Haw Creek Preserve — Attraction in Pomona Park

Easily accessible dock and calm water for an easy paddle with kayaks, paddleboards, or small crafts. Wouldn't recommend anything that is on the softer side of inflatable because there are a lot of underwater trees and other debris that are not visible. This location is not swimmable and could be dangerous because of underwater snagging if you were to fall off a paddleboard or flip a kayak. There are also very few easy/safe areas to get off along the banks. You have to be skilled at docking and lifting out and in without touching the creek floor and docking around cypress nubs. Just some things to...

The boards could stand to be replaced. There is lots of nails sticking up out of the boards all along the walkway and they are very damp/slippery/mold covered in some spots. We saw water moccasins, alligators, and turtles down below. The field that this and at used to be fully mowed but now a small section of it is mowed. It’s well shaded and there is a boat launch for kayaks or canoes. The water here is quite black, you cannot see into it at all even when the sun is high in the sky. Long dirt road to get here is smooth not a lot of huge pot holes. Not a super long hike but...

Beautiful place to have a picnic or just go for a walk. Has a boat dock and fishing area. Public restrooms and picnic shelter. Long, wooden walking path with 5 branches leading to a deck with benches. Trashcans along the path to dispose of trash and pet waste. If you love Florida's Marsh Scenery, this is a...