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Safety Updates

Effective Feb. 6: Per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is now a federal requirement that all persons utilizing a public conveyance such as a tour boat, ferry or other park-provided watercraft within Florida State Parks are required to wear a mask. Florida State Parks will comply with this order and continue efforts to provide for staff and visitor safety. Please review individual park pages for specific information for each location.

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Limited Visitation at this Park

Effective November 10, 2020: St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is open for day use activities, including tram services (see hours of operation and fee information below). Due to local orders, facial coverings or masks are required inside buildings for staff and visitor safety. Restroom availability may be limited. All other park facilities are closed. Visitors are expected to maintain distances of at least six feet apart.

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Opened to the public in 1969, St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park preserves one of the few undeveloped barrier islands on Florida's east coast. The park is composed of 10 distinct natural communities including beach dune, coastal strand, maritime hammock and tidal swamp. An extensive Anastasia worm reef is located offshore and extends 4.7 miles along the coast. This reef is the northernmost limit for the ranges of several species of corals found in South Florida.

The Beach

Accessible by private boat only, the beach area of the park is the focus of recreational activities at St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park. Activities include swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, sunbathing, fishing, picnicking, hiking and nature appreciation. This barrier island became a state park in 1965.

Reef Tract

An extensive Anastasia rock reef is located just offshore of the park extending 4.7 miles along the coast and up to one mile offshore. Depths range from 5 to 35 feet. This reef is the northernmost limit for the ranges of several species of corals found in South Florida. In addition, many species of marine plants and tropical fishes are associated with the reef.

Wading Birds

The park's varied habitats provide excellent opportunities for birding enthusiasts to view many different species of birds. The park is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. St. Lucie Inlet Preserve is a good place to see wading birds and shorebirds, such as great blue herons, brown pelicans, white ibis and the purple plover.

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