Alafia River Reserve
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The Alafia River Reserve is a recreation area and water conservation area managed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District
in Polk County
, Florida
. It is 334 acres (1.4 km²) and is located at 4872 Indian Oak Drive in
Mulberry, Florida
. It was created to preserve wetlands. Hiking and a picnic area are included in the park.
Southwest Florida Water Management District
The Southwest Florida Water Management District , unofficially nicknamed “Swiftmud” or SWFWMD, is one of five regional agencies directed by Florida state law to protect and preserve water resources. Established in 1961 the agency operates and maintains several large properties and flood protection...
in Polk County
Polk County
Polk County is the name of twelve counties in the United States, all except two named after president of the United States James Knox Polk:* Polk County, Arkansas* Polk County, Florida* Polk County, Georgia* Polk County, Iowa* Polk County, Minnesota...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. It is 334 acres (1.4 km²) and is located at 4872 Indian Oak Drive in
Mulberry, Florida
Mulberry, Florida
Mulberry is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,230 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 3,228 . Mulberry is home to Badcock Home Furniture. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical...
. It was created to preserve wetlands. Hiking and a picnic area are included in the park.