Finding the sanctuary amid all the fields and parking lots, with no good signage, was daunting…read more Once there, it seems this piece of wetlands is dying, choked by algae (runoff from sports fields?) and relatively few birds as they are losing another food source.

Excellent walking trail with a lot of wildlife-as the name suggests it's a peaceful place -we took…read morethe walk around the water as opposed to the boardwalk-sadly did not see any alligators but will be back! We did see a lot of beautiful birds and ducks.

This trail area is a great spot to enjoy some nature right outside the city. All the pictures in…read morethis review were taken on a single 2-3 hour hike one morning/afternoon but on the Owahee canal trail, not Apoxee. I live right behind this trail, walking distance from my apartment (a rarity in this part of WPB) so I care about it quite a bit. There are certainly plenty of improvements that could be made. If you're not walking the Owahee canal trails on the outskirts, and trying to walk the actual Apoxee trail, it's almost always too flooded by rainfall to make it very far. There has been word of more elevated boardwalks for the trail, but no progress has been visible for a while. Still a great place for a nature hike in WPB.

Really nice LONG trail and worth the walk. Beautiful and well preserved. Not much wildlife when I…read morewent but tons of beautiful picture opportunities. We went to shoot some videos for fun of nature and we got a lot of really good pictures and videos.

wow, what a park. It's a bit of a drive from me, so I hadn't…read moremade way up there to Okeeheelee till recently. Some different friends who also Disc Golf had said it was one of the best courses around so I finally felt the urge to make it up there. The open a little early which is nice too. Entering the park is impressive in itself. There are so mnay things going on from a large lake spanning waterpark, wildlife all over, a BMX park that's a good size, and of course, the disc course. The things some had said that was obvious immediately, is that the place had far more rolling hills than any park or place in South Florida. I started off at the top of a hill and had to through down to the bottom of the hill. There were shots later where I had to throw over a pond and up a hill. From the elevation changes to the great forest and water holes, it really was worth the drive. Heck, I've been back 2 more times this month already.

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.

The Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural area is hidden in the back of the Saratoga Pines neighborhood…read more It is open from dawn till dusk. Pets are not allowed. The natural area is home to many threatened and endangered species although I saw no wildlife during my time there. There are 4 trails of varying distances, including an equestrian trail. I started on the Blue Heron nature trail, which is approximately .15 miles and ends at a covered observation platform, it is a boardwalk and is accessible. I then hiked the Pine Lilly trail, which was very well-maintained and very well marked. The trail was wide and mostly grassy but be cautious of the occasional root. I was there during a beautiful Saturday morning in February and thoroughly enjoyed myself. If in the area I recommend this hidden surprise.

I enjoyed the peace. It's a beautiful stretch but the yellow trail was not maintained. It must be…read moremowed (see photos) if I'll ever return off season.

This is a very nice park in Royal Palm Beach located in the Crestwood neighborhood of Royal Palm…read moreBeach which is made up of 660 single family homes. Park amenities include a parking lot, picnic pavilions, tables and grills, basketball court, open play space, paved exercise path, and the Bark Dog Park. In the back of the park is a hiking trail into the Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area. The 773 acres of the preserve contain a wet prairie and a pine forest. This natural area is part of the Great Florida Bird and Wildlife Trail and Northeast Everglades Natural Area. Palm Beach county purchased most of the land in 1992 and 1993 and the rest was deeded to them in a mitigation settlement. Unfortunately the trail entrance in the park was flooded due to recent rain but there is another entrance in the back of the Saratoga Pines subdivision.

Pine Jog Environmental Education Center is a non profit run by FAU. It is located on the same…read morecampus as the Pine Jog Elementary School. They are "dedicated to developing, researching, and disseminating educational programs and services that cultivate environmentally literate and engaged communities." The land Pine Jog sits on was first owned by Henry Flagler in 1893 as part of his Model Land Company. In 1930 it was sold and became part of the Lake Worth Drainage District. Throughout the 1940's it was used for farming and cattle grazing. In 1946, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kay purchased the property and named it Pine Jog Plantation, after the pines that inhabited the land and the road that it bordered, Jog Road. At Pine Jog Plantation the Kay's grew flowers, fruits and vegetables. In the early 19460's trails were cleared through the pinewoods and two main buildings, classrooms, and offices were built. The 135 acre site is open to the public 9:00am -4:30pm, Monday through Friday and Saturdays 9-2. Restrooms are available at the environmental center when it is open. The buildings are the first LEED Gold-certified school in the state of Florida. Behind the environmental center there are over three miles of walking trails through mostly undisturbed Florida pine flatwoods. Trails include the Main Blue Trail (1 mile), Orange Trail (.4 mile) leading to the boardwalk & Chickee Hut, Purple Trail (.2 mile), Brown Trail (.2 mile), Yellow Trail (.3 mile), Red Trail (.1 mile), Green Trail (.3 mile), and White Trail (.05 mile) leading to Bill's Bench dedicated to Bill Bill Hutchinson, a naturalist, explorer, activist, and teacher. The property also has a pond with surrounding wetland, five acres of upland hammock, a butterfly garden, and coastal dune habitats along with interpretive signs. Every year the center today hosts over 25,000 students, 750 teachers, and 12,500 adults and families annually. Programs include a summer camp, school experiences, playscape, and week-long residential research institutes for high school and undergraduate students. Follow Pine Jog on Facebook for updates on programs and happenings or just stop by for a hike as I did. It is always nice to explore Florida's natural side.

This is an excellent place to learn and recharge. The trails are well maintained and the Jane Hart…read moreplaque in the pavilion is beautiful and beautifully placed. This is a great place for meetings and learning. I highly recommend it.

Great family-friendly place. Our 12 year-old granddaughter and we did a tandem and single kayak for…read moretwo hours. The staff was friendly and helpful. We saw plenty of wildlife and enjoyed the gorgeous 2hr scenic trip down the river and back. The paddles drip water on you, so you'll definitely get wet. But it's clean water and helps to keep you cool. We will be back!

What a gorgeous day to be on the water for a Wild and Scenic kayak tour with Ms. Donna. We had a…read moregreat time seeing turtles, fish, lots of old FL bald cypress trees and of course gators (some really cute baby ones too!) Ms. Amanda helped us on the phone and at the desk and was able to get us a tour today last minute as a day date! We loved it and can't wait to go back! Thank you Amanda and Donna and Jupiter Outdoor Center!

I previously reviewed the Air boat portion of this park which was amazing. This review is for the…read moreAnimal Adventure portion. We had a family showing with Ethan that was amazing. His knowledge and love for the animals he showed was inspiring. To know we have a younger generation dedicate to the care and keeping of our eco system is inspiring. He is truly an asset to yopur organization. His energy was contagious

I did the Animal Encounter with my family and had Ethan as our presenter. He was awesome! Very…read moreknowledgeable and thorough in his explanation of each of the animals. The rest of the staff with whom I interacted was good too! The reason I am giving this review 4 stars instead of 5 is there were certain employees in the gift shop who left a little to be desired. They seemed as if they didn't really want to be there. Could have caught them on a bad day, but I noticed a difference between those few and the rest of the staff around the premisis.

Loved this easy and quick trail. Located off of Crestwood,…read moreit has a small paved parking lot- maybe 12-15 parking spots. I went on a Friday around lunch time. I was the only on there with my pups. It's a very easy and relaxing walking route. I have very bad arthritis in my knees so I'm always concerned about that. But the trail was easy to navigate. There were benches spaced out nicely so I could take a seat when my knees started acting up. The path was made in a way that you would not easily see the next bench if you wanted some privacy to relax and take in the water and wildlife. There is a small portion of the trail that is unpaved- but it was flat and I had no problems with walking it. The unpaved section is maybe only 10% of the total trail. If that's not something you wanted to test or if you are with a walker or wheelchair, you could go in the opposite direction then turn back around. It's a completed loop. All of the trail that was along the water was paved. So you don't miss anything by not taking the small unpaved section. The path itself is a quick lap probably would have taken my 5-7 minutes if I was by myself and didn't stop to sit and relax. There is a small picnic table under a pavilion that you can also stop too. Overall. Very easy, quiet and relaxing walking route. I've added it to my new list of places to go when I need to get some fresh air.

I loved discovering this 10 acre nature park located in Royal Palm Beach. It was dedicated in 2008…read more Wetland parks are some of my favorite kind of parks because they attract a variety of wildlife including wading birds, migrating birds, lizards, turtles, and alligators. From the parking lot where you can see a variety of ducks and other birds swimming in the water, you pick up a paved path that takes you opposite a Catholic church before winding around the water behind the backyards of houses. Along the way are benches. At the entrance to the woods, the path becomes natural earth and leads you back to the parking lot. Near the water I saw a lot of birds including a great egret, common moorhens, and an anhinga. In the woods I noticed branches heavy with purple American beauty berry which wild animals love to eat. I love loop paths and this one was very scenic. This a short and easy hike that anyone can do so come out and enjoy the natural side of Florida.

Nice place - decent mix of dogs on a Saturday morning. Lots of room…read more Oddly enough staffed by a park ranger who insisted that no balls were allowed. Huh? Their website does not have this rule. The gate has a sign that says no frisbees or footballs but she insisted that this meant all balls. What a crazy rule if true. It's a DOG park - people throw balls to dogs. She would not back down insisting that if she said it it was the rule..

I went yesterday in the first time in years. When I lived in West Palm, it was around the corner…read moreand I took my beloved dog there often before we moved. It's located inside of Okeeheelee park and it's best to go to the west entrance for a quicker route. There are two areas - one for small and the other for larger dogs. The small is for 30 pounds and under and we went there since our puppy is a mini dachshund. Since it was his first time at a park, he was a little nervous at first, but he warmed up once he was there for a little while. Both of the areas are big with shaded areas and offer plenty of bags as well as water fountains for the fur babies and humans. It's best to go when it's not so hot out, which is in the early morning or late afternoon. The weather is a little more bearable in the fall and winter oppose to the spring and summer. Bring extra water and a toy/ball for fetch since there's plenty of room to run around.