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All visitors to the natural areas must follow Center for Disease Control Guidelines and the County’s Emergency Orders.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH BOTH AT THE LINKS PROVIDED BELOW AND
Wear face coverings, recreate in groups less than 10, maintain social distance of at least 6 feet apart while on the trails, and avoid touching common surfaces such as handrails, benches, etc. to be safe while visiting.
Palm Beach County Emergency Orders
Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 Guidelines
Pond Cypress
East of Western Parkway (State Road 7), 1/2 mile north of Okeechobee Boulevard
Western piece of the historic Loxahatchee Slough, saved from development
Open Sunrise to Sunset, 365 Days a Year
At a Glance
Environmental Survivor
This 1700-acre site has endured a long history of being impacted by drainage, proposed developments, and offroad vehicle use. Over the course of 12 years, the mesic flatwoods, wet flatwoods, hydric hammock, wet prairie, dome swamp, depression marsh, and strand swamp ecosystems were acquired by the County preserving a western piece of the Loxahatchee Slough and associated lands that connect surface water bringing water from the west into the Slough.
Features
- Native plant species
Many-flowered grass-pink, common and giant wild pine airplants, celestial lily - Native animal species
Snail kite,crested caracara, Florida sandhill crane, wood stork, least tern - Part of the
Jeaga Wildways.
Before You Go
This site is accessible by pedestrian traffic only.
There is no designated parking area.