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Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility
6893 Palmer Blvd.
Sarasota, FL  34240


Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility Factoids:
  • 400 acres
  • 7 miles of trails
  • Handles runoff from 3,500 acres of the upper Phillippi Creek Basin
  • Prior to being farmed as celery and vegetable fields in the early 1920's, this area was a rich muckland known as Big Camp Saw Grass and Tatum Saw Grass
  • Later created the existing wetlands to improve the water quality and provide wildlife habitats



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

Amenities:
  • Restrooms available near parking lot
  • Nature Center
  • Birding (at least 225 species identified by the Audubon Society)
  • Hiking
  • Dog-friendly (leash required)
  • Fishing
  • Picnicking
  • Unpaved trails
  • 2.1 miles accessible sidewalks
  • Boardwalks
  • Benches
  • Observation mound
  • Interpretive signing

Insider Tips:
  • Get here early - parking can be a challenge
  • There is very little shade so wear sunscreen and a hat
  • Bring water, insect repellent and sunglasses

What to Expect:
  • Scenery
  • Wildlife

One of the 2 boardwalks/scenic overlooks 
with views of the wetlands


Ospreys perched on the Osprey platforms (above and below)



 Red-shouldered Hawk

Purple Martin Condos (above and below)

Grackles


Male Boat-tailed Grackle

Female Boat-tailed Grackles (above and below)




Black-hooded Parakeets

Red-winged Blackbirds







Blue-winged Teal


Little Blue Heron

Great Blue Herons (above and below)

Common Gallinule (above and below)

 
White Ibis


White Peacock Butterfly


 Gulf Fritillary Butterfly

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