Hands down one of my favorite parks in the community! Okeeheelee Park has so much to offer, and I'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. read more

This is a really great family friendly park. Love taking my kids there. Plenty of stuff to do including 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. read more

Such a beautiful park. Very scenic. I love it to go riding my bike or for a run or walk.

Love okeheelee park very large park the lake and waterskiing lines are a blast. Getting more elaborate all the time. They put a little bar with drinks and snacks. Perfect. Everyone is courteous. Bring water for your dog. On a leash. Must occasionally they have events there p read more

Beautiful park with tons of space to walk, bike, or just relax by the water. Great for families, picnics, or outdoor activities. One of the best spots in the area to enjoy nature. read more

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! read more

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One of my favorite parks in Palm Beach county. I've yet to discover all of it yet. I usually just hit the trails & start walking! The trails are lengthy and very guiding. I could easily walk for an 1hr and still have much left to walk. The entire park is very huge so keeping my pace is very important. I believe there are water sports that are available at this park as well! If you're a walker like me and love a trail okeeheelee park is great! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

Okeeheelee Park - A zoomed-in photo of a Gopher Tortoise I saw at the park! Always remember to treat the wildlife with kindness. - Parks Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

Drive through Christmas lights This is a review for the drive-through Christmas light show available at Okeeheelee park. We were looking for something to do with the kids that didn't break the bank and the Christmas drive-through light show at Okeeheelee park delivered. The park, due to it's large size, is a great setting for this type of event and there are plenty of lights along the way to keep the whole family entertained. There is also music available through a radio station that you can tune to, but we had a lot of trouble with the reception for whatever reason.... it was quickly fixed when we realized that just one station up was another, unrelated Christmas music station - so problem solved as far as setting the mood. The park lights are laid out pretty well, there are a lot of loop-backs and such to keep you motoring along... keep the speed to 5mph and you will have a good 20 minutes to get through it all. Pro-tip: the signs after you turn into the park are somewhat sparse as to where the show starts - so just keep going straight. Overall a nice time- give it a shot. read more

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! read more

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Nice place to walk around. It's very large. You can get lost if you're not careful. Lots of things for kids to do. Avoid shark wake park. read more

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. read more

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What a beautiful park my best friend took me to. This park is 1700 acre and has lakes and lots of pavilions to picnic in . There is so much to here. You can water ski , fish, golf , walk the trails , fly a drone , kiddy play ground and much more . I did the trail and then discovered all these pine cones that I could collect to make an art project . Come check out this beautiful park you won't be sorry. read more

This park has so many great memories for me. I used to watch my step brother play soccer here, I learned how to drive in this park, I've kayaked plenty of times and also visited their nature center. The park is usually pretty clean and has so much to offer. I haven't had a chance to go to their Shark Wake Park but it looks pretty cool when I walk by. Whether you need a place to decompress with privacy or you want to immerse yourself in a social experience, this is the park to go to. They have tennis courts, walking trails, and even a dog park! read more

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 read more

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We have been coming here on a regular basis ever since we moved in the area over 20 years ago, and it will never bore us! The variety of amenities in this park is astonishing to say the least. The only thing you won't find here is a basketball court, but other than that I don't think you can ask for more activities to be offered. There is an equestrian center, a public golf course, baseball fields, soccer fields (which you can't use without a permit though: the Village Park Athletics Complex in Wellington is a better choice for soccer play), tennis fields including now several pickle ball fields (always crowded) and a volleyball field on grass. There is also a BMX track, a water ski lake, a Shark Park on a separate lake (where you can enjoy cable watersports) and a place where you can kayak/canoe (you can bring your own or rent the equipment there). You can also just walk, bike (which you can also rent), skate or play disc golf throughout the entire park. Or you can enjoy and exercise on the 1 mile trail with 20 stations. If that's not enough options for walking, you can visit the nature center! In some parts you can also fish, and both your dogs and kids have their own playgrounds! There are also many picnic shelters and pavilions throughout the park, and the best part: there is no entrance fee!! We consider ourselves very lucky to live close to this HUGE and beautiful park! read more

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

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

Okeeheelee Park - Great bike paths - Parks Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

This park is huge! You can rent bikes and kayaks too! The fee is extremely cheap (family owned) they also just opened up the water sport area you can also bring your dog here because they have a dog park. If you like golf they also have a golf course ! You can also exercise here they have a track for that. They also have different parks inside the park for the kids! Gets busy on weekends but you'll find a spot for yourself! read more

Great place to relax, it's also very large and it's not a tons of activity's to do. I like how you can fish there, tons of wildlife like birds, etc. read more

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I love this park. We go here often to bike ride and they also rent kayaks for cheap. It is a pretty large park with three sets of playgrounds and it also has a dog park. Every time we come we usually spend most of the day here. They have public bathrooms and water fountains on site and lots to do. There are soccer fields and baseball fields and in the summer there are plenty of events. We usually see kids birthday parties thrown here. Give it a try you will not regret it! read more

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Okeeheelee Park is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, and covers over 900 acres (3.6 km2). It encompasses two lakes; with access for boating, fishing, water skiing, and radio controlled boating. The park has amenities for many types of sports, including a 27 hole golf course, with pro shop and clubhouse, baseball fields, tennis courts, and a BMX biking area. There is also a dog park for large dogs and one for smaller dogs, and nature trails. I only came here for the walking trails, and my friend and I spent a few hours checking the nature trails. There is a deer enclosure on one of the trails, but we saw no deer, unfortunately, though we waited patiently. We did see a couple of gopher tortoises, the lake, and cypress trees, but that is it. The rest was mostly pinelands, or fan palms. We were unaware of the nature center having live animal exhibits, or this might have made our visit enjoyable. We were hoping to encounter a lot more wildlife than we did, so I guess we were somewhat disappointed. read more

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Beautiful absolutely beautiful. Coming here often once I relocate here!! So much to do, very peaceful & it's gigantic!!!!!! Not sure how large it is mile wise but it's got plenty to do for the entire family! read more

Located just north of Lake Worth and East of Wellington - Okeeheelee Park is my all time favorite South Florida Park and one of the largest! Okeeheelee Park is broken up into (2) sides - a north side where everyone goes to and the South Side where there is a Running/ Walking Trail System and horse area. The North side is filled with several things to do from walking/ running on a 1 mile trail that has different fitness stations to a gold course, dog park, frisbee area, jet ski area and much much more...It's great to bring the families, host birthday parties/ gatherings, or just relax. The best part is that there is no admission as in other parks I have gone to. But.. My favorite side is the South Side, this is where I spend most of my time when I come out here as there is typically no one here. It's one of my hidden gems for fitness that not to many people know or take advantage of. I have seen a few people come out and enjoy the trails or go kayaking but not like they do on the north side. The Trail System is about 4-5 miles long, depend on how you go about it. The first time I came here with my sister we got lost because it literally is that big. I have been in Palm Beach for over 7 years and always traveled the turnpike and saw this park - and always wanted to come here... So when I found this place I made it my own... I typically run between 3.5 - 8 miles (2) laps total but what is really cool about this place is the fact that they have things that you would never think of. They have a man made dirt hill because of construction that they have been doing there which is about 3 floors tall and we use it for fitness purposes. They also have logs, tires, tubes and many other junk yard items that we use for fitness/ obstacle course style training. This is why we love coming here and the amazing views, sights and sounds make it the best place for anyone to train. I have been to the north side and have trained a few times on the fitness track and their hill and it's also great. It does get a bit congested with people and since I like training hard and solo - I chose the south side. Whichever side you choose, I promise you that you will have fun regardless! read more

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Okeeheelee is massive. I think it would take hours upon hours to walk the whole thing. I love the walking/running trail because it has the distance measured at every quarter mile. They have a couple lakes and just tons of open space. It is a great place to run, bike, walk, or just have a picnic. read more

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Went to the park for bass fishing. It is a amazing park caught 9 black bass in two hours on a baby bass senco. Lots of small fish but lots of fish. This is a great spot and I will be returning soon again. read more

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Okeeheelee Park is great ! Close to home ... huge and a place everyone can go and disconnect from life. The lakes are beautiful!! Dog park , natural trails & playgrounds. read more

Okeeheelee Park - Parks Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

This is a large beautiful park. They have an 8 mile paved bike path that circles around the park and lakes. We also went across the street to the Southern portion of the park and it too had paved paths. The park has a dog park, water ski park, nature center (closed on Tuesday), restrooms, & pavilions. Behind the nature center are walking paths. There is parking throughout the park. The park is free. read more

I've visited this park twice now whenever I'm in town [visiting family at West Palm Beach], and both times this park has put me through the ringer, but in a good way of course. The main pathway is a mile-long that goes through the entirety of the park [and returns you to the start] made up of what I associate as playground mulch. It's a mix of wood pieces and dirt that's easy on the feet as you run or walk. What's interesting about this park is that it has blue-markers at nearly every 200 yards or so to instruct runners/walkers to do a certain exercise, making the trail a Fit Trail. Those that want to mix up their cardio-routine with a bit of CrossFit-lite would really enjoy these breaks. The view is spectacular as the park itself is bordered by two blue lakes. Like any Floridian outdoorsman/outdoorswoman would know, being outside exposes you to a lot of sun, so if you plan on burning those calories, do so at your own risk as the park, even in its mornings, has an average temperature of 90 degrees. The trail has long strips that are without shading, so be sure to hydrate thoroughly before any strenuous outdoor activity here. Other than the other amenities the park has to offer like tennis courts, a nature trail, and a dog-friendly area, the park offers a "giant" hill that you can incorporate to any fitness routines. It sits in the middle of the trail that grants you the opportunity of an incline-sprint between a push-up area and pull-up bars. I definitely recommend this place for any newcomer living or visiting West Palm Beach. read more

This was a very cool place to take the kids for a bike ride, we had a lot of fun as a family Unit, and the scenery was great! read more

There's so much about this park to love. If you're here for fitness, there's a great fitness trail surrounded by lakes and hills. If you're not so interested in walking/jogging with the sweaty crowd, then I suggest you take the giant paved path around the lake. I have no idea how long it is (3 or 4 miles?), but it's very scenic -- probably my favorite place to walk next to Lake Trail in Palm Beach. There is a ton of stuff to see and do -- from BMX racing tracks to jet ski courses. Of course, there's also the giant lake that you can relax on with a small paddle boat. My girlfriend and I also like to stop by the snack bar in the public golf course when we're thirsty. The lemonade there is delicious. Not loving the meatball subs we ordered once, but we shouldn't have expected gourmet. read more

The Okeeheelee Park reminds me of when I was growing up and my dad would take me here to practice driving. Those were the good ol' days. This park has a great amount of biking and walking paths, as well as an awesome fitness trail! Along with all those goodies, the children's park is fun and a good size that you don't have to worry losing track of the kid your with if you're chillin on the park bench. I wouldn't mind more shady trees to help with the SoFlo heat, but kids don't mind being hot and sweaty. Love the park, love the memories. read more

Been going here forever. Never used the restroom facilities but I use the trails and I must commend them on keeping in clean. I have never seen water bottles tossed around the trails. If you are looking for that peace of mind like you workout, definitely the place. read more

I come here 3x a week with my mom to walk the designated walk path. We love it! We have been coming for a couple months now and it never gets old. The scenery is beautiful and the 45 minutes go by quickly. Besides our new found love of walking the path, I've been coming to this park since high school and they have a dog park, paddle boats, kayaks and a water sports park for water skiers. It's a huge park! It's kept clean and I definitely recommend you visit! read more

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

Love love love this park! I love their trails the most! They recently opened shark wake park which looks so fun and brings a lot of families to the park! The rangers are very nice here and it is a clean, safe park! It's my very favorite! We've grilled, picnicked, canoed, walked and ran here. You have so many options of fun things to do so you can't go wrong! read more