Lake Chautauqua — Attraction in Safety Harbor

What a beautiful little park 🏞 nestled in between developments here in Clearwater. I never knew the park was here. Business around the corner for 10 years . Today was my first visit. Was very happy I got to see the first touch of fall. A great place to take a walk, jog, or a hike. There's also a nice equestrian area for your horse. Where you can tie up with a covered picnic area . So you can relax and take a break from the blistering sun. They also have dirt trails to enjoy a ride through the trees. It's also a paved walkway that goes through the park. It might even be the Pinellas Trail. There were a couple of tables scattered along the trail. A big and beautiful boardwalk going out onto the lake. That seems to be the best part of the park. It was very peaceful. It's not too crowded, especially during the week. When it cools down and the leaves change. That place is going to be beautiful. There are a lot of really big oak trees. Which does provide quite a bit of shade, especially in this triple digit heat wave. Make sure to have plenty of water for your hike. Don't forget the sunscreen. Happy...

Great for hikes. Lots of trails that zig zag for a nice walk or bike ride. Weird pier at the very end that goes out over the lake...but the trails are all well shaded and keep it somewhat cool and out of the sun as you walk. Trails are well maintained and there's always a nice little group of fellow outdoor enthusiast that are on the trails- felt very safe even walking around dusk. Park hours vary on the time of year but generally from dawn till dusk. Parking availability is at the front entrance with a large paved parking area that has several trail heads or if you drive farther back, there are smaller off the road gravel parking spread out all around. No bathrooms available to make sure to go beforehand. Other than that , enjoy a nice shaded hike through this hidden gem of a park. In case of rain, there's no real shelter in place other than quickly getting back to your vehicle if one of the summer storms decides to...

I love this place. It's just wildlife with trails. Forget the city here! Some trails are cement, many are dirt. Lots of twists and turns, I sometimes enjoy being away from anything that reminds me of the city. And if you're an observer, you will find, pieces of history hidden in the greenery. At least 3 huge cement tables I was told by a local were used to cut up wild boar for eating decades ago. Near 2 of the tables are ovens made from brick. So covered in greenery they are almost difficult to see. And you can find a fireplace from a home that once stood on the land. Dog friendly, horse friendly, there is water for all. There are picnic tables, but...