Free parking! Nice small beach. One life guard. Not too crowded on a Monday in April. Parking lot…read morewas pretty full but there was about 5 empty spots at 10am and 3 empty spots at 2pm. Nice shaded paved walkway to beach that looks like a jungle. Shaded bbq area as well. Bathrooms, and a jungle gym. Outdoor shower. I don't think there is a place to rent beach chairs, I think you have to bring your own. Water was super calm, more calm in mid day. And very shallow. Mostly older people and less kids. But it's actually good for kids because you can go out pretty far and still be at your waist. Some places even knees far out. It was just peaceful and nice. If you want a quiet day at the beach this is it! And it's free. I saw a small school of fish further out and also some type of bottom feeder fish. Very clean beach too, free of garbage. I did find one floating wrapper and I picked it up. Lots of sea shells around that are pretty.

Great park with beach access and free parking. The parking is nicely shaded. Great location with a…read morenice sandy beach. There's a small playground which is quite nice. The park has lots of Sea Grape trees and palms. Everything is well taken care of and clean.

This place is such a hidden gem in Delray Beach! Wakodahatchee Wetlands is packed with wildlife,…read moreand the boardwalk trail makes it easy to soak it all in without disturbing the natural habitat. On my recent visit, there were so many wood storks nesting!! I spotted babies peeking out of nests, along with adults perched on eggs. It felt like stepping into a real-life nature documentary. Beyond the storks, I also saw a marsh rabbit, anhingas, several types of ducks, and even a Great Blue Heron just casually doing its thing. What makes this spot even cooler is that the wetlands are man-made, but they've become a thriving ecosystem--proof that nature finds a way when given the chance. It's free to visit, and there's plenty of parking. Even when it looks full, just be patient--spots open up quickly with people coming and going. The full loop is about ¾ of a mile, with a few covered seating areas along the way if you want to pause and take it all in. Definitely wear a hat, bring water, and don't forget your camera--you'll want it. If you live in or are visiting Palm Beach County, this is 100% worth checking out. Peaceful, scenic, and full of surprises!

Beautiful park. It's about 4000 steps to walk around. Two plus around and you can get your daily…read morenumber ! While we didn't see any alligators, we did see beautiful iguanas, birds and vegetation! Very well kept park. Many benches and stops for shade if needed. PS it's free! I'm sure a donation would be welcomed https://www.wildsouthflorida.com/wakodahatchee.wetlands.html

This was a very fun random find in Hypoluxo. Just westbound off Hypoluxo Rd from a Dollar General…read moreand a Winn Dixie, we spotted a park which triggered our curiosity after hitting up the beach. The main portion has a boardwalk with two lookout towers. Behind the boardwalk is a fenced in walking trail with a gazebo at the halfwayish point. This was a nice hike in exploring preserved land.

I'm on the fence about this place. The tower to walk up was spacious , however not stroller…read morefriendly after the first level, which was a huge bummer! We went mid November and the scenery wasn't the best considering it's been dry and hot outside. We did see a few gopher turtles and a ton of spiders ‍ I couldn't find the trail until after coming home and going back through the photos to configure the direction to go down. Not too many parking spaces, but I don't think that is a dealbreaker considering it's more of an observation area. My son walked to the top to grab a few photos since I couldn't get his sleeping sister up there in the stroller.

This place is an absolute gem in Palm Beach County -- a stunning 1.5-mile boardwalk winding through…read more100 acres of constructed wetlands, and every step of the way there is something to take in. Informational plaques are posted throughout, making it easy to learn about the native trees and bird species you encounter along the walk. The boardwalk is also stroller and wheelchair friendly, so it truly is a place for everyone! Come prepared: hat, sunscreen, and binoculars are a must, and don't forget your walking shoes. If you live nearby and love the outdoors, this is also the perfect spot to get your steps in while soaking up nature and staying active -- a workout that doesn't feel like one! My husband and I originally planned a quick visit and ended up staying for nearly three hours -- this place has a way of pulling you in. We chose to walk the boardwalk first and save the nature center for last, but if you're visiting from out of area or just want more context before you explore, I'd recommend flipping that order. The nature center is packed with information about the wetlands ecosystem, the wildlife that calls it home, and the fascinating history of the site itself -- none of which I knew before visiting. Grab a map before you head out! On our walk, we spotted an alligator gliding through the pond, turtles, and an impressive variety of bird species. The sounds were incredibly peaceful, and the stretches of shaded tree hammocks offered the perfect reprieve from the sun. We came across Gumbo Limbo trees, sabal palms, and strangler figs among other beautiful native species. It was truly a magical experience, and I cannot wait to come back!

An absolutely stunning experience that takes you on a boardwalk journey across the marshes of south…read moreFlorida. If you are a wildlife person you'll be thrilled with the abundance and biological diversity this park has to showcase. Alligators, dozens of bird species, and tons of subtropical plant species abound. Both kids and adults of all ages will find plenty of wonder in this little slice of nature heaven.

Wonderful place for seeing wild birds. There are many different trails that explore different…read morehabitats. I saw the iconic Roseate Spoonbill here, but there are hundreds of other species to see. The visitor's center and gift shop are very nice, and I met some friendly and dedicated volunteers there.

The Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1951 because of the migratory bird…read moreconservation act. There are 143,874 acres in this northern Everglades habitat. This area provides water storage & flood control. It is a natural habitat for fish, alligators, heron, storks ... There is a Nature Center with all kinds of displays, clean bathrooms, and a store. The trails are well maintained and meticulous. Admission is free with my national parks pass; without a pass it's $10

Great place to visit. Plan your hike and go.. Authentic…read morenatural habitat for gopher turtles and furry woodland creatures .

Eco Park is a nature preserve in the 550 acre Quantum Corporate Park. In 2020 it was the largest…read moreundeveloped tract left in the city. It was purchased with the goal of transforming it into a residential, retail, entertainment, and industrial complex. The park is named in honor of long time Boynton Beach real estate breaker Thomas Albert McGillicuddy (1936-2019). The 60 acre Eco Park was created in 1988 when Quantum Park Plat #3 was filed with the County. 23 acres were designated as an active park and the rest off the park is a natural upland pine flatland preserve. The park has a large parking lot and natural earth trails that a run a mile and half throughout the park. During my visit I first took the trail along the water where I saw common moorhens swimming. The trail then curved back into the pineland preserve where I saw threatened gopher tortoises. Gopher tortoises have been hunted for meat, run over by vehicles, and sold as pets but the greatest blow to their population has been the destruction of their habitat. It was so nice to see them safely protected in the park. I really enjoyed my hike here today. The city has asked residents for ideas on what amenities they would like added to the park. Hopefully kayak launches, picnic pavilions, restrooms, paved trails and a boardwalk will be added to increase the recreational use of the park.

Really nice shaded walking trail in the Boca area. They have several different paths you can take,…read moresome covered and some in the sun. Bikes are not allowed.

Yamato scrub is back open after some prescribed burns . Trails have been cleared and are wider…read more Great place for off trail hike or quick walk.

This is an excellent park for a walk. There are also horse paths for equestrian people.read more

The preserve is well-maintained and contains much worse seeing - the problem is the asinine Village…read moreof Wellington has blocked off access from most Of Wellington - for residence of the city who want to drive from Wellington. They must take a dirt road which often contains a sign warning auto not to take it - why? Because the city of Wellington refuses to pave roads- therefore the best access is from the bumper-to-bumper traffic of southern Boulevard ie highway 98. This means that even if you live a mile or two from the preserve, it can take 15 to 20 minutes or more to reach to preserve because the city of Wellington does not permit access from Wellington itself.

Enjoyed this short miles trail plenty of signs to navigate back to the exit. It's pretty much a…read morebig circle almost impossible to get lost , But definitely great spot for a little picnic or walk

Beautiful, easy nature walk in Lantana. This a good walk to take elderly parents on or young kids…read more You can see some really interesting birds along the path.

I have been to Green Cay across the street many times through the years but today I was curious…read moreabout this area across the street. It turns out it is also part of the wetlands that make up Green Cay. I often see birds flying across the road between the two areas. These 100 acre Wetlands along with Wakodahatchee were created by the Southern Region Water Reclamation which allows them the ability to recycle two to three million gallons per day of the highly treated wastewater. This acts to conserve fresh water resources while providing refuge to wildlife and a place for people to exercise and enjoy nature. In this area there is a small parking lot and a paved mile long walking path with benches that takes you around a lake. It took me about 15 minutes to do the loop. It is not as scenic as Green Cay where instead of going around the water they have built boardwalks that take you over the water and up close to nature. There are also many more birds at Green Cay along with alligators, snakes, racoons, bob cats, marsh rabbits and turtle. While that wildlife is found here too, it not as abundant. Still the walk has its charms with large trees dripping in Spanish moss providing shade along the route. While I didn't see any wildlife on my walk it was still very nice. What I did see was a lot of cute doggies out with their owners. The main reason I would come here is to be able to bring my dogs which are not allowed at Green Cay. Any exercise path in a nature is a good one and I was happy to have discovered this one at long last.

A clever use of otherwise unused land for making a park here, this walking path loops around the…read morelake adjacent to the water reclamation facility. They have good signage and the walking path is one-way (counter-clockwise) to improve social distancing during these pandemic times. The path is quite well shaded. At the start, a small peninsula has a bench with a lovely view. I sat here for a bit taking a work phone call before starting my quick walk around the lake. There is a very small parking lot with room for no more than 10 cars. [Review 14582 overall, 81 of 2021, number 1201 in Florida.]