Aripeka Sandhills Preserve
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| Location | Pasco County, Florida |
| Nearest city | Aripeka |
| Coordinates | 28°25′12″N 82°39′23″W / 28.42°N 82.6565°W |
| Area | 210 acres (85 ha) |
| Established | November 8, 2007 |
| Governing body | Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Aripeka Sandhills Preserve is a protected area of 210 acres (85 ha) west of US 19 near Aripeka, Florida and Hudson, Florida.[1] It preserves hardwood swamps and pine sandhill.[2] It is managed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
The park entrance is located at 18000 Aripeka Rd, Hudson, Florida. There are 1.6 miles of trails in the park, with off-road biking and fishing both permitted.[2] The park is great for bird viewing, as over 200 species of bird have been spotted at the park.[3]
History
The preserve was originally bought on November 8, 2007, as a joint effort of the SWFWMD and Pasco County, paid for by the Penny for Pasco program.[4]
References
- ^ "Pasco County, FL - Official Website". www.pascocountyfl.gov. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ a b "Aripeka Sandhills Preserve". floridanaturecoast.org. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "Aripeka Sandhills Preserve". Hernando Audubon Society. October 5, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "Weekiwachee Preserve Aripeka Sandhills Preserve | WaterMatters.org". www.swfwmd.state.fl.us. Retrieved August 3, 2025.