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Fort De Soto Park Review
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Fort De Soto Park
- Address: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL | Map It
- Phone: 727/582-2267
- Category: Parks
- Location: St. Petersburg
Fodor's Review:
Spread over five small islands, or keys, 1,136-acre Fort De Soto Park lies at the mouth of Tampa Bay. It has 7 mi of beaches, two fishing piers, a 4-mile hiking-skating trail, picnic and camping grounds, and a historic fort. The fort for which it's named was built on the southern end of Mullet Key to protect sea lanes in the gulf during the Spanish-American War. Roam the fort or wander the beaches of any of the islands within the park.
- Cost: Free
- Open: Beaches, daily sunrise-sunset; fishing and boat ramp, 24 hrs
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Big beach and park area
Posted by bachslunch from US on 11/12/08
A large park preserve with lots of beach area, an abandoned fort, hiking and picknicking areas, camping, a boat ramp, and two fishing piers. Very enjoyable, but traffic can be rough to and from the area.
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