

Erna Nixon Park is a 53-acre wetlands preserve with boardwalks, cypress swamps, live oaks, a butterfly garden and quiet ponds—great for intimate nature, bird and macro photography. Visit at golden hour or early morning for raking light, mist and active wading birds; winter migratory birds peak Nov–Mar. Park is open daylight hours with free parking at 1200 Evans Rd and largely accessible boardwalks—expect mosquitoes in warm months and seasonal closures after storms.


Erna Nixon Park is a 53-acre wetlands preserve with boardwalks, cypress swamps, live oaks, a butterfly garden and quiet ponds—great for intimate nature, bird and macro photography. Visit at golden hour or early morning for raking light, mist and active wading birds; winter migratory birds peak Nov–Mar. Park is open daylight hours with free parking at 1200 Evans Rd and largely accessible boardwalks—expect mosquitoes in warm months and seasonal closures after storms.