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OLD MIAKKA PRESERVE
251 Myakka Road Sarasota, 34240 Hours 6 a.m. - Sunset Size 233 acres GPS Coordinates N 27.334184 W -82.262337
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ABOUT THE PROPERTY The preserve is named for Old Miakka, the historic rural community where the preserve is located. Enjoy the variety of plant life here that inspired Tim Cash (1954-1993), a local nursery owner and founding member of the Serenoa Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, who was also active in the Old Miakka community. A trail named in his honor passes through subtle changes in habitat, allowing visitors to experience the natural diversity that Tim admired. GETTING THERE I-75, Exit 210-Fruitville Road, east on Fruitville Road for 11.3 miles. Continue straight on Fruitville Road Extension for .04 miles. Entrance and parking on right, inside the gate. WHAT TO EXPECT Experience the tranquil beauty of this preserve with wildlife viewing that may include: gopher tortoise, swallow-tailed kite, migratory song birds. Plants such as longleaf pine, scrub oaks, Florida paintbrush and pawpaw are plentiful. HIGHLIGHTS • Activities: birding, hiking and picnicking.
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• Four miles of unpaved trails through hammocks and seasonal wetlands. • 1.5 mile Tim Cash Loop Trail. AMENITIES • Interpretive signage • Picnic shelter with table • Trails - unpaved NEARBY PARKS AND TRAILS Myakka River State Park.
DID YOU KNOW? Old Miakka Preserve has the highest natural elevation of any county park. The elevation reaches a height of 54 feet.
