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John Chesnut Sr. Park Access

John Chesnut Sr. Park is a 255-acre regional park in Palm Harbor with a boat ramp (fee charged) providing access to Lake Tarpon, which accommodates boats with combustion engines.

The park features 13 picnic shelters, two playgrounds, a landlocked canoe trail for non-combustion engines, horseshoe pits, a softball field, restrooms, water fountains, and a dog park. Open daily 7 a. m.

to sunset, the park is home to diverse wildlife and offers multiple nature trails for exploration.


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