Tomoka State Park is an Florida State Park located along the Tomoka River, three miles (5 km) north of Ormond Beach on North Beach Street. Fauna Among the wildlife of the park are West Indian manatees, alligators, white-tailed deer, gopher tortoises, bobcats, and 160 species of birds. Seasonal birds of prey include the bald eagle, peregrine falcon, and northern harrier. The park's wading birds include egrets, herons, wood stork and American white ibis. Historic status Within the park is the site of the Timucuan village of Nocoroco, located on the Tomoka River. Researchers suggest that the land containing the Tomoka Mound Complex just south of the Nocoroco village site was occupied as early as 5000 B.C. It was also the location of a plantation owned by Richard Oswald, a wealthy Scottish merchant, who owned the plantation throughout the British rule of Florida. It became a state park in 1945. On May 7, 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Recreational activities Activities include canoeing, boating, and fishing, as well as hiking, camping, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Other amenities include a one-half mile nature trail, a paved 1 mile multiuse trail, a boat ramp, five picnic areas, ample areas for fishing, and one hundred campsites. Hours Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and Midnight every day of the year (including holidays). Gallery References External links Tomoka State Park at Florida State Parks Tomoka State Park at Absolutely Florida Tomoka State Park at Wildernet Volusia County listings at National Register of Historic Places Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs Volusia County listings Volusia County markers Nocoroco Tomoka Historical Trail at Historic Hiking Trails State parks of Florida National Register of Historic Places in Volusia County, Florida Museums in Volusia County, Florida Art museums and galleries in Florida Protected areas established in 1945 Parks in Volusia County, Florida Ormond Beach, Florida National Register of Historic Places in Florida 1945 establishments in Florida