Brooker
Creek Preserve
At approximately 8700 acres, Brooker Creek Preserve is the largest natural area in Pinellas County. It consists
primarily of forested wetlands and pine flatwoods. Bordered
by dense urban development, the Preserve provides
both a unique refuge for native flora and fauna
as well as an opportunity for citizens to explore
the natural beauty of wild Florida.
Brooker Creek Preserve was
established in 1992 by the Pinellas County Board
of County Commissioners for the conservation, protection,
and restoration of its native natural resources. Represented by a confederation of partners inside
its boundaries, the Preserve provides a wide spectrum
of common management goals from wellhead security
to the protection of an unusual array of flora
and fauna native to west-central Florida. |
The
Preserve also serves to protect a significant portion
of the Brooker
Creek Watershed. A
complex of hiking and equestrian trails provide visitors
an opportunity to explore the Preserve’s many
ecosystems. Over four (4) miles of Wildlands
Hiking Trails are
accessible from the Environmental Education Center. Hikers
learn about the Preserve on the
1.75-mile self-interpretive Friends
Trail, located at the end of
nearby Lora Lane. Also, nine (9) miles of equestrian
trails, the Scenic
Horse Trail and Exercise
Horse Trail, meander through pinelands and open fields
providing visitors with an incomparable outdoor experience.

Brooker Creek
Brooker Creek Preserve is an important natural resource
in west-central Florida. Its management remains a
priority for stewardship in the Florida's most
densely populated county. It is a place where generations
of visitors may learn about sustainable relationships
between people and their environments. Through
the continued support of citizens and the Pinellas
County Board of County Commissioners, Brooker Creek
Preserve remains “Our Wildest Place.” |