Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, State park in Port Richey, Florida, US

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park is a coastal park with four miles of waterfront along the Gulf of Mexico, featuring mangrove forests, pine flatwoods, and saltwater marshes. The land mixes open water channels with dense forest areas and is accessible through three separate entrance points.

The park got its name from a naming contest held by students from Hudson Elementary School, which led to its official establishment as a state park. This community-driven naming process marked the beginning of the park as a public space.

The park's name came from a contest won by Robert Pullen and CJ Bennett, classmates at Hudson Elementary School. Visitors today can pick up information at the kiosk near the Scenic Drive entrance and follow the half-mile nature trail, where about 150 bird species, including raptors, wading birds and migratory songbirds, can be watched.

The park has three entrances, each offering different trails and facilities to explore different areas. Choosing your entrance ahead of time helps you reach the activities and trails that match your interests.

The park's name comes from a contest won by Robert Pullen and C.J. Bennett, classmates at Hudson Elementary School. The spring itself, 320 feet (98 m) deep, is not yet easily accessible, so most visitors see the park's four miles of Gulf coastal waters instead.