Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area — Attraction in Royal Palm Beach

My husband and I just moved here from SC where there were lots of natural areas and hiking for us and our dogs. I came to Royal Palm beach pines natural area with my dog following recommendations from our realtor and landlord, who said they bring their dogs here often. We went at 8 am on a Monday. We were met after pulling in the parking lot with a lady staring us down in our car. I waited a few minutes and when I got out she approached us asking if he was a service dog and when I said no she told us we had to leave. With south FL being so insanely hot, very little trees and shade, the least these parks could do is allow dogs to enjoy the trails rather than being stuck inside all day. The lady suggested we go to a dog park and I explained to her that we don’t do dog parks because there could be aggressive dogs.

It’s a shame we couldn’t enjoy it after driving 20 minutes from our house. It looked beautiful when we pulled in and...

An interesting nature area that is accessed by driving to a small parking lot in the middle of a neighborhood. Hard to imagine that you are in the right place, but there it is. Offering both trails and a paved walkway leading to a boardwalk out to an overlook, this hidden gem is worth seeking out. We were there during the dry time, so the wildlife was limited, but it's easy to sit on a bench and see the possibilities. When out at the shelter at the end of the boardwalk it's hard to imagine that homes are as close as they are. The walkway is an easy and...

Wonderful place to enjoy the nature. Seen all kinds of creatures, from tortoises, through snakes, to owls and other birds. Love the sweet smell of pine needles, serene calmness and quiet surroundings. Be sure to come back to the parking lot by the sunset as I got locked in. The gate closes around sunset. Alternatively, you can use the Crestwood Park entrance that is not gated to stay longer and enjoy the wildlife as it is most active in the...