​​​​​​​​​​​Paul Rardin Park

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NOTICE: The playground will be closed for shade structure installation starting Monday, August 3, 2026 for approximately two weeks. Project is weather permitting and schedule is subject to change.

ENTRANCE
4600 State Road 715
Pahokee, Florida 33476 
Google Maps [external link]​

HOURS: Sunrise - Sunset

CLASS: Community

ACREAGE: 6.72 acres

• boat launching area (very steep) access to Lake Okeechobee
• canoeing/kayaking access​
• fishing (freshwater)
• parking
  • boat/trailer parking (no designated spaces - open area only)
  • regular parking (at individual shelters and in open area at rental pavilion)
• picnic areas, concrete pads only
• picnic areas with grills, single table
• picnic pavilion, reserved group (Paul Rardin)
• picnic shelters​ with grills, single table
• playground, including
  • play structure (ages 5-12 years)
• restroom facilities

• Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST), access to
  

• general park information 561-924-2728
• Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST) [external link]
  
• group pavilion rental
• The pavilion cannot be reserved online. Call 561-992-9067​​ to reserve this pavilion.​
• dogs
  
• pets - do not abandon​
  
• animals - do not feed
  
• rabies prevention [external link]
  
• auto burglary prevention
  
• lightning safety
• sun safety​ [external link]