Place · Outdoors

Edward Medard Conservation Park

When

Visit on your scheduleFall/Winter 8 AM to 6 PM; Spring/Summer 8 AM to 7 PM

Where

Edward Medard Conservation Park6140 Turkey Creek Rd., Plant City, FL 33567Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

All ages

Cost

$2 per vehicle, up to 8 people per vehicle; $5 boat launch fee; camping $24 per night; canoe/kayak rental $25 for up to four hours

Organizer

Hillsborough County Conservation & Environmental Lands Management

One of the county's largest regional parks, built around a 700-acre reservoir used for canoeing, boating and fishing. A 3-mile trail passes through pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks for hikers, bird watchers and equestrians (bring your own horse). The park also has a disc golf course, beach volleyball court, picnic shelters, a boardwalk, a playground and an observation platform over the reservoir, plus 43 RV/tent campsites. Canoes and kayaks can be rented at the entry station. The boat ramp is closed during a reservoir drawdown, though canoe and kayak access should not be affected.