The land was partially mined in 1910. Activities that can be enjoyed at the park include fishing, boating, bird watching, and just plain strolling.
Visitors can launch a small boat for fishing or picnic at the tables provided, all free of charge.
Baseball and football fields are also available but must be reserved ahead of time. Dover Park is located at the junction of Gallagher Road and State Road 574 near Dover, about six miles west of Plant City. Property for this regional park, now under development, was donated by IMC-Agrico in 1964. It was mined in the late 1950s and early 1960s and was reclaimed during the 1970s. The site includes 88 acres of undisturbed floodplain along the Peace River.