Bird Island Trail in Grant-Valkaria Community Park
Bird Island Trail is located within the Grant-Valkaria Community Park. This shaded 39.45-acre community park is also home to the Town Hall. The trail is a one-mile loop that includes large oaks and pines. A short walk to the peak of “Putter Mountain” provides a nice place to sit and enjoy the view over Bird Island Lake. There are two lakes on this trail. The first, with its two islands, is set aside for conservation. The second permits catch-and-release fishing.
On your walk back, you take a nice shady jaunt through the dense pine forest. Have a rest under the shade of a giant vine-laden ancient live oak. One of the coolest things about this park is that the playground is completely shaded.
Location: Grant-Valkaria
1449 Valkaria Road,
Grant-Valkaria, FL 32950.
Length: 1-mile loop
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Bug factor: moderate
Restroom: Yes.
Amenities: Large pavilion, Picnic tables, hiking, dog walking, fishing, bird watching, and a shaded
playground connected by a concrete walkway.
Author and Photo Credit: Bobby Putnam 
