Scherer Thaxton Preserve offers a boat ramp for non-motorized vessels and a canoe/kayak launch, making it ideal for paddlers exploring the area. Located at 13125 Honore Ave.

in Osprey, the 287-acre preserve features a 5-acre lake popular for fishing and birding, along with amenities including a fishing pier, picnic shelter, restroom facilities, and unpaved trails.

The preserve is dog-friendly (leash required) and sits adjacent to Oscar Scherer State Park.