We love this park as a family!!! With the giant dirt hills and exposed tree root system, it is like a giant playground for adults and kids alike. This park also offers a VERY unique photo opportunities that you will not get anywhere else. There is a giant beautiful lake, beautiful fishing spots and a nice playground as well as plenty of grills to cookout on. Admission is only $2....a great price to pay for hours of fun, beauty and a little bit of adventure.

We visited the Edward Medard Park yesterday for the first time and we really enjoyed it. It costs us $2 per car and the ranger gave us a map and a quick description of the location of the trails. We were able to hike 3 trails as we arrived in late afternoon. The trails are well marked and fairly rustic. There are hills and valleys, roots to walk over, tree limbs to walk under and there are a few scenic outlook areas overlooking the lake where there are park benches to rest upon.We did see at least one sign alerting hikers to the fact that alligators and snakes could be present. The only animals we saw were squirrels and vultures.We ended up walking more than 2.5 miles. There are a few other trails that we did not have time to experience. There are picnic tables and campsites in the park and they offer canoe and kayak rentals and there is a boat ramp to launch your own boat. They also have a playground in one section of the park.

Love that they have canoe rentals for a decent price. Met some commercial fishermen and they showed us what kinds of fish we could get in there, relaxing, go at your own pace, so much to explore

This park is an oasis for fishing and bird watching. I havent seen anywhere in the last few months that just acts so alive with animals and wildlife in general. I only got to fish for about an hour and I didnt catch anything but I think it was scared off by the alligators. By the way there are alligators there take care!

This place is pretty awesome. Fishing, hiking, disc golf, playground, board walk, boat launch and picnicking.I’ve been here a couple of times. Once to play disc golf and the other to hang out with my family. It cost $2 per car to get in, but I feel it’s worth it.There is a part in the back where the roots of some huge trees are exposed. It’s a fun little area to walk and climb for the kids.

The whole place is very well kept. The trails are very well kept. Plenty of places to fish. Nice pavilions to have parties.

I have fallen in love with this beautiful park. The staff, the volunteers, the setting, the spaciousness, the scenery, hiking and lakes made me feel as if I have been transported into an Impressionist Painting. I am so loving my camping here ~ close to stores yet isolated in nature. The staff (Matt, Gloria and Lauren) plus Paul a volunteer have made my stay here so very special. If you have the good fortune to come here, you will understand why I describe it as I do.

I have fallen in love with this beautiful park. The staff, the volunteers, the setting, the spaciousness, the scenery, hiking and lakes made me feel as if I have been transported into an Impressionist Painting.

Love this park trail. Didnt get to complete the levee trail but we have done the wooded trail....stunning. The wooded trail has a bit of elevation changes & beautiful water scenery. Have cash on you as its about $2 to get in (well worth it). Long trails - about 3 miles or so.

Very nice serene trail. Nice boat dock and picnic areas.

The whole place is very well kept. The trails are very well kept. Plenty of places to fish. Nice pavilions to have parties. The sacred hills was our favorite by far!!!! Slso plenty of playgrounds and things to do with the kids. I would strongly suggest you give this place a try. Especially when its only 2 dollars to enter. Its well worth it.

A clean, quiet park with great fishing and covered pavilion picnic areas. The boat ramps are big & easy to get in & out of. This is a slow speed lake so if you are looking to ride that jet ski this is NOT the place.

Quiet and comfortable. My family enjoys the walking trails and wildlife. I love biking there daily.

Beautiful park, large lake with beautiful birds and other wildlife.

Its a lovely park, but for the love of God bring mosquito repellant!

This is a hidden gem and local treasure. Recently attended a gathering here.The park is diverse in nature and is wonderfully maintained. Very peaceful, clean and beautiful.The boat ramps are very nice and modern, but you had better watch your speed.The shelters are in very good condition and well maintained. Trails go all over the place.We did not get to check out the campground. There is an area that was not reclaimed, referred to as “The Hills”. Spectacular to explore and see trees growing in odd shapes.The county charges a very modest fee of $2 per car.Very happy with our experience here and we plan to return!

Well preserved and maintained,a go to for my family for fishing,picnics or hiking.....plenty of wildlife to see

Great place for kids and family picnic. They have huge ground, water body, tracking and picnic tables. They have kids play area as well. Very nominal entry fee ($2 for a car). Good parking place. Overall it is good place to spend time with family.

So much to do! I got my yearly pass today and cant wait to make EM part of my regular schedule.

Love the campground... Campsites were spacious and everything was well maintained. Friendly and very welcoming staff. Great place for fishing and viewing local wildlife.

Been more then dozen times over three decades and only now do I realize great hiking trails around the lake! Only ever utilized the pier ! Or climbed the ever eroding old phosphate hills ! Also found a hidden gem....

One of my most favorite places to take the kids for family outings.

Nice lake,Not very Large park

Beautiful park! We went for maternity pictures and i couldnt be happier with the results

The park is always wonderful to visit and ww do small hikes with our Plott Hound! The Park team members make you feel very welcomed and the park is always clean and safe! The park members patrol all areas very often -- its great for family adventures and outings!! Have fun!

Very clean and the staff is too notch! They are extremely professional with a real smile. Makes the place all the better for my fiancee and me! Very romantic sunsets.

One of the best parts Ive been to so far

Beautiful park. Has water, swamp, forest, trails, playground, boat launch, camping, giant beautiful trees, pavilions for parties, an overall nice place for families. Also great for nature photography. Also Matt, who works there is amazing. Super nice, helpful, and very knowledgeable. He made our experience much better!

Great park! Me and my family enjoyed camping here. Staff is nice, but did not inform me that the mailing address was not the actual park address,so I never got my mail. Bathrooms clean daily, main bathroom needs soap to wash your hands.I Like that each site has water and power with a lamp.

Beautiful park. Did not know they had walking trails but they do. I dont recommend them in the AM though bc the grass is kinda long and wet, so my shoes got soaked. But other than that so peaceful and beautiful scenery.

Great place for bounce houses my cousins loved the Minnie Mouse

I had just participated in an eagle scout project that replaced the trail signs. The view is magnificent and all the trails are clean and beautiful.

Great place to fish on a boat for largemouth bass and sunshine bass which is a hybrid of white and striped bass and a beautiful area that has lots of wildlife

The kids love playing on the roots and running in the hills. There’s always a few alligators at the dock.

Very family friendly and enjoyable park! Disc golf is great and very challenging!!!

Ive been going to this park for about five years and have always enjoyed the long walk across the bridge to the observation tower and playing frisbee golf. Unfortunately a storm damaged the bridge across the lake and therefore it is no longer accessible and it is simply boarded up and does not appear to be on their future things to repair. Frisbee golf is still good and those awesome crazy trees with exposed roots is always great for the kids to play in. There is a good open-field, great pavilions, a cool playground and trails, but get the bridge fixed.

Its very niceRather your going to spend a day hiking fishing or frisbee golf it has plenty of activities for couples our invite the whole family for a cook out. Male site to get there early if you want a privilionVery clean and the staff are always very helpful.Has a nice boat ramp our area to fish from the bank with cooking and sitting areas.

I have been coming to this park scents my children were babies.My oldest is now 46, an I have shared many a birthday party.l love this park and hope to have a good time with my grandchildren . Hope to see you hear someday.

Great place to catch striped bass! If you enjoy watching birds and gators cant go wrong here

Awesome county park... Has trails, boardwalk, boat launch, fishing, many picnic tables with grills and clean facilities...

Great lake to fish for bass, catfish, and sunshine bass (striper hybrid) with beautiful scenery.

Great experience. Hikes and gators. Like, 11 14, and 7 feet gators. Lots of fun. The shells were awesome. Cool nooks. Amazing food seats. Awesome trees. It was AWESOME yuh

Great Hillsborough County park for relaxation and time away from the busy city. As all other County Parks, very affordable. Great friendly staff.

This is a great campground. Quiet, with easy access to a large ressavour abundant with wildlife. Friendly and informative staff. Very clean washrooms and hot showers. Our 3rd year of returning since finding this treasure of a place. FYI: This area has the Best Strawberries in the country.

Started going when I was a kid now Im taking my kids Camping fishing fun for all ages

Very nice for camping and enjoying the lake. Well kept and clean facility, with a friendly, helpful staff. ️

Nice camp sites and reservoir activities

We love it

My granddaughters birthday party was held at this park. It was very nice and kept clean.

By far the cleanest friendliest park Ive ever been to....and the bathrooms are super clean...thanks memory Matt u were awesome

Easy access to a clean, well maintained park.

Theres vultures?

Love this park no matter how old you are its so fun funning over those hilks our dogs looved it sooo much.

Very nice park well kept nice boat ramp

Great place to do some bass fishing

Delivered one of our rental campers here. Beautiful park, nice campgrounds, clean bathrooms and easy access to the dump station. Looks to have biking, hiking, fishing and much more. We will be camping here ourselves in the near future.

Pretty cool place to visit if you get the chance. $2 per car load up to 8 people.

Good for camping, picnics, get away

Nice park great fishing and a new board walk across the lake

Nice, plan to spend more time.

Beautiful park with lots to do. Trails, playgrounds, lakes, frisbee golf. The bridge was damaged during Irma and therefore not accessible. Hopefully that gets repaired soon.

A great park but they need to fix the boardwalk.

If you want to see wild gators this is the place to go.

Clean park, plenty to do, and nice facilities.

Great fishing and a great place to take kids

Beautiful. Peaceful. Majestic.

Great park! Beautiful

Large open place. Great for getting outside., hosting parties, etc. Campsites also available.

Park is full of nature and was great to walk at.

Cool place to spend with family and friends

Nice Park, trails, fishing for some bike riding and a lot of Gators!!!!

Love this park!! Great place for the whole family..

Love this park

Had an amazing time

Caught 2 nice catfish today

Love this park, the trails are long and beautiful!

Beautiful and quiet.

Beautiful day and place

Took the boat out and had a blast beautiful Park

Its a great place to go with the family!

Staff here is rude and very unfriendly

This place is fun to go fishing

Nice

Nice park, interesting trails.

All the park.

So awesome

Perfect

Observation Center and Boardwalk are currently closed.

Great place

You get to see tons of gators

Always a great experience!