mocassin lake nature park

This park is awesome and is tucked away in a very unsuspecting spot in a busy city. Surrounded by a frisbee golf course, and another city park, Mocassin Lake Park is just the spot to enjoy what nature has to offer. There're several birds of prey on display in outdoor aviaries, and handlers there during certain times of the day that can take them out, including two bald eagles, screech owls, Elvis the black vulture, and two different species hawks. The nature center has many different species of reptiles and insects on display. The trail out to the lake is very nice and the lake has a HUGE alligator that is out there frequently. Also there are many different species of wild birds that have been reported in the park. The Clearwater Audubon Society will do bird walks in the parks on the weekends so this is definitely the place to see birds!! I would definitely recommend this park to anyone who loves nature and the peace and quiet.

Lovely free nature trail with few people visiting it. Nice staff who teach you about the birds and wildlife. The trail is covered by many beautiful trees. I just moved here from Colorado so was quite happy about this find!

Came to see some animals well run place friendly staff nice level HA paths. This is free and nearby parking. Weather today was great for a walk no bugs.

Our daughter and family live in Clearwater. While visiting over the Christmas holidays, we went visited here What a great day we had. There were hawks, vultures, snakes, owls and an eagle. The pathways work great. The grandkids love to explore all through the woods.And to top it all off… It was free.

This is a very large park, great for hiking through the woods. They also have a few rescued animals (including two eagles). The staff here are very knowledgable about the animals and plants that occupy this park. There is also a lake at this park where you often see birds of varying kinds. Amazing to know that is very near a very heavily traveled road. You are sure to enjoy this park.

As of May 1, 2014, it's free admission! A surprising nature break in one of the most developed counties in Florida. Crushed shell hiking trails through 51 natural acres, and a care and exhibit center for permanently injured wildlife. We were lucky when we were there, they were working with some hawks for their educational programs and we got an up close look. Close Sunday, Monday Tuesday and Wednesday so plan accordingly.

I love this park and run through here a lot. Very safe and pet friendly too! Great for family walks or even bike rides!

went to a free class here and was really impressed. great facility, and i always enjoy some fresh air.

This is a great local park for birding (they also have some handicapped birds one can see close up) and just getting away from the hustle and bustle.

This little park is a nice way to spend an hour in amongst the shrubbery. It's quite dense so you have to look carefully to spot the wildlife. We saw a couple of tortoise, butterflies & a hawk. Best of all we stood watching a mahoosive alligator swimming in the lake! Terrific! Like all these small natural areas, sometimes you fall lucky & see loads, sometimes not so much. Go for a pee before you go round the park though as the long drop toilets are not for the feint hearted.

We decided it would be fun to stop off here on our way back to the airport (we were a bit early for our flight)...imagine our surprise when we got here and it is closed. I guesses I should have been more proactive and checked the hours on the website, but a nature park being closed on the weekend never crossed my mind. I would love to give this place a good review, but I wouldn't know.

I had not heard of this attraction until I found it on this site. There is a nice & easy walking trail through the "wilderness". The staff was very friendly but the center was extremely hot - just fans operating. There are many displays inside and there is also a learning center for groups, one of which was there today. We saw several animals and had a gopher tortoise follow us around the butterfly garden. There is plenty of parking and there are signs giving directions. It's hard to believe this [place is only a few hundred feet off of busy highway 19. At a cost of $3 per person, it is a worthwhile experience.

Staff very nice, park not so much. If one desires to experienceOne turtle and one four inch owl this is your gig, not to speak about my sweaty butt crack. This brought my mind back to the days of being murdered by a chain saw. Check out the picnic area,aswell ,if you would like to see the largest collection of spider webs .

While spending the dayin Clearwater we really enjoyed this park. My son and I saw wild peacocks, several rabbits, many turtles and an otter. I was amazed being so close to the city that you could find a place with such a natural setting. Well worth the vsit and $3 entrance fee. They also have a nature center with birds and other small animals.

if you are a nature lover, this is the place for you..love EVERYTHING about this historical park! you can pick fresh tangerines from some of the trees along the hiking trails.