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 1100
8th Ave. S.W.,
Largo, FL 33770
Phone 727.588.4847
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Located in Largo, Taylor
Park consists of 156.5 acres, including a
53-acre freshwater lake with excellent fishing.
Small boats can be launched from a concrete
boat ramp.
Development
of this park began in 1958. Its facilities
include group picnic shelters, playground
equipment, and restrooms. It also offers
a
softball diamond and a large, open playing
field which are very popular with the local
residents and children. A 1.8-mile running/exercise
trail was added in May 1982. In late 1990,
access to the nearby Pinellas
Trail was completed.
Virtual
Tour-
360° Views of John
S. Taylor Park
Who
was John S. Taylor?
This park was named in honor of John S. Taylor. A staunch supporter of Pinellas
County’s independence from Hillsborough, Mr. Taylor ironically served as
a Hillsborough County State Representative from 1905 until defeated in 1910 for
his stand on creating a separate Pinellas. As a lobbyist attending the 1911 session
of the legislature, he successfully assisted the effort for Pinellas independence
in 1912. Mr. Taylor also served as a State Senator, Mayor of Largo, President
of the Florida Citrus Exchange and as a Member of the State Citrus Commission.
Not only was he one of the county’s landowners of vast acreage, he owned
one of the most successful citrus growing and packing businesses in Florida.
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