Terra Ceia Preserve (also known as Frog Creek and Terra Ceia Preserve State Park) is a preserve located in

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north of Palmetto. The preserve is maintained and co-owned by

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(SFWMD) and

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(FDEP).

Overview

The initial portion of the state preserve was acquired in 1995 by SFWMD to protect the water quality of

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. In 1998, a joint acquisition between SWFMD and the Board of Trustees for the Internal Improvement Trust Fund was done to purchase an additional .

Activities

Park activities include hiking trails, canoe/kayak launches, a boat ramp, and a plan for interpretive kiosks in the future. Kayaking is the primary activity within the preserve. Park admission is free.

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Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
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Florida State Parks
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