Biweekly Hike and Vegan Eats: John Chesnut Sr. Park, The Green Table (Aug 23)
Details
What to expect
Join Florida Voices for Animals for our next Biweekly Hike and Vegan Eats at beautiful John Chesnut Sr. Park along Lake Tarpon.
We’ll explore a combination of the John Chesnut Park Loop and Peggy Park Nature Trail, including shaded natural trails and boardwalk sections with plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Our Biweekly Hike and Vegan Eats series is a great way to:
- Connect with like-minded people
- Spend time outdoors and support physical and mental well-being
- Support local vegan businesses after the hike
Event plan
Start time: 8:00 AM sharp
1) Meet and greet (8:00–8:10 AM)
We’ll meet at Parking Lot 1 — the first parking lot after entering the park, near the trailhead and restrooms. Quick introductions and route overview before we start.
2) Group hike (8:10–10:30 AM approximately)
We’ll start with the John Chesnut Park Loop and also explore the Peggy Park Nature Trail.
🥾 John Chesnut Park Loop: about 2.7-3.2 miles
🌿 Peggy Park Nature Trail: about 0.8-1.2 mile
🚶 Planned total: approximately 3.5 - 4.4 miles
⏱️ Group time: approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, allowing for wildlife viewing, photos, and regrouping
📈 Difficulty: Easy
The exact route may be adjusted slightly depending on trail conditions, weather, and group pace.
3) Vegan Eats (around 11:00 AM)
After the hike, we’ll drive about 7 minutes to The Green Table Restaurant for vegan food and community time.
🍽️ Restaurant: The Green Table Restaurant
📍 Address: 3390 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
🚗 Drive time: approximately 7 minutes from the park
🕚 Sunday opening: 11:00 AM
Details
📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏰ Meet time: 8:00 AM sharp — please arrive a few minutes early
🥾 Location: John Chesnut Sr. Park
📍 Address: 2200 East Lake Road South, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
🅿️ Meetup point: Parking Lot 1 / first parking lot after entering the park
🚻 Restrooms: Available in the park, including near the trailhead area
💧 Water fountains: Available in the park
🚶 Distance: approximately 3.3 miles
⏱️ Estimated group hike: about 2–2.5 hours
Weather note 🌦️
The forecast currently looks favorable for the morning hike, with cloudy conditions expected during much of our hiking window. However, this is Florida in summer and weather can change quickly, so please bring light rain protection just in case.
If there is dangerous weather such as lightning or heavy storms, we’ll adjust the route or plan as necessary.
Summer and bug warning 🦟
Mosquitoes and other biting insects can be active this time of year, especially around wooded and wetland areas. Bug spray is strongly recommended.
Trails may also be damp or muddy after recent rain, so wear shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
What to bring
💧 Plenty of water
🥾 Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
🦟 Bug spray
☀️ Sunscreen
🧢 Hat
🌦️ Light rain protection
📸 Optional camera/binoculars for wildlife viewing
Notes
Please RSVP so we can estimate the group size.
Participants join at their own risk. Please stay with the group, follow park rules, and always give wildlife plenty of space.
Conversation about veganism and animal advocacy is welcome — we keep it respectful and inviting.
See you on the trail and at the table 🌿🥾💚