Riverbend Park — Attraction in Jupiter

What a gem! My friend and I rented kayaks earlier this week and spent the afternoon paddling on the river that winds its way through this park. Not only was the scenery beautiful but the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, particularly Candace. She really went “above and beyond the call of duty, from outlining pros and cons of various styles of life jackets to ensuring we had the “best” paddles, and told us several helpful tips before we set out. When we got back she listened enthusiastically to us gush about all the wildlife we had seen and helped us identify several different types of fish. We had lots of questions and she was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to try to get answers to anything she wasn’t sure about. I really can’t say enough wonderful things about her!

As far as things we saw: of course so many beautiful trees! The Cyprus trees with their “knees” are so gorgeous, the “strangler figs” and giant heart shaped philodendrons winding their way up trees were magical. We saw lots of different kinds of fish (the most interesting were plecostomas and alligator gar), alligators, loads of birds including several different types of woodpecker and a hawk that swooped out of the sky to catch a frog not 20 feet away from us! All in all a beautiful way to...

A lush, natural, tropical, and gorgeous park through the woods that truly captures the beauty of Florida.

Miles of shady, flat, and wide paths for scenic strolling or athletic walking. Safe and secure and well-traveled by others, so it's not isolated. Lots of opptys to catch a glimpse or take photos of wildlife and also a variety of citrus & berry vegetation growing on bushes and trees.

There are directional signs labeling the paths & the exit back to the parking lot. Large marquis displaying a laminated map of the park are staked throughout.

Laminated marquis highlighting the Seminole battles that occurred there are also on display.

Bikes and kayaks are available for rent too. Not certain of those details.

Pro Tip: smart to wear old sneakers in case the paths are damp. Bring a water bottle & maybe a light snack.

There is a horse path making it possible to see some horse excrement.

There is a welcome office with a person staffed at the window.

Big thanks to the park rangers for superbly maintaining this outdoor jewel for the community to enjoy.

No entrance fees for the walking portion. Plenty of free parking. No food or beverage vendors. Nice clean bathrooms. Dogs not permitted (I...

This is a great place to go just for a walk or hike various wildlife animals from turkeys to peacocks the wild deer roam freely. Awesome destination as well within the park is the canoe outfitters they set you up with canoes and kayaks to go down to Loxahatchee River. Depending on the time of year and level of the river isn't easy to hard journey to get to Trapper Nelson's. Which was a Trapper and educator on the wildlife of the river for many a decades before his passing. Trapper's Nelson's is part of a historical site. Guided tours as well. The park also does some historical Recreations of battles from time to time. There's he's been tangerine and orange trees that grow wildly guided tours guided tours guided tours as well. The park also does some battle recreations from time to time. And plenty of orange and tangerine trees just off the beaten path. Totally free bring your bike or rent one bring your canoe or kayak or rent one. The only thing you have to pay for is anything you didn't bring with you. Otherwise parking and...