Published: November 8, 2024
Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2024) – Circle B Bar Reserve, which has been closed since Hurricane Milton, will reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Polk’s Nature Discovery Center also will reopen.
The Alligator Alley and Marsh Rabbit Run trails will remain closed until further notice due to hurricane damage, and visitors are advised to use caution as additional trail sections may still be flooded. Trails may periodically be closed for management and safety reasons.
For a location map and additional information on Polk County Environmental Lands, visit www.polknature.com. Those interested in obtaining additional information on park and trail closures should contact Polk County’s Parks and Natural Resources Division at (863) 534-7377.