Grassy Waters Preserve is a renowned hiking trail in West Palm Beach, FL. This preserve spans a 23-square-mile wetlands environment that provides fresh water to West Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Island. Historically, Grassy Waters was essential to the Greater Everglades watershed and the headwaters of the Loxahatchee River's Northwest Fork. It remains a pristine remnant of the once-impossible Everglades system. The preserve is a patchwork of wetlands, tree islands, and forested hammocks home to diverse native animals. Common sightings include the Everglades snail kite, wood stork, white ibis, great blue heron, white-tailed deer, otter, bobcat, and alligator. Grassy Waters Preserve offers public guided canoe and hiking programs, scout merit badge programs, and free field trips to area schools.
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• Free Parking
• Reasonable Price
• Picnic Shelters Available.
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GRASSY WATERS PRESERVE REVIEWS
Grassy Waters is a 20 square mile marshy wilderness, this clean natural wetland provides the drinking water for West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach. Great place to experience an easy nature walk on a boardwalk, or a hike on sometimes wet trails. They have a nice nature center building. But the best thing about Grassy Waters are the many affordable $10.00 activities that they offer to the public each month. Activities include but are not limited to guided walks, and guided canoe and kayak trips.
Beautiful place! The information area has a lot of little treasures and the staff is absolutely amazing. The trails are easy enough for toddlers and fun enough for the older kids. Overall, it’s a lovely spot to enjoy Florida’s nature.
We had a great experience in this place. We actually learned a lot about the Florida ecosystem. The volunteers were always willing to assist us and were very knowledgeable about the history of the area. We recommend this place and more at this time of year.
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Dyer Park is a well-maintained hiking trail in West Palm Beach, Florida. The trail's total length is 4.91 miles and is generally considered an easy route. The total land area of the trail is 560.38 acres of land. The elevation gain of the trail is 6 feet. The trail is a loop trail, and the total trial time is 38 minutes. The trail is excellent for hiking, birding, and mountain biking. The route is available 365 days a year and is a great place to visit anytime. During the trail, visitors can see various varieties of plants and trees. Dogs are allowed on the trail but must be leashed in some areas. The path is commonly open, with a few singletrack parts, and is mainly exposed to the sun. Along this journey, there are possibilities to view local birds and fauna. The Park is also kid-friendly.
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• Picnic Tables Available
• Has Basketball Court
• Playground Swings Available.
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DYER PARK REVIEWS
Great park with plenty of picnic tables & a covered pavilion if you want to eat a lunch or dinner picnic. Paved walkways and grassy areas throughout the park, as well as nicely maintained baseball fields and basketball court. Large fenced in playground for children.
Great place for the whole family is great for barbecues, playing sports, hiking biking, nature walks exercising they even have a station for mini plain. They have an airport for them which is super cool.
Fun place to walk and enjoy the outdoors. Dyer Park has basketball courts, playgrounds, baseball fields, biking trails, 5k walking trails, and siting areas.
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Apoxee Wilderness Trail is a top-rated hiking trail in West Palm Beach, FL. As part of the Apoxee Trail Improvement Project, the 3-mile twisting road through marsh hammocks and pine flatwoods will be closed to all visitors. The project includes enlarging the routes and elevating the trail elevation. These improvements will enhance the visitor experience by allowing access to the path all year round. The trail features a mix of boardwalks, crushed limestone, and natural underfoot surfaces on a circuit that includes a stretch of the Owyhee path and a broad berm across the entire Grassy Waters Preserve. Hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities abound on the path. Apoxee Park is home to great horned owls, bobcats, white-tailed deer, raccoons, armadillos, possums, and other wetland-dependent animals.
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• Well Maintained Trails
• Tables Available
• Relaxing Atmosphere.
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APOXEE WILDERNESS TRAIL REVIEWS
Nice park/trail I stumbled on while staying at a hotel less than two miles away. It wasn't busy so parking was easy but I imagine that could be difficult on a weekend. No dogs allowed. Trails were very easy and pretty clean except for a little mud. Lots of birds, reptiles, butterflies, interesting plants for a guy from Virginia. No bugs too. Only negative i can think of is the traffic noise and some power lines you have to walk under. Otherwise a great reprieve from a full a day visiting wastewater treatment plants.
If you want to see the real Florida this is your spot! This is my favorite place to bike. Mostly packed trails but there are areas of soft sugar sand so if you have anything other than a mountain bike it will be a struggle. Lots of hikers as well. Tons of wildlife and natural beauty so close to town! Don't be scared of the sun bathing Gators, they don't bother people unless they are bothered or you're in their territory which is the water. Definitely not a place to swim!
Amazingly serene trails that wind on both path and bridge across wetlands and dry areas alike. Bring your camera, lots of water, and a snack or packed lunch in a backpack. It's worth spending the afternoon here if you like nature.
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