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    Sawfish Bay Park

    4.1 (8 reviews)

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    Ariel W.

    I caught sight of Sawfish Bay Park on the way back from a trip to the nearby lighthouse. It turns out the park has quite an extensive history that goes back 5,000 years when Native Americans inhabited it. In 1894 it was an important business district because it was close to Flagler's Railroad. The park now houses a 1915 depot for Henry Flagler's railroad that was moved to the park from it's former location where Johnston park now stands. There are only 8 of these depots left in existence. The first school in Jupiter was built here next to the home of the first mayor. The oak tree with a marker is over 200 years old. The park also contains the historic Aicher House that was built in 1913. Before being moved to the park the house was located across the street from the Old Town Hall Park on Florida Avenue. Plans are in place to give the house a new deck, paint, and sidewalks. The 2.5 acre park opened in 2006. It's located where the Jupiter Inlet meets the Loxahatchee River making it an ideal place to fish off of one it's fishing piers. Other park amenities include a boardwalk, walking trail, gazebo, canoe and kayak launch, a picnic area with pavilion, and a view of the Jupiter Lighthouse.

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    Nina L.

    Beautiful park in Jupiter! It is right before a bridge on the right hand side and you can see the Jupiter Lighthouse from here. My husband and I visited to consider dropping our stand up paddleboards in the water, but decided not to due to the strong wind and currents that day. You can easily pull up to the launch point and drop your canoe, kayak, and SUP in the water. Free parking and great views of the waterway here. There are also bathrooms and shelters and picnic tables to enjoy outside. We will definitely return next time we're in the area!

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    If I could give Salty Dog Paddle and our Eco Tour Guide, Misty, a 10-Star review, I absolutely…read morewould in a heartbeat, and then some! I just moved to South Florida from Connecticut and brought my kayak with me in hopes of seeing some wildlife. My boyfriend doesn't have a kayak of his own and suggested we book a rental with a tour guide to show us around - I am so glad we did! Misty and her super cute canine, Abu, were the most amazing tour guides ever. Before our arrival, Misty kept in contact with excellent communication. She provided quality rental equipment, and not only did we feel very safe the entire time, she is an expert at spotting wildlife. The Peanut Island paddle was suggested for us - we were so blessed to see an abundance of manatees floating under us, a stingray, a starfish so big I almost called the Guinness Book of World Records (haha only half-joking!) and plenty of beautiful birds, lizards and fish. The excursion took about two hours and we never felt rushed at all, although it was just the right amount of time before we started to get a little tired. Can't thank Salty Dog Paddle enough for this incredibly special and very memorable experience. Misty was even thoughtful enough to take photos and videos for us which she sent after - she really was the best part of this experience for us!! Highly recommended!!!

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    We love kayaking around the Treasure Coast, so naturally we wanted our own tandem kayak and a way…read moreto transport it. We ordered parts online for our car's specific make/model via the Yakima brand website, but after receiving the parts from our online order it was clear we needed some direction and assistance from a seasoned professional! Enter Native Water Sports! We've seen the store several times but never went it. We decided to go and we are so glad we did. Ted, the owner and operator, graciously helped us get the proper parts and told us he'd call us back to the store once received. About a week later, the parts were here, and Ted and my husband arranged a time at the shop. He not only helped install the rack to ensure that it was safely mounted, but he also showed my husband how he did it and was very hands-on! It took them about one and a half hours - and we were good to go. He showed us how to use the straps, how to take the pads off/on, etc. You can absolutely tell Ted is a well seasoned professional kayak guy - not only that, but he's friendly and just a genuinely nice person. For any kayak needs - car racks, life jackets, kayaks, and pretty much any kayak accessory known to man - Ted is your guy for honest help!

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