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Grassy Waters Nature Preserve

8264 Northlake Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33412-3300
561 804-4985
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4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

The fact that you can just stop there for a quiet walk (unless there's a school party) or have a paddle with a canoe, very peaceful! More

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West Palm Beach, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012
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This is located on Northlake Blvd. and is part of the water catchment area for West Palm Beach. Nice s Enid views with a boardwalk that takes you around the preserve. My one complaint is that it could be larger and you will spend not more then :45 minutes here. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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...but even if you don't see an alligator, you won't be disappointed. Watch for special mini canoe trips through the preserve. Some are by moonlight which is lovely. Walk the boardwalks and be sure to leave enough time to sit and savour nature from the rocking chairs you will find along the way. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012
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We love free. This is the best nature center in the area. West Palm Beach did a great thing, they mad a nature center on thier water catchment area. Really well done, board walk takes wheel chairs. we love this place, and take all of our our of town guests. Doid I say FREE. youll see gators, and every type... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012
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We visit this area whenever we are able. There is a nice education center, raised walkways and some really amazing views. I once photographed a hawk here who let me get very close before flying away and the alligators are sometimes right near the dock and can be photographed with ease. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

The Grassy Waters Preserve is actually within the city limits of West Palm Beach, very quick to get to. But once you're there, you feel as if you're miles from the the highways and malls -- it is a miraculously preserved piece of the everglades -- peaceful and pristine. The water flowing through the cypress is hauntingly beautiful, and the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011
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a chance to walk on elevated boardwalks through what Florida looked like before all the development. You will see close up,many critters, including alligators, little lizards, eagles and amazing native flowers and plants More

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