Highlands Hammock State Park, State park and National Historic Place in Sebring, Florida
Elevated boardwalks guide visitors through a protected area containing ancient cypress trees, palmettos, and diverse plant species in a 9,000-acre natural setting.
Local residents purchased the land in 1931 to prevent agricultural development, making it one of the first four state parks in Florida's system by 1935.
The Florida Civilian Conservation Corps Museum displays exhibits about the 1930s park construction period and the nationwide impact of the Great Depression program.
The park features nine different hiking trails, a three-mile loop for skating, and an eleven-mile path for cyclists and horse riders through natural landscapes.
The park contains what might be Florida's largest oak tree, measuring over 36 feet in circumference, along with thousand-year-old specimens.
Location: Florida
Inception: 1931
Architectural style: National Park Service rustic
Website: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/highlands-hammock-state-park
GPS coordinates: 27.47110,-81.54190
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:13
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