Cockroach Creek Greenway Nature Preserve

Bird Watching Hiking Trail Pets Allowed

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Location and Hours

Location

4110 Valroy Rd.
Ruskin, FL 33570

Hours

Sunrise to Sunset

Contact

(813) 671-7754

About

Cockroach Creek Greenway is a 550 acre preserve. Vegetation communities occurring on this preserve include freshwater marshes, pine flatwoods, streams, and oak hammocks. Several plant species endemic to pine flatwoods can be found here. The Preserve is located south of Valroy Road and north of the Manatee County Line in southern Hillsborough County.

Things to know

  • Marked trails will be inundated for extended periods of time during the wet season
  • Mosquito repellent and appropriate hiking gear should be utilized

Hiking Trail Map

Hiking Safety Guidelines

Always be prepared when hiking on nature preserves:

  • Bring plenty of water
  • Download the map
  • Tell someone your plan
  • Wear proper shoes and sun protection
  • Stay on marked trails
  • During the rainy season, many trails will have standing water.
  • If you think you are lost, call us at (813) 672-7876
  • In case of an emergency, call 911

Amenities

  • Bird Watching
  • Hiking Trail
  • Pets Allowed