Moccasin Lake Nature Park

Moccasin Lake is a 54-acre nature preserve with trails and boardwalks under a canopy of mature oaks and across ponds and creeks, with an array of wildlife, including gopher tortoises, raccoons, and many birds. It is home to several injured birds of prey. The park offers classes, programs, camps and meeting/reception rentals with both indoor and outdoor meeting space. Learn more about the different animals and habitats at the park in the Moccasin Lake Nature Center.

We are also now accepting applications for science and environmental contract instructors. Please call (727) 562-4315 for information.

No pets permitted inside the park with the exception of guide or service dogs.

No fishing permitted inside the park.

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Clearwater Junior Park Ranger

Visit Clearwater parks and fill out the activity book to become a Clearwater Jr. Park Ranger! Booklets can be picked up at Moccasin Lake Nature Park Discovery Center or print it out online.

Moccasin Lake Program Guide

Find the latest activities and events happening at the park.

Moccasin Lake Park Map

View a map of Moccasin Lake Nature Park.

Moccasin Lake's Application to Reserve Buildings & Outside Grounds

Fill out this form to lease or reserve the public buildings and outside grounds of Moccasin Lake Nature Park.

Moccasin Lake Nature Park News

Meet Moccasin Lake Nature Park Volunteer, Lani Walker

Published on September 05, 2025

Meet Lani Walker, a dedicated lifetime volunteer at Moccasin Lake Nature Park.

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How to Get to Moccasin Lake Nature Park

From North Pinellas

Take US 19 S and exit toward FL-60/Gulf to Bay/Drew Street. Turn left onto Drew Street. Turn left on Fairwood Avenue. At the traffic circle, take the third exit onto Park Trail Lane.

From South Pinellas

Take US 19 N and exit toward Drew Street. Turn right on Drew Street. Turn left on Fairwood Avenue. At the traffic circle, take the third exit to Park Trail Lane.