This afternoon I was discussing Oak Hammock Park with a city employee and was saddened to hear about the trouble they have had in the area. It seems that the curiosity of some individuals has overcome their common sense, leading to multiple incidents of trespass and even property damage. Because of the situation, Parks and Recreation has been forced to hire night staff, install cameras to monitor the area and to even contact the police when those who do not belong are found on the grounds.

Oak Hammock Park is a dangerous place at night; it is easy to become lost on the trails and there is always the concern of meeting up with a ‘worldly’ creature such as an alligator (or any other number of wild animals). It is also breaking the law to enter the property without proper permission from those in charge.

The truth of the matter is that by illegally entering the property, you are doing more harm than good to the entire area of paranormal investigation.

Please do not break the law in your attempts to satisfy your curiosity over the Devil’s Tree. We can not stress this enough.