Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Such an interesting and atmospheric park! The entrance fee is $10 — if no one is at the gate, you can pay online. Many people come here to watch the sunset — and it’s totally worth it. I was lucky enough to spot three alligators during my walk! You can rent a kayak (self-service, paid online), and there’s a route map showing where you might encounter wildlife along the way. It felt a bit scary, so we didn’t go kayaking this time — but definitely will next time! You can also bike, fish, or bring your own boat. There are restrooms both at the beginning and end of the trail, which is convenient. If you want to explore the whole area on foot, plan for about 2–3 hours. A great spot for nature lovers, outdoor adventures, and unexpected wildlife encounters 🐊🌿

We are so blessed in Palm Beach County to have this amazing National Wildlife Refuge. It costs $10 to enter, or you can get a yearly pass for $25 per carload, which is well worth it if you are going to visit often. The visitor center, when you enter, is worth a stop to get maps and for staff/volunteers to share what sitings have been reported back to them from visitors. I was able to enjoy the Sandhill Cranes walking their baby because of this information with the location and all and so precious. Behind the visitor center is Cypress Swamp Boardwalk that wraps back around . It's a nice start to your journey their. It's .4 - mile and several benches a long the way. Their is a self- guided pamphlet you can pick up at the boardwalk entrance, which detail what you will be seeing. Their are also bathrooms outside and in the visitors center. All very clean. In the visitor center you can also fill up your water bottle at the fountain to stay hydrated and they have a wonderful gift shop. The visitor center also has a great display and an opportunity to ride a virtual air boat and take an adventure with beautiful graphics being under the stars at night their theater. You can also book tram tours to take you around the refuge to get familiar with the area. Once in the refuge the walk is all open. I'm not as fearful as I was in the beginning. It is nature and the animals like the bobcats or Alligators or raccoons or Marsh rabbits may just look at you for the moment and go their merry way.

Nice, quiet and off the beaten path reserve! I went in the middle of the day on a Monday and it was very quiet. There is a short walk in a Cypress Swamp by the visitor center (first two photos) and a mile long loop around a drainage area (second two photos) along with a connection to the main reserve area at the end of the main road (not pictured). You are very exposed to the elements so be sure to bring a hat and sun protection clothes!

It is such a beautiful and peaceful place to relax. I had a great time just soaking in the natural beauty, and even got to see a gator in the wild, which was pretty cool! I also saw some people fishing, making it a nice spot for outdoor activities.

This park is a must see if you’re seeking wide open spaces Cypress swamp wildlife hiking trails access to fishing boat, ramps kayaks and all the wonderful things that are connected to the Outdoors in South Florida this pristine well-maintained park starts off with a very informative experience accessible Park Rangers in interactive display, a gift shop and clean restrooms from there. The Cypress swamp hike is awesomebirding wildlife photography at its best. Second part of the park is the levy and the Everglades vibe seating tables everything you need to have an incredible day outside don’t miss this experience.

A lovely place to experience true Florida wildlife and very easy to access. Lots of wildlife and places to walk, hike, bike, birdwatch, fish and kayak. An informative visitor’s center manned by very nice volunteers who are informative and friendly. One of my favorites! The boardwalk through the cypress swamp is great and easily accessible even if you are challenged physically.

This is a beautiful place to explore and see a lot of different birds and wildlife!! We took our bikes and road around just a small portion or the park. We saw a bunch of alligators, turtles and a verity of birds. Definitely will be going back to explore some more!!

Bathrooms were outside. Really cool park to walk around and just stop and smell the roses. We saw a group of baby raccoons in the swamp area that were diggingu for food underneath small tree stomps. So amazing to see nature working. The wildlife is amazing to walk through. They also have a very large area across the street you can walk around, I few miles long if you wanted to do a hike that long(in open field. There’s a look out tower you can go to that’s pretty cool.