Wall Springs Park
3725 De Soto Blvd.
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Audio tour of park

A historical, natural spring once used as a spa and bathing area, complete with a viewing area, boardwalk, and information display serves as the centerpiece of this 210-acre park that is connected to the Pinellas Trail.

 

The fun continues in the park with a covered, barrier-free playground, boardwalks, nature trails, and a 35-foot observation tower for a scenic view of the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife like squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, reptiles, and birds that live around Boggy Bayou.

 

The Wall Springs Coastal Addition includes a picnic shelter, restrooms, parking, elevated observation deck, both natural and paved trails, and a 5ft wide sidewalk connecting Alt 19 to the park. The separate entrance to the Wall Springs Park Coastal Addition is 621 Wai Lane Rd, Palm Harbor, FL.

Amenities:

• bike racks
• boardwalk, nature trail
• educational and informational displays
  
• fishing - saltwater license
  
• historic interest
  
• multi-purpose trail
• observation tower
  
• parking
  
• pier
  
• playground equipment
  
• restrooms
  
• 6 picnic shelter with grills
  

History:

The property in and around "Wall Springs" was purchased by Charles F. Wall on February 28, 1884 and remained in his family until May 17, 1927 when the property was sold to Harry W. Davis.

 

Facts & Information on the Spring: The source of the spring is the Upper Floridian Aquifer The flow varies from zero during drought to a high of 7,405 gallons per minute During periods of high rainfall, as much as 10.7 million gallons of water can flow from the spring in 1 day The average water flow is 2,917 gallons per minute or about 4.2 million gallons per day The spring water temperature remains at a nearly constant 74 degrees Swimming is not allowed in the spring because of the danger to the ecosystem Wall Springs Cleanup - photos of volunteers cleaning the spring in 2016

The spring became known as "Wall Springs" during ownership by the Wall family. Once the property was sold to the Davis family, the spring became known as "Health Springs" and was used as a health spa. When the property was purchased by the Cullen family on February 6, 1948, the spring name changed back to "Wall Springs" and the area was used as a recreational area until the mid 1960's.

 

The spring and adjoining pond were used as a spa and bathing area from the turn of the 20th century until the mid 1960's.

 

Pinellas County began acquiring the Wall Springs property in 1988, with the initial purchase of approximately 63 acres, which included the spring and surrounding area.

 

Pinellas County has continued to

acquire additional property since their initial purchase with the most recent acquisitions in December, 2008 and April, 2009. Wall Springs is now approximately 210 acres in total size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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