Savannas Preserve State Park

Savannas Preserve State Park

Basin marsh that once covered Southeast Florida is preserved for adventurous visitors to explore

Jensen Beach Park Entrance Closed

Jensen Beach Park Entrance will be closed through Friday Afternoon 1/5/24. 

Night Under the Stars Event Rescheduled***

Due to poor weather, the Night Under the Stars event has been cancelled.

We rescheduled the event for Friday January 5th from 6-9pm.

Equestrian Lot

The Equestrian trailer lot off of Walton Road and Scenic Park drive is closed and will re-open June 1, 2024. For questions or concerns, call 772-398-2779.

Temporary Trail Closure

A portion of the Gopher Tortoise Trail is temporarily closed to the west of Canoe Launch Road, between the equestrian parking lot and the outdoor classroom. This portion of the trail has been deemed a sensitive area and will remain closed until further notice for habitat protection. Visitors with an equestrian trailer should call 772-398-2779 several days prior to arrival for updated guidelines on parking and unloading.

Know Before You Go

Effective Oct. 11, 2021: The Savannas Preserve State Park education center is closed for renovations. Guided canoe tours are currently unavailable. 

Hours

8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year. 

Fees

$3 per vehicle. Use the honor box; correct change is required. 

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Location

2541 S.E .Walton Road
Port St. Lucie FL 34952

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Contact Info

772-398-2779

Welcome to Savannas Preserve State Park

Located on Florida's southeast coast, the park's scenic landscapes represent what the first pioneers would have seen in the area. 

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Savannas Preserve State Park protects a representative sample of a basin marsh that extended throughout South Florida prior to rapid suburban growth.

Pavilions and picnic tables are available near the center and at trail heads throughout the park. Canoeing, kayaking and fishing in the wetlands are popular recreational activities.

Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers will enjoy the diversity of habitats this undisturbed area has to offer. The park boasts over 17 miles of multi-use trails that provide ample opportunities for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding.

Regularly scheduled guided walks and canoe trips are available by reservation.

Plan Your Visit

David Dearth, Park Manager
Learn

Manager's Message

Many natural challenges have occurred in the park with droughts, hurricanes and deluges of water. With this full circle of events, the marsh has now filled back up and the miles of trails within are anticipated to dry up.
A male visitor resting in a kayak on a freshwater marsh.
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Interpretive Tours at Savannas Preserve

Join knowledgeable Savannas Preserve staff and volunteers for a variety of guided tours. Please see the program explanations for schedules, reservation requirements and pricing.
A yellow and white building surrounded by slash pine trees.
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Education Center and Special Events

The Environmental Education Center offers interpretive programs, special events and interactive exhibits for all ages to enjoy!

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Birding
Birding
Boating
Boating
Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Equestrian Trail
Equestrian Trail
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Mountain Bike Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Visitor Center
Visitor Center

Savannas Preserve State Park Photo Gallery

Nature Study at Savannas
Savannas Preserve Ed Center
Savannas Preserve Rainbow
Savannas Preserve Pioneer Day
Fishing at Savannas
Savannas Preserve
Savannas Preserve
Paddling at Savannas
Savannas Preserve Bird Watching
Colorful sunset over a freshwater marsh
A Florida Scrub Jay sits in the brush
A boathouse and dock rest on the shoreline of the Indian River Lagoon.
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History of the Land at Savannas Preserve

The history of Savannas, along with the surrounding area of the Treasure Coast, largely revolved around the Pineapple Farming Industry. By 1895, the area was known as “The Pineapple Capital of the World.”
A population of endangered Savannas mint plants with purple flowers.
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Saving the Savannas Mint

Saving the endangered Savannas mint has been a challenge at Savannas Preserve State Park. A partnership with the Bok Tower Gardens’ Rare Plant Conservation Program has made all the difference in saving this plant that blooms with beautiful purple flowers in the fall. Biologist Douglas Rogers tells the story.

Upcoming Events

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Event

Savannas Pioneer Day

Sat, Jan 27, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us as we recreate the times of Old Florida from the 1800s. We will have games, crafts, hayrides, and more.
Savannas

Port St. Lucie, FL

Event

Spring Equinox Drum Circle

Sun, Mar 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Celebrate spring with local drumming enthusiasts at the Spring Equinox Drum Circle hosted by the Savannas Preserve State Park!
Savannas

Port St Lucie, FL

People Make the Parks

Doug

Staff Spotlight

Doug says his passions are working with prescribed fires and with the scrub jays. This gives him an opportunity to enjoy the wildflowers and grasses, the scrub ecosystem and the vast expanse of space the park provides.
Diana Gregory, Sue Hamburger and Sue Munson

Volunteer Spotlight

Diana Gregory, Sue Hamburger and Sue Munson have received the 2020 Volunteer Team of Three Plus Award for Administration.
Friends of Savannas Preserve State Park

Friends of Savannas Preserve State Park

Friends groups help individual parks meet their critical needs and are vital to the success of the entire state park system. They all share one thing in common – a passion for Florida State Parks.

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