State Park · Florida, United States
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 34,388 acres (13,916 ha), established in 1971.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Levy 29°08′56″N 82°49′53″W / 29.1489°N 82.8315°W / 29.1489; -82.8315, Florida, United States |
| Area | 34,388 acres (13,916 ha) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Coordinates | 29.3457° N, 82.9306° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park is a 30,784-acre (124.58 km2) salt marsh that stretches from Cedar Key to Yankee Town, and is only accessible by boat. It includes the part of Gulf Hammock wetlands area that is closest to the Gulf. Some access points are from County Road 40 in Yankee Town, by boat down the Waccasassa River from the community of Gulf Hammock, and Cedar Key. It is the home to numerous species of saltwater fish and shellfish, as well as many endangered and threatened species, including manatees, alligators, bald eagles and black bears.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 97.7 miles away
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) · Pinellas Park, United States · 100.3 miles away
- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · Jacksonville, United States · 108.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park?
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park is in Florida, United States (29.3457° N, 82.9306° W).
When was Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park established?
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park?
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park covers 34,388 acres (13,916 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waccasassa_Bay_Preserve_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).