Clam Bayou Nature Park

Clam Bayou Nature Park is located in Gulfport, Florida, once known to many as old Osgood Point. The park rests on a pretty estuary and bay, providing natural environments for outdoor recreation.

The park is divided into three parts. These include the deep waters found along Boca Ciega Bay, mangrove/marsh forests and uplands with very lush vegetation. Amongst these habitats exist varied marine species, including manatees, dolphins, tiny creatures, wading type birds, clams and fiddler crabs. It is a scenic place to escape urbanization and enjoy scenic type strolls along the coast.

The park covers ten acres and has varied trails covered in boardwalks. There are varied docks and observation areas, as well as the ever popular kayaking and canoeing launch. There is even a public phone, a rare thing, even in the larger state cities.

Clam Bayou Nature Park rivals many other areas with its scenery. Picnickers lounge on its grassy verges and joggers clatter along the boardwalks, stopping to admire the view as they go. Best of all, the park is never crowded and is open all through the year, except when storms make the coast too treacherous to visit. Otherwise, it is a highly recommended Florida attraction.