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Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Hours of Operation
November 1 - February 29*
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
*Trails close at 5:30 pm.
March 1 - October 31*
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Trails close at 6:30 pm
Closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Admission
$3/adult
$1.50/children ages 3-16
under age 3 is FREE
Campus Amenities
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A unique nature experience located in the heart of St. Petersburg. The preserve brings an abundance of nature activities for everyone. It’s home to the Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center that offers camps, rental space and programs. There are several fascinating habitats to experience and learn about while walking the trails.
If you would like to get involved consider joining Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, a nonprofit organization that supports the preserve through volunteer services and educational opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the park admission fees/annual passes cost?
- Admission is $3/adults, $1.50/children ages 3-16, and free for chldren under the age of 3.
- How do you access the trails?
- Trails can be accessed through the Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center
- How do you register for camps and programs?
- You can register for nature camps and nature programs at Parks & Rec Connect.
- Are pets allowed?
- No pets allowed.
- Are the trails ADA accessible?
- Most trails are ADA accessible.
- How do you become a volunteer?
- Visit our volunteer page to learn more.
- Can I ride my bike on the trails?
- Non-motorized bikes are permitted.
Ask About the Preserve's Checklists
Checklists are a great way to explore and discover the preserve and are designed to enable visitors to observe, identify and record as many species as possible during their visit. The preserve provides the following checklist: wildlife, butterfly, bird, and amphibians and reptiles.
Rental Information
Rent shelters at the preserve.
Nature Programs & Camps
The preserve offers a variety of nature programs for all ages and seasonal camps for youth.
Program Reservations & Requests
You are invited to bring your students to discover and learn more about our natural environment through our programs, which have been designed to help you achieve your curriculum learning objectives.
Stay Connected!
Join Boyd Hill's email list to receive the latest news and updates going on at the preserve:
Get Involved
The volunteer program is currently on hold and will reopen September 20. Interested applicants can contact the preserve for additional information.
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center
The preserve's environmental education center offers interactive exhibits, educational programming, a gift shop, rental opportunities and more.
Terry Tomalin Campground
The preserve has recently undergone improvements to enhances visitors' experiences, including the new Terry Tomalin Campground, St. Pete's first public primitive family campground; Hammock Hall, a multipurpose building to provde rental space and programming opportunites; and a trail expansion. The 12-site campground's name honors the late Terry Tomalin, a former Tampa Bay Times outdoors writer who supported the preserve through several service projects.
The campground is open to both individuals and groups Friday - Sunday.
For reservations, please contact the preserve for more information at (727) 893-7326.
Pinellas Pioneer Settlement
The Pioneer Settlement is operated by the St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department.
Located in Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, the Settlement is a living history museum where visitors can experience the skills, crafts and social customs of late 19th century life in west central Florida.
Park Map
