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Shamrock Park and Nature Center Factoids:  
  • 85 acres
  • Many community activities in addition to birding, biking, hiking
  • Access point for Venetian Waterway Park and Trail, Venice Train Depot and The Legacy Trail



Rules and Regulations:
  • Hours: 6 AM - sunset
  • Dogs must be kept on hand-held, maximum 6-foot leash
  • No soliciting
  • No open fires
  • No camping
  • No glass

Amenities:
  • Accessibility
  • Bicycle racks
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Outdoor basketball courts
  • Butterfly garden
  • Nature Center
  • Interpretive signage
  • Picnic shelters with tables
  • Picnic pavilion
  • 2 separate age-appropriate playgrounds
  • Restrooms
  • Tennis courts 
  • Paved and unpaved trails

Insider Tips:
  • Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and a hat
  • Go early to avoid crowds (this place is hopping!)
  • Cleaner restrooms than most parks that have one
  • Mostly even trail surfaces
  • Some shade available

What to Expect:
  • Scenery
  • Wildlife


 Nature Center and Restrooms


 Picnic Pavilion (requires reservations)


 Sheltered picnic tables alongside the Venetian Waterway


 Venetian Waterway views



Bike Repair Station with instructional guide and tools


Unpaved trail

 
Paved trail


Clear signage


Black-bellied Whistling Ducks


Red-bellied Woodpeckers




Common Ground Doves





Male and female Cardinals





Blue Jay


Northern Mockingbird



Mockingbird


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