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Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center

The Quiet Classroom

Palmetto Bay

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17555 SW 79th Ave, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

  • Nature trail
  • Pine rockland
  • Nature centre
  • Shade
  • Picnic area
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  • Walking

    Walk the nature trail loop, then walk it again in the opposite direction.

    0.6 mile total · about 25 min · Packed dirt and mulch, mostly flat, deep shade.

  • Adventure

    Find a slash pine and photograph the bark up close.

    Along the trail · about 10 min · Pines stand tall right beside the path.

  • Live More

    Stop under the canopy and list three things you are grateful for today.

    No walking needed · about 5 min · Any shaded bend in the trail.

  • Movement

    Do ten slow calf raises and a full stretch at the trailhead before you start walking.

    At the trailhead · about 10 min · Flat, shaded, level ground.

  • Together

    Walk the loop without talking, then compare what each of you noticed.

    0.3 mile loop · about 15 min · Quiet trail, easy for all ages.

  • Bonus · optional

    Bonus: photograph one plant here you cannot name, and look it up afterwards.

    Along the trail · about 15 min · Pine rockland plants are unusual — plenty to choose from.

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Sadowski protects a pocket of pine rockland — one of the rarest habitats on earth, and almost all of it in Miami-Dade is gone. What is left here is small, shady and easy to walk.

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Walking trails / paths
Nature trail through pineland, tropical hardwood hammock and a drained Everglades slough, ending at the canal.
Lake / waterfront
Canal for fishing, with canoe and kayak rentals daily 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. based on availability.
Nature areas
30-acre park with three habitats, a native tree arboretum, bird-watching area and limestone solution holes.
Hours
Park open daily; nature centre hours are limited — check the county page before you go
Fees
Free

Verified amenities

  • Short nature trail
  • Pine rockland and hammock
  • Nature centre
  • Picnic area
  • Restrooms when the centre is open
  • Parking lot

Park tip: Free star-gazing programs with telescopes are hosted here by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society.

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Before you go

Hours
Park open daily; nature centre hours are limited — check the county page before you go
Entry
Free
Getting there
On SW 79th Ave just north of SW 176th St in Palmetto Bay, with a small on-site lot.

Nature centre opening is limited and often weekend-only. The trail is open regardless.

What's here

  • Short nature trail
  • Pine rockland and hammock
  • Nature centre
  • Picnic area
  • Restrooms when the centre is open
  • Parking lot

Park rules to know

  • Stay on the marked nature trail — the pine rockland either side is protected.
  • No collecting plants, rock or wildlife.
  • Keep pets leashed and on the path.
  • Mosquito repellent is a good idea after rain.

Park rules and safety instructions always take priority over an LMGT quest, challenge, XP, badge, stamp or reward.

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About this park

A small, quiet pineland and hammock park with a short nature trail and a nature centre that has been teaching south Miami-Dade about its own backyard for decades.

Before you go

Park names, locations, amenities and other public information are provided for informational and navigational purposes. Park information may change. Verify current hours, closures, fees and rules with the applicable park authority before visiting.

Check current weather and park conditions before starting. South Florida weather changes quickly — no stamp, XP or badge is worth continuing in unsafe conditions.

You decide what is safe for you and your group. Follow posted park rules, closures and staff instructions. Children stay with a responsible adult. Never enter closed or restricted areas to finish a quest.