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​okeeheelee nature center

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NOTICE of facility improvements: Repairs are anticipated to begin on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 and continue for a month. During this time, the nature center building and restrooms will be open to the public, but some areas/rooms may be off limits temporarily. The nature center grounds and trails will remain open from dawn until dusk during these improvements. Please check back here for updated project information or call Okeeheelee Nature Center at 561-233-1400.​

Okeeheelee Nature Center features 2.5 miles of trails winding through 90 acres of pine flatwoods and wetlands. Highlights of the center include hands-on exhibits, animal encounters and a nature related gift shop. Marvel at our birds of prey, touch a live snake or prowl for owls during one of our many programs scheduled throughout the year for families, youth and adults.​​​​​​

​Hours of Operation
The nature center is closed during observed County holidays.​​

Nature Center/Exhibit Hours 
Wednesday - Friday: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:3​0 pm
(Closed Sunday–Tuesday)

Programs (By Reservation Only) 
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm​
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Rules
Please remember the following are not permitted:​
  • Pets
  • Food
  • Alcohol
  • Jogging, running or speed walking
  • Biking or skating
  • Smoking
  • Fishing​

Contact Information


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 Okeeheelee Park
7715 Forest Hill Boulevard​
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
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561-233-1400
Fax: 561-242-7240
ONC@pbc.gov​

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​Emilie Travis
Manager​​

Elise Pullen
Naturalist & Volunteer Coordinator

VACANT
Assistant Naturalist

Kira Bakst
Assistant Naturalist

Patrick Norris
Maintenance Worker II​

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Useful Links

Brochure
Local Wildlife Rehabilitation​
Play it safe!

Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center​ [external link]​​
Sign up for our Newsletter!​​
​Destination Recreation​ (overview video of PBC nature centers)​

Nature Directory

Daggerwing Nature Center
Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands
Okeeheelee Nature Center
Riverbend Park
Parks Natural Areas Program
Find a Natural Area
Jeaga Wildways
Nature Trails
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
River Center