521 Northlake Blvd., N. Palm Bch., FL (561) 881-7218 888-529-2535 www.adventuretimes.com Use this icon to locate these AdventureS aTimesles Kayaks areas on the map on page 8. E-mail: [email protected] 9060 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL (561) 746-7053 888-272-1257 www.canoes-kayaks-florida.com Guide to 143,874 - acres in the Boynton Beach Area - CanoeE-mail: Outfitters [email protected] of Florida Last remnant of the northern Everglades. Visitor 1.Center ArthurBirding (561) R 734-8303. . Marshall West Trails on Loxahatchee Boynton Beach National 18095 A1A, Jupiter, FL Wildlife Refuge (561) 747-9666 Boulevard to US 441, go south on 441 for two miles http://www.jupiteroutdoorcenter.com to Lee Road. Open seven days a week. E-mail:Jupiter [email protected] Outdoor Center Palm Beach County 56-acres with 3/4-mile elevated boardwalk. 13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach, (east side of Jog 521 Northlake Blvd, N. Palm Beach (561) 881-7218 888-529-2535 Road between Atlantic Ave. and Woolbright Road.) www.adventuretimes.com Florida’s Natural 2.Open Wakodahatchee daily, sunrise to sunset, Wetlands AdventureE-mail:T [email protected] Timesurs Kayaks (561) 493-6000.” 9060 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL (561) 746-7053 888-272-1257 www.canoes-kayaks-florida.com Attractions City of West Palm Beach CanoeE-mail: Outfitters [email protected] of Florida 8264 Northlake Boulevard. (561) 627-8831. One mile west of Beeline Highway. 1-800-683-5873 (561) 482-6107 3. Grassy Waters Preserve Airboat Tours www.evergladesairboattours.com Western Palm Beach County - Loxahatchee Everglades Tours Agricultural fields and Lake Okeechobee shallows 1165 East Blue Heron, Singer Island, host wading birds and migrating shorebirds. Riviera Beach, FL 33404 4. Belle Glade (561) 881-8116 Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce Oceanwww.beachservice.com Beach Services (561) 996-5357 E-mail: [email protected]
Multiple locations including James A. Rutherford Park and Gumbo Limbo Nature Center (561) 588-6908. (561)Visit 881-9757 Palm 888-724-7386 Beach www.visitpalmbeach.com 5. Audubon Society of the Everglades onBirding Singer Island. Trips (561) 624-6950.
Kiosk at Sailfish Marina, 98 Lake Drive, 6. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Palm Beach Shores, Singer Island In Jonathan Dickinson State (561) 683-8294 (BOAT),Tours and Transportation Park. (772) 546-2771. Wawww.sailfishmarina.com/watertaxiPalmter BeachTax Wateri Se Taxirvices
7. Loxahatchee River 11611 Ellison Wilson Road, in Boca Raton. (561) 585-7714. North Palm Beach, FL (561) 775-8294 (BOAT),Tours and Transportation Water Taxiwww.water-taxi.com at Panama Hattie’s 8.Corbett Spanish Wildlife River Management Park Area Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors (561) 624-6989 Bureau Information 9. J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, 1-800-554-PALM (7256) Boynton Beach, east side of Hagen Ranch Road Email: [email protected] between Atlantic Ave. and Woolbright Road. www.palmbeachfl.com 10.Green100-acres withCay elevated Wetlands walkways and (561) 233-3130 interpretive nature center, (561) 966-1700 Published by the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council
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19450 State Road 707 Palm Beach Dive Trail Diving in PalmNorth County Beach County S D 1001 Alternate A1A Suite 561-745-7807 Charters, Jupiter Dive Center [email protected] www.jupiterdivecenter.com rentals, 113, Jupiter 800-567-9723 (toll free) lessons 80 01.05 W 17340 Wildwood Road Dive Operators Jupiter Dive Group 561-262-0783 [email protected] www.jupiterdivegroup.com Charters on US One, Jupiter 351 South US Highway 1 561-575-3483(DIVE) Charters, SCUBA Works 800-908-3483(DIVE)(toll free) [email protected] www.scuba-works.com rentals, Suite #103, Jupiter 561-575-4321(fax) lessons 19866 Seabrook Road, Subsea Aquatics 561-744-6674 [email protected] www.subc.cc Charters Tequesta Temptation Excursions 561-262-4885 Blowing Rocks Marina [email protected] www.jupiterdivecharters.com Charters Central /Jupiter Dive Charters 561-743-7780 (fax) Central County Coral Island 400A Flagler Drive 561-832-4800 [email protected] www.coralislandcharters.com Charters Charters West Palm Beach 800-972-2483 (toll free) Diving Solutions, Riviera Beach Marina 200 East 561-630-0606 866-627-2674 (toll free) [email protected] Charters, 13th Street, Riviera Beach www.narcosisdivecharters.us lessons ’ The Narcosis 561-627-6569 (fax) 561-842-6356 Jim Abernethy’s 2116 Avenue B, Charters, 888-901-3483 (toll free) [email protected] www.scuba-adventures.com lessons Scuba Adventures Riviera Beach 561-863-4870 (fax)
840-8750 Singer Island, Pura Vida Divers 888-348-3972 (toll free) [email protected] www.puravidadivers.com Charters Riviera Beach 561-840-8751
Dive Palm Beach 2513 Beach Court, 561-848-6860 [email protected] www.ssminowcharters.com Charters, LLC Singer Island 800-261-8468 (toll free) lessons
4708 N. Flagler Drive 561-844-2466 Charters, The Scuba Club 800-835-2466 (toll free) [email protected] www.thescubaclub.com lessons, West Palm Beach 561-844-8256 Sales Brownie’s Palm 3619 Broadway 561-844-3483 Sales, [email protected] www.yachtdiver.com charters, South Beach Divers US Hwy 1 561-845-1500 (fax) instructions Wet Pleasures 312 W. Lantana Road, 561-547-4343 Charters, 886-3483 (toll free) [email protected] www.wetpleasuresfla.com sales, Dive Outfitters Lantana 561-547-3909 (fax) instruction, South County
AmeriDive Scuba Sales, charters, 3469 W. Boynton Beach 561-732-0833 [email protected] www.ameridive.com booking, repairs, Center Blvd., Boynton Beach 561-732-0883 (fax) instructions 561-988-1200 Aqua Logic 6001 N. Federal Hwy, [email protected] www.AquaLogicSports.com Charters Boca Raton 561-988-0950 (fax) Loggerhead Enterprises 561-588-8686 728 Casa Loma Blvd. [email protected] www.loggerheadcharters.com Charters Dive Charters Boynton Beach 561-369-1114 954-783-2299 South Florida Diving 501 E. Camino Real 800-771-3483(toll free) [email protected] www.Southfloridadiving.com Charters, Headquarters Boca Raton, FL. 954-781-9159 (fax)
700 Casa Loma Blvd. 561-736-0712 [email protected] www.splashdowndivers.com Charters Diving off Palm Beach County beaches is drift diving. Dive boats follow a float because ocean currents can sweep divers over distances. Splash Down Divers Boynton Beach 561-965-9181 (fax)
Sunstar Aquatic 418 N. River Drive 561-368-9952 [email protected] www.thediversity.com Charters Services, Inc. Deerfield Beach 561-392-4116 (fax)
Visit Palm Beach Oceanside Beach Service Tours PBC Parks and Recreation - (561) 966-6600 The Premier Provider of Tours & Excursions. 1165 East Blue Heron Blvd. Singer Island, FL 33404 Palm Beach County ocean fishing ranges from mullet to marlin. Freshwater Explore the beauty of the Palm Beaches with trained guides and naturalists. By land, by sea, or on the water, our tours are “Kayaking, Snorkeling, Bicycle Tours,Parasailing and Wave fishing in western Palm Beach County centers on Lake Okeechobee where the ForPBC Environmentalmore information Resources Manager entertaining and educational. Runners, Sailing, Intro to Scuba Diving and Dive Trips for best bass fishing can be found. For charter boats and marinas, check the local Natural Area (561) 233-2400 This is where the Fun begins! certified divers including door-to-door transportation.” yellow pages under marinas and fishing charters. Or call Palm Beach County Monday - Friday call 888-PB IS FUN (888-724-7386) (561) 881-8116 Tourist Information at (561) 575-INFO (4636). Lake Worth Fishing Pier Palm Beach CVB Information www.visitpalmbeach.com [email protected] www.beachservice.com (561)582-9002 . Juno Beach Pier (561)799- 0185. Fishing 1-800-554-PALM (7256)
2 3 North County www.divepalmbeach.com
19450 State Road 707 Palm Beach Dive Trail Diving in PalmNorth County Beach County S D 1001 Alternate A1A Suite 561-745-7807 Charters, Jupiter Dive Center [email protected] www.jupiterdivecenter.com rentals, 113, Jupiter 800-567-9723 (toll free) lessons 80 01.05 W 17340 Wildwood Road Dive Operators Jupiter Dive Group 561-262-0783 [email protected] www.jupiterdivegroup.com Charters on US One, Jupiter 351 South US Highway 1 561-575-3483(DIVE) Charters, SCUBA Works 800-908-3483(DIVE)(toll free) [email protected] www.scuba-works.com rentals, Suite #103, Jupiter 561-575-4321(fax) lessons 19866 Seabrook Road, Subsea Aquatics 561-744-6674 [email protected] www.subc.cc Charters Tequesta Temptation Excursions 561-262-4885 Blowing Rocks Marina [email protected] www.jupiterdivecharters.com Charters Central /Jupiter Dive Charters 561-743-7780 (fax) Central County Coral Island 400A Flagler Drive 561-832-4800 [email protected] www.coralislandcharters.com Charters Charters West Palm Beach 800-972-2483 (toll free) Diving Solutions, Riviera Beach Marina 200 East 561-630-0606 866-627-2674 (toll free) [email protected] Charters, 13th Street, Riviera Beach www.narcosisdivecharters.us lessons ’ The Narcosis 561-627-6569 (fax) 561-842-6356 Jim Abernethy’s 2116 Avenue B, Charters, 888-901-3483 (toll free) [email protected] www.scuba-adventures.com lessons Scuba Adventures Riviera Beach 561-863-4870 (fax)
840-8750 Singer Island, Pura Vida Divers 888-348-3972 (toll free) [email protected] www.puravidadivers.com Charters Riviera Beach 561-840-8751
Dive Palm Beach 2513 Beach Court, 561-848-6860 [email protected] www.ssminowcharters.com Charters, LLC Singer Island 800-261-8468 (toll free) lessons
4708 N. Flagler Drive 561-844-2466 Charters, The Scuba Club 800-835-2466 (toll free) [email protected] www.thescubaclub.com lessons, West Palm Beach 561-844-8256 Sales Brownie’s Palm 3619 Broadway 561-844-3483 Sales, [email protected] www.yachtdiver.com charters, South Beach Divers US Hwy 1 561-845-1500 (fax) instructions Wet Pleasures 312 W. Lantana Road, 561-547-4343 Charters, 886-3483 (toll free) [email protected] www.wetpleasuresfla.com sales, Dive Outfitters Lantana 561-547-3909 (fax) instruction, South County
AmeriDive Scuba Sales, charters, 3469 W. Boynton Beach 561-732-0833 [email protected] www.ameridive.com booking, repairs, Center Blvd., Boynton Beach 561-732-0883 (fax) instructions 561-988-1200 Aqua Logic 6001 N. Federal Hwy, [email protected] www.AquaLogicSports.com Charters Boca Raton 561-988-0950 (fax) Loggerhead Enterprises 561-588-8686 728 Casa Loma Blvd. [email protected] www.loggerheadcharters.com Charters Dive Charters Boynton Beach 561-369-1114 954-783-2299 South Florida Diving 501 E. Camino Real 800-771-3483(toll free) [email protected] www.Southfloridadiving.com Charters, Headquarters Boca Raton, FL. 954-781-9159 (fax)
700 Casa Loma Blvd. 561-736-0712 [email protected] www.splashdowndivers.com Charters Diving off Palm Beach County beaches is drift diving. Dive boats follow a float because ocean currents can sweep divers over distances. Splash Down Divers Boynton Beach 561-965-9181 (fax)
Sunstar Aquatic 418 N. River Drive 561-368-9952 [email protected] www.thediversity.com Charters Services, Inc. Deerfield Beach 561-392-4116 (fax)
Visit Palm Beach Oceanside Beach Service Tours PBC Parks and Recreation - (561) 966-6600 The Premier Provider of Tours & Excursions. 1165 East Blue Heron Blvd. Singer Island, FL 33404 Palm Beach County ocean fishing ranges from mullet to marlin. Freshwater Explore the beauty of the Palm Beaches with trained guides and naturalists. By land, by sea, or on the water, our tours are “Kayaking, Snorkeling, Bicycle Tours,Parasailing and Wave fishing in western Palm Beach County centers on Lake Okeechobee where the ForPBC Environmentalmore information Resources Manager entertaining and educational. Runners, Sailing, Intro to Scuba Diving and Dive Trips for best bass fishing can be found. For charter boats and marinas, check the local Natural Area (561) 233-2400 This is where the Fun begins! certified divers including door-to-door transportation.” yellow pages under marinas and fishing charters. Or call Palm Beach County Monday - Friday call 888-PB IS FUN (888-724-7386) (561) 881-8116 Tourist Information at (561) 575-INFO (4636). Lake Worth Fishing Pier Palm Beach CVB Information www.visitpalmbeach.com [email protected] www.beachservice.com (561)582-9002 . Juno Beach Pier (561)799- 0185. Fishing 1-800-554-PALM (7256)
2 3 Palm Beach County Nature and Heritage Tourism Highlights* Group Rate Handicap Access Donation Snorkeling Fee Map Location Bus Access Target Age Picnic Area Swimming Special Comments Nature Trail Restrooms Refreshments Fishing Bird Watching Horseback Riding Hiking Nature/Visitor Ctr. Guided Tour Brochure Available Duration Recommended indicated Size Feature(s) Except where otherwise Attraction Hours Attraction Outstanding Description Location Primary Secondary Area Code: (561) Name of Site Canoeing/Kayaking 11,500 acres including 16450 S.E. Federal Hwy., "Wild & Scenic River", Endangered species: bald Cypress tree canopy over 8am - sundown 2 or more Camping avail. by resv., Jonathan Dickinson State Park the wild & scenic Hobe Sound, 5 miles north (772) 11,500 F www.floridastateparks.org 1 pioneer homesite of Trapper eagle, Florida scrub-jay, sand- river, river tours, nature and daily ● Hours ● ● ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Bicycling, Just outside Loxahatchee River of Tequesta on US1 Nelson, coastal pine scrub hill crane & gopher tortoise equestrian trails, camping 564-2771 acres of Palm Bch. County 5 native Florida habitats: Call for schedule of Barrier Island Sanctuary 574 So. Beach Road Pristine beach with rocky Hawley Education Center, 73 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Blowing Rocks Preserve Anastasia limestone walking trails and boardwalk beach dune, coastal scrub, exhibits and educational 2 between Atlantic Ocean (CR 707), Hobe Sound mangrove wetland, tropical 744-6668 acres daily except ● 2 Hours ● ● ● F D G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● www.nature.org/florida and Indian River Lagoon shoreline with interpretive signs and oak hammock major holidays programs Federally Designated Wild and Scenic 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Walking trails for guided programs, and Old-growth cypress Serves as gateway to Loxahatchee 7 days a week for river access north, Call Canoe Outfitters at River and natural area offering guided 561-746-7053 for canoeing and Riverbend Park approximately one mile west of access to the Loxahatchee River for transition to National Wild and Scenic River and the 684 Sunrise to sunset for guided tours 3 walking tours highlighting native flora, only subtropical cypress forest river 746-7053 acres on weekends. Open for guided tours ● 2+ Hours ● ● G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● kayaking information. Call 966-6600 www.pbcgov.com/parks bird watching, canoeing / kayaking. Florida Turnpike on Indian Road. canoeing and kayaking north. estuarine mangroves system remaining in Florida. and access to Canoe Outfitters only. for guided tour / bird watching. A variety of special tours and Wildlife refuge providing a 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, off Multiple natural habitats Educationally based injured wild care Mon - Saturday Busch Wildlife Sanctuary nature center with a Wildlife educational programs facility providing education on the 5 1 Hour F D G ● ● All ● ● ● educational programs are www.buschwildlife.com 4 Central Boulevard, South of diversity and value of Florida's natural 575-3399 10 am to 4 pm ● ● ● ● available. Call for current tour wildlife hospital Indiantown Road with live native animals for all ages, tours and exhibits resources. acres and education schedule. Cypress sloughs, Everglades Youth J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area Off Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Hunting, fishing, hiking, bird Over 300 primitive camping 1.2 Mile boardwalk through Open 24/7 except for North of Northlake Boulevard and off areas on a first-come pinelands, cypress, oak 60,000 ● Varies F G All Camp, Seasonal Canoe 5 depression marshes and watching, and horseback riding. 624-6989 last two weeks of ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● http://myfwc.com/recreation/jw_corbett/default.asp pine flatwoods State road 710, just west of SR 706 availability hammock and marsh. acres August / Kayaking Cypress sloughs, On State Road 76, five Extensive looped Deer, turkey, hog and small Several eagle nests, new Open 24/7. Periodic New nature center, John G. and Susan H. Dupuis Preserve depression marshes and game, hunting when in 924-5310 22,000 closures during ● N/A All call for hours and 6 miles west of State Road acres Varies ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● www.sfwmd.gov/org Search site for Dupuis pine flatwoods 710 hiking trails season nature center. hunting seasons programs Jupiter Outdoor Center Kayak rentals & guided 18095 Ocean Blvd., Jupiter Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Electric boat rides, Mix of outdoor adventure Full moon & stargazing tours 7 tours, snorkeling, bike Preserve, Loxahatchee & water taxi tours, 747-9666 N/A 9 am-5 pm ● 1-4 Hours F G ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● with campfire & marchmallow www.jupiteroutdoorcenter.com rentals and on-site food Inlet Village, Jupiter FL Indian Rivers surfboard rentals with great food on-site. roast; youth fun Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, DuBois Pioneer Home and Historical museum 805 N. US Hwy. 1 Regional history, climb 105 steps to the best view in 747-6639 Tue. - Saturday 3 Hours Sunset tours, free Historical Home 747-8380 20 lectures and history Loxahatchee River Historical Museum 8 exhibits, lighthouse tours Jupiter the lighthouse Palm Beach County 10am-5pm ● for all sites ● ● F D G ● Over 6 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● www.jupiterlighthouse.org and historic home (lighthouse) acres camp Beach Park, Nature Center, NE corner, Donald Ross Road Summer Night Turtle Loggerhead Park & Loggerhead Marinelife Center Sea Turtle Hospital Sea turtles and other 17 Tues-Sat 10am-4 pm Sea Turtle Hospital and US Hwy 1, 14200 US Nature trails 627-8280 Sun Noon-3 pm ● 2 Hours ● ● ● D ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Walks (by resv.), Tours, www.marinelife.org 9 and Museaum Hwy 1, Juno Beach and Museum marine life up close acres Recreational programs Guided nature walks, Highly diverse 10900 State Road 703 Cove and Barrier Visitor's Center with 350 7 days Summer Nighttime John D. MacArthur Beach State Park coastal park with Summer Nighttime Turtle ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Turtle Walks (Resv. 10 Island ecology exhibits, aquariums 624-6950 acres 8 am-Sunset ● 4 Hours ● F G ● ● All www.macarthurbeach.org/ Visitor's Center (A1A), Singer Island and film Walks (Resv. Required) req'd), snorkeling tours Boardwalk through Everglades Pavilion, 8537 Info presentations, Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center Northernmost extension Boardwalk with Outdoor 20 sq. Mon-Sat 8 am-4 pm www.cityofwpb.com/recreation/grassy cypress & marsh, Northlake Blvd.; Nature 627-8831 ● 2 Hours ● ● ● D ● ● All ● ● ● ● 3rd weekend of month- 11 bird watching Center, 8264 Northlake of Everglades interpretive signage Tranquility miles Wed 9 am-5 pm Picnic in Preserve (resv) Marina on intracoastal immediately 1/2 mi. south of Blue Charter Fishing, Weekly Thursday Sunset Restaurant 7am - 10pm, Scenic Intracoastal Ships Store and Reservations - Thursday: Sailfish Marina north of the Lake Worth Inlet, boat Heron Blvd., Motel, Boat Rentals Celebration Arts and 683-8294 N/A ● Varies ● ● 10+ ● ● ● ● ● ● www.sailfishmarina.com 12 Mon-Fri 7am - 9pm, Sat & Sun Local Art & Crafts Show rentals, charter fishing Palm Beach Shores Waterfront dining Waterfront Crafts Fair 6:30am - 9pm Currie Park Tues. - Sat., 10am to Palm Beach Maritime Museum Museum has exhibits at 2400 N. Flagler Dr., Tours of John F. Kennedy Ship Models, Historic Coast Guard Property 832-7428 See website for ferry Currie Park, Historic site Bunker & restored historic 540-5147 N/A 2pm except Thursday ● ● ● ● F G ● All ● ● ● www.pbmm.org 13 Currie Park, WPB Pictures at Currie Park on Peanut Island 12-4pm, Peanut Island, 2 Hours schedule tours on Peanut Island Coast Guard facility (Office) see Website for tour times Park has 20 campsites with Snorkeling lagoon, shallow-water reef, Reachable by boat, Water Requires reservations, Peanut Island Park County Park on Island Intracoastal waterway floating swim platform to observe reef tent pad, grill & picnic table Taxi and ferry from Riviera 86 Sunrise - Sunset ● ● ● ● ● call 8am to 8pm, www.pbcgov.com/parks 14 at Lake Worth Inlet life, mangrove boardwalk, native 845-4445 acres ● --- ● F G All ● ● at Lake Worth Inlet Restrooms & indoor showers maritime hammock areas Beach Marina 7 days a week Tropical Fruit Orchard with Orchard of Tropical Nursery, Gift Florida native fruits, multiple varieties available 13646 US Highway 441, Fruit packing Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Erickson Farm, Inc. 15 Tropical Mangos Shipping available, 924-7714 June to mid-Sept ● ● ● N/A All recipes for use June to mid-Sept. Canal Point and shipping Seasonal Farmers market -- --- available Everglades Adventures RV & Sailing Resort Only Marina & Campground 190 N. Lake Avenue, Cabins on Lake, Fishing, Hiking, Bird 7am-7pm 16 located directly on Lake Boat Rentals, Deluxe Lakefront Cabins 924-7832 N/A 7 Days a Week ● Varies ● ● F G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Boat Rental www.evergladesadventuresresort.com Okeechobee Pahokee Waterfront Dining Watching in season 2003 Lion Country Safari 1,000 roaming animals Park with animal shows, Breeding of rare & Drive through Safari and 250 9:30am-5:30pm Campground Lion Country Safari Rd., West Palm Beach, in 250 acre rides, animal feeding, endangered animals 793-1084 ● 4 Hours ● ● ● F G All ● ● ● ● ● www.lioncountrysafari.com 17 walk through zoo North of Southern Blvd. drive-thru park and more representing 120 species acres last car admitted 4:30pm available at park 531 N. Military Trail M-Sat 8:30am-4:30pm Herb sales, plant sales, Mounts Botanical Garden Botanical Learning Identified native and Citrus, herb garden Horticultural 13 18 Center West Palm Beach 233-1749 Sun-Holidays 1-5pm, Closed XMas, ● 2 Hours ● ● ● N/A ● All ● ● presentations, www.mounts.org ornamental plants and rain forest areas wonderland acres N. Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day children's tours Interactive/rotating exhibits, Marine creatures, programs, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Special exhibits year- South Florida Science Museum North of Summit Blvd. laser light shows, 18 hole Exhibits on all 10 Science Museum planetarium, observatory 832-1988 Sat 10am-6pm, ● 2 Hours ● ● ● F G All ● round, Observatory & www.sfsm.org 19 adjacent to Zoo science-themed aspects of Science acres and aquarium mini golf course Sun Noon-6pm Planetarium Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park 1301 Summit Blvd., Live animals, Florida Everyday except DragonFest, Winter in Zoo east of I95 & south of native species Petting Zoo Over 900 Animals 23 ● ● F G ● ● www.palmbeachzoo.org 20 533-0887 Thanksgiving ● 3 Hours ● All ● July, Boo at the Zoo Southern Blvd. Survival Program acres 9 am-5 pm History park showcasing South Florida Large collection of original One-room school, Yesteryear Village at S. Florida Fair Bink Glisson Museum, 5 Tuesday - Sunday 2-2.5 Old Fashioned Halloween, 21 Florida's history 1850's Fairgrounds, Sansbury's and replicated buildings Blacksmith shop, Farm, Sally Bennett Big Band Hall 795-6400 acres ● ● ● ● F D G ● All ● ● ● Christmas in the Village, www.southfloridafair.com to 1950's Way, Gate 3 and artifacts General Store of Fame 11am - 5pm Hours South Florida fair 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., Interactive displays at Palm Sept-May: Tu-Fri 1-4:30pm, Programs about animals, Okeeheelee Nature Center Nature Center Education Center, 100 east of Turnpike, hands-on exhibits Beach County's natural Live animal displays 233-1400 Sat 8:15am-4:30pm, ● 2 Hours ● ● ● D G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● plants & other subjects www.pbcgov.com/parks 22 with recreation park West Palm Beach ecosystems acres Sun 1-4:30pm for all ages. 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Nature Observation, Interpretive Nature Center: T-F & Su Call for guided tour Green Cay Wetlands Constructed Wetlands Beach, east side of Hagen Ranch Road Elevated 100 1-4:30pm, Sat 8:15am to 4:30pm; N/A ● times, Special events between Atlantic Avenue and 966-1700 acres ● 2 Hours ● ● ● ● ● All www.pbcwater.com/green_cay 23 and Nature Center Woodbright Road Interpretive Exhibits Walkways Nature Center Boardwalk: 7 days, daylight hours throughout the year 10216 Lee Road, Northernmost portion of Birding walks, hiking, Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Northernmost portion Bird watching 143,874 7 days 2+ Hours of the Everglades 2 mi. south of Boynton Nature Study 0.8 mile Marsh Trail Everglades and habitat 734-8303 Sunrise to Sunset ● ● ● ● F G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● biking and fishing, http://Loxahatchee.fws.gov 24 Beach Blvd. for snail kite acres boating near L-40 Levee American Orchid Society Visitors Center Thousands of orchids A unique 3.5-acre botanical orchid garden Greenhouses with wide Botanical garden with a Guided tours on weekends 16700 A.O.S. Lane, filled with thousands of native and exotic 3.5 10am to 5pm, Tuesday complement a serene but variety of orchids only, call for special events and Botanical Garden 25 orchids set amongst rare flowering trees, variety of rare and specimen 404-2000 acres ● 2 Hours ● ● ● F G ● All ● ● ● ● www.aos.org exciting botanical paradise Delray Beach palms, shrubs and other flora and displays plants and water displays through Sunday and programs Gardens & Museum at 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Colorful carp & turtles, Exhibits owned or loaned Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens west of Jog Rd., between Japanese Museum Japanese festivals, 220 Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm historic Japanese and 6 Gardens waterfalls & rare collection exhibits & workshops 495-0233 Closed most holidays ● 3 Hours ● ● ● F G ● ● 10+ ● ● ● ● to museum. Special www.morikami.org 26 settlement Linton & Yamato of bonsai (mini. trees) acres performances. Festivals. Constructed 13026 Jog Rd, Delray Beach, (on Migratory and nesting 50 7 days Call to schedule tours, Wakodahatchee Wetlands east side of Jog Rd. between Bird Watching wetland bird species, 1 hour ● ● ● ● All ● ● 27 wetlands area 3/4 mile board walk 493-6000 acres daylight hours N/A special events www.pbcwater.com/wakodahatchee Atlantic Ave. and Woolbright Road alligators during the year 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Natural study, ecology and Coral reef pool, dune Tue.-Sat 10am - 4:30pm, Field trips, Sandoway House Nature Center conservation of Atlantic Coast Historic Woodframe 0.5 www.sandowayhouse.com 28 Nature Center Delray Bch, 1.5 blocks garden, butterfly garden, 274-7263 Sun 12pm - 4:30pm ● 1 Hours ● ● ● F D G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● ● summer camp, south of Atlantic Ave. House Shell Collection acre Closed Mon. education program 6 mi. west of Hwy. 441 Loxahatchee Everglades Tours Airboat Tour The Everglades 200,000+ 7 days Frequent Tours in Everglades on Loxahatchee Rd. Freshwater Wetlands Wildlife, alligators, birds 482-6107 ● 1.5-2 Hours ● ● ● F G ● All ● ● ● ● ● www.evergladesairboattours.com 29 West of Boca Raton "River of Grass" acres 9:30am-4:00pm Nature Center within 1/2 mile west of 2,000 foot interpretive Wet forest, naturalist Hands on interpretive Tue. - Fri. & Sun. 1:00-4:30pm, Guided Walks and Daggerwing Nature Center Highway 441 on Yamato displays 488-9953 43 Sat. 9:00-4:30pm, ● ● ● F D G ● ● ● ● educational programs www.pbcgov.com/parks 30 boardwalk, butterfly programs 2 Hours ● ● All ● Recreation Park Road, Boca Raton gardens. Observation Tower acres Closed Sundays June - August offered throughout the year Mangrove park along 600 NE 24th Street, Boardwalk, Canoeing & Boardwalk and canoe Canoe/Kayak Tours James A. Rutherford Park Playground, wildlife 338-1473 ● ● ● ● ● available through www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us/parks 31 Intracoastal Waterway behind 5th Street Shops kayaking scheduled through trails through Mangrove -- 8:00am to Sunset 1 Hours ● All ● Gumbo Limbo ecosystem VisitPamBeach 1.2 mi. north of Palmetto Observation tower, Regular scheduled Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Coastal Park Coastal hardwood Marine Life Mon-Sat 9 am-4 pm education program. Canoe/Kayak Park Rd., on SR A-1-A, ecological education 20 2 Hours D G www.GumboLimbo.org 32 & Nature Center hammock, Live animals Displays, including sea 338-1473 Sun 12-4 pm ● ● ● ● ● ● All ● ● ● Tours available through Boca Raton programs turtles acres VisitPamBeach * For information on additional sites, contact the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-554-PALM (7256). Hours of operation may change, please call individual sites to verify hour when open or group rates. Palm Beach County Nature and Heritage Tourism Highlights* Group Rate Handicap Access Donation Snorkeling Fee Map Location Bus Access Target Age Picnic Area Swimming Special Comments Nature Trail Restrooms Refreshments Fishing Bird Watching Horseback Riding Hiking Nature/Visitor Ctr. Guided Tour Brochure Available Duration Recommended indicated Size Feature(s) Except where otherwise Attraction Hours Attraction Outstanding Description Location Primary Secondary Area Code: (561) Name of Site Canoeing/Kayaking 11,500 acres including 16450 S.E. Federal Hwy., "Wild & Scenic River", Endangered species: bald Cypress tree canopy over 8am - sundown 2 or more Camping avail. by resv., Jonathan Dickinson State Park the wild & scenic Hobe Sound, 5 miles north (772) 11,500 F www.floridastateparks.org 1 pioneer homesite of Trapper eagle, Florida scrub-jay, sand- river, river tours, nature and daily ● Hours ● ● ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Bicycling, Just outside Loxahatchee River of Tequesta on US1 Nelson, coastal pine scrub hill crane & gopher tortoise equestrian trails, camping 564-2771 acres of Palm Bch. County 5 native Florida habitats: Call for schedule of Barrier Island Sanctuary 574 So. Beach Road Pristine beach with rocky Hawley Education Center, 73 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Blowing Rocks Preserve Anastasia limestone walking trails and boardwalk beach dune, coastal scrub, exhibits and educational 2 between Atlantic Ocean (CR 707), Hobe Sound mangrove wetland, tropical 744-6668 acres daily except ● 2 Hours ● ● ● F D G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● www.nature.org/florida and Indian River Lagoon shoreline with interpretive signs and oak hammock major holidays programs Federally Designated Wild and Scenic 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Walking trails for guided programs, and Old-growth cypress Serves as gateway to Loxahatchee 7 days a week for river access north, Call Canoe Outfitters at River and natural area offering guided 561-746-7053 for canoeing and Riverbend Park approximately one mile west of access to the Loxahatchee River for transition to National Wild and Scenic River and the 684 Sunrise to sunset for guided tours 3 walking tours highlighting native flora, only subtropical cypress forest river 746-7053 acres on weekends. Open for guided tours ● 2+ Hours ● ● G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● kayaking information. Call 966-6600 www.pbcgov.com/parks bird watching, canoeing / kayaking. Florida Turnpike on Indian Road. canoeing and kayaking north. estuarine mangroves system remaining in Florida. and access to Canoe Outfitters only. for guided tour / bird watching. A variety of special tours and Wildlife refuge providing a 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, off Multiple natural habitats Educationally based injured wild care Mon - Saturday Busch Wildlife Sanctuary nature center with a Wildlife educational programs facility providing education on the 5 1 Hour F D G ● ● All ● ● ● educational programs are www.buschwildlife.com 4 Central Boulevard, South of diversity and value of Florida's natural 575-3399 10 am to 4 pm ● ● ● ● available. Call for current tour wildlife hospital Indiantown Road with live native animals for all ages, tours and exhibits resources. acres and education schedule. Cypress sloughs, Everglades Youth J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area Off Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Hunting, fishing, hiking, bird Over 300 primitive camping 1.2 Mile boardwalk through Open 24/7 except for North of Northlake Boulevard and off areas on a first-come pinelands, cypress, oak 60,000 ● Varies F G All Camp, Seasonal Canoe 5 depression marshes and watching, and horseback riding. 624-6989 last two weeks of ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● http://myfwc.com/recreation/jw_corbett/default.asp pine flatwoods State road 710, just west of SR 706 availability hammock and marsh. acres August / Kayaking Cypress sloughs, On State Road 76, five Extensive looped Deer, turkey, hog and small Several eagle nests, new Open 24/7. Periodic New nature center, John G. and Susan H. Dupuis Preserve depression marshes and game, hunting when in 924-5310 22,000 closures during ● N/A All call for hours and 6 miles west of State Road acres Varies ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● www.sfwmd.gov/org Search site for Dupuis pine flatwoods 710 hiking trails season nature center. hunting seasons programs Jupiter Outdoor Center Kayak rentals & guided 18095 Ocean Blvd., Jupiter Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Electric boat rides, Mix of outdoor adventure Full moon & stargazing tours 7 tours, snorkeling, bike Preserve, Loxahatchee & water taxi tours, 747-9666 N/A 9 am-5 pm ● 1-4 Hours F G ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● with campfire & marchmallow www.jupiteroutdoorcenter.com rentals and on-site food Inlet Village, Jupiter FL Indian Rivers surfboard rentals with great food on-site. roast; youth fun Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, DuBois Pioneer Home and Historical museum 805 N. US Hwy. 1 Regional history, climb 105 steps to the best view in 747-6639 Tue. - Saturday 3 Hours Sunset tours, free Historical Home 747-8380 20 lectures and history Loxahatchee River Historical Museum 8 exhibits, lighthouse tours Jupiter the lighthouse Palm Beach County 10am-5pm ● for all sites ● ● F D G ● Over 6 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● www.jupiterlighthouse.org and historic home (lighthouse) acres camp Beach Park, Nature Center, NE corner, Donald Ross Road Summer Night Turtle Loggerhead Park & Loggerhead Marinelife Center Sea Turtle Hospital Sea turtles and other 17 Tues-Sat 10am-4 pm Sea Turtle Hospital and US Hwy 1, 14200 US Nature trails 627-8280 Sun Noon-3 pm ● 2 Hours ● ● ● D ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Walks (by resv.), Tours, www.marinelife.org 9 and Museaum Hwy 1, Juno Beach and Museum marine life up close acres Recreational programs Guided nature walks, Highly diverse 10900 State Road 703 Cove and Barrier Visitor's Center with 350 7 days Summer Nighttime John D. MacArthur Beach State Park coastal park with Summer Nighttime Turtle ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Turtle Walks (Resv. 10 Island ecology exhibits, aquariums 624-6950 acres 8 am-Sunset ● 4 Hours ● F G ● ● All www.macarthurbeach.org/ Visitor's Center (A1A), Singer Island and film Walks (Resv. Required) req'd), snorkeling tours Boardwalk through Everglades Pavilion, 8537 Info presentations, Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center Northernmost extension Boardwalk with Outdoor 20 sq. Mon-Sat 8 am-4 pm www.cityofwpb.com/recreation/grassy cypress & marsh, Northlake Blvd.; Nature 627-8831 ● 2 Hours ● ● ● D ● ● All ● ● ● ● 3rd weekend of month- 11 bird watching Center, 8264 Northlake of Everglades interpretive signage Tranquility miles Wed 9 am-5 pm Picnic in Preserve (resv) Marina on intracoastal immediately 1/2 mi. south of Blue Charter Fishing, Weekly Thursday Sunset Restaurant 7am - 10pm, Scenic Intracoastal Ships Store and Reservations - Thursday: Sailfish Marina north of the Lake Worth Inlet, boat Heron Blvd., Motel, Boat Rentals Celebration Arts and 683-8294 N/A ● Varies ● ● 10+ ● ● ● ● ● ● www.sailfishmarina.com 12 Mon-Fri 7am - 9pm, Sat & Sun Local Art & Crafts Show rentals, charter fishing Palm Beach Shores Waterfront dining Waterfront Crafts Fair 6:30am - 9pm Currie Park Tues. - Sat., 10am to Palm Beach Maritime Museum Museum has exhibits at 2400 N. Flagler Dr., Tours of John F. Kennedy Ship Models, Historic Coast Guard Property 832-7428 See website for ferry Currie Park, Historic site Bunker & restored historic 540-5147 N/A 2pm except Thursday ● ● ● ● F G ● All ● ● ● www.pbmm.org 13 Currie Park, WPB Pictures at Currie Park on Peanut Island 12-4pm, Peanut Island, 2 Hours schedule tours on Peanut Island Coast Guard facility (Office) see Website for tour times Park has 20 campsites with Snorkeling lagoon, shallow-water reef, Reachable by boat, Water Requires reservations, Peanut Island Park County Park on Island Intracoastal waterway floating swim platform to observe reef tent pad, grill & picnic table Taxi and ferry from Riviera 86 Sunrise - Sunset ● ● ● ● ● call 8am to 8pm, www.pbcgov.com/parks 14 at Lake Worth Inlet life, mangrove boardwalk, native 845-4445 acres ● --- ● F G All ● ● at Lake Worth Inlet Restrooms & indoor showers maritime hammock areas Beach Marina 7 days a week Tropical Fruit Orchard with Orchard of Tropical Nursery, Gift Florida native fruits, multiple varieties available 13646 US Highway 441, Fruit packing Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Erickson Farm, Inc. 15 Tropical Mangos Shipping available, 924-7714 June to mid-Sept ● ● ● N/A All recipes for use June to mid-Sept. Canal Point and shipping Seasonal Farmers market -- --- available Everglades Adventures RV & Sailing Resort Only Marina & Campground 190 N. Lake Avenue, Cabins on Lake, Fishing, Hiking, Bird 7am-7pm 16 located directly on Lake Boat Rentals, Deluxe Lakefront Cabins 924-7832 N/A 7 Days a Week ● Varies ● ● F G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Boat Rental www.evergladesadventuresresort.com Okeechobee Pahokee Waterfront Dining Watching in season 2003 Lion Country Safari 1,000 roaming animals Park with animal shows, Breeding of rare & Drive through Safari and 250 9:30am-5:30pm Campground Lion Country Safari Rd., West Palm Beach, in 250 acre rides, animal feeding, endangered animals 793-1084 ● 4 Hours ● ● ● F G All ● ● ● ● ● www.lioncountrysafari.com 17 walk through zoo North of Southern Blvd. drive-thru park and more representing 120 species acres last car admitted 4:30pm available at park 531 N. Military Trail M-Sat 8:30am-4:30pm Herb sales, plant sales, Mounts Botanical Garden Botanical Learning Identified native and Citrus, herb garden Horticultural 13 18 Center West Palm Beach 233-1749 Sun-Holidays 1-5pm, Closed XMas, ● 2 Hours ● ● ● N/A ● All ● ● presentations, www.mounts.org ornamental plants and rain forest areas wonderland acres N. Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day children's tours Interactive/rotating exhibits, Marine creatures, programs, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Special exhibits year- South Florida Science Museum North of Summit Blvd. laser light shows, 18 hole Exhibits on all 10 Science Museum planetarium, observatory 832-1988 Sat 10am-6pm, ● 2 Hours ● ● ● F G All ● round, Observatory & www.sfsm.org 19 adjacent to Zoo science-themed aspects of Science acres and aquarium mini golf course Sun Noon-6pm Planetarium Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park 1301 Summit Blvd., Live animals, Florida Everyday except DragonFest, Winter in Zoo east of I95 & south of native species Petting Zoo Over 900 Animals 23 ● ● F G ● ● www.palmbeachzoo.org 20 533-0887 Thanksgiving ● 3 Hours ● All ● July, Boo at the Zoo Southern Blvd. Survival Program acres 9 am-5 pm History park showcasing South Florida Large collection of original One-room school, Yesteryear Village at S. Florida Fair Bink Glisson Museum, 5 Tuesday - Sunday 2-2.5 Old Fashioned Halloween, 21 Florida's history 1850's Fairgrounds, Sansbury's and replicated buildings Blacksmith shop, Farm, Sally Bennett Big Band Hall 795-6400 acres ● ● ● ● F D G ● All ● ● ● Christmas in the Village, www.southfloridafair.com to 1950's Way, Gate 3 and artifacts General Store of Fame 11am - 5pm Hours South Florida fair 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., Interactive displays at Palm Sept-May: Tu-Fri 1-4:30pm, Programs about animals, Okeeheelee Nature Center Nature Center Education Center, 100 east of Turnpike, hands-on exhibits Beach County's natural Live animal displays 233-1400 Sat 8:15am-4:30pm, ● 2 Hours ● ● ● D G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● plants & other subjects www.pbcgov.com/parks 22 with recreation park West Palm Beach ecosystems acres Sun 1-4:30pm for all ages. 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Nature Observation, Interpretive Nature Center: T-F & Su Call for guided tour Green Cay Wetlands Constructed Wetlands Beach, east side of Hagen Ranch Road Elevated 100 1-4:30pm, Sat 8:15am to 4:30pm; N/A ● times, Special events between Atlantic Avenue and 966-1700 acres ● 2 Hours ● ● ● ● ● All www.pbcwater.com/green_cay 23 and Nature Center Woodbright Road Interpretive Exhibits Walkways Nature Center Boardwalk: 7 days, daylight hours throughout the year 10216 Lee Road, Northernmost portion of Birding walks, hiking, Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Northernmost portion Bird watching 143,874 7 days 2+ Hours of the Everglades 2 mi. south of Boynton Nature Study 0.8 mile Marsh Trail Everglades and habitat 734-8303 Sunrise to Sunset ● ● ● ● F G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● biking and fishing, http://Loxahatchee.fws.gov 24 Beach Blvd. for snail kite acres boating near L-40 Levee American Orchid Society Visitors Center Thousands of orchids A unique 3.5-acre botanical orchid garden Greenhouses with wide Botanical garden with a Guided tours on weekends 16700 A.O.S. Lane, filled with thousands of native and exotic 3.5 10am to 5pm, Tuesday complement a serene but variety of orchids only, call for special events and Botanical Garden 25 orchids set amongst rare flowering trees, variety of rare and specimen 404-2000 acres ● 2 Hours ● ● ● F G ● All ● ● ● ● www.aos.org exciting botanical paradise Delray Beach palms, shrubs and other flora and displays plants and water displays through Sunday and programs Gardens & Museum at 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Colorful carp & turtles, Exhibits owned or loaned Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens west of Jog Rd., between Japanese Museum Japanese festivals, 220 Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm historic Japanese and 6 Gardens waterfalls & rare collection exhibits & workshops 495-0233 Closed most holidays ● 3 Hours ● ● ● F G ● ● 10+ ● ● ● ● to museum. Special www.morikami.org 26 settlement Linton & Yamato of bonsai (mini. trees) acres performances. Festivals. Constructed 13026 Jog Rd, Delray Beach, (on Migratory and nesting 50 7 days Call to schedule tours, Wakodahatchee Wetlands east side of Jog Rd. between Bird Watching wetland bird species, 1 hour ● ● ● ● All ● ● 27 wetlands area 3/4 mile board walk 493-6000 acres daylight hours N/A special events www.pbcwater.com/wakodahatchee Atlantic Ave. and Woolbright Road alligators during the year 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Natural study, ecology and Coral reef pool, dune Tue.-Sat 10am - 4:30pm, Field trips, Sandoway House Nature Center conservation of Atlantic Coast Historic Woodframe 0.5 www.sandowayhouse.com 28 Nature Center Delray Bch, 1.5 blocks garden, butterfly garden, 274-7263 Sun 12pm - 4:30pm ● 1 Hours ● ● ● F D G ● ● All ● ● ● ● ● ● ● summer camp, south of Atlantic Ave. House Shell Collection acre Closed Mon. education program 6 mi. west of Hwy. 441 Loxahatchee Everglades Tours Airboat Tour The Everglades 200,000+ 7 days Frequent Tours in Everglades on Loxahatchee Rd. Freshwater Wetlands Wildlife, alligators, birds 482-6107 ● 1.5-2 Hours ● ● ● F G ● All ● ● ● ● ● www.evergladesairboattours.com 29 West of Boca Raton "River of Grass" acres 9:30am-4:00pm Nature Center within 1/2 mile west of 2,000 foot interpretive Wet forest, naturalist Hands on interpretive Tue. - Fri. & Sun. 1:00-4:30pm, Guided Walks and Daggerwing Nature Center Highway 441 on Yamato displays 488-9953 43 Sat. 9:00-4:30pm, ● ● ● F D G ● ● ● ● educational programs www.pbcgov.com/parks 30 boardwalk, butterfly programs 2 Hours ● ● All ● Recreation Park Road, Boca Raton gardens. Observation Tower acres Closed Sundays June - August offered throughout the year Mangrove park along 600 NE 24th Street, Boardwalk, Canoeing & Boardwalk and canoe Canoe/Kayak Tours James A. Rutherford Park Playground, wildlife 338-1473 ● ● ● ● ● available through www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us/parks 31 Intracoastal Waterway behind 5th Street Shops kayaking scheduled through trails through Mangrove -- 8:00am to Sunset 1 Hours ● All ● Gumbo Limbo ecosystem VisitPamBeach 1.2 mi. north of Palmetto Observation tower, Regular scheduled Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Coastal Park Coastal hardwood Marine Life Mon-Sat 9 am-4 pm education program. Canoe/Kayak Park Rd., on SR A-1-A, ecological education 20 2 Hours D G www.GumboLimbo.org 32 & Nature Center hammock, Live animals Displays, including sea 338-1473 Sun 12-4 pm ● ● ● ● ● ● All ● ● ● Tours available through Boca Raton programs turtles acres VisitPamBeach * For information on additional sites, contact the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-554-PALM (7256). Hours of operation may change, please call individual sites to verify hour when open or group rates. Florida NST 441 Nubbin Okeechobee Slough Kissimmee River 3 70 Henry Creek
6 The Palm Beach County Natural Areas System is currently comprised of 30 environmentally sensitive lands 10.3 710 totaling more than 27,000 acres that are owned or leased by the County and managed as natural areas by the Buckhead Ridge
County's Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM). Please call facilities to determine local conditions. Indian Prairie Canal
Chancy Bay Creek These natural areas were acquired to preserve the rare and diverse natural ecosystems present on the sites along with the endangered, '2/ +5/ #5//-29,// &-/83-'<3+63= >2/ 736/ 721 76 Harney Pond Canal 9.9 threatened, and rare species of plants and animals that inhabit them. The natural areas are available to the public for resource-based Lake><+36 +<9?8. Okeechobee +5/ #5//-29,// Scenic >2+> -+8Trail ,/ A+65/. recreation, environmental education, scientific research, passive recreation such as nature walks, bird watching and photography. Seven (LOST)235/. 79?8>+38 ,35/. <966/< ,6+./. 9< 29<=/,+-5 7 of these natural areas have public use facilities such as a parking Scenic Trails 441 Natural Areas <3../8 !9=>90>2/'<+363=98>9:90>2/ 099>2312 98 area, an accessible nature trail, informational kiosks, and hiking St. Lucie Canal • South County • /<,/<> 99@/<35/ >=2/312>+669A=09</B-/66/8> 76 trails. Several have portable toilets. The following list includes the 8.2 6. Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area - @3/A=+8.@3=>+=90>2/6+5/'2/><+362+=+8?7,/<90 Lakeport Lake 2 nine natural areas managed by ERM having public use facilities and Hypoluxo Road and US 1, Hypoluxo.This 97-acre natural area +--/==:938>= -+8,/?=/.C/+<<9?8.+8.:<9@3./= 4 one preserve managed by the City of Delray Beach. Fisheating protects scrub and scrubby flatwood habitats. Public use facil- /B-/66/8>9::9<>?83>3/=09<,3<.A+>-2381 03=2381+8. Creek Okeechobee 3.2 ities include a parking lot, observation towers, and informa- :29>91<+:2C <385381A+>/<3=+@+36+,6/98 9<+.4+ 7 tional kiosk, hiking trails and an accessible nature trail. • North County • -/8>>9 >2/ #&''22/$:9<>39890 #&' 98/38$+295// /66/ Canal 2901 Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach. This 14-acre site con- 4.4 Point these natural areas on page 8. 6+./+8.38&9?>2+C '2/=/-+7:=-2+<1/+0// W. Palm Beach Canal tains Florida scrub and mesic hammock communities. Public 78 3.4 use facilities include a parking area, an accessible nature trails, !+B37?7 .3=>+8-/ ,/>A//8 -+7:1<9?8.= 3= >/8 1. Jupiter Ridge Natural Area - 736/= '2/3@/-+7:=3>/=9:/<+>/. Moore 7.6 Pahokee an informational kiosk and a hiking trail. Haven 717 Uncle Joe's 1800 South U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter. A 271-acre site with one of ,C>2/9<:=908138//<=A23-2+/< 9< >936/> 0+-363>3/= ;?/=><3+8 +--/== 3= Caloosahatchee River 441 County. This site also contains depression marsh, tidal swamp, 3400 Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach. This 54-acre site con- 80 5.2 tains Florida scrub and scrubby pine flatwoods communities. ./=-<3,/. ?8./< ;?/=><3+8 '<+36= 9< 79398 98 235381 -2/-5 >2/ A/,=3>/ +> Trail Telephone 2. Juno Dunes Natural Area - trail, a hiking trail and an informational kiosk. 2>>: AAA=+4?=+-/+<7C736 398 38./B2>76 Roads 715 Drinking Water 80 9.1 2 N. New River Canal Belle Glade 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach. This 576-acre site contains '2/ (& 9<:= 90 8138//<= +-5=98@366/ 3=><3-> Primitive Campsites Hillsboro Canal 9. Delray Oaks Natural Area - Access Points 27 80 Florida scrub, beach/dunes, coastal strand, a maritime ham- Towns 80 2021 S.W. 29th Street, Delray Beach. This 25-acre site con- 9003-/386/A3=>98-+8,/-+66/.+> Fee Campgrounds South Bay 441 Distance Markers mock and freshwater wetland communities. It extends across Miami Canal the primary coastal ridge from the Atlantic Ocean to the tains prairie and xeric hammock communities along with a 27 Intracoastal Waterway. The oceanfront parcel is adjacent to small strand swamp and areas of flatwoods.The tree canopy Loggerhead Park, which contains active recreational facilities includes live oaks and sabal palms with an understory of wild and the Marinelife Center of Juno Beach.The entrance to the coffee, beautyberry and saw palmetto. The area has public '/<<+-/"9<>2 9B+2+>-2// west tract is located on the west side of U.S. Highway #1, 1/2 use facilities including parking area, an accessible nature trail 7?6>3-9?8>C+?>9>9?<90+<+36<3./98+:9<>398 mile north of Donald Ross Road. with an observation platform, an informational kiosk and a +5/#5//-29,// 3>38-6?./==/@/8>C=/@/8 90>2/><+36 hiking trail. =3>/=+8.A3666385>9>2/ +5/#5//-29,// 3. Frenchman's Forest Natural Area - The&-/83-'<+36 Big Water 809<7+>39898>23=><+36-+8,/ Heritage Trail 12201 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens. This 10. Leon M. Weekes Environmental Preserve- 9,>+38/. 0<97 >2/ &9?>2A/=> 69<3.+ 158-acre site contains large areas of pine flatwoods, strand 2900 Albatross Road, Delray Beach, Managed by City of %/1398+6 $6+88381 9?8-36 +> swamp, scrubby flatwoods, hydric hammock, tidal swamp and Delray Beach Department of Parks and Recreation.This 9<,C/7+36>93809=A0<:-9<1 wet flatwoods communities. Public use facilities include a 12-acre site contains Florida Scrub and is open seven days a parking area, an accessible nature trail with an observation week, dawn to dusk. It can be seen in one half hour and is Lake Okeechobee /B>/8.= 0<97 platform, a boardwalk, informational kiosk and hiking trails. handicapped accessible.A brochure is available. It features a -/8><+6 $+67 /+-2 9?8>C >9 +5/ nature trail and gazebo.A children’s play area is adjacent. For Area Campgrounds #5//-29,// '2/:9<>3980<97 +7638$+<5 4. Sweetbay Natural Area - more information call 561-243-7251. in Palm& Beach 38>2/-9$+295//>+5/=>29 12560 Aviation Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens. This 1,094- <3./PBC A3>2 Equestrian 9@/<8312> A36./<8/== Trail -+7:381 Trail Guides are available at the kiosk in the parking area in these sites. ?66&/<@3-/ acre site is a mosaic of wetlands, pine flatwoods and oak ham- Natural area maps and brochures may be found on the Palm Beach County '9<
7 6 Florida NST 441 Nubbin Okeechobee Slough Kissimmee River 3 70 Henry Creek
6 The Palm Beach County Natural Areas System is currently comprised of 30 environmentally sensitive lands 10.3 710 totaling more than 27,000 acres that are owned or leased by the County and managed as natural areas by the Buckhead Ridge
County's Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM). Please call facilities to determine local conditions. Indian Prairie Canal
Chancy Bay Creek These natural areas were acquired to preserve the rare and diverse natural ecosystems present on the sites along with the endangered, '2/ +5/ #5//-29,// &-/83-'<3+63= >2/ 736/ 721 76 Harney Pond Canal 9.9 threatened, and rare species of plants and animals that inhabit them. The natural areas are available to the public for resource-based Lake><+36 +<9?8. Okeechobee +5/ #5//-29,// Scenic >2+> -+8Trail ,/ A+65/. recreation, environmental education, scientific research, passive recreation such as nature walks, bird watching and photography. Seven (LOST)235/. 79?8>+38 ,35/. <966/< ,6+./. 9< 29<=/,+-5 7 of these natural areas have public use facilities such as a parking Scenic Trails 441 Natural Areas <3../8 !9=>90>2/'<+363=98>9:90>2/ 099>2312 98 area, an accessible nature trail, informational kiosks, and hiking St. Lucie Canal • South County • /<,/<> 99@/<35/ >=2/312>+669A=09</B-/66/8> 76 trails. Several have portable toilets. The following list includes the 8.2 6. Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area - @3/A=+8.@3=>+=90>2/6+5/'2/><+362+=+8?7,/<90 Lakeport Lake 2 nine natural areas managed by ERM having public use facilities and Hypoluxo Road and US 1, Hypoluxo.This 97-acre natural area +--/==:938>= -+8,/?=/.C/+<<9?8.+8.:<9@3./= 4 one preserve managed by the City of Delray Beach. Fisheating protects scrub and scrubby flatwood habitats. Public use facil- /B-/66/8>9::9<>?83>3/=09<,3<.A+>-2381 03=2381+8. Creek Okeechobee 3.2 ities include a parking lot, observation towers, and informa- :29>91<+:2C <385381A+>/<3=+@+36+,6/98 9<+.4+ 7 tional kiosk, hiking trails and an accessible nature trail. • North County • -/8>>9 >2/ #&''22/$:9<>39890 #&' 98/38$+295// /66/ Canal 2901 Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach. This 14-acre site con- 4.4 Point these natural areas on page 8. 6+./+8.38&9?>2+C '2/=/-+7:=-2+<1/+0// W. Palm Beach Canal tains Florida scrub and mesic hammock communities. Public 78 3.4 use facilities include a parking area, an accessible nature trails, !+B37?7 .3=>+8-/ ,/>A//8 -+7:1<9?8.= 3= >/8 1. Jupiter Ridge Natural Area - 736/= '2/3@/-+7:=3>/=9:/<+>/. Moore 7.6 Pahokee an informational kiosk and a hiking trail. Haven 717 Uncle Joe's 1800 South U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter. A 271-acre site with one of ,C>2/9<:=908138//<=A23-2+/< 9< >936/> 0+-363>3/= ;?/=><3+8 +--/== 3= Caloosahatchee River 441 County. This site also contains depression marsh, tidal swamp, 3400 Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach. This 54-acre site con- 80 5.2 tains Florida scrub and scrubby pine flatwoods communities. ./=-<3,/. ?8./< ;?/=><3+8 '<+36= 9< 79398 98 235381 -2/-5 >2/ A/,=3>/ +> Trail Telephone 2. Juno Dunes Natural Area - trail, a hiking trail and an informational kiosk. 2>>: AAA=+4?=+-/+<7C736 398 38./B2>76 Roads 715 Drinking Water 80 9.1 2 N. New River Canal Belle Glade 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach. This 576-acre site contains '2/ (& 9<:= 90 8138//<= +-5=98@366/ 3=><3-> Primitive Campsites Hillsboro Canal 9. Delray Oaks Natural Area - Access Points 27 80 Florida scrub, beach/dunes, coastal strand, a maritime ham- Towns 80 2021 S.W. 29th Street, Delray Beach. This 25-acre site con- 9003-/386/A3=>98-+8,/-+66/.+> Fee Campgrounds South Bay 441 Distance Markers mock and freshwater wetland communities. It extends across Miami Canal the primary coastal ridge from the Atlantic Ocean to the tains prairie and xeric hammock communities along with a 27 Intracoastal Waterway. The oceanfront parcel is adjacent to small strand swamp and areas of flatwoods.The tree canopy Loggerhead Park, which contains active recreational facilities includes live oaks and sabal palms with an understory of wild and the Marinelife Center of Juno Beach.The entrance to the coffee, beautyberry and saw palmetto. The area has public '/<<+-/"9<>2 9B+2+>-2// west tract is located on the west side of U.S. Highway #1, 1/2 use facilities including parking area, an accessible nature trail 7?6>3-9?8>C+?>9>9?<90+<+36<3./98+:9<>398 mile north of Donald Ross Road. with an observation platform, an informational kiosk and a +5/#5//-29,// 3>38-6?./==/@/8>C=/@/8 90>2/><+36 hiking trail. =3>/=+8.A3666385>9>2/ +5/#5//-29,// 3. Frenchman's Forest Natural Area - The&-/83-'<+36 Big Water 809<7+>39898>23=><+36-+8,/ Heritage Trail 12201 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens. This 10. Leon M. Weekes Environmental Preserve- 9,>+38/. 0<97 >2/ &9?>2A/=> 69<3.+ 158-acre site contains large areas of pine flatwoods, strand 2900 Albatross Road, Delray Beach, Managed by City of %/1398+6 $6+88381 9?8-36 +> swamp, scrubby flatwoods, hydric hammock, tidal swamp and Delray Beach Department of Parks and Recreation.This 9<,C/7+36>93809=A0<:-9<1 wet flatwoods communities. Public use facilities include a 12-acre site contains Florida Scrub and is open seven days a parking area, an accessible nature trail with an observation week, dawn to dusk. It can be seen in one half hour and is Lake Okeechobee /B>/8.= 0<97 platform, a boardwalk, informational kiosk and hiking trails. handicapped accessible.A brochure is available. It features a -/8><+6 $+67 /+-2 9?8>C >9 +5/ nature trail and gazebo.A children’s play area is adjacent. For Area Campgrounds #5//-29,// '2/:9<>3980<97 +7638$+<5 4. Sweetbay Natural Area - in Palm& Beach 38>2/-9$+295//>+5/=>29 12560 Aviation Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens. This 1,094- <3./PBC A3>2 Equestrian 9@/<8312> A36./<8/== Trail -+7:381 Trail Guides are available at the kiosk in the parking area in these sites. ?66&/<@3-/ acre site is a mosaic of wetlands, pine flatwoods and oak ham- Natural area maps and brochures may be found on the Palm Beach County '9<
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