Category: Recreation

Jackson Riverfront Pines Jupiter, FL

Picture of a kayaker paddling along the edge of Jackson Riverfront Pines Natural Area

Go wild and scenic here

Natural Surface Hiking Trails Wildlife Viewing 

Explore the shoreline along one of two Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida

Open Sunrise to Sunset, 365 Days a Year 

3-acre site is home to three native ecosystems – pine trees and saw palmettos in the scrubby flatwoods, live oaks and cabbage palms in the mesic hammock, and red, black, and white mangroves and buttonwood in the mangrove swamp that lines the eastern shore of the north fork of the famous Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River.      

Features

  • 60 species of native South Florida plants found here including
    Common and Giant wild pine airplants
  • 39 species of native South Florida animals found here including
    American Redstart, Florida prairie warbler, Gopher tortoise, Osprey, Swallow-tailed kite, and West Indian manatee

Before You Go

This site is accessible by pedestrian traffic or kayak or canoe only.
There is no designated parking area.

19745 Riverside Drive, Jupiter

https://discover.pbcgov.org/erm/NaturalAreas/Jackson-Riverfront-Pines.aspx

Sawfish Bay Park Jupiter, FL

A location rich with historical significance and beautiful scenic views of the world famous Jupiter Lighthouse. Located next to the bridge, this park has some unique features. It is the inspiration for this founder as the first Recreation Kingdom park. A place where you can launch your canoe/paddleboard/kayak into the intercostal waters of Jupiter, FL. Other features include fishing off the small pier, picnic areas, historical information site, and incredible place for sunrise views of Jupiter Lighthouse.

Features:

  1. Canoe/Kayak Launch
  2. Canoe/Kayak Trail(s) 
  3. Fish Cleaning Station 
  4. Fishing (Salt) 
  5. Fishing Pier 
  6. Historical 
  7. Jupiter Waterway Trail 
  8. Parking 
  9. Picnic Areas 
  10. Restrooms 
  11. Shelter(s) 
  12. Water Fountain

Details:

  • Pavilions
  • Picnic Areas
  • Canoe/kayak launch
  • Saltwater fishing
  • Fishing pier     
  • 2.5 Acres fronting the intercoastal waterway
  • Boardwalk along the waterway
  • Parking in designated spaces only
  • Restrooms
  • No alcohol permitted in park
  • No dogs permitted in park 
  • For information on adult athletic leagues please contact Pete Doherty at 561-741-2715.
  • For information on park maintenance and any Town of Jupiter park projects, please contact Jim Wilkinson at 561-741-2316.

https://www.jupiter.fl.us/facilities/facility/details/Sawfish-Bay-Park-15

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34335-d6650977-Reviews-Sawfish_Bay_Park-Jupiter_Florida.html

https://www.yelp.com/biz/sawfish-bay-park-jupiter