Ariel W.
1/6/2020
H.P. Williams was Homer P. Williams, one of the engineers who was in charge of building the Tamiami Trail in the 1920's. This park was designated in 1965 by the Florida Legislature, making it even...
H.P. Williams Wayside Park
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33100 Tamiami Trl E
Ochopee, FL 34141
H.P. Williams Wayside Park, nestled in Ochopee, FL, is a serene oasis within the Big Cypress National Preserve. Named after Homer P. Williams, the engineer behind Tamiami Trail, this park offers a 200m boardwalk for a close encounter with the cypress swamp. Visitors can marvel at the diverse wildlife, from alligators and turtles to hawks and herons, in their natural habitat.
With picnic tables and a vault toilet available, this park provides a perfect setting for a relaxing outdoor meal. Park rangers are on hand to enrich your experience by answering questions and guiding you through the park's wonders. Don't forget to swing by the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center to learn about ranger programs that can enhance your visit to H.P. Williams and beyond.
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4.09 reviews
Jeff W.
11/26/2024
Always a good place to see Gators. Today was a little cloudy, so the gators were few (but some).
Brandy D.
5/18/2024
Bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. They may put toilet paper in them but they definitely do not wipe toilets or floors down. There was dried poop and pee all over toilets and floor. Smelled...
Bruce K.
11/25/2019
The sign on the road points to the HP Williams Picnic Area and after I spent a few minutes here looking at the gators, and being looked at by the gators, I realized that it was very much time to...
Martine K.
12/6/2020
A cute short raised boardwalk where you can see gators and birds. There is a bathroom available.
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