Ted Phillips Wood-Ibis Park is a small 4-acre park located in Gulfport Florida, named after City Councilman John E. "Ted" Phillips. Originally created by Gulfport retired couple Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Steele, the park is a stormwater management system designed to treat runoff from nearly 62 urban acres. Previously, the runoff historically exceeded the existing capacity causing flooding and untreated discharge at the Municipal Beach.
Stop by and meet the wildflife. Birds of all shapes and sizes greet you upon arrival, turtles swim towards you if you peer over the bridges, and there are even some friendly squirrels. Watch out for the alligator (though we've never seen it). This park closes from midnight to 4 a.m. according to the city website, so you'll have to come during the day and be stealthy - muggles are usually present. You're looking for a camo'ed micro container with a log only; Bring your own pen.
This spot was the location of an off-the-record anniversary cache, so we're placing our first ever cache in the same spot. Good luck!