Moccasin Lake

2750 Park Trail Ln.

Clearwater, FL 33759-2602
 (727) 793-2976

oak hammock inside park

     Moccasin Lake is over 51 acres in size with over 1 mile of natural and boardwalk trails featuring six different ecosystems. The outdoor cages are inhabited by permanently injured birds. Trails are clearly marked with several picnic areas. This is one of Clearwater's jewels.

 http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/parksrec/facilities/mlnp.asp

     Our class gathered in the parking lot near 2:00 pm. The conditions today were overcast, with the temperature about 78 degrees F. It rained heavy earlier in the morning so the ground was still slightly wet. The sun had not yet fully come out to dry things out.

The display area has live and taxidermy native and non-native Florida species. 

A sealed display case with some of Florida mammals.

The park has a wide variety of plants native and non-native.

Plants are marked with placards detailing the plants information

These placards contain great detail about the plant including the common name along with its scientific name. Details about how the plant grows and any common uses or warnings.