The Alafia River Reserve is a recreation area and water conservation area managed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District in Mulberry, Florida, Polk County, Florida. It covers 334 acres (1.35 km2) and is located at 4872 Indian Oak Drive in Mulberry, Florida. It was created to preserve wetlands and includes hiking trails and a picnic area.[1][2]
Alafia River Reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Polk County, Florida, US |
Nearest city | Mulberry, FL |
Coordinates | 27°55′04″N 82°02′14″W / 27.9178°N 82.0371°W |
Area | 334 acres (135 ha)[1] |
Governing body | Southwest Florida Water Management District |
Official website |
References
edit- ^ a b "Alafia River Reserve" (PDF). Polk County Environmental Lands Program. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
- ^ "Alafia River Reserve". Southwest Florida Water Management District. Retrieved 2011-03-02.