Wall Springs Park — Attraction in Palm Harbor

Beautiful park, lots of great scenery views! The tower has been rebuilt and is Open! A suspicious fire destroyed the original tower in 2013. This tower is larger than the old one and features a handicap accessible ramp so everyone can enjoy the views from the top. So the new observation tower at Wall Springs Park is now open, and is the perfect spot for take sunrise and sunset panoramic photos. But the beauty of the Springs itself is a such a relaxing spot to pass the time looking at the flow of the water, sensing the smell of fresh water is a gift right there to enjoy History:

The property in and around "Wall Springs" was purchased by Charles F. Wall on February 28, 1884 and remained in his family until May 17, 1927 when the property was sold to Harry W. Davis. Facts & Information on the Spring:

The source of the spring is the Upper Floridian Aquifer

The flow varies from zero during drought to a high of 7,405 gallons per minute

During periods of high rainfall, as much as 10.7 million gallons of water can flow from the spring in 1 day

The average water flow is 2,917 gallons per minute or about 4.2 million gallons per day

The spring water temperature remains at a nearly constant 74 degrees

Swimming is not allowed in the spring because of the danger to the ecosystem The spring became known as "Wall Springs" during ownership by the Wall family. Once the property was sold to the Davis family, the spring became known as "Health Springs" and was used as a health spa. When the property was purchased by the Cullen family on February 6, 1948, the spring name changed back to "Wall Springs" and the area was used as a recreational area until the mid 1960's. The spring and adjoining pond were used as a spa and bathing area from the turn of the 20th century until the mid 1960's. Pinellas County began acquiring the Wall Springs property in 1988, with the initial purchase of approximately 63 acres, which included the spring and surrounding area. Pinellas County has continued to acquire additional property since their initial purchase with the most recent acquisitions in December, 2008 and April, 2009. Wall Springs is now approximately 210 acres...

This park is absolutely beautiful and one of Palm Harbor’s greatest hidden treasures. It has just about everything you’d want from a park without being exhaustingly sprawling. There is a lovely spring, wooded area, butterfly garden, mangrove swamp, and Oceanside boardwalks on the main loop so you can glimpse a variety of Florida wildlife and really appreciate how the plants and animals change with the seasons here. I’ve seen so many creatures here on my walks. Some of my favorites including: marsh rabbits, bald eagles, osprey, fox squirrels, rosette spoonbills, gopher tortoises, blue crabs, hummingbirds…and of course grey squirrels…. A LOT of grey squirrels. There is a playground with a nice sunshade for kids, wheelchair/stroller accessible walking trails, piers for fishing, an observation tower, picnic shelters and restrooms. There is also an extension trail off the main loop that is great for bike rides. Just watch out for basking snakes in winter! This park has a little bit of everything and is a very...

What an amazing park! Such a perfect place for families, there is so much to do! Tons of trails, beautiful views and boardwalks, the observation tower, little free library to give and take books, tons of nature like the butterfly garden, two playgrounds, tons of shelter and picnic tables, and even the benches are a work of art and you can tell this park is heavily maintained by the county to preserve its history of Old Florida! Great place for birthday parties, walking your dogs, there’s wheelchair accessibility so even people in wheelchairs can go up to the observation tower and see the views. Our kids loved it here, as did we, we played on the playgrounds, donated some books, walked on the trails, looked at the nature and art. It’s truly one of the nicest parks I’ve ever been too and I’m so surprised I just discovered it today after living here as long as I have! There’s also plenty of parking and public restrooms and water fountains, all that stuff! Definitely recommend it for people...