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Lake Worth Lagoon

​At this time, the observation tower is closed to the public.


Ocean Ridge

1 Corrine Street, Ocean Ridge

Picture taken from a helicopter of the boat basin at Ocean Ridge Natural Area  

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The southern most jewel within Lake Worth Lagoon

Open Sunrise to Sunset, 365 Days a Year 

At a Glance

This 27-acre site is accessible by boat, bicycle, and on foot and contains two native Florida ecosystems:  maritime hammock and mangrove swamp. Red, black, and white mangrove trees provide places for wading birds to nest in the branches and juvenile fish and small crustaceans to hide among the mangrove prop roots just below the water line.

Wildlife Observed

  • Blue land crab
  • Yellow-crowned night-heron
  • Red-bellied woodpecker
  • West Indian manatee

Before You Go

This site is accessible by pedestrian traffic or kayak , canoe, or small boats.
There is no designated parking area.

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