savannas preserve state park

ceb346

This is a nice place to walk, but it's not very exciting - yes, there is lots of green & hiking trails, but no great views to speak of.But - very pleasant & glad we visited for an hour.

FrankG800

Very relaxing area and a beautiful setting. You can drive along the trail to an observation area across the marshes where you may catch a glimpse of some wildlife. Even if you don't, the area is outstanding natural beauty. Fee to enter the park is $3. There is an education center (check website for opening times) and there are very friendly and welcoming people there. There are a number of exhibits as well as live snakes and a couple of other things that were a nice touch. Would recommend if in the area and to get away from it all. Take a camera (and probably some binoculars). Restrooms and free parking.

faydras2013

Savannas Preserve has excellent educational opportunities for young children - my three boys love the ranger presentations and the summer camp. We also love the kayaking. I've gone out with my kids and mom during a Saturday morning led paddle and my husband and I have done the full moon night paddle twice. Even when we did the full moon paddle on a cloudy night it was a unique experience to be out with the critters (just hearing them, no gator sightings!) at night.

Jim1038

Pretty cool place for doing photography lots of real Florida plants and wild life. It was too cold (for Florida standards) to observe any wildlife though. We will go back again

GypsyLarry

Not much here to see but lily pads. Having traveled all over the country I would not go out of the way to see this venue.

1pasogirl

Good horse trails you share with hikers and bikers. Lots of swampy water and great birding and animal siting. Kayak rentals seasonal depending on water levels. Bugs are seasonal too!

carlosmm137

A Nice Nature walk in the Savannas -Fun for the entire family (Note: trails Not Wheelchair friendly)

Zonicle

We visited over Memorial Day weekend. It was very quiet, luckily for us it seemed like everyone else chose the beach! Stopped in at the visitor's center first, so many wonderful exhibits to enjoy! The volunteers were very friendly. This is mostly a scrub area with a lovely marsh area where canoes are launched. We set up at a covered picnic area overlooking the water and grilled hotdogs. Hiked a little bit on one of the trails and when it got cooler in the afternoon, fished off the dock at canoe launch. Even caught 2 bass right off the steps. Most memorable creatures we saw? Gopher Turtle. & Diamond Back Rattlesnake!

998JamesH998

You have many options when the Education Center is open (which it wasn't on our visit): hiking the flat trails through different areas, kayaking, canoeing, or driving the short portion of the white trail to the boat landing. We chose to ride our bikes but other were horseback riding which looked like much more fun. we entered at the Walton entrance where we were greeted by a flat scrub area leading to the marsh. At the Jensen Beach entrance pine flatwoods will stretch out through the trail. There are six natural communities in the Savannas: pine flatwoods, basin marsh, sand pine scrub, wet prairie, marsh lake and scrubby flatwoods.It looked like they had a control burn recently. I understand when the Education Center is open it is well worth your time. $3 fee and restrooms.

258rosemaryf

We spent three hours here walking the trails. We discovered a cranes nest with babies. Saw numerous Sandhill cranes, ibis, even an otter! A nature lovers' and shutterbugs' delight! The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. We plan to return soon.

Stephie4821

I love the Preserve. It's a little piece of heaven. Gorgeous views, wildlife in their natural habitat and amazing trails to walk. Unfortunately the day we went the trail was flooded from rain, so we were limited. The park staff is friendly and knowledgable and ready to answer any question you have. Perfect for picniking, biking and relaxing. Def. a gem.

GainesvilleGrrl

The trails on the north side were essentially off-limits for us due to the heavy rains the day before but we did make it down to the canoe launch area and had a picnic right on the water. The day was sunny and cool and the March winds were blowing very hard. We then made the right decision to drive south to the Hawk's Bluff nature trail where parking is limited but it is worth the trip. Lots of neat flora and different habitats including a hammock with beautiful live oaks and a marsh with slash pines. Unfortunately the dunes were full of burned trees, not sure when the fire was or if it was prescribed (it seemed like it burned very hot and killed too many mature trees) but I'm still glad we took the time to discover it.

Pnemiller

This beautiful preserve covers a large area north of Walton Road in St. Lucie county. There is a nature/visitor center which is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, numerous walking and hiking trails. We were just there in the beginning of March and for the first tine we saw alot of water in the wetlands--some of the trails are muddy and are covered with water and also for the first ime, we saw water in the lake by the boat launch area. There is a $3 per car fee. This is a magnificent natural area that seems underused--you should visit it if you are in the area.

NewAdventurer2

My wife and I visited there briefly. Adjacent to the preserve on a quiet golf course we saw 5 Sandhill Cranes who seemed to be unperturbed by our presence. We also say a large Osprey nest with active hatchlings.

mysei

Entered via the Port St. Lucie entrance on a Tuesday. The education center is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Entered the park area ($3 fee for each car) and drove to parking. Took the yellow trail -- and assume all the animals were either on strike or affected by the economy and unemployed as I saw no wildlife. Walked about a mile, turned around and went back to the motel. It might be better at other parts of the part, but where I was -- not impressed. I liked the Port St. Lucie local park that is nearby much better (Hillmore Lake Park).