Colt Creek State Park
Encyclopedia
Colt Creek State Park is a Florida State Park
in central Florida, 16 miles (25.7 km) north of Lakeland
off of State Road 471
. It became open to the public in January 2007. It is part of a series of landholdings that comprise the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve.
king areas, as well as limited hiking
and horse trails.
Florida State Parks
The Florida State Parks encompass the majority of the lands that fall under the authority of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. There are 160 such entities, including nature reserves, recreation areas, and historic sites, which can be found in every corner of the state...
in central Florida, 16 miles (25.7 km) north of Lakeland
Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States, located approximately midway between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4. According to the 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, the city had a population of 94,406...
off of State Road 471
State Road 471 (Florida)
State Road 471 is a two-lane rural highway primarily in Sumter County in the state of Florida. It runs north and south from US 98 in northwestern Polk County to US 301 in Sumterville to US 98 in Sumter County.-Route description:...
. It became open to the public in January 2007. It is part of a series of landholdings that comprise the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve.
Recreational Activities
The park has such amenities as picnicPicnic
In contemporary usage, a picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors , ideally taking place in a beautiful landscape such as a park, beside a lake or with an interesting view and possibly at a public event such as before an open air theatre performance,...
king areas, as well as limited hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
and horse trails.