E. G. Simmons Park - Ruskin, FL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member sfwife
N 27° 44.358 W 082° 27.977
17R E 355476 N 3069184
Great parkin southern Hillsborough County
Waymark Code: WM24BM
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
Views: 177

Located near Ruskin on Tampa Bay, the 469-acre park and preserve has been a popular area for outdoor enthusiasts since the mid-60’s. The park has picnic areas and a campground with a beautiful waterfront view. A public beach provides visitors with a perfect setting for sunning or swimming, while a boat launch provides access to saltwater fishing and boating. The park also has fishing piers and areas for bank fishing. Bird watching is also a popular pastime among the shallow waters of the surrounding mangrove swamps.
Name: E. G. Simmons Park

Street Location: 2401 19th Avenue, N.W.

Local Municipality: Ruskin

State/Province, etc.: FL

Country: USA

Web Site: [Web Link]

Picnic Facilities: tables, grills, pavillion

Recreational Facilities:
playground, campground, beach, boat launch, fishing


Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Tampa Bay

Traditional Geocaches:
GC14GQ1 GC14976 GCT1YC


Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed

Date Established: Not listed

Monuments/Statues: Not listed

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed

Fountains: Not listed

Special Events: Not listed

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