Tomoka State Park
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| Tomoka State Park | |
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| IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape) | |
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| Location: | Volusia County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city: | Ormond Beach, Florida |
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| Area: | 1,800 acres |
| Established: | 1946 |
| Governing body: | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Tomoka State Park is a 1,800 acre Florida State Park located three miles north of Ormond Beach on North Beach Street.
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[edit] Fauna
Among the wildlife of the park are West Indian Manatee, American Alligator, and 160 species of birds. Seasonal birds of prey include the Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, and Northern Harrier. The park's wading birds include egrets, herons, wood stork and white ibis.
[edit] Historic status
Within the park is the site of the Timucuan village of Nocoroco, located on the Tomoka River. The site was inhabited approximately a thousand years ago. On May 7, 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
[edit] Recreational activities
Activities include canoeing, boating, and fishing, as well as hiking, camping, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
Amenities include a one-half mile nature trail, a museum that contains the work of artist Fred Dana Marsh, a boat ramp, five picnic areas, and one hundred campsites.
[edit] Hours
Florida state parks are open between 8 A.M. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).
[edit] References
- Tomoka State Park at Florida State Parks
- Tomoka State Park at Absolutely Florida
- Tomoka State Park at Wildernet
- Volusia County listings at National Register of Historic Places
- Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
- Tomoka Historical Trail at Historic Hiking Trails
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
