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Lake Maggiore
You are nature ts guest. Our park
is surrounded by urban activity.
ltts important that we take good
care of these few wild places.
Protect and nurture this special place
while you enjoy your surroundings.
Picnic Shelter • Don't disturb plants, animals, structures
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or exhibits.
•{:, • No pets please.
Shelter �
Wax Myrtle Pond Willow Marsh • The alligators are real. Feeding or dis­
turbing alligators is hazardous, and pro­
Lake Maggiore
Island hibited by Florida law. Enjoy them from a
Water safe distance.
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• Gopher tortoises live in very dry areas.
Swamp Woodlands When surprised or afraid, the tortoise
Bench Boardwalk
releases its store of water by defecat­
0.13 miles
ing as a defense. Living in extremely dry
Playground conditions, it is important for it to save
water. Do not pick up a gopher tortoise.
Main Trail: 0.82 miles • For your own safety, please do not climb
on railings, trees, or other objects.
Old Bridge Trail: 0.09 miles
Field Mouse Trail: 0.26 miles • Prohibited in park: alcohol, drugs, loud or
indecent language, fishing, hunting, radios
Pine Flatwoods Trail: 0.20 miles
or any type of music player without
Sand Scrub Trail: 0.32 miles
headphones, wading or swimming, roller
Uplands Trail: 0.60 miles
skates/blades, skateboards, and mopeds.
Wax Myrtle Pond Loop: 0.12 miles
• Scientific research is conducted periodi­
Lakeside Trail: 0.75 miles cally within the park. Observe all signs
- ---- Canal Trail: 0.12 mlles restricting access to these study areas.
Center Loop: 1.20 miles
Remember - Natural
Field Loop: 0.25 miles areas contain hazards
Live Oak Path: 0.15 miles not encountered in your
Oak Pine Hammock Trail
home su"oundings.
Please stay on marked
paths and be alert to
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center your family's safety.