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    4.6 (58 reviews)

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    Grassy area next to playground
    Kyla C.

    Lots of grass area to relax and be outdoors. So many parks for kids. Best vibes, great weather, beautiful day, families enjoying each other. Can't ask for a better day!

    Ariel W.

    I have passed this park so many times on the Turnpiike on my way somewhere north or as I headed back home and always thought that looks nice, someday I will finally stop there. Well carpe diem. I was doing other things in the area and destiny struck as i finally came upon the entrance of the park. Okeeheeheelee is the Seminole word for pretty waters and you will find two gorgeous lakes here for all kinds of recreation. The land the park sits on was used for strip mining in the 1950's and 60's. The first 90 acres for the park was purchased in 1973 and a dedication ceremony was held on June 15, 1974. The first phase of the park was completed in March of 1982 and the park was completed in 1996. Today this is a massive 1,702 acre park, making it one of the largest in South Florida. Okeeheelee Park has both a north and south entrance divided by Forest Hill Blvd. The south side of the park is the home of the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center and the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Dept. Administrative Offices. There are so many park amenities, if you can think it, they offer it. There are 5 baseball fields, 8 miles of bicycle paths, a BMX track, boat launch for non motorized boats, fresh water fishing lake, 18 hole disc golf course, Pooch Pines Dog Park, 9 miles of equestrian trails, a mile exercise course with 20 fitness stations, the 27 hole Okeeheelee Golf Course, a 4 mile mountain bike trail, 4 multi purpose fields, the Okeeheelee Nature Center, nature trails, 6 pickleball courts, picnic pavilions and shelters, a playground, 4 softball fields, 6 tennis courts, a volleyball court, 8 miles of walking paths, the Shark Wake water skiing park, and restrooms. Whew! There is a lot and best of all there is no entrance fee like you will find at the county parks in Broward on the weekends. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset while the lighted athletic fields are open until 10 PM. I am so glad I got out to explore and enjoy this fantastic park before the rest of the weekend was rained out by tropical storm Eta. I visited some new reptile and feathered friends at the nature center and enjoyed discovering plants and animals along the nature trails. After a few hours here I feel like I barely cracked the surface. There is so much free and economical fun here that an entire family could be entertained for many days. While entrance to the park is free there is a fee for water skiing, and boat, paddle board, and bicycle rentals. Now when I pass by on my way north or south, I will picture all of the fun everyone is having as I zoom by on the Turnpike.

    Susan G.

    What a beautiful park! There was plenty of shade, playgrounds, plenty of different walking paths, and two large fenced in dog parks! I saw water skiing jumps and what looked like a water obstacle course. They may rent paddle boats my brother told me. It is a cool and not humid day today, so I'm not sure if the paths would have been as comfortable walking on a normal Florida day. But there were many people walking and jogging and riding bikes today. Truly a wonderful place to let your kids or dogs run and enjoy yourself too. The alligator pavilion had several picnic tables to have a picnic. You won't be disappointed.

    A zoomed-in photo of a Gopher Tortoise I saw at the park! Always remember to treat the wildlife with kindness.
    Spencer J.

    I was looking to experience the regional culture and partake in what locals do here in Palm Beach County. I am a big nature and outdoors enthusiast, so I absolutely wanted to take the opportunity to explore the local parks, one of which was Okeeheelee Park. I think, on average, I visit Okeeheelee 3-4 times a week! The park has so much to offer, especially when the weather is nice. The park, which is free to enter, is huge and has plenty of parking. There are multiple lots in the area of the park. My two favorite spots to visit are the nature trail, which has a nice center, and the Shark Wake Park area. To start with, the nature trail itself is beyond beautiful. While the edge of the trail is located next to the highway, which most likely disrupts the local wildlife, it still provides a nice chance to immerse yourself in The Everglades region. There are multiple paved and unpaved paths to choose from when you walk here. There is a viewing platform where deer and other such animals can be spotted. The only downside here that I can think of is that there is only one set of stationary binoculars, so it limits how many people can view the area. The rest of the trail is pretty, and over a dozen signs are posted that go into great detail about the plants, animals, and the region as a whole. My other area of interest, the wake park, is very cool. I have not tried the park myself, but it's always fun to watch how people navigate the various obstacles and parts of the wake park. Since this park offers everything from a dog park to a golf course, I think one could spend an entire week here and not truly grasp how nice and well-maintained this park is. I have counted about half a dozen pavilions (I suspect there are more) which are great places to host parties, events, and get-togethers. I have seen bathrooms labeled throughout the park. One thing I will certainly be on the lookout for next time I go is water fountains. Given how hot it can get here, I think it is vital to stay hydrated. While I am most familiar with the nature center area, I know they have a few bathrooms and fountains. I think I have seen a few scattered throughout the rest of the park, but it's also good to be mindful of those if needed. If you're looking for a new running area or a place to picnic, I think Okeeheelee is the place to look

    Kayaking
    Melodie M.

    This large park serves many different populations in many different ways and is easily accessible. There are multiple entrances, though, and it can be difficult to find what you are looking for once you enter. We tried to merely park next to a playground but eventually just gave up and parked at a freestanding bathroom facility and walked to the playground, as trying to navigate inside the park with little signage is frustrating. On the way to the equipment, I was surprised at how many families and people were using the park midday on the weekend. There were people walking on trails, playing frisbee in an open 'field,' parents and children using swings and playground equipment. My son and I walked down to look at a 'lake,' where signs told us we'd need a permit to fish in the stocked waters. We followed a trail around it; I tried to identify some plants and birds along the way. There wasn't much to point out, as the space was too manicured to be 'wild,' but my sons still managed to find sticks to throw and pinecones to kick and a couple of birds to watch. We kept walking and came upon a boathouse which had bicycle and kayak rentals and sales. I wish I could tell you I learned about the rates or why I should kayak there or how big the body of water was or what it was called, etc, but I can't. Apparently Okeeheelee is the land of little marketing. I know there were other playgrounds around, maybe other trails, a nature center somewhere, but without any physical, real-time information or signs, we weren't compelled to further explore. This format is not unusual for this area, but I'm writing this in hopes that someday someone will address this! I'm looking forward to exploring all that Okeeheelee has to offer in the future, perhaps with a bit more research and a map!

    Kayaking Vibes
    Ty'Trell D.

    Went kayaking for the first time ever at Okeeheelee park. The park itself is huge and very peaceful. Never even knew this park existed. The guys at water rentals place were very pleasant and made me feel very comfortable. They were very helpful in helping us get setup and walking us through everything. I will definitely be back.

    Water obstacle course at shark wake park, inside okeeleehee park
    Veronica V.

    I can't believe I did not know this place was here, not only is okeeheelee park huge and offers so much, like dog parks, kid play areas and golf, but it is also home to Shark Wake park, that has an obstacle course on the water and two different wake boarding tracks. Everyone should check out the park and all it has to offer

    Clay B.

    Highly recommend for the family. There are Great bike trails, picnic areas, bbq, fishing, kayaking, baseball fields, golf course and more...

    Floating fun!
    Cristina S.

    This park is huge! There are plenty of signs but you can get easily turned around if you haven't been there before or actively using google maps, they need the "you are here" maps on the driving route lol My latest, and actually first visit here, was to try out the Shake Wake Aqua Park with some friends. Which, by the way, is best to get to from the Eshleman Trail entrance off of Forest Hill Blvd. Shark Wake has put little light blue and white floor signs around to follow from there up until their turn into closest parking area - otherwise known as the Pooch Pines Dog Park if you are following the darker blue Okeeheelee Park signage. If adventuring into the Aqua Park take only the bare minimum you may need as they only provide a shoe organizer size cubby hole for belongings, some people left towels on the "waiting chairs" or with spectators too timid to join. We purchased our tickets and signed waivers the day before online for noon that Sunday. Once we got to the area check-in was therefore very easy with staff. Got our bands and life vest and waited for the session to start. They recommend getting there 30 minutes prior which after doing everything online didn't seem necessary, so unless your getting a walk-up ticket ($5 extra than online) or usually run late to things and need the mental push of 30 mins buffer time, arriving 10-15 mins prior would have been sufficient as the orientation is a quick verbal set of guidelines from the lifeguards. The water is mucky, but if you have enough gumption to play on this floating obstacle course you can muster through the swim to get on to it. I had seen the few people come back from the previous session and they seemed to survive so I felt ok going through with it. There was a total of 15-20 people in the session ranging all ages. It was a little slow at first getting your bearings, but eventually people worked their way through the different avenues you can take. Now cue the falls, slips, slides, jumps, and conquers. You soon learn that it is easy to slip or fall off of this thing into the water to which the kind and patient lifeguards will verbally guide you to the closest yellow step back on to the float. So yes swimming, even under small portions, is a necessary skill here. Strength is another factor, which I was soon reminded I didn't have much of...but managed through most parts one way or another. Also, wasn't expecting the heat/burns from the float, which you can hear every once in a while people yelling, "hot-hot" and scurrying to a crease/puddle for relief. I'm not athletic by any means, but it was still fun to play, stretch, bounce, and yes-fall, without too much trauma - although muscles are still very sore two days later, but at least no side effects from the questionable water. Would I go again? - eh not at this lack of fitness level, but glad to have somewhat conquered through it with friends nonetheless.

    Chantel D.

    Beautiful park! Been here to kayak and ride bike and never let down with the beautiful views. This park is gorgeous and never ending. Exercising here is so enjoyable. They have different walking trails and areas. The park is open from sunset to sun down. I highly recommend kayaking/canoeing here. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They also rent bikes there as well. With Covid-19 the rental facility is opened only on the weekends until 5pm but I would recommend calling before since things may change.

    Great bike paths
    Sarah H.

    I can't even say how many times I have driven by okeeheelee park on the turnpike and never realized what a gem was so close. This beautiful Park offers so much to so many people. Soccer, tennis, watersports, golfing, and an amazing trail system for biking, hiking, strolling. And you want a picnic? There are so many places to have an amazing bbq. My husband and I drove over to bike on the 8 miles of bike path. A wonderful winding path near water, with small Hills and Valleys. We will definitely be back with our bikes for more adventures in the park. Don't miss this one

    Bikers!!

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    Very spacious with a variety of activities for people of all ages. The bike path is great.

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