Manager's Message

David Dearth, Park Manager

Welcome to Savannas Preserve State Park, your summer escape into nature’s beauty! As the warm sun stretches across our skies and the days grow longer, there’s no better time to explore the wonders that await at our multiple park entrances.

This season, the Basin Marsh at our main entrance is brimming with life—listen closely and you’ll hear the chorus of frogs, the rustle of reeds, and the distant call of marshland birds. Our hiking trails wind through blooming meadows through sunny pine flatwoods and scenic overlooks, offering something special for both seasoned hikers and casual explorers. 

Our Jensen Beach Boulevard and Hawks Bluff entrances provide shorter loop trails, still teeming with wonderful views and wildlife. Access to the north fork of the St. Lucie River can be found at our Evans Creek entrance. You will find an ADA accessible kayak launch and detailed maps of the river.

While we’re thrilled to share all that summer has to offer, we also want to thank you for your patience as we undergo some exciting construction projects at our main entrance off Walton Rd. These improvements are part of our ongoing commitment to making the park even more enjoyable and accessible for everyone. Though you may encounter detours or closed areas during your visit, rest assured that these changes bring positives for the future—a refurbished visitor center, a wide, paved non-motorized pathway bordering and passing through our scenic park, and increased opportunities for volunteers to give back!

Whichever park entrance you choose, please keep in mind that facilities and amenities are limited. Plan to bring plenty of water and sun protection. Maps and emergency numbers are located on kiosks at all locations.

Savannas Preserve offers an escape into a uniquely beautiful landscape, sure to calm the mind and bring about a reconnection to nature. We hope to see you here, in...the Real Florida.