Soldiers Creek Park — Attraction in Florida

Post hurricanes it’s got a couple muddy areas still but mostly dry. They did a good job of cutting and clearing the trees from the path. Definitely able to traverse.

This a fantastic hike. It’s labeled a mountain biking trail, but I cannot imagine riding on it. There are lots of deep divets between tree roots, rickety bridges, and the path becomes very narrow at some points. Not to mention some of it is just inches away from sliding into the river. Part of the path travels through an old hollowed out tree which is cool. It’s gorgeous there, you can get into a shallow part of the river where there are lots of shells. There was an alligator towards the end where the path turns and loops back around, but we were high above it. The mosquitos are very very bad though. Even with bug repellent on they were...

This has always been one of the most beautiful trails I know. It sadden me that someone can leave not only a big pile of trash behind also so much food waste. A basket filled with food and flowers that looked not even touched, is if it was purchased just to do this. There was pumpkins, cookies, you name it. All placed right in the water in the basket. While someone seem to had a good time, thinking of the local wildlife, the beauty of this place...sadly was not on that menu. I tried to collect as much as I can to put it inside the trash can that is right outside of the trail, I came in from the other side and had an appointment to go to so I was unable to clear it all out by myself for the basket sitting in the water was too...

The park is beautiful with a fun playground. There are multiple ball fields used on the weekends. The staff works literally works their butts off to keep the place clean. However, many of the people who visit are filthy pigs who don't bother to clean up after themselves. Never visit after a game unless you like looking at other people's garbage or having your kid wander around through it. Or, maybe the people who visit should actually put an effort to clean their own filth. It's not that hard to carry it twenty feet to...