Want to hike along a tree-covered trail, observe native birds or other wildlife, or canoe through peaceful waterways and see what Florida "au natural" is like? The New Recreational Guide (shown below) offers maps and details about a wide variety of recreational opportunities throughout the 16 counties within the SFWMD.
Okeechobee Service Center 205 North Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 Phone: (863) 462-5260
Orlando Service Center 1707 Orlando Central Parkway, Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: (407) 858-6100
Miami-Dade Service Center 172-A W. Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130 Phone: (305) 377-7274
From the Upper Chain of Lakes in central Florida to the cypress forests of southwest Florida, to the broad watery expanse of Lake Okeechobee or the pocket islands of the Keys: our region offers opportunities you may never even have thought were available! The ecosystems and wildlife you'll have a chance to observe are, with you, direct beneficiaries of the restoration and land acquisition programs that the SFWMD and other local, state and federal governments work on together to preserve our shared natural resources. So whether you like to hike, fish, camp, hunt, geocache, study nature, ride horses or bicycles, or just relax - the District invites you to 'come out and play' on public lands. For further information on activities and a list of sites click here.
The Taylor Creek Stormwater Treatment Area is now open for hiking and biking recreational activities. For more information please contact the Okeechobee Service Center at 1-800-250-4200.
Due to construction and maintenance activities, a section of the Kissimmee River (between the S-154 and the S-65E and S-84 structures) is closed to boaters. This includes access points along this section, all of which will be clearly marked.
DUE to a MAJOR MILITARY EXERCISE, the FLORIDA NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL SECTION (MARSH TRAIL) on the AVON PARK AIR FORCE RANGE is CLOSED. THE TRAIL WILL REMAIN CLOSED PENDING FURTHER NOTICE. Please note: This is subject to change per military operations.
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The Taylor Creek Stormwater Treatment Area is now open for hiking and biking recreational activities. For more information please contact the Okeechobee Service Center at 1-800-250-4200.
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