Okeeheelee Nature Center

When you get to the park, open your quest and we'll guide you through one step at a time. Do them in any order, across as many visits as you like — anything you tick is saved.

• Walking

  Walk the main nature trail loop through the pine flatwoods.

  1.5 mile loop · about 45 min · Packed sand and mulch, mostly flat, partial shade.

• Adventure

  Find and photograph a saw palmetto growing under the pines.

  On the loop · about 10 min · They are the low fan-shaped plants along the trail.

• Live More

  Stop at a pond overlook and take five slow breaths.

  0.4 mile to a pond · about 10 min · Level ground, some shade.

• Movement

  Add the second trail loop to your walk, then stretch at the trailhead.

  2.5 miles total · about 70 min · Longer and sandier; good shoes help.

• Together

  Visit the nature centre together and each pick one exhibit to explain.

  Inside the centre · about 20 min · Indoors, air conditioned, accessible.

• Bonus · optional

  Bonus: photograph three different trailside plants and name them from the signs.

  On the loop · about 20 min · Interpretive signs are along the main loop.

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Before you go

Hours

Trails open daily; nature centre hours are limited — check the county page before you go

Entry

Free

Getting there

Enter Okeeheelee Park from Forest Hill Blvd and follow signs to the Nature Center.

Trails can hold water after heavy rain. Mosquitoes are active at dusk.