This is a park located in Palm Beach county, Lake Harbor, Florida. It's not a large park. In fact…read moreit kind of reminds me of a rest stop on steroids. Maybe because it's like a loop where you can enter at one end and exit at the other. A person could walk the entire length of the park in 30 minutes (or less). There are lots of big shade trees for their many picnic tables. There's a pavilion for large parties (call the number on the display board to reserve) with a small, fenced in playground next to it for the youngsters. There's also a full sized basketball court. Importantly, not far from the entrance there's a block building with restrooms. It's located adjacent to the Herbert Hoover Dike which encircles Lake Okeechobee and was built in response to the great Miami Hurricane of 1926 and the Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928 which killed thousands of people when the Lake breached a small simple earthen dike. It was designed for the purpose of flood control, water conservation, prevention of saltwater intrusion, and preservation of fish and wildlife populations. For the engineers or mechanically inclined, you'll find some old retired pumps on display, that you may find interesting. I enjoyed my brief visit as it gave me a chance to get off my bike and stretch after a long ride. Next time I think I'll walk up onto the dike. Park hours are sunrise to sunset. Dogs must be on a leash. It's worthy of a stop.

This beautiful huge park is located along the south edge of Lake Okeechobee and adjoins the Lake…read moreOkeechobee Scenic Trail. The park has a basketball court, access for kayaking or canoeing, a large multi-purpose field and several picnic areas with grills. There is a large playground that is suitable for ages 2 to 12. Lots of parking and lots of space. I had a good walk and a nice picnic that was socially distanced and included lots of fresh air. [Review 14812 overall, 314 of 2021, number 1302 in Florida.]

Clewiston is located on the south bank of Lake Okeechobee, the largest freshwater lake in Florida…read more The town has the nickname "America's Sweetest Town" because the U.S. Sugar Corporation is headquartered here. That is how the playground got its name of Sweetest Town Playground. The park was formerly known as Woodworks Park which opened in 1992. The original playground was built of wood which deteriorated over time and eventually had to be dismantled in the early 2000's. In 2013 the playground was rebuilt with help from U.S. Sugar Corp, and a number of other sponsors. I love all the uniquely Florida touches that were added to the playground like the orange tree and a scene from the Everglades, The playground has climbing structures, a boat, a truck, slides, and swings. The only thing missing right now is the children to enjoy it. Hopefully they will be back playing soon.

Hands down one of my favorite parks in the community! Okeeheelee Park has so much to offer, and…read moreI've been coming here for years. During the COVID lockdown, walking the trails became my favorite pastime. Especially as a pregnant woman looking for peace and fresh air, lol. Years later, those same trails are still a favorite activity for my son and me. More recently, I've taken up disc golf and was excited to find out the group I joined regularly plays at the Okeeheelee course. It's been such a fun and engaging experience! Just yesterday, I attended a picnic at one of the park's pavilions, and it was wonderful. The swings and playground next to the pavilion made it perfect for a family-friendly event. The space provided plenty of seating and shade, so everyone could enjoy themselves without being overwhelmed by the heat. There's still so much of this park I haven't explored yet, and I genuinely look forward to continuing to visit for years to come.

This is a really great family friendly park. Love taking my kids there. Plenty of stuff to do…read moreincluding water activities. We take out kayaks there and explore in the lake. Lovely atmosphere and no gators we have seen anywhere. Lots of harmless wildlife there to see. Excellent for a picnic at a pavilion or just to spend an evening with family.

Such good vibes in this park. There are people but it's expansive enough where you'll be completely…read morealone for large sections depending on the trail. You can rent bikes for a date day or even paddleboard the river. This is real florida!

Great place to relax and get some nice biking in or walks on the trails . Wide hard gravel bike or…read morewalking trails . At least 10-12 miles on the east side of the park and more by the lake and west side . Very clean , safe an

This active park is ideal for the kids. There is a low fence around the entire thing, which is…read moregreat for keeping little ones from accidentally wandering off. As well, it's going to keep any local wildlife from slithering up out of the canal and into the playground. There is a large building that can be rented and it has a screened porch that will help keep some of Florida's mosquitoes away. There is a restroom here. Plenty of parking. I'm not sure if the park is only closed due to the pandemic or if it's otherwise available for play. [Review 14815 overall, 317 of 2021, number 1304 in Florida.]

Great nature preserve and education center. The signs provide education on native animals and…read moreplants. You can take kayak or canoes out in the preserve. If you don't have your own, you can rent one.

We went on an educational canoe trip here to see the Full Supwr Moon and the Full Beaver Moon. I…read morewent with several friends and it was fabulous. The guides were knowledgeable and very helpful. They were enjoyable to be around. The birds were gorgeous and the temperature was perfect- meaning the weather. I can't wait to come back for other trips and even just walk the boardwalk! The only issue is that it is dark near the outdoor bathroom- because my friend tripped there. So perhaps they should rethink the lighting there!

After our visit to Shark Valley Visitor Center in the Everglades we continued our exploration of…read morethe Everglades. Local knowledge directed us to take Loop Road through the Miccosukee tribal lands to reach Big Cypress NP-Oasis Visitor Center. Note: Loop Road is only paved to about the Miccosukee Cultural & Visitor Center. Very interesting one hour route through virtually untouched Everglades with sporadic homesteads. We then arrived at Big Cypress in the afternoon. Staff was very helpful. To my surprise there are still Miccosukee/Seminole men that put on alligator handling shows for tourists. The canal that parallels the visitor (Rt 41 Tamiami Trail) is filled with alligators, fish, turtles, ahingas, egrets & herons. A worthwhile stop when travelling through the Everglades. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

Would love to come spend more time here. It was relatively spread out, but there's a quaint visitor…read morecenter to help guide you on your way. We visited in November and it was still pretty hot for the season, so definitely recommend water / hats / sunscreen as nothing was super shady.

The Hamrick Butterfly Garden opened on June 30 of 2020 and it is the most recent addition to the…read morefive block Flagler Park that runs along the center of Main Street. The garden was created through a partnership between Okeechobee Main Street, Waste Management, Inc and the University of Florida's Okeechobee Extension Office's Florida Yards and Neighborhood Program. The garden is designed in four sections with red, white, blue, and yellow butterfly attracting flowering plants. The low maintenance plants were chosen by the Florida Master Gardeners and volunteers from Riverwoods Nature Center. They are drought tolerant and designed to exist on rainfall and not need further watering. Park benches made from 100 percent recycled materials were then added to the garden. The garden was built with donations from local businesses and the city is also selling personalized bricks that will be installed in the walkway. Installed in the garden are 8 large artist designed butterflies and 2 smaller student butterflies that were painted by Okeechobee High School students with the Grand Oaks assisted living center residents. I love how the real butterflies attracted by the plants mingle in and out of the butterfly sculptures. I saw several Monarch Butterflies circling around. You can get food, coffee, or ice cream from one of the restaurants lining Park Street and enjoy it in this tranquil oasis of nature.

This was my first time camping since I was a kid in Girl Scouts. The area was just beautiful. The…read moresite (63) was big enough for two cars, two tents, a hammock and two tables under a tailgate tent. There was a port-a-potty close by and a real bathroom with showers about a 4 minute walk. Staff cleaned the restroom often and the port-a-potty was well maintained. We rented bikes. Next time we will rent kayaks. There were hiking trails and lots of wildlife. It was a great time!

Not too far but far enough. Great campground with lots of sites. Laundry and showering facilities…read morewere very cleans lots of alligator to see, grab a kayak or a canoe and paddle the waterways. Seemed like all Sites had a fire pit and the store you were able to grab firewood for a small fee. Easy to find, beautiful drive out there. Very great trip.

This is a pretty cool ocean themed playground we've visited a couple of times while visiting family…read morethat live nearby. I love the flooring, clean and cushiony and no sand! Castle like structures, obstacle course, swings and slides. I also love there's only one entrance to the playground, this is a huge plus since I'm usually with at least 3 kids (but 5-7 when we come here). There are shaded areas, water stations and restrooms. They also have pavilions you can use for free during the week or rent on the weekends for birthday parties.

Great playground for children. Very clean and in a great area as well. Wheelchair accessible as…read morewell. Various sized slides for all ages, also had a misting area to cool down from the hot sun. Definitely will return with my son.