Florida's Adventure Coast Bike Trails Brochure & Map

BIKE TRAILS MAP

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Suncoast Trail

The Suncoast Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide Greenways and Trails System. Opened in 2001, this award-winning, non-motorized paved scenic trail was developed as part of the Suncoast Parkway. Paralleling the parkway, the 42-mile trail begins in northern Hillsborough

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Throughout the trail, rest/interpretive areas illustrate

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transitions between ecological communities

About Hernando County Bicycle R ides

Withlacoochee State Trail

At 46 miles in length, the Withlacoochee State Trail is presently the longest paved rail trail in Florida. The trail corridor runs through small towns, ranches, and natural areas as it makes its way north from Trilby to Citrus Springs.

The trail traverses a region that offers many other outstanding recreational opportunities.

Among the recreational highlights nearby are the unpaved trails in the Croom area of the Withlacoochee State Forest, the Withlacoochee River (South) Canoe Trail and Silver Lake Recreation Area. The Withlacoochee Trail will eventually join many other trails in the region, becoming part of the Central Florida Loop.

and identify native species. In addition to the connection at the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, the trail provides scenic vistas as it reaches the northern portions of Hernando County with elevations and rural landscapes. The Suncoast Trail will eventually serve as a key regional connector, linking to other projects such as the Good Neighbor Trail, the Upper Tampa Bay Trail and the Pinellas Trail.

Safety Do’s and Don’ts Wear a helmet. If you’re under 16 years old, it’s mandatory. If you’re 16 or older, it’s the smart way to bike.

Use lights when riding at night.

Most fatal bicycle accidents occur during twilight or nighttime.

Use hand signals to let others know what you intend to do.

Be on the lookout for car doors opening. Scan the road around you for obstacles, pot holes, curbs, other hazards.

Two ways to make a left turn: 1. From the traffic lane or from a special left turn lane.

2. R ide to the far side crosswalk and walk your bike across the roadway.

Obey traffic lane rules. Ride as far right as practicable. Never ride against the flow of traffic.

Never pass a slower moving vehicle on the right. Never weave between cars.

Obey all traffic signals and warning signs.

FROM SERIOUS CYCLISTS TO YOUNG BEGINNERS HERNANDO COUNTY TRAILS HAVE IT ALL!

T R A F F I C L AW H I G H L I G H T S — F O R C YC L I S T S The Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law (Chapter 316, Florida Statutes;) governs the operation of all vehicles operated on public roads in Florida. For the actual wording of the sections cited below, the text of the Uniform Traffic Control Law should be consulted.

Legal Status Of Bicycles (Sections 316.003(2), (10) and 316.2065(1), F.S.)

A bicycle is classified as a vehicle. A person in control of a vehicle on a street or highway is a driver. As a driver, a cyclist must follow the traffic rules common to all drivers. As the driver of a bicycle, he must also obey regulations adopted especially for bicycles. A person riding a bicycle has all the rights applicable to any driver, except as to special regulations for bicycles.

Definition Of “Bicycle” (Section 316.003(2), F.S.)

Every vehicle propelled solely by human power, and every motorized bicycle propelled by a combination of human power and an electric helper motor capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on level ground upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or two rear wheels.

The term does not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position or a scooter or a similar device. No person under the age of 16 may operate or ride upon a motorized bicycle.

Comment: A motorized bicycle that satisfies this definition is nevertheless subject to restrictions on sidewalks (see “Sidewalk riding”).

Driving On Right Side Of Roadway (Section 316.081, F.S.)

Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven on the right half of the roadway.

Comment: A cyclist on a roadway must ride on the side reserved for his direction of travel. Riding in the opposite direction, so as to face oncoming traffic, doubles the risk of collision with a motor vehicle and is a contributing factor in about 15 percent of bicycle-motor vehicle crashes.

Motorists entering and leaving roadways at intersections and driveways do not expect traffic to approach from the wrong direction.

Equipment Requirements And Carriage Of Passengers (Section 316.2065(2), (3), (7), (8), and (14), F.S.)

A bicycle operated between sunset and sunrise must be equipped with a lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from 500 feet to the front and both a red reflector and a lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from 600 feet to the rear.

Comment: Over half of fatal bicycle crashes in Florida occur after sunset.

Bat ter y-and generator-powered headlamps are available. Rear reflector and taillamp should be aimed straight back.

A bicycle rider or passenger under 16 years of age must wear a bicycle helmet that is properly fitted, fastened securely, and meets a nationally recognized standard.

Comment: Bicycle helmets, properly fitted and worn, have been found effective in reducing the incidence and severity of head, brain, and upper facial injury. The role model effect of adults is an important factor in enhancing helmet wearing by youth.

Bicyclists must use a fixed, seat for riding. A bicycle may used to carry more persons time than the number for which signed or equipped.

regular not be at one it is de-

An adult bicyclist may carry a child in a backpack or sling, child seat or trailer designed to carry children. A bicyclist may not allow a passenger to remain in a child seat or carrier when not in immediate control of the bicycle.

At least one hand must be kept on the handlebars while riding. Every bicycle must be equipped with a brake or brakes which allow the rider to stop within 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.

Sidewalk Riding

Roadway Position (Section 316.2065(5) and (6), F.S.)

Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of roadway, except under any of the following situations: • When passing another bicycle or [other] vehicle proceeding in the same direction • When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway

(Section 316.2065(10) and (11), F.S.)

A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.

Comment: Sidewalks are not designed for bicycle speeds, but a bicycle propelled by human power may be used except where prohibited by local ordinance (e.g. in the central business districts of many cities).

No bicycle may be propelled by other than human power on a sidewalk. Although a cyclist riding on a sidewalk has the rights and duties of a pedestrian, he is still a “bicycle rider” and his bicycle is still a “bicycle.” Consequently, laws that pertain to required equipment and to carriage of passengers (see above) are still applicable.

Since a cyclist riding on a sidewalk does not have the duties (or rights) of a driver, he may ride in either direction.

At a signalized intersection, a sidewalk rider must obey the instructions of any applicable pedestrian control signal. That is, he may start to cross a roadway in a crosswalk only during a steady walk phase, if one is displayed. If no pedestrian signal is provided, the cyclist may proceed in accordance with the signal indications for the parallel roadway traffic flow (Section 316.075, F.S.).

A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.

• When reasonably necessary to avoid any hazardous condition, including, but not limited to, a fixed or moving object, parked or moving vehicle, pedestrian, animal, surface hazard, or substandard-width lane, that makes it unsafe to continue along the righthand curb or edge For the purposes of this subsection, a “substandard-width lane” is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.

A bicyclist operating on a one-way highway with two or more traffic lanes may ride as close to the left hand edge of the roadway as practicable.

Comment: A white edge line is often marked to indicate the right edge of a roadway. On a roadway with curbs, the gutter area is not considered part of the roadway. On a road with flush paved shoulders, the right-hand edge of the roadway is the white line between the roadway and the shoulder.

Since the roadway is “that portion of a highway...used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder” (Section 316.003(42), F.S.), a bicycle driver is not required to ride on a paved shoulder, although he may prefer to do so.

A cyclist who rides on a paved shoulder should still travel on the right (not ride against traffic), because this reduces crash risk at intersections and driveways, also because this is generally the only practical way to comply with the requirement for a bicycle driver to obey all applicable traffic control devices; traffic signs and signals are installed so as to face traffic traveling on the right.

The mean swept width (dynamic envelope) of cyclists is 1.0 meter (3.3 feet) and some cyclists sweep widths as great as 1.2 m (4 feet) A cyclist generally tracks at least 1.5 to 2.0 feet from a pavement edge to keep away from edge hazards. (Thus, cyclists who ride on shoulder pavement narrower than 3-4 feet effectively use some portion of the adjacent lane.

A cyclist who intends to go straight through an intersection should avoid a lane signed or marked exclusively for right turns, in accordance with the requirement for drivers to obey all traffic control devices (see above).

A cyclist passing a parallel-parked automobile should maintain at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) of clearance to avoid risk of collision if a car door on the driver side is opened.

A bicycle lane is an extra lane on the roadway designated (with bicycle symbol markings) for the use of bicycles. A cyclist may leave a bicycle lane in any of the exceptional situations listed above. Most bicycle lanes are designed for through travel; to make a right turn where a right turn lane is provided, a cyclist should use the right turn lane.

Where a bicycle lane is continued along the right side on an intersection approach, a cyclist who intends to go straight through the intersection may adjust his position to the left to avoid the hazard of being cut off by a rightturning motorist. A left turn should not be made from a through bicycle lane. See “Method of turning at intersections” for detailed description of left- and right-turn requirements.

Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway may not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Persons riding two abreast may not impede traffic when traveling at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing and shall ride within a single lane.

Roadway Position For Mopeds (Same Rules)

Regulations For Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices

(Section 316.208(2)(a), F.S.)

(Section 316.003(83) and 316.2068, F.S.)

Any person operating a moped upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of roadway, except under any of the following situations:

An electric assistive personal mobility device is any self-balancing, two-nontandem-wheeled device, designed to transport only one person, with an electric propulsion system with average power of 750 watts (1 horsepower), the maximum speed of which, on a paved level surface when powered solely by such a propulsion system while being ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 miles per hour.

• When passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction • When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway • When reasonably necessary to avoid any hazardous condition, in cluding, but not limited to, a fixed or moving object, parked or moving vehicle, pedestrian, animal, surface hazard, or substandardwidth lane, that makes it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. For the purposes of this subsection, a “substandard-width lane” is a lane that is too narrow for a moped and another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane • A person operating a moped on a one-way highway with two or more traffic lanes may ride as close to the left hand edge of the roadway as practicable Comment: Since roadway positioning rules for mopeds are the same as those for bicycles, and Florida traffic laws do not provide an exception where bicycle lanes are present, moped operators traveling more slowly than other motor traffic on a street typically ride in bicycle lanes, where provided. However, per definition of “moped” (s. 316.003(77), F.S.), the motor of a moped cannot propel it faster than 30 mph on level ground.

An electric personal assistive mobility device may be operated on a marked bicycle path, on any street or road where bicycles are permitted, and on a sidewalk, if the person operating the device yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian.

A county or municipality may prohibit the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices on any road, street or bicycle path under its jurisdiction if the governing body of the county or municipality determines that such a prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.

The Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices on any road under its jurisdiction if it determines that such operation is necessary in the interest of safety.

When Overtaking On The Right Is Permitted (Section 316.084, F.S.)

Overtaking on the right is permitted upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement, not occupied by parked vehicles, of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving traffic in each direction. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle on the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety.

Comment: A cyclist traveling in a bicycle lane, or in a lane wide enough for motor vehicles and bicycles to travel side by side within the lane, may pass motorists on the right, because there is sufficient width in this case for two lines of traffic - motor vehicles and bicycles. However, the cyclist should proceed with care. Cars or trucks may turn right at driveways, or at the next intersection, or a car door may open; drivers may not have noticed the cyclist.

Method Of Turning At Intersections (Section 316.151(1)(b)(c), F.S.)

Comment: At this time, the only electric personal assistive mobility device is the Segway® Human Transporter. Since bicycles are permitted on almost all streets, so are EPAMDs, except on those where operation has been prohibited.

Right turn: see “Method of turning right at intersections” in “Other laws for all drivers” Left turn: A bicyclist intending to make a left turn is entitled to full use of the lane from which a driver may legally make a left turn.

Instead of making a left turn as a motorist does, a cyclist may proceed through the rightmost portion of the intersection and turn as close to the curb or edge as practicable at the far side. Before proceeding in the new direction of travel, the bicyclist must comply with any official traffic control device.

Comment: When using the second method to make a left turn, a cyclist should never swerve left from the far right corner.

There are risks of conflict from several directions. The cyclist should stop at the far corner and walk to a point where traffic can be reentered safely.

Signaling A Turn Or Stop (Sections 316.155(2), (3) and 316.157 (1), F.S.)

A signal of intention to turn must be given during the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning. If a bicyclist needs both hands for control, the signal need not be given continuously. A cyclist signals intent to: • Turn left - by extending the left arm horizontally; • Turn right - by extending the right arm horizontally (or by extending the left hand and arm upward); • Stop or suddenly reduce speed - by extending the left hand and arm downward.

Operation On Limited Access Highways (Section 316.091(2) and (4), F.S.)

No person shall operate a bicycle on a limited access facility, except as otherwise provided. No person shall operate a bicycle on an interstate highway.

Comment: At this time, the only exception provided is for the Jacksonville Expressway System (Section 349.04(1), F.S.). A limited access facility is “a street or highway especially designed for through traffic and over, from, or to which owners or occupants of abutting land or other persons have no right or easement, or only a limited right or easement, of access” (Section 316.003(19), F.S.).

Highways identified with state highway route signs that include the word TOLL are limited access facilities. Other roads where bicycle use is prohibited should be identified by BICYCLES PROHIBITED signs posted at their entrances.

Wearing Of Headsets (Section 316.304(1), F.S.)

No person shall operate a bicycle while wearing a headset, headphone or other listening device, other than a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement of defective human hearing.

Comment: Use of such devices can be distracting. However, a cyclist should not rely on hearing when changing lane position, crossing intersections, etc. Sounds of an approaching vehicle may be masked by other traffic or, in some cases (bicycle, hybrid-electric car) too soft to be heard.

Provisions Uniform Throughout The State; Local Authorities

Traffic Control signals

(Sections 316.007 and 316.008, F.S.)

A driver shall comply with indications of traffic control signals.

State traffic laws shall be applicable and uniform throughout the state. However, a local authority may enact an ordinance when such enactment is necessary to vest jurisdiction of a violation of state traffic law. With respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of the police power, local authorities are not prevented from adopting ordinances regulating the operation of bicycles.

Comment: A local ordinance may prohibit riding on any sidewalk not posted for joint use, or on sidewalks in certain areas such as central business districts. Walking on a designated bicycle path may be prohibited except where posted for joint use. A municipality may require that a bicycle be registered.

Local police departments should have knowledge of such ordinances.

Other Laws For All Drivers Driving On A Shared-Use Path Or Sidewalk (Section 316.1995, F.S.)

No person shall drive any vehicle other than by human power upon a bicycle path, sidewalk, or sidewalk area, except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway.

Comment: An exception to this rule is made for electric personal assistive mobility devices.

“Bicycle path” is defined as “Any road, path, or way that is open to bicycle travel, which road, path, or way is physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or by a barrier and is located either within the highway right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way” (s. 316.003(64), F.S.).

Obedience To Traffic Control Devices (Section 316.074, F.S.)

The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any applicable official traffic control device.

(Section 316.074, F.S.)

Intersection Where Traffic Lights Are Inoperative (Section 316.1235, F.S.)

Method Of Turning Right At Intersections (Section 316.151(1)(a), F.S.)

Both the approach for a right turn and the turn shall be made as closely as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, building, private road or driveway shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk, and shall yield to all vehicles and pedestrians which are so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.

Comment: For this reason, a motorist approaching a corner to make a right turn should - after yielding to any cyclist present - enter or closely approach any bicycle lane that maybe present, if necessary to approach the right-hand curb or edge. Doing so emphasizes a driver’s intent to turn, avoids confusion about right of way at the corner, and partially removes the driver from the path of overtaking vehicles, facilitating passing and reducing risk of collision.

Changing Lanes Or Changing Course

Driver Responsibility To Exercise Care

(Section 316.085, F.S.)

(Sections 316.130 and 316.1925, F.S.)

No vehicle shall be driven from a direct course in any lane on any highway until the driver has determined that the vehicle is not being approached or passed by any other vehicle in the lane or on the side to which the driver desires to move and that the move can be completely made with safety and without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the same direction.

Every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle and give warning when necessary and exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused or incapacitated person.

The driver of a vehicle approaching an inoperative traffic light [signal] shall stop as for a stop intersection [stop sign].

Yielding On Entry To Roadway (Section 316.125(2), F.S.)

Overtaking And Passing A Vehicle (Section 316.083, F.S.)

The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.

The driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle or other non-motorized vehicle must pass the bicycle or other non-motorized vehicle at a safe distance of not less than 3 feet between the vehicle and the bicycle or other non-motorized vehicle. Since a person operating a bicycle is a driver, the requirement to pass a bicycle at a safe distance of not less than 3 feet also applies to a cyclist.

Any person operating a vehicle upon the streets or highways within the state shall drive the same in a careful and prudent manner, having regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, and all other attendant circumstances, so as not to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person.

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H E R N A N D O C O U N T Y A R E A PA R K S 1 Alfred McKethan / Pine Island Park

10840 Pine Island Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34607

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Anderson Snow Park

13 Lonnie Coburn Park

7244 Shoal Line Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34607

1360 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill, FL 34609

A 3-acre park on the Gulf of Mexico located at 10840 Pine Island Drive (off County Road 495 west of Weeki Wachee). Includes beach and swimming area, picnic tables, shelters, barbecue grills, observation point, volleyball court, playground, restrooms and concession stand.

3-acre beach park on the Weeki Wachee River. Includes boat ramp, canoe launch, swimming area, showers, seasonal lifeguards, observation deck, restrooms, picnic tables and shelter, playground, barbecue grills and a volleyball court.

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Pioneer Park/Stewy’s Skate Park

6799 Pinehurst Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34606

4140 Cortez Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34607

Bayport Park sits on the Gulf of Mexico at the end of State Road 50 west. Includes picnic tables, pavilions, restrooms, barbecue grills, fishing pier and two boat ramps including a dedicated ramp for kayaks and canoes. 5 beautiful acres with a Boardwalk with panoramic views and additional parking for cars and boat trailers.

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Jenkins Creek Park

6401 Shoal Line Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34607

Jenkins Creek Park has preserved the natural resources found existing on the site - natural freshwater springs, man-made canals, coastal marshes, uplands, and waterways leading to the Gulf of Mexico. A one acre park with boat launch (small boat or canoes only), fishing pier, grill and picnic tables, restrooms.

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Linda Pedersen Park at Jenkins Creek

6400 Shoal Line Boulevard (CR595), Spring Hill, FL 34607

135-acre park on the Great Florida Birding Trail with fortyfoot-high observation tower for a panoramic view of the marsh and look out over the Gulf of Mexico. Includes grills, picnic tables, pavilion, swimming area, playground, community building, showers, and restrooms.

A 7 acre park located in Spring Hill. Includes shuffleboard, basketball court, picnic tables, restrooms, horseshoe pits and playground.The County’s first Skate park is located at this park!

The 18,720 sq. ft. skate park opened in June 2003. Amenities include ramps, obstacles, half pipes, a concession stand and covered pavilion.

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Delta Woods Park

3400 Deltona Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34606

A 20 acre park in Spring Hill. Amenities include gazebo, restrooms, pavilion, picnic tables and shelters, barbecue grills, volleyball, tetherball, soccer fields, shuffleboard, tennis courts, handball courts, basketball courts, horseshoes, bocce ball courts, playground and paved/lighted walking trail.

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Veterans Memorial Park

12254 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609

A 21.5 acre park located in Spring Hill. Includes multipurpose fields, baseball and softball field, playground, tot lot, concession stand, restrooms, press box, paved walking trail, picnic tables and shelters.

18 Ridge Manor Community Park

10 Fickett Hammock Preserve

Enter off Centralia Road before Citrus Way, Brooksville, FL 34614

14 Hernando Park

205 East Fort Dade Avenue, Brooksville, FL 34601 A 1.5 acre park located in the heart of Brooksville. Includes picnic tables, grills, band shell and stage, restrooms, shuffleboard, tennis and pickleball courts, and playground.

A 41 acre park located in the heart of Ridge Manor. Includes basketball, baseball/softball field, volleyball, walking trail, picnic shelters, pavilions, gazebo, restrooms, concession, playground and press box.

11 Ernie Wever Youth Park

19473 Youth Drive, Brooksville, FL 34601

This 113 acre park, located in Brooksville, off of U.S. 98 North is Hernando County’s largest sports complex with 7 baseball/ softball fields and 2 tee-ball fields. The park also offers multiple soccer fields, and 1 multi-purpose game field. Amenities include picnic shelter/tables, pavilions, grills, concession stands, restrooms, playground, press box, recreation building, and basketball. There is plenty of parking so come out and watch your favorite team play.

12 Tom Varn Park

301 Darby Lane, Brooksville, FL 34601

Located off State Road 50A in Brooksville. Amenities include shelters, picnic tables, grills, baseball fields, basketball courts, stadium, concession stand, playground, restrooms.

15 Kennedy Park 899 Kennedy Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34601

A 25 acre park, located off State Road 50 in Brooksville. Amenities include shelters, picnic tables, grills, volleyball, baseball fields, basketball courts, press box, playground, restrooms, concession stand and recreation building with full kitchen.

16 Hill N Dale Park

6460 Boxwood Street, Brooksville, FL 34602

A 9-acre community park with a picnic pavilion, restrooms, basketball court, playground and multi-purpose field, located off of Roper Road and Boxwood Street.

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19340 Oliver Street, Brooksville, FL 34601

Reservations Required. A 4-acre park located in Brooksville.

Amenities includes pavilion, restrooms, picnic tables, volleyball, open play area and barbecue pit. Contact Hernando County Fairgrounds for reservations, 352-796-4552.

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This 100-acre park is one of Hernando County’s multi-functional sports complexes. Amenities include picnic shelters and pavilions, 3 restroom/concession buildings, press boxes, playground/tot lot, and walking and bicycle trails. From the park you can access the Suncoast Bike Trail along the Suncoast Parkway, an important link in the regional bicycle network.

You will appreciate the solitude of this land, located in the northwest part of the county, where you can observe nature on 149 acres in a virtually undisturbed setting. This Preserve is designated ‘Environmentally Sensitive Land.’

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Danmar Rd

Bro ad St

Pine Hill Rd

Malvern Rd

11

Sorrel St

Mildred Av

Mckethan Rd

Bailey Hill Rd

Sedate St

Broad St

476

Dempsey Rd

Labrador Duck Rd

10

481

Old Crystal River Rd

476

Co bb Rd

Centralia Rd

476

Gulf of Mexico

Snow Memorial Hwy

Lelani Dr

Hurricane Dr

476

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476

Lake Lindsey Rd

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Commercial Way

W ildlif e Manag ement A rea & N ational Wild lif e R ef ug e

700

McKethan Park (Forestry)

Jefferson St

50

Brooksville Av

Quigley Ave

Knuckey Rd

98

41

Fort Dade Av

Main St

CHASSAHOWITZKA

491

Citrus Way

Thrasher Ave

Kettering Rd

Suncoast Trail

14

34030 Ridge Manor Boulevard, Ridge Manor, FL 33525

Bike and Bus...

19 Miller Memorial Gardens

34378 Orchid Park Way, Ridge Manor, FL 33523

A 2 acre picnic grounds located in Ridge Manor.

Get There Quicker!

20 Lake Townsen Regional Park 28011 Lake Lindsey Road (CR 476), Brooksville, FL 34601 Located on 375 acres in the eastern part of the county, this park has something for everyone - baseball, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, a fishing pier/boat ramp, and picnic areas, restrooms, playground, hiking trails and horseback riding trails.

21 Nobleton Wayside Park

29061 Lamkin Drive, Nobleton, FL 34601

A perfect photo opportunity for the camera and nature buff.

A 2 acre park, has a shelter, restrooms, basketball, picnic tables and a boat ramp.

SR 50 and Ridge Manor Boulevard, Ridge Manor, FL 33525

A great place for hiking buffs. With 324 acres and approximately 600’ of frontage on the Withlacoochee River, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the walking and hiking trails.

Hernando County Department of Parks & Recreation www.hernandocounty.us/parks_rec/Parks/

352-754-4031

THE Bus has an exciting mobility option for Hernando

residents and visitors. You can take your bike with you on any fixed bus route. It’s an easy, convenient and safe way to combine your bike ride with a bus trip, to explore Hernando County.

For additional information regarding Bikes-On-Buses or THE Bus, call

352-754-4444 or visit us online at

www.hernandobus.com.

T ECH N ICA L S U PPORT PROV I DED BY: H ER N A N D O / C I T R U S M P O 20 N. Main Street, Room 262 Brooksville, Florida 34601 Phone (352) 754-4057 www.hernandocounty.us/mpo

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NEW LOCATION IN 2020 DOWNTOWN BROOKSVILLE 205 E. Fort Dade Ave. Brooksville, FL 34601 Revised 01/2020