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okeeheelee nature center

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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.​​​​​​

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

Special Holiday Hours for the week of Christmas & the New Year
Trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
CLOSED Sunday - Wednesday, December 22-25
OPEN 10:00 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday - Saturday, December 26-28
CLOSED Sunday & Monday, December 29 & 30
OPEN 10:00 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday, December 31
CLOSED Wednesday, January 1, 2025
OPEN 10:00 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday - Saturday, January 2-4, 2025

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​

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

Chelsea Groelle
Assistant Naturalist

Kira Bakst
Assistant Naturalist

Patrick Norris
Maintenance Worker II​

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