1. Riverbend Park

0

Jupiter, FL

Cancel

Open app

Search

Riverbend Park

4.7 (75 reviews)

Riverbend Park Photos

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Riverbend Park

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Doe a deer
Lorrisa L.

I've been here in the past for kayaking. Ran into some alligators while canoeing as well. Last year I came for a 5k and a deer walked right across the trail in front of us. It was a magical Disney princess moment. This year deer were right at the entrance as we arrived for the 5k. There was one spot on the trail where my nose was amused by the scent in the air. Smelled like there were mint plants close by but I did not want to go rouge touching the flora and end up with a poison ivy story. We also spotted a rabbit on the trail. I always look forward to coming here to take a break from the city life and enjoying all of nature's beauty.

Waterfall
Jennifer A.

This was such a unique and adventurous experience! I've been kayaking twice here and every single time I'm still left in awe of the amazing wildlife and beautiful nature I've gotten to kayak through. It feels like an obstacle course through the Amazon rain forest. You will be inches away from alligators, turtles, and get to kayak down a waterfall. There are very shallow areas where you can get in but it's at your own risk with the few gators around. There is a rope swing that many people were using and the very unique fallen tree where you have to crouch down to get yourself and your kayak through the narrow pathway. The only thing that I would say could be better and make a huge difference are the paddles. Make sure you grab a good paddle because you will need a strong good one to make it for 2 hours through the river. The staff and service is very fast and professional. I can't wait to go again!

Tracy C.

Realllllllly large park! They have so many activities! You can go kayaking, biking, riding, walking, bird watching, everything! Every Thursday at 9 am there is a tour that you can sign up for. I loved the history signs.

Kayaking
Jaci K.

I am a native Floridian who just discovered this park. I had no idea I was missing out on such a wonderful place to adventure! Whether you are looking to bike, hike, or kayak, this place has it all. This is my absolutely favorite place to kayak currently. This place instantly transports you to a jungle and makes you feel like you're on a vacation. From wild growing flowers to waterfalls, this location is every kayakers dream! You can rent a kayak or bring your own. There are two kayak drops, making it very easy to get on the water. Once you begin, it's pretty smooth sailing. You can take it easy and sight see. I actually saw a snake, a few gators, and even an owl! It was quite a sight. The further down the river you go, it becomes more challenging. There are many roots and fallen trees, so be prepared for some obstacles. This makes it a challenging but fun course. The way back usually has a semi strong current, so keep this in mind if you are new to kayaking. I have also ridden the bike trails and can say they are incredible! There are so many intertwined trails that make the overall experience exciting. You can go for a short ride, or keep hitting new trails and extend your ride. There are also many other hikers and bikers! Very clearly marked signs and directions so you'll more than likely not lose your way. Plenty of pavilions to stop and rest if needed. Saw some very cool birds and otters!

Signs for different paths.
Veronica T.

This is a great place to walk. The paths are wide and labeled well so you don't get lost. Dogs are not allowed. Google maps also helps if you want a map. There were a few deer in the early morning. If you're looking for birds, there aren't a lot here. I only saw one port a potty. There's a horse trail which is awesome!

Marissa P.

This was an incredible kayaking journey! My family and I have kayaked a ton throughout our lives/vacations and this was the most unique experience. Prepare for about 20 minutes to check in and learn everything. Very smooth relaxing water Recommendations: -take a photo of the map and ask for explicit directions as the map doesn't always show every turn -eat beforehand, bring water -take heavy duty bug spray with you -wear sunscreen/hat/clothes -be okay with falling in -Bring a dry bag for electronics/keys as ocean kayaks (look it up) are generally easier to flip over, but there isn't more than 3 feet of water and mainly 2 feet of water for a majority. Not that you will fall in, but they are less stable then regular kayaks. You see wildlife (gators birds turtles) An incredible experience. Will defintiley be back!!

Wounded Warriors 5K
Lisa C.

I partake in a lot of 5K races, many are held at Riverbend Park. This park is beautiful and has numerous trails for bicycling, walking or running. Additionally, this is a great place to kayak... unless you're not a fan of gators. There is a lot of wildlife to be seen here. Often, I see deer when running and once crossing the street. Unfortunately, there were no deer sightings today.

Kathy R.

Wow so many trails! Beautiful, saw some deer! My main focus was nature, walking, peace - it was amazing!

Kayaking in Riverbend
Ariana L.

This is my favorite park in South Florida that I've found so far. The trails are very well maintained, with tons of paths to explore. Every time I've gone on walks here, I've seen tons of wildlife - birds, deer, raccoons, turtles, and squirrels! Beware that if you decide to picnic, some of the wildlife have become accustomed to humans feeding them, and will get close (squirrels especially!). The signage is well placed, so you will not get lost even though the park is expansive. I've also been kayaking in Riverbend which was a great experience! They have single and tandem kayaks, as well as canoes. Note: There is a dam that you will have to either get out and pull your kayak over, or ride the kayak over (dangerous) and there isn't staff to help at that part. Parking is generally easy to come by, but there is overflow parking on the grass if needed. You can easily spend 2 hours here just exploring the park.

Riverbend park. Engagement photoshoot. Jupiter Florida
Samantha F.

One of my favorite places to do a photoshoot. There's so many endless options to choose from. I'm updating this review since I've now also done a few weddings inside the park as well! If you're going for a natural Florida look that is adorable, def look into Riverbend! It's also a wonderful place to go to ride bikes, fish or kayak. I've been lucky enough to spot some gators and other cool wildlife. Highly recommend if you want to see some lush greenery Florida has to offer. PS. Wear bug spray. The mosquitoes are prehistoric sized and thirsty during sunset time LOL

Cesar B.

Such an awesome experience at river bend park with my family! This place is very low key and beautiful to spend any day of the week relaxing and lounging. We went and rented a canoe for three people for around 70$ for two hours. They also have kayaks For rent a little cheaper. We saw a gator a manatee ! Overall a cool get away in the area where you can unwind and enjoy nature at its finest. We Will be back soon!

Boardwalk

See all

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Joe C.
0
33
0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

I lovr this park. Its great for biking and walking around. Theres alot of neat wildlife to see!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

I love riding my bike through the park. Many miles of trails. It's one of Jupiter's hidden gems.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Beautiful place to bike, hike, canoe or just walk with nature. Crazy busy during the weekends.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Naty K.
284
1042
10240

12 years ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

I love this place! Fun to take the kids and grandkids for a walk and an occasional kayak ride

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Lea N.
845
155
1846

11 years ago

Helpful 28
Thanks 0
Love this 32
Oh no 0

7 years ago

This is our favorite park in Jupiter. Great history and trails. Can rent canoes, go kyacking and picnicking. Great place to see wildlife.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Beautiful Park, lots of trails and rich in history. A Photographers dream!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ted S. H.
16
38
15

8 years ago

Awesome get away fir anyone. Nice place to walk, jog or bring a lunch. Beautiful scenery.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

My favorite place for paddling and long walks. Spotlessly clean and relatively unpeopled.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Great park for hiking, biking, and horseback rideing. Best place to see a variety of wildlife

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 2 of 2

Riverbend Park Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Riverbend Park

Is the canoeing safe in this park ? I will be a newbie to this sport but I'm a little nervous with the alligators and all 😬

Its a wild and scenic area, that said, i have seen alligators in the lox. I would consider it safe to enjoy the water taking the normal alligator precautions.

View All 3 Questions

Review Highlights - Riverbend Park

“Every time I've gone on walks here, I've seen tons of wildlife - birds, deer, raccoons, turtles, and squirrels!”

Mentioned in 16 reviews

Read more highlights

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Parks 754 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park - Safety First. Wear It & Buckle Up.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

4.4(113 reviews)
11.1 mi

The water was very nice and clear, enjoyed the beach. We rode our bikes over the long boardwalk…read morethat crosses over the intracoastal, we were hoping for more bike trails but there was not much as far as bike riding trails. The boardwalk is pretty long if crossing over carrying a lot of stuff on a hot day that may not be too enjoyable for some. It's also pretty bumpy on a bike. But the beach was great and it's a great scenic boardwalk.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park seemed like such a hidden gem from everything I had read and…read moreseen online. I loved that it offers so many activities in one place--kayaking, paddleboarding, the beach, picnic areas, a gift shop, and educational exhibits--all at very reasonable prices. Parking was only $5, and the kayak and paddleboard rentals were affordable too. Unfortunately, I happened to visit on a day with an extremely low tide. Paddleboard rentals were suspended, but kayak rentals were still available. The staff did warn us about the low tide and advised us to stay near the edges to avoid getting stuck. However, as someone new to kayaking, I didn't realize just how much the tide would impact the experience. For a large portion of our trip, the water was so shallow that our kayaks constantly got stuck. We had to repeatedly get out and drag them through the water. At times, the water wasn't even ankle deep. I completely understand that the staff can't control the tides, but I honestly wish kayak rentals had also been paused that day because the conditions made it difficult to really enjoy the experience. By the time we finished kayaking, we were exhausted and felt pretty gross from walking through the murky water, so we ended up skipping the beach altogether. Outside of that, the park itself looked lovely. There was a nice picnic area, a cute gift shop, and they even had a rescued sea turtle with a volunteer sharing information about sea turtle conservation, which was a really nice touch. There also appeared to be several educational exhibits throughout the park, although they happened to be closed during our visit. One downside was a pretty unpleasant smell near the gift shop, but I'm guessing that may have also been related to the unusually low tide. Despite my experience, I haven't written the park off. The photos I've seen online make it look absolutely beautiful, and I think we were just unlucky with the timing. I'd definitely consider coming back on a day with higher water levels to give it another chance. It sounds like a great park overall--I just recommend checking the tide conditions before planning to kayak or paddleboard so you can enjoy it at its best.

Photos
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park - Just saying...

Just saying...

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park - Kayaking on a sunny Monday in January

Kayaking on a sunny Monday in January

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park - Canoeing on a sunny Monday in January

See all

Canoeing on a sunny Monday in January

Coral Cove Park - Private feeling semi shaded alcoves on the Intracoastal side

Coral Cove Park

4.6(32 reviews)
6.2 mi

Still the most lovely park, especially the Intracoastal side. Ample parking right along the shore,…read moreand a large shallow are ripe for snorkeling, far from boats which might pass by. We arrived early and staked our spot in the shade under mangroves. My kids take their kayaks out to explore the mangrove islands and paddle around. It's so protected without currents pulling them out or speeding boats close by, which is such wonderful freedom for them. This is a popular spot on the weekends, and some folks bring out tents and equipment for the whole day. This is a perfect first-time snorkeling spot for beginners, because the water is so shallow. We swam with a sea turtle this time. Even not at high tide, it's still a lovely way to be on saltwater without waves or seaweed. It seems that dogs and fires are welcome.

Traveled to "Jupiter" looking for a nice beach as I heard their beaches are clear and clean…read more. stumbled across this beach park. There was plenty of parking, which we liked. The boardwalk was closed for repairs so we had to walk thru the sand with our stuff (coolers etc). Part of the beach was on a small like hill, you had to jump down to get towards the water which was annoying. The beach was filled with seaweed. I did like there was a lifeguard on duty. It wasn't crowded for a Sunday. Probably won't be back to this one.

Photos
Coral Cove Park - Me and my husband using the draft wood as a prop at our beach wedding.

Me and my husband using the draft wood as a prop at our beach wedding.

Coral Cove Park - Photos in front of the rocks

Photos in front of the rocks

Coral Cove Park

See all

Limestone Creek Natural Area - Trail entrance

Limestone Creek Natural Area

4.0(4 reviews)
2.4 mi

I finally ventured further down the path in this park and was greatly pleased! On my first trip…read morehere, I stopped after reaching the first 'river' pavilion, because the path forward looked more like a side street than a park path, as it is wide enough for a car. But this time I kept going and found another river lookout, this one with a boardwalk that actually went out over the River. After that, the path went into another part of woods. It meandered along until we reached a tiny boardwalk bridge over a slightly marshy area and then found we had reached the very end of the park, where it intersected with a main road near the highway. Once again, we had the park all to ourselves, which was a treat. These days, with so little rain, so many plants looked brown and lifeless. We saw a gopher tortoise and a black snake.

This is a very nice hike through the northeast portion of the Everglades. You start off from the…read moreparking lot on the Bracken Fern Nature Trail which is paved and wheelchair accessible. It is flanked on either side by slash pine which provides shade. There are also sections of scrubby flatwoods and bracken fern. The length of this trail is 1/4 mile. When the pavement ends the trail turns to the left and becomes the Gallberry Hiking Trail which parallels a canal. Mangroves grow along the waters edge and there is a lookout pavilion and a fishing pier. If you come during the winter you might be able to catch sight of manatees in the C-18 canal. This part of the trail backs a neighborhood and you can enter from the street to join the trail here. The final portion of the trail veers of through a denser forest before transitioning into scrubby flatwoods. You cross over a bridge that goes over a small stream that once fed into the Loxahatchee River. The trail ends at the Island Way Road. If you walk the trail and back to the parking lot you will have traveled 1.2 miles. I didn't see any wildlife on this trip but I still enjoyed my hike. It was mostly shaded which I appreciated and the three distinct parts of the trail made the hike interesting. I plan to come back during the colder months to see if I can spot a manatee.

Photos
Limestone Creek Natural Area - Uneven pavement

Uneven pavement

Limestone Creek Natural Area - Closeup of another turtle

Closeup of another turtle

Limestone Creek Natural Area

See all

Riverbend Park - parks - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...