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Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center Factoids:
  • 210-acre natural county park
  • 4.5 miles of paved and unpaved trails 
  • Includes black mangrove forest, mangrove fringe along the shoreline. and pine and scrubby flatwoods
  • Outdoor recreation and environmental education to the surrounding community

Trail Map: https://www.scgov.net/Home/ShowDocument?id=30026
Rules and Regulations:
  • Hours: 6 AM - sunset
  • No soliciting
  • No open fires
  • No camping
  • No glass
  • Animals must be kept on hand-held, maximum 6-foot leash

Amenities:
  • Accessibility
  • Restrooms in the Nature Center
  • Drinking water
  • Multiple boardwalks, scenic overlooks
  • Butterfly garden
  • Canoe/kayak launch
  • Environmental Center indoor rental space (contact 941-861-7275 for reservations)
  • Interpretive signage
  • Picnic shelter with tables (contact 941-861-7275 for reservations)
  • Benches 
  • Fishing

Insider Tips:
  • Go early to hike 3 trails - Bayshore, Eagle and Bobcat (Flatwoods Trail is a short trail further north).
  • Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and a hat
  • Carry in and out - water, snacks, toilet paper, sanitizer

What to Expect:
  • Scenery
  • Wildlife

Boardwalk observation deck on Bayshore Trail.


Mangroves along Lemon Bay.


Picnic Pavilion


Amphitheater


Beginning of the Eagle Trail




Corn Snake


Northern Parula Warbler


Male Cardinals (above and below)



Blue Jay


Brown Pelican


Common Buckeye Butterfly 
(showing underside of wings above, and top of wings below)



Juvenile Black Spiny-tailed Iguana


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