Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
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Florida State Park |
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a
History
The early record of this area begins in the late 1800s with Joe Wiggins, for whom the park is named. He ran a trading post where he traded goods with Seminole Indians and settlers. Decades later, in 1964, Collier County acquired the land through the help of Lester J. and Dellora A. Norris. This is where the name Delnor comes from; the first three letters of Dellora and the first three letters of Norris. In 1970, the state of Florida purchased the land from Collier County for a state park, which opened in 1976.[1]
Fauna
Among the wildlife of the park are
Recreational activities
Activities include
Amenities
Amenities include beaches, boat ramps, boardwalks, observation decks, picnic areas, and a pavilion that has 10 tables and several grills, and can hold 100 people. Also, a concession stand is present.[2]
Hours and fees
Florida state parks are open between dawn and sundown every day of the year (including holidays). Admission is $6 per vehicle, and $5 to use the boat ramp, in addition to the admission fee.[3]
References
- ^ "Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park History". Florida State Parks. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ a b "Experiences & Amenities". Florida State Parks. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Hours & Fees". Florida State Parks. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
External links
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