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Clam Bayou Nature Park is located south of 29th Avenue South, on Miriam Street in charming Gulfport. The parklands play an important role in the Clam Bayou Estuary of Boca Ciega Bay. Discover and explore several native environments: from the upland natural vegetation, marsh and mangrove forests, to the deeper waters of Boca Ciega Bay. These areas provide habitat and food to a variety of species such as fiddler crabs, clams, wading birds, small animals, dolphins and manatees; to name a few. Use the trails and observation decks along the brackish water estuary to spot wading birds feeding. The 10-acre nature preserve offers more than hiking - there is also a canoe and kayak launch.

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM

Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM

Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM

Thursday 7 AM–8 PM

Friday 7 AM–8 PM

Saturday 7 AM–8 PM

Sunday 7 AM–8 PM

What Visitors Love

Grizz the Dadsquatch

4 months ago

It's a small park, there's a little under a mile of trail, but the views are pretty nice. The walkway is all shells so I'd wear something that covers the feet. Also watch out for ground wasps.

Diane MacDonald

9 months ago

Review for handicapped accessibility. ADA. Good parking available. Park at end for paved sidewalk along street and inlet to neighboring yacht club. Paved path to the viewing platform at end. Other platforms have access the broken shell paths to boardwalks to over the bayou. My husband uses a motorized scooter and had no trouble on most of the paths. There are a few sandy/soft areas were work was just completed. Avoid the steep hill area for wheelchairs and scooters. No toilet or bathrooms

Christine L

5 months ago

Love walking here specially in the winter when it’s not hot

Kristina Weekley

7 months ago

Nice park, about a mile in trail. Beautiful views of the marina and a great place for bird watching. No toilets.

Heather Whelan

3 years ago

I stopped by for a quick walk and really enjoyed the boardwalks and vistas of the water. It felt safe. People were fishing and we saw wildlife. There are some ground wasps in one area, so be aware of that. It's a good place to launch a kayak.

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Park Activities

  • Kayaking & Canoeing

Accessible Features

  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking