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Click on the cover to view the SFWMD Recreational Guide
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West Palm Beach, FL - In recognition of the value provided by recreation on public lan
d, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today significantly expanded public access in three popular spots encompassing the Kissimmee River, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.
"Hiking, biking, hunting, wildlife watching and so many more outdoor activities are available on your public lands, owned by the District," said SFWMD Governing Board Chairman Dan O'Keefe. "This Board remains committed to protecting your access to these taxpayer-owned District resources."
Approximately 86 percent - 654,273 acres - of all SFWMD-owned land is open to the public for recreational purposes. SFWMD actively manages these public areas so South Florida families are able to enjoy the lands that their tax dollars fund. At times, active construction or stages of restoration require portions of lands to be closed temporarily for public safety. Once construction is complete and projects operational, properties are opened for public recreational uses and activities consistent with the projects' purpose.
The newly expanded areas encompass more than 3,400 acres. Allowed uses and maps are linked below:
