Unique Places
There’s more. Plenty more places to start a tropical float trip. Start a flotilla through the one-of-a-kind Florida Everglades, a serene lake on the urban landscape, or Lake Okeechobee.
Florida Everglades
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
10216 Lee Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33473
561.734.8303
Kayaking and canoeing are allowed in public access areas and canals. Look for American alligators, small animals, other reptiles, and a great amount of birds.
Grassy Waters Preserve
8264 Northlake Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
561.804.4985
See the Florida Everglades right from a kayak or canoe at this preserve that serves as a water catchment area. Special tours and programs available. Look for American alligators and migratory birds.
Holey Land/Rotenberger Wildlife Management Areas
Access points via L-5 levee, west of U.S. Highway 27
Southeastern Palm Beach County, near South Bay
954.746.1789
Holey Land -
Rotenberger -
Use the canals in these areas for kayaking and canoeing, look for opossums, armadillos, bobcats, and rabbits.
Stormwater Treatment Area 1 West
Palm Beach County Road 880
Western Palm Beach County, near Belle Glade
866.433.6312
Canals ring the perimeter of the treatment area. Go through areas of open water with submerged aquatic vegetation and very dense cattail growth.
Lake Okeechobee
Canal Point Park and Community Center
12860 U.S. Highway 441
Canal Point, FL 33438
561.924.2728
Lake Okeechobee.
Paul Rardin Park
4600 Bacom Point Road
Pahokee, FL 33476
561.966.6600
Boat launch area located atop Hoover Dike, access available to Lake Okeechobee and Torry Island.
Other Local Lakes
John Prince Park
2700 6th Ave. South (north entrance)
2520 Lake Worth Road (south entrance)
4759 S. Congress Ave. (west entrance)
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Lake Osborne and surrounding canals.
Lake Ida West Park
1455 Lake Ida Road
Delray Beach, FL 33444
561.966.6600
Lake Ida and surrounding canals.
Okeeheelee Park
7500/7715 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
561.966.6600
Park features various small lakes.
