Main Page - Savannas Preserve State Park

Countless lily pads, some of them with white blossoms, stretch across the broad marsh to a horizon line of sand pine trees.

Manager's Message

Summertime is upon us! The wet season has been off to a late start, so our canoe/kayak tours have been postponed. With the dry conditions, wildlife has been abundant near the basin marshes. For the safety of our visitors we have closed the canoe launch until further notice. When traversing the park please stay on the designated trails and away from the canoe launch.

Come by the Education Center off Walton Road for more information. It’s a great place to start your visit to the park. We have trail guides, a list of upcoming events, interactive displays and live animal exhibits!

Looking for a family-friendly event? FrogWatch, the first Saturday evening of every month, introduces you to the park at night and teaches you all about the importance of the local frog population.

Hope to see you soon.

- Dan Griffin, Park Manager

Welcome to Savannas Preserve State Park

Freshwater marshes or "savannas" once extended all along Florida's southeast coast. Stretching more than 10 miles from Ft. Pierce to Jensen Beach, this preserve is the largest and most intact remnant of Florida's east coast savannas. A good place for visitors to start is the Environmental Education Center where they can learn about the importance of this unique and endangered natural system. Picnic tables are available near the center. Canoeing, kayaking, and fishing in the wetlands are popular activities. Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers can enjoy the diversity of habitats this undisturbed area offers. Over eight miles of multi-use trails provide opportunities for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. Guided walks and canoe trips are available by reservation. The Education Center is located in Port St. Lucie, two miles east of U.S. 1 on Walton Road.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Savannas Preserve State Park, please call 772-398-2779.

Hours of Operation

The Education Center is open Thursday through Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Driving Directions

The Environmental Education Center is located approximately 2 miles east of US 1 on Walton Road in Port St. Lucie. The address is: 2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.