Jenkin's Creek Park

Hannah Formoso

Wonderful pier, easy access bathrooms that are cleaner than you would expect for a public park. Come sunset the views are magnificent. Have caught mangrove snapper, sheepshead channel cats, drum, toadfish but have yet to catch the jacks that all the kayakers claim to see! Have also seen people pull up skates! You'll also get a close up view of the wonderful wildlife of Florida; manatees, otters, egrets and herons are some of the main stars. For those who complain about parking price, get yourself a hernando all access pass for ~50 bucks and you'll be helping fund keeping our parks beautifully wild. Payment goes to up keep and it does seem those who don't pay, or complain about paying are the ones who contribute most to trashing the place. Litter can sometimes build up week to week but thats why I bring a trash bag. When the fishing slows down I go about picking up the odds and ends of fishing line, cigarette butts, etc that gathers. Keeping these places pleasant to frequent takes all of us, and if you really care for the natural beauty you'd lend a helping hand as well. Our amazing park employees can only do so much!

Lindsey

Great place! $10 bucks to park, Kayaks or canoes! Fishing peir also!!!

Scott Kellogg

Nice place just to hang out and fish across the road Linda Pedersen park is also a nice place to go fishing we saw a manatee and a rare seeing a actual sting ray

Push the Button

This was a fantastic find! Jenkin's Creek Park is a personal favorite of ours! It offers a bathroom, a bait vending machine, a fishing pier, nature paths, and a boat ramp. Not only is there a nice little fishing pier there is also a nice wooden bridge that brings you across the water to another section of land that branches off into a few paths. Our personal favorite is the one to the left, as it will lead you along the channel for quite some ways. The long shoreline offers plenty of places to stop and fish, take nature photos, or enjoy a nice picnic. We even saw some manatees come up for air as they were making their way back to the springs! Things to consider: The parking cost is $5. There is a pay station that only accepts debit/credit cards. No cash. Bring a long sleeved article of clothing if going around dusk to help protect against possible mosquitos. The nature path along the water offers a great spot for viewing the sunset. We do suggest bringing some flashlights for your travel back to your vehicle as it gets dark quick and there is no lighting on the paths. There is also a nice park across the street that has a tall lookout tower that grants you a bird-view of the park and waterways. We saw lots of manatees with the advantage of the height. Definitely worth a visit after enjoying a day at Jenkins.