Additional Information for Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Plant Life
In addition to the historic battlefield, the visitor center and the picnic facilities, Dade Battlefield State Historic site contains 40 acres of pine flatwoods. A 20-minute walk along the nature trail acquaints you with the benefits of fire, and the kinds of trees and animals that live in these habitats.
Wildlife
Along the trail you may spot a gopher tortoise grazing, a covey of quails feeding or an indigo snake sunning. A variety of woodpeckers, song birds and hawks can be seen. This forest also provides a glimpse of the natural area that thrived here during the time of Dade's battle with the Seminoles.
Resources
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 80 acre park features the historic battlefield, a visitor’s center, a nature trail through 40 acres of pine flatwoods, a playground, a recreation hall available for celebrations or meetings, and a picnic area with covered shelters. A 6.2 mile FVA (Florida Volksport Association) trail traverses the park and into the adjacent neighborhood. Graceful live oak trees with moss draped branches provide a tranquil backdrop for a peaceful picnic and reflection. Relive a vital day in the history of Florida and the nation when the annual reenactment takes place on January 1 and 2, 2005.
Dade Battlefield State Historic Site is located off I-75 at exit 63, travel east on SR 48 to Battlefield Drive. From Highway 301, travel west on CR 476 to Battlefield Drive. The site is open from 8am till sundown daily. The visitor center is open from 9am till 5 pm daily. Admission fee to the site is $2.00 per vehicle or $1.00 per pedestrian or bicyclist. There is no additional fee for the visitor center.
Are you interested in learning more about the State Parks in Southwest Florida?
District 4’s biology staff continually monitors the biological aspects of our State Parks. Their effort includes scientific reports on flora and fauna found in our area and impacts on the environment from "civilization".
The reports are an excellent source of scientific information for school projects, or more advanced studies.
You can access all of the District 4 reports via the following link:
District 4 Biology Reports
Once there the reports are listed by year. After selecting the year group the reports are listed by title. Example: Select 1997 Annual Reports. Then select a report (they are titled by park and subject). Example: Caladesi SP –Gopher Tortoise Burrow Survey.
Then open the attached report.
Pets
Please see our General Parks Pet Policy for more information.
Links
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