# Boyd Hill Nature Preserve: Lake Maggiore Boardwalks & Birds of Prey Sanctuary > Place to go for families in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open Tuesday–Sunday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Closed Mondays; Environmental Center open… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 - Ages: All ages; flat paved paths and boardwalks accommodate strollers; guided electric tram tours available - Price: Adults (17+) $3; Children (3–16) $1.50; Children under 3 Free; Tram tours $2 per person - Schedule: Open Tuesday–Sunday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Closed Mondays; Environmental Center open Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM–5:00 PM - Organizer: City of St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://www.stpete.org/visitors/boyd_hill_nature_preserve.php - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/boyd-hill-nature-preserve-lake-maggiore-boardwalks-and-birds-of-prey-s--listing-358e4612e93e2bcfbe4eed9e ## About Encompassing 245 tranquil acres along the south shore of Lake Maggiore in St. Petersburg, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve protects an incredible mosaic of six distinct Florida ecosystems: hardwood hammock, sand scrub, pine flatwoods, willow swamp, marshland, and lake shore. Over three miles of paved pathways and wooden boardwalks lead families beneath towering live oaks to the open shores of the lake, where massive sunbathing alligators and nesting egrets are routinely spotted. A major highlight for kids is the Birds of Prey aviary, which houses non-releasable rehabilitated raptors, including bald eagles, barred owls, red-shouldered hawks, and screech owls. The Lake Maggiore Environmental Center features live native reptiles (snakes, baby gators, turtles), interactive natural history displays, and a native butterfly garden. Tram tours are offered daily for visitors desiring a narrated ride. ## Similar picks in Tampa - [Weedon Island Preserve: Mangrove Boardwalk Nature Loop & Cultural Center](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/weedon-island-preserve-mangrove-boardwalk-nature-loop-and-cultural-cen--listing-b8d95c93d1f35c166c848ef7) — Preserve trails open daily 7:00 AM to sunset; Cultural & Natural History Center open… · Weedon Island Preserve, St. Petersburg · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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