Great place for a hike. Easy trails. More adventurous trail follows the river line. Most trails are shaded. Try the south side across the road from the parking lot if the trails on the north side are too busy for you. South side is quiet with good trails and river views

Just visited here 3/17/2019 .. BEAUTIFUL NATURAL FLORIDA ! And for the bad review about not being able to bring your dogs, he is WRONG. You can bring your pets ON A LEASH and IN DESIGNATED AREAS. (It even says so on the website the county has about RULES) I was there an hour, and saw 6 gators, 2 turtles, a snake, birds, LIZARDS, and even a rabbit (ONE LUCKY RABBIT). Check out the blue mushrooms !

Beautiful peaceful preserve! Nice shady trails great to bring your pup.

If you are looking for a peaceful place to walk, bike or kayak, then this is your place. Awesome piece of paradise right off I95.

Great trails north and south. Lots of shade and nice benches.

The familys favorite hiking spot. The kids and the dog love it!

If you want to see a piece of the real Florida, this is a great place to go!

Beautiful, quiet spot with a nice variety of trails.The riverside offers a pleasant, more natural trail with expansive views. Great for photography, birdwatching, river watching, or just letting go and enjoying nature.Great for dog walking. Nice picnic areas. Clean. Quiet. Good parking.

Well maintained trails with a side path that runs right along the Myakka River. The main trails are fairly wide and flat and probably could be enjoyed by someone in a wheelchair (the only limit being the chair width as it would have to fit through the entrance). Being further from I-75, the northern side trails are a lot quieter than those on the south side of Border Ave. However they are used by more people.

This a cool place to visit. It is off the beaten path. And is very quiet. If you get sick of the traffic and people. This is a good place to be.

Great visit! Trails are well marked and maintained. There are great views of the river and if your lucky you will see some gators.

Went on a trail ride with our horses. Nice shady paths that wind around forever. There is also water ways, brooks, and benches to rest at.

Quiet with enough elevation change to make the walk interesting.

Nice for a peaceful walk. Not much wildlife to be seen.

The most scenic preserve I’ve been to! Gorgeous canopy trees, Myakka river, need to visit you won’t be sorry I promise

Beautiful park. Lots of shade! Great for trail walking. Plenty of benches & picnic tables during the walk.

Beautiful, peaceful, serene walk replete with sleeping turtles!

Great place to take the kids and dog for a great hike and to connect with nature. Good fishing spot also.

Great place for a walk with the kids.. Get to see some nice gators on the bank of the river..

Nice little secluded park with hiking trail along the Myaka river. When we have been here we usually have it pretty much to ourselves.

Very nice scenic park. Nice dirt paths

Magical preserve along the beautiful Myakka River. Nothing like it. Delightful place to walk and enjoy nature. Fuzzy oaks, all kinds of waterfowl and the occasional gator sunning along the river bank. Want to step back a few hundred years in time? Just step into Sleeping Turtle Preserve.

Peaceful walk along the meandering Mayaka River.

Shhh just keep it a secret.

This is a beautiful place to take a quiet hike by yourself. Be aware, though, that there arent any bathrooms or water fountains - make sure you bring water if youre exploring.The north park is pretty easy to get around, but the south park shouldnt be visited without a map. Some of the trails are hard to see and theres some horse pop landmines hidden around.

Amazing preserve and my dogs love it!!

So awesome there

Good walk next to river, nice for dogs

He great place to take a walk and get out and see natural Florida and nature. Most of this preserve runs along the Myakka River so you may get to see an alligator or two. Dogs are allowed in this park

This preserve is a gift to us! With all the development happening. All those beautiful trees torn down. At least we have our preserves! The bonus of this one is that you can bring your dog. And we do!

Lovely looking park but too bad I took peoples reviews for what they were and drove all the way here with two German Sheppards to see a NO PETS SIGN at the entrance to the park. I guess others either are blind, cant see or just dont follow the rules.

Lots of beautiful hiking trails.

One of my favorite, peaceful places!!

The trails are fairly easy to hike. There are many plants that are in bloom. There is a lot of shade. They also provide benches along the trail. The view of the river was picturesque.

Great trails to walk with your dog. Lots of shade. My dog enjoys all the great smells.

Fer NOT allowin dogs, even onna leash. dem wild critters are most grateful. dogs are completely unclean, unsanitary, animals. leave em at home.

Love this place. Need a tranquil place to be THIS IS IT!!!!!

The best tranquil little spot in the wood to walk ur four legged babies

Nice trails beutifull fauna, and bonus no water on trails yeaaaaaaaaaa!

Great place for a relaxing hike.

Beautiful trail with many changes of scene from riverside jungle to open meadows!!

Shaded trails. Good views of the Myakka River. Quiet, not crowded.

Beautiful and serene nature preserve on the Myakka River.

Nice place to walk through the trees and enjoy the Myakka river.

Beautiful park

Great walking paths through lovely Florida

Nice hiking park

Nice little walk through a scenic forest

Food yummy

Needs an outhouse

Awesome nature trails, in the woods by the river

Peaceful

Peaceful!

Great

Great park