Amanda was amazing, so helpful with the kayak rentals! She accommodated us in every way possible,…read moredefinitely would recommended going there because of her.

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

Tucked away off the interstate exit, Halpat is the quintessential outdoor space of Stuart, FL. I…read moreonly used the nature trail while there so I can only comment on that. The trail is mostly flat and sturdy ground and is a wide walking path. Folks like to take their dogs there so you'll likely encounter some while there! The trail is clean of litter and other major debris and is mostly shaded. It also runs pretty closely with the disc golf course. Amenities seen at the park: - Tennis and pickleball courts - Baseball field - Soccer field - Covered roller hockey rink - Park shelters with picnic tables - Air pumps for bikes and balls - Parking throughout the expanse of the park

Halptiokee is a regional park in Stuart Florida. This park has everything including disc golf,…read morebatting cages, athletic fields and walking trails. This park is very dog friendly nearly everyone I encountered during my walk had at least 1 dog, all on leases. This is a very friendly park, nearly everyone I passed by had a friendly greeting. When I was there, I saw several sports teams practicing, as well as what appeared to be a CrossFit group working out. I went specifically for the walking trails, I had high expectations, they fell a little short. I expected more and longer trails. There were a lot of signs on the paths but most were very faded and you could barely read them. This park is great for families. If you live in the area and have children, I bet they are practices and games are held at this park.

Marina and restaurant closed. Call city management…read more Pahokee, Florida 561-924-5534 The view is spectacular!

Excellent RV camping experience!!! Especially AM when U…read morewake. It's just like being on the ocean. All the campers are returnees and are very friendly. The staff are ok but the restaurant needs to be reopened. When local resident and entrepreneur, Mr. Jim Sheehan developed the business 20 years ago, he built the campground and also rented out lake side cabins. Better than RV camping!! Alas, Hurricanes Francis and Charlie chewed up the entire area, including all his beautiful wood cabins and even damaged the huge Herbert Hoover dike ( in 1930's) which surrounds the entirety of Lake Okechobee. There are a couple of the cabins still available for rent, through Airbnb.

This park is maintained very well, and the restrooms are always clean! The floating docks are…read morealuminum, so no splinters or worry of it breaking away! The only down side or recommendation I would add...is that it would be a lot more convenient to have a place that you could rinse your boat off with after pulling it out of the water.

We parked on the street and walked past all of the foliage west towards the water. There were lots…read moreof benches, water fountains & paths that felt very secure after dark. Lots of joggers and bikers enjoying the beautiful waterfront. Clean beautiful bathrooms, a lovely fountain, a real hidden treasure!

This is a passive park on the shores of Lake Mangonia. Park amenities include a walking/ jogging…read morepath, playground, and benches. There are beautiful large banyan and royal poinciana trees in the park. The playground is currently closed and there are no restrooms and very limited parking. This park is a popular place for people who live in the Lake Mangonia neighborhood to work out and watch the sun set.

The marina is located in Pahokee (indigenous for saw grass), right on Lake Okeechobee. It's a…read morerelatively new marina so it's quite clean and modern in appearance. Perhaps it's because it's off-season but there were only three or four boats moored there. Several families fished off the municipal pier but didn't seem to be catching anything. The store is a combo bait shop/museum and gift shop.There's the hide of a 13.2 foot alligator behind the counter and the girl working there says that's a 'small' one. The prices for the shirts and caps were a bit steep but my friend got one anyway. I was given an interesting history of Pahokkee and the lake. This is the only place where you can drive up and se the lake. The rest is surrounded by dikes, created to prevent the tragedy of the 1928 hurricane which swept through, flooding this town, Clewiston, Belle Grade and others, killing as many as 2,500 people. There's a KOA campground here, a restaurant, showers and restroom facilities. All well-maintained.

I am sure this was a great marina when it was built, but when we went there in 2020 it was falling…read moreapart and in disrepair. It is too bad no one kept it up. It cost millions to develop and now it is almost abandoned, hardly any boats, most of the docks are not in use and unsafe. There are light posts that have fallen down, holes everywhere, abandoned buildings and restaurants. There were quite a few people fishing which was fun. Great marina when it was built i am sure, just not now. Algae was also bad too, seemed to congregate there.

The name Lake Okeechobee was first documented by Spanish explorers in the 16th century. Okeechobee…read moremeans "big water" in the Hitchiti Seminole Indian language. With a surface area of 730 square miles, it is the largest lake in the southeastern United States but relatively shallow at only 10 to 12 feet deep. The primary source of water for the lake is the Kissimmee River located just to the north of the lake. Before European settlers arrived, the lake was home to Native Americans including the Calusa and Seminole tribes. The late 19th century saw the arrival of European settlers who farmed and raised cattle which became an important industry in the region. The fertile land around Lake Okeechobee attracted many farmers for its agricultural potential. The Hurricane of 1928 caused the lake's dike to fail, resulting in catastrophic flooding and the loss of as many as 3,000 people who were in the area to pick crops. There are several mass burial sites of hurricane victims in the area. In the 1930's the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the Herbert Hoover Dike to prevent future flooding disasters. The dike was completed in the 1960's and serves to protect the surrounding communities from lake overflow. The Okeechobee Waterway, a canal system connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, was completed in the mid-20th century. This waterway included the Caloosahatchee River and the St. Lucie Canal, providing a navigable route across the state of Florida. While the canal system facilitated the transportation of goods and contributed to the agricultural development of the region, it negatively impacted the health of Lake Okeechobee with agriculture runoff. Current efforts are focused on restoring the water quality and health of the lake while still meeting the agriculture needs of the surrounding farms. Lake Okeechobee is one of those Florida landmarks you have to experience at least once. Surrounding the lake is the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, a mostly paved 109 mile trail that sits on top of the Herbert Hoover Dike. Along the trail are parks with amenities like picnic areas and restrooms. The trail is ideal for bikers, bird watchers, and anyone who wants a scenic views of the lake. Some of my favorite stops around the lake are the John Stretch Memorial Park, Lakeside Ranch Stormwater Treatment Area, and the Lake Okeechobee North Pier. The lake is known for bass, crappie also known as speckled perch, and bluegill fishing and there are number of fishing camps and places that offer fishing and boating excursions on the lake. Charming small towns like Clewiston, Belle Glade, and Okeechobee also surround the lake and are places where you can see buildings and places of historical interest and grab a meal. One of my favorite Okeechobee festivals is the Speckled Perch festival which celebrates the fishing heritage of the area and where you can see an authentic cattle drive. Lake Okeechobee is a a great place to explore and experience the more natural side of Florida.

Great day for the family to experience some Florida wildlife! Airboat rides and bass fishing!read more

Lake Boca is a Body of Water that is Connected to the Ocean with an Image of being a Lake! Boating…read morein South Florida?! This is the spot to Frequent, Stay, Enjoy, and Indulge! Located in a Convenient and Easily Accessible Location you can Anchor your Boat, Host Raft-Ups, Frolic on the Sandbar, Bring Your Fur Baby Boating Pup, Play on the Water, and Best of All; Enjoy being Topless! The Water is Clear and Beautiful! There is a Food & Activities Boat that Anchors On the Weekends Near the Sandbar! The Sandbar is a Great Spot to Enjoy the Water, Sip, and Relish in the Sun! Surrounding the Lake there are Beautiful Houses, a Restaurant called Waterstone Bar & Grill (Arrive by Boat or Land), Silver Palm Park where Pick-Ups/Drop Offs can be made or you can Launch or Trailer your Boat! All different kinds of Boats/Jet Skis Pull In for the Day or Stay Overnight. Fishing, Swimming, Water Rafting, Paddle Boards or Canoeing is Permitted. The Lake gets Exceptionally Peaceful at Night with a Stunning View of the Stars! The Lake is Patrolled by the Boca Raton Police which are Very Friendly and Laid-Back making sure everyone is Safe! Sea-Tow is also roaming around to add assistance to anyone in need. Sun~ Sip~ Party~ Relax~ Take A Dip the Boca Lake Style!

What a wonderful and breathtaking lake! Decided to come…read morehere with my cousins boat to hang in some sun. The doc area is not really a lounge area for your boat. It's doc or undoc and go! You have to cruise for about 10 minutes until you get to clear waters and parts you can actually dive into the water. The water is beautiful out here! You can see right to the bottom. We found a sand bank and stopped there. I'm like 4'11 and I could stand in the water (reaching my neck) This lake has a passage into the sea, which we took! The water was way more rocky there so we didn't dive there. All in all, I hope to be back here. Beautiful little spot.

A stone's throw west of the LaBelle bridge over the Caloosahatchee River, this is the best public…read moreboat launch in the area. A decently smooth ramp down to the water with a small amount of room to straighten out your trailer (good luck!) and about a dozen or so parking spots for vehicles and trailers. There ramp is wide enough for two to launch at the same time and there are floating docks on each side. The ramp continues a good bit into the water. The park includes some shaded and covered picnic areas that have barbecue grills. They overlook the river but expect noise from the tires going over the bridge deck. There is a public restroom available (though it has "out of order" signs right now). As near as I can tell, the launch and the parking are free. Rumor has it, there is good fishing in the river that extends from the Gulf of Mexico to Lake Okeechobee. [Review 19287 overall - 1635 in Florida - 257 of 2023.]