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Big Tree
This park is located on the beautifully shaded General Hutchinson Parkway between U.S. 17-92 and State Road 427 north of Longwood. The park is a step back into time. You will see natural vegetation and marsh lands as you make your way on the boardwalk to "The Senator", the park's main attraction a 3,500 year old Bald Cypress. This property was donated to Seminole County by Senator M.O. Overstreet and dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge in 1929.

Picnic tables and restroom facilities are available in the front of the park. This is an 11 acre park that is open from 8:00 a.m. to sunset seven days a week 363 days a year. (Note:Parks Close at 5pm on the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.)The park is closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Questions about this park can be forwarded to 407-665-2001.

Hours of Operation
The park hours are 8:00 a.m. to sunset seven days a week 363 days a year. (Note:Parks Close at 5pm on the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.)The park is closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Facilities
Boardwalk | Picnic Table(s) | Restrooms

Activities
Boardwalks | Picnicking

Location
761 GENERAL HUTCHISON PKWY
LONGWOOD, FL 32750-3732
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CONTACT INFORMATION

Julia Thompson
Parks and Recreation Manager
Phone: 407-665-2001
email

Thomas Kelly
Seminole County Softball Complex Supervisor
Phone: 407-788-0609
Sanlando Park Supervisor
Phone: 407-869-5966
email

Cindy Harkins
Red Bug Lake Park Supervisor
Phone: 407-695-7113
email

Jason Seeley
Sylvan Lake Park Supervisor
Phone: 407-665-2182
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