Loyd Tingler Park — Local services in Pinellas Park

I hate that this has been added to Google maps. Only because it's been a hidden oasis for a few years now.

Has over 50 turtles that will swim up to you in hopes for a treat. Just today I saw almost 100 fish gather around the wooden boardwalk with gazeboo in the middle.

Just recently part of the boardwalk was removed, probably due to safety reasons as the rest of the remaining boardwalk is beginning to warp. But someone is constantly replacing boards and fencing, and trying to keep up with algae growth.

If you get a chance, check it out. Bring the little ones. As there is a house with horses on the east end of the lake. Go at the right time and you'll catch them walking around the backyard. Just don't feed them or touch them. I've been told they bite now...

Nice quiet park to walk around or ride your horse. Lots of birds hanging out around the lake and turtles sunning themselves. Boardwalk now has been repaired. Could use an additional garbage can-there used to be 2. 01/18/2023: So sad to see how this Park has deteriorated. The southern side of the lake is way overgrown, choking out most of the wildlife. Weeds also starting to grow over the boardwalk and parts of boardwalk...

I'm not sure why this came up as a park. You can walk around a bit, but there are not really walking trails. It is truly more like the sign says when you get there, an equestrian area. Wish the name on Google was clearer. Also very sandy, don't wear open shoes. Apparently, also a local teen hang, so if you have a younger one with you and are hoping to go on a nice mini hike like I was,...