Big Cypress Tree State Park — Attraction in Martin

It is a delightful park, and as previous posts stated, little used. In this age of liability, I find it odd that the old house[?], isn't fenced off, plus no signage as to how old it is. I look forward to seeing ducks use the duck houses, and they added owl nest boxes also, judging by the size of them. Heated, & clean bathrooms were a big plus also. Don't forget to wave at the game cam as you exit the boardwalk! It could use some serious tree sign upgrades though, and clean out the gutters on the buildings that have them. Nice place to walk your dog also. Upon returning to the park a few weeks ago, I found a couple things that were disturbing in my eyes. #1, The stump in close proximity to the playground. I can picture a group of kids running towards the playground, and one of them tripping and getting impaled on the stump by the fence at the end of the parking lot. Why wasn't this flush cut or ground when the tree was removed?

#2 Why was all the money wasted on replacing wood on the boardwalk, if they didn't remove the trees or limbs that could fall on it? It seems more logical the way that they used to do, replacing the wood as trees fell on it.

A better use of money would be to plant some cypress trees in that area, seeing as how they thrive on water, and would probably grow faster than the one that gets none by the picnic area...

We found it to be an extraordinary in its fullest tranquility , the Beauty and the splendor will overwhelm one's imagination . To know at one time there was a tree bigger on this side of the Mississippi that has ever been recorded in the Eastern continental United States , pertaining to a cypress tree right here in Weakley county is mind-blowing . We are eternally grateful towards having such of a beautiful park right here on the backside of beech Ridge . May we all find time to visit as well as at Meijer all or parts throughout the continental United States . These was put there by our tax paying dollars simply for our own tranquility and peace of mind towards bringing enlightenment in regard to Nature . Thank you,Park Rangers for your services, and all that you do for...

Big Cypress is a decent place to get out and stretch your legs. I’m marking three stars mainly because it’s pretty far from any decent civilization and not really that great of an experience.

There’s a playground for younger children, a set of swings, a 0.3 mile paved (poor condition) walking trail, and a boardwalk which meanders over a swamp.

The walking path down towards the boardwalk is much more interesting than the 0.3 mile trail by the playground.

Helpful hint: the boardwalk isn’t well marked. As you are pulling into the park, the boardwalk will be at the very end of the road on a dead end. There’s only handicap parking at...