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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
Essential Eligibility Criteria


Guided Swamp Walk

In order to participate in this program, one:

  • Must have the ability to follow verbal and/or visual instructions independently or with the assistance of a companion.
  • Must have the ability to withstand exposure to the outdoors (sun, heat, insects) for a period of 2-4 hours.
  • Must have the ability to traverse wet (water depths of up to 4 ft.), muddy, and uneven terrain for up to 2 miles independently or with the assistance of a companion.