Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park
17980 Palm Beach Blvd., Alva, FL 33920
Phone: 239-693-2690
http://www.leeparks.org

This 1,126-acre preserve consists of a variety of habitats presently supporting the threatened Florida scrub jay and gopher tortoises. Amenities include a fishing deck, two bridges across Hickey's Creek, two trail shelters, an amphitheater, five miles of hiking trails and a kayak landing. Parking is $1/hour and $5/day.
Directions
The park is located on the south side of S.R. 80 (Palm Beach Blvd.) 8.6 mi. east of I-75 (Exit 141) and 3 mi. west of the town of Alva.