also playgrounds for the children. Pets are allowed here on a leash.

Cr
Review №18

Not much info on the trails.

Sa
Review №19

A good place for an uneventful walk. Personally, I love wildlife and there is a huge lack of that here. I did see a gopher tortoise though and thats the first Ive ever seen in the wild.

Ke
Review №20

Great place to hike. Beautiful trails & a side walk in 1st location.

Th
Review №21

Great for a nice hike seen some nice wild life here

Ju
Review №22

Could not find the geocaching. We looked and followed coordinates and could not find it

Me
Review №23

Enjoied the nature walk. Only complaint I have was the man that lives next to the reserve on trail 8 or 7, was shooting his gun and the bullets were coming through the reserve near our children and us. They were so close could hear the chasers coming through the palmettos and hitting the pines. Probably 50 to 100 ft away from us. Decided to leave immediately; Couldnt get out fast enough.

Ca
Review №24

May you enjoy health and prosperity as we Genesis our journey going back and forth on the same Hi-Free Way. - Mehi Logos

Ki
Review №25

So beautiful here and we seen many wild animals

Ma
Review №26

Such a beautiful trail but the last 2 times I went I heard gun shots way too close to comfort, I figured there was a range somewhere near by but on my way out I saw hunters backing there pickups into the woods. Now I go to Lake Parker because I dont feel comfortable going there alone anymore.

Je
Review №27

Beautiful spot. Easy hikes. This place has a portolet. Trails could be better identified.

Ch
Review №28

Well kept, paths easy to follow... nice place to enjoy the outdoors, & pets allowed

To
Review №29

Needs work! There always seems to be single men cruising. I usually use this place for trail runs in the winter when it is more dry.

Ja
Review №30

They are really on top of cleaning the porta johns there.

Da
Review №31

Still had storm damage from the hurricane. Some trails closed, trails not marked well. Will visit again next year. Will be nice to see it after the clean up

Mo
Review №32

Very shaded and trails look nicely maintained.

NA
Review №33

Paved road in, Nice picnic area, quiet but close in

Ja
Review №34

I didnt see one gator, what a let down

Me
Review №35

Its a beautiful place to walk and relax, keep an eye out for snakes and other wildlife.

Me
Review №36

We come all the time for healthy, peaceful walks. Have seen deer, lots of different birds, and maybe a fox (it was so quick not sure lol).

Ka
Review №37

Beautiful hike, nice picnic area

Jo
Review №38

Love to walk the dog there

Li
Review №39

Nature everywhere decent trails

Da
Review №40

Well-groomed trails on the edge of the Green Swamp. We go for the geocaching and stay for the wildlife photo ops!

Sc
Review №41

Nice place to run with your dog

Ro
Review №42

As always good walking trails!!

We
Review №43

Great trails and picnic area. Only has port-a-potties

Ad
Review №44

Nice clean Trails, not much else.

Ga
Review №45

Nice quiet place

ga
Review №46

Beautiful park really enjoyed the trails and geocaches

kr
Review №47

Very serene

Da
Review №48

Wide trails, lots of forks in the trail.

Me
Review №49

Nice, numbers would help on horse trails.

Sa
Review №50

Drove all the way there and it was closed. Bummer. Nothing online showed closures.

Be
Review №51

Pleasant place to walk

Je
Review №52

Nice relaxing place

La
Review №53

Like

R
Review №54

Great place for a quickie

Ma
Review №55

BEAUTIFUL

Ch
Review №56

Little hidden gem in the area.

Pi
Review №57

Quite remote not for cursing!

Je
Review №58

Good

S.
Review №59

Relaxing trails

Ra
Review №60

Nice

Je
Review №61

Great trails

Li
Review №62

Nice place

KO
Review №63

It was ok i guess

Br
Review №64

The trails are not marked well.

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  • Address:9725 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809, United States
  • Site:http://polknature.com/explore/gator-creek-reserve
  • Phone:+1 863-534-7377
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Nature preserve
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–6:30pm
  • Tuesday:6am–6:30pm
  • Wednesday:6am–6:30pm
  • Thursday:6am–6:30pm
  • Friday:6am–6:30pm
  • Saturday:6am–6:30pm
  • Sunday:6am–6:30pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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