Tucked away off the interstate exit, Halpat is the quintessential outdoor space of Stuart, FL. I only 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 read more

Halpatiokee Regional Park - Open field space from shelter - Hiking Near Me - Stuart, Florida

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Halptiokee is a regional park in Stuart Florida. This park has everything including disc golf, batting 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. read more

Halpatiokee Regional Park - Along the nature trail - Hiking Near Me - Stuart, Florida

At 65 acres, Halpatiokee Regional Park is the largest park in Martin County. The park is well known for sports activities and it has soccer/football fields, tennis courts, softball/baseball fields, disc golf course, and an open air roller-hockey rink. The park also has picnic pavilions that can be reserved and a playground. The reason I love the park however is for the 500 acres of wetland preserve that surrounds the park. The park has 4 miles of river front on South Fork of the St. Lucie River so you can kayak. Ecosystems in the park include pine flatwoods, oak hammock, scrub and river land. These habitats provide protection for hundreds of species of native flora and fauna, including 13 species that are designated by the State of Florida as endangered or threatened. Going through the preserve is a mile long hiking trail built by Tropical Trekkers. The South Fork Nature Trail connects together two prior trails that the Tropical Trekkers built along the South Fork of the St. Lucie River. There is also a separate mountain bike trail built by the Airborne Mountain Bike Club. You can find the trailheads past all the ballfields, at the very back of the park where the park road ends. This week a cyclist was bitten by an alligator in the park after he fell off a bridge into the water. Unfortunately he landed next to what was likely a mother alligator protecting her nest. The cyclist is going to be okay and the nest and mother were relocated. The parks name, Halpatiokee is actually the Seminole Indian word meaning "Alligator Water." Although alligator attacks are actually very rare in Florida it is best to stay out of the lakes and wetlands whenever possible. The bike paths in the park remain closed. read more

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Love coming to this park to play pickle ball and tennis. They have so many nice courts with lights that stay on as long as you want to play. They will make a sound and you just run over to push a button to keep them on. There are several wind guards and lots of parking. On Tuesdays there is a league that plays so the courts are hard to get a hold of on that day but the other days are pretty empty. Looking forward to checking out the trails and other parts of the park. If it's as nice as the courts, we will be happy! read more

Halpatiokee Regional Park - Pickle ball courts - Hiking Near Me - Stuart, Florida

Long, winding hiking trail and long biking trail wind through this large tract. **open during coronavirus** although the narrow hiking trail may not be ideal for to-standard social distancing. Scarce open spaces Martin county bucks the trend Come see a tortoise read more

Halpatiokee Regional Park - Sideways trees - Hiking Near Me - Stuart, Florida

This is a perfect park for Soccer, hiking, biking, picnicking, pickle, ball, walking, and so much more. Bring the family and bring your friends! read more

Nice park and it's huge. Biking hiking dogs are welcome. Softball soccer you name it. This place has something for everyone.

Martin County has some beautiful parks and the Halpatiokee Regional Park is no exception. If you are into batting cages, softball, stoner frisbee golf or soccer, this place is the bomb. I am not. So, I could give a shit. However, the baseball fields are well manicured, grass is cut, bike paths are clean. It's a Starbucks drinking, yoga pants wearing, yuppie soccer mom's paradise. The park also boasts some 3 or 4 miles worth of hiking trails, and this is where they lost me a bit. We wanted to go somewhere new to hike some trails. When you get to the trail entrance, you will see a large map behind glass clearly marked with a "you are here" icon but when you realize where you actually are on the map, you are not there. You are somewhere else. Luckily, the park is not big enough for a repeat of the situation I had at Jonathan Dickinson State Park (see my other review on that fucking atrocity of a state park), so we ventured forth into the unknown. Trails are marked with cutesy little turtles and otters. However, they seemed to have run out of turtle and otter signs because after a while, signs just disappeared and we ended up in several dead ends tangled in vines and praying for just one more otter sign. We DID see one tree marked with one splotch of orange spray paint which seemed like it would make a convenient trail marker if there were more than one fucking tree marked with orange spray paint. So, THAT was completely unhelpful. Unfortunately, heavy rains kept us from exploring the trails fully as they were pretty muddy. What little we did get to see, was well shaded and very pretty. I personally really enjoyed walking a trail along the river bank. It made for a nice, but brief, afternoon hike. I would like to go back when the grounds are dryer to see more of the park. The rest of the trail looks like it would make for a really nice nature walk. I would really suggest a clearer map along with some paper maps to help. Oh yeah, and lastly, can you post a sign or something as to when you plan to lock the gates to the park, so we can actually go the fuck home? That would be super cool. Thanks. read more

This park has hiking, biking, open soccer field. Most importantly it has a bike was station. Would recommend this park. Bike trails have shades so you are not being baked by the sun. read more

Halpatiokee Regional Park - Bike washing station - Hiking Near Me - Stuart, Florida

Love Halpatiokee Park. It has so much to offer. Outdoor, covered hockey rink, lots of bike trails, walking trails, tennis courts and my favorite are the pickleball courts.. some people will say that you have "limited time " on the pickleball courts. I checked this out and it isn't true, so don't be bullied off your court. There are plenty of courts for tennis and pickleball . If the PB courts are full, there are tennis courts which are almost always empty that are marked for PB. Many baseball and softball fields. Taking a bike ride through the park is an adventure. Lakes and wildlife.. some trails are one way, and some of the trails are a little rougher.. I could get through with my hybrid but if you have a true road bike (thin tires), it will be hard. Signs say helmet required, I understand why! read more

I am so glad I found this place! I've been looking for somewhere to walk with my dog that actually has some shade because this Florida sun is just BRUTAL. I like coming in the morning when it's a little less crowded. It gets busier in the afternoon, but it's mostly bikers. The best trail to walk is along the river. (The trail that says FT on the sign) The walking trail is very easy, and there are signs posted everywhere so even if you're a beginner, this is a good place for you. There's lots of nature along the way as well. I've seen the tortoises everytime I go. One guy I even came across was on his back. (No worries, I flipped him back over) This park is definitely going to be part of my daily exercise now read more

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This is a fantastic park to visit! They have: - Baseball fields - Canoeing / Kayaking - Pavilions / Concession Stand - Inline Skating / Outdoor Hockey Rink - Tennis - Soccer - Football - Playground - Picnic Tables / Bathrooms - Hiking Trails - Mountain Biking Trails Let me tell you about the trails - holy moly are they fantastic!! This is why we went to the park. The first time we went for the hiking trails which go for miles. We walked along the river, went over small foot bridges, and trekked on ample paths. One moment you're walking through a jungle and the next you're in a pine tree wilderness. Then we went back for the bike trails and had a blast. I'm not an avid mountain biker but seemed to handle the twists, turns, and bumps well. You could bike for miles and the diverse scenery is quite enjoyable. The low-lying palm trees make it bumpy and a little challenging. Be sure to wear a helmet, bring a camera, and plenty of water! You'll love it - I promise! read more

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While the park boasts many amenities, the walking trails are a real mess. If you're going just for the walking trails, you probably won't be all too happy. There is no map or other way of determining whether or not you're lost, or how far away you are from the entrance. The trails don't have tree canopies either, so you are exposed to the sun at all times. It is probably best to stay away in the hot, humid summer, as the sun beats on your head, which my experience below will prove. My friend and I started down one trail and while we saw a tortoise, he eventually started getting worried about how close we were to the edge of the river, and the chance for alligators hiding in the bushes. We wanted to try getting off that trail and on to another, but there was no way of knowing where we were headed. We eventually realized we just looped around and at that point, he started panicking about the aforementioned alligator situation, and the fact he was entering heatstroke (or some sort of allergy to the sun, as his face suddenly puffed up and was swollen), and could not find a way out of the trail. Luckily, we eventually found a way out, but he does not want to return, due to the fact the trails are not marked, and there is no map to keep track of your location. I think all parks should have brochures with maps and their different trails, as well as showing the best ways to leave the trails should you feel ill, tired, or darkness descending quickly upon you. read more

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Great park to hang out or drive your car out to the pond put your kayack in and fish perfect spot for hikes and bike rides

This park has everything. There are miles of mostly shaded hiking, we did about 5 miles and did not hit all the trails. 7.85 miles of single track mountain biking with additional miles on multi use trails, fun and challenging. Plus tennis, baseball field and a hockey rink. read more

Halpatiokee Regional Park - Fun mountain biking trail. - Hiking Near Me - Stuart, Florida

Wonderful place for the whole family! We have been many times with the kids and now our new dog. Once during the wet season, my daughter took to the trees to stay dry, and found our first Geo cache, not even knowing what it was. Another time, about mid afternoon, my son spotted two full grown deer! They were on the wide entrance trail near the parking lot!! All I saw was their rear ends retreating into the woods :-) read more

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I have to say, after riding a lot of trails in South Florida, this is one of the finest! Aside from not being cooked by the sun, with an abundance of trees, the trails are well-maintained and challenging. I recently took my daughter out for the first time and even though there were roots, she found it fun, and cannot wait to go back! It doesn't cost you anything unlike other places, and the people I spoke with there were friendly and helpful. Highly recommended this place! read more

Looks just as Puctured. We went on the 3.9 mile hike. Marvelous. We saw turtles birds and alligators I took a video of a small portion and uploaded it here. Check it out. https://youtu.be/CUhdzVtLxGU read more

What a beautiful park! So many different areas for all sports. There were families barbecuing, people playing tennis, and our group was there for a softball tournament. This is a well-kept, clean, nicely-tended area with covered bleachers. The concreted area, though hot, was clean and so much better than dirt-covered as in some parks we've played. After a torrential rain, it was so nice not be walking through mud! The city/county should be proud of the park and especially the softball area. The fencing was taut not slack, not rusting, and high enough for good protection to people from foul-hit balls. I look forward to tomorrow's games! read more

A huge, wonderful park! As Sarah T.'s review says, there are a ton of fields and miles of trails. Everything is in very good condition. A note about the tennis courts -- there are 10 of them and they have free lights at night!! read more

Great park! They have been doing a lot to update the trails and keep the park well maintained and clean. By far best trails for hiking in Stuart/ Martin County area. read more

This is beautiful park with great facilities. The baseball diamonds were beautiful, but we did not play any ball, just road by and enjoyed the visual. We came to ride the single track bike trails, and were not disappointed. the trails were well groomed, varied and challenging. By the time we completed the 7.5 mile circuit we were ready for a break. I cant wait to return for another round. read more

Any park with playing fields, nature trails, biking/rollerblading paths, and lots of greenery is the perfect scene where you'll see me on any day of the week! This place is amazing! Plus, I was able to come here with my dog and she loved it. Plenty of parking, bathrooms, and space for BBQ's with the family. Highly recommend! read more

I don't know how Florida pulls off these beautiful parks with fantastic facilities. Lighted tennis courts, tons of fields, batting practice cages (manual). I mainly use the single track trails which are really great and challenging as you want them to be. These are beautifully maintained and include man made bridges, technical ramps and lines. Miles of fun. read more

Great playground. Lots of shade! Great hiking and biking trails. Great family fun. We love to picnic here. Lots of sports too. read more

I use the hiking trails. I like visiting, the jungled trails in the back. They aren't open to cyclists, so it's nice to walk w/out them whizzing by. They are very peaceful and scenic. read more

Great park for family fun. Pavilion, hiking trails, geocaching, and batting cage were great for our big family, and spotted seven gopher tortoises on our hikes! I do wish at least one baseball field had been open. Disappointed we couldn't play a baseball game, but otherwise a great park in all other ways! read more