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Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Hours of Operation
November 1 - February 29*
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
*Trails close at 5:30 pm.
March 1 - October 31*
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Trails close at 6:30 pm
Closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Admission
$3/adult
$1.50/children ages 3-16
under age 3 is FREE
Campus Amenities
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Discover a one-of-a-kind nature experience right in the heart of St. Petersburg! The preserve offers a wealth of activities for everyone. Explore a variety of fascinating habitats as you stroll along the trails and learn about the natural world.
Program Reservations & Requests
You are invited to bring your students to discover and learn more about our natural environment through our programs, which have been designed to help you achieve your curriculum learning objectives.
Nature Programs & Camps
Friends of Boyd Hill
If you would like to get involved consider joining Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, a nonprofit organization that supports the preserve through volunteer services and educational opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the park admission fees/annual passes cost?
- Admission is $3/adults, $1.50/children ages 3-16, and free for chldren under the age of 3.
- How do you access the trails?
- Trails can be accessed through the Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center
- How do you register for camps and programs?
- You can register for nature camps and nature programs at Parks & Rec Connect.
- Are pets allowed?
- No pets allowed.
- Are the trails ADA accessible?
- Most trails are ADA accessible.
- How do you become a volunteer?
- Visit our volunteer page to learn more.
- Can I ride my bike on the trails?
- Non-motorized bikes are permitted.
Ask About the Preserve's Checklists
Checklists are a great way to explore and discover the preserve and are designed to enable visitors to observe, identify and record as many species as possible during their visit. The preserve provides the following checklist: wildlife, butterfly, bird, and amphibians and reptiles.
Stay Connected!
Get Involved: Volunteer at the Preserve
Volunteer at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve to support conservation efforts through trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and educational programs. Enjoy the outdoors while making a positive impact in this beautiful 245-acre preserve!
Our background checks have been put on hold until further notice due to iimpacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton; therefore, our volunteer application process is on hold. If you apply after September 24, your application will be processed once our background checks resume processing.
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center
The preserve's environmental education center offers interactive exhibits, educational programming, a gift shop, rental opportunities and more.
Terry Tomalin Campground
The preserve has elevated visitors' experiences with the new Terry Tomalin Campground, St. Pete's first public primitive family campground. The campground is named in honor of the late Terry Tomalin, a former Tampa Bay Times outdoors writer and champion of the preserve.
Pinellas Pioneer Settlement
The Pioneer Settlement, located in Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, is a living history museum where visitors can immerse themselves in the skills, crafts, and social customs of late 19th-century life in west central Florida.
