Okeeheelee Park and Daily Life Near Greyhawk Landing
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Okeeheelee Park is one of Palm Beach County's big regional parks, at more than 1,650 acres, and it lies to the north of Greyhawk Landing, past Lake Worth Road. It has lakes, trails, golf, pickleball and tennis, a nature center, a BMX track and a dog park. For everyday life, there is a Publix on Hypoluxo Road in the 33467 ZIP code, a county library and district park on Senator Joe Abruzzo Avenue in Boynton Beach, and a 24-hour emergency room at Bethesda Hospital West on Boynton Beach Boulevard. Here is what is nearby, with addresses from official sources.
Okeeheelee Park: The Basics
All of these details come from Palm Beach County's parks pages, checked October 15, 2026.
Main entrance: 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, west of West Palm Beach. A second entrance for the equestrian center is at 7500 Forest Hill Boulevard.
Size: 1,659.84 acres. The county classes it as a ""Regional"" park.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset. Some lighted courts and fields stay open until 10 p.m.
Group pavilions and field permits: 561-966-6611.
Fee: The county's park page does not list an entry fee. Water skiing needs a permit and a fee.
The entrance is on Forest Hill Boulevard, north of Lake Worth Road. Lyons Road does not run straight through to Forest Hill Boulevard, so plan your route on a map from the address you are looking at.
Things to Do at Okeeheelee Park
Trails and outdoor exercise
An 8-mile bike path
About 8 miles of walking paths
A 1-mile exercise course with 20 stations
A 4.1-mile mountain bike trail
Nature trails, plus a 9-mile equestrian trail
On the water
The park has a freshwater fishing lake with a launch for non-motorized boats, a fishing pier and canoe and kayak access. A separate water ski lake has its own launch ramps and ski courses. The county lists a watersports company, Kayak King Watersports, in the park (561-304-1344).
Courts and fields
The county lists six lighted tennis courts, six pickleball courts, baseball and softball fields, multipurpose fields and a grass volleyball court. If you live at Greyhawk Landing and want more than the two courts on site, this is the place. See Greyhawk Landing's own pool, courts and clubhouse.
Golf, BMX and more
Golf: 27 holes, plus a driving range and putting green. The course's own site lists the phone as 561-964-4653.
BMX and pump track: both listed on the county's park page.
Disc golf: an 18-hole course.
Playgrounds: separate areas for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
Equestrian: the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, which the county calls a ""111-acre, world-class equestrian showplace.""
Okeeheelee Nature Center
The nature center sits inside the park at the same address. The county lists:
Exhibit hours: Wednesday to Friday 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Trail hours: sunrise to sunset, every day.
Trails: 2.5 miles through 90 acres of pine flatwoods and wetlands.
Phone: 561-233-1400.
Pets: not permitted at the nature center.
Dogs at Okeeheelee
The park has a dog park called Pooch Pines. The county says it is open sunrise to sunset but closed Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m., with a limit of two dogs per person and no puppies under four months. Across most county parks, the county allows dogs on a leash no longer than six feet.
Everyday Life Near Greyhawk Landing
Okeeheelee is a weekend trip. Here is what is closer to home for the daily routine. Addresses come from each business or agency's own site, checked October 15, 2026. Stores and hours change, so confirm before you rely on one.
Groceries
Publix at Town Commons: 8899 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth, FL 33467. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Publix at Canyon Town Center: 8780 Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach, FL 33472.
Whole Foods Market Wellington: 2635 S State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
The Canyon Town Center Publix also lists hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. A third Publix, at Lantana Plaza Shopping Center, is at 5970 S Jog Road, Lake Worth.
Healthcare
Bethesda Hospital West (Baptist Health): 9655 Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach. Baptist Health says its emergency room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Main line: 561-336-7000.
HCA Florida JFK Hospital: 5301 S Congress Avenue, Atlantis. Main line: 561-965-7300.
If you are also weighing Wellington's hospital, we wrote a guide to Wellington Regional Medical Center.
Library and a closer park
Canyon Branch Library: 8915 Senator Joe Abruzzo Avenue, Boynton Beach. Open seven days, with evening hours Monday to Thursday.
Canyon District Park: 8788 Senator Joe Abruzzo Avenue, Boynton Beach. The county lists 52.17 acres with lighted multipurpose fields, a playground, a 1-mile walking path, sand volleyball and picnic shelters.
Park Ridge Golf Course: 9191 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. An 18-hole county course with a driving range.
Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands, at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road in Boynton Beach, has a 1.5-mile boardwalk over the wetlands. For hours and tips, read our visitor's guide to Green Cay Nature Center.
More library choices
The Palm Beach County Library System lists other branches in this part of the county, including the Hagen Ranch Road Branch at 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach, and the Lantana Road Branch at 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Check the library's site for hours before you go.
Events at Canyon
Next to Canyon District Park, Palm Beach County lists the Canyon Amphitheater at 8802 Boynton Beach Boulevard (561-966-7030). Check the county's event listings for what is coming up.
Planning a First Visit to Okeeheelee Park
A park this big can be a lot to see at once. A simple first-visit plan:
Start at the nature center on a day the exhibits are open, Wednesday through Saturday.
Walk a short trail before the midday heat.
Pick one activity for the rest of the visit: the fishing pier, the bike path or the playground.
Bring water and sun protection. Florida sun is strong year-round.
Check the county page first for closures. The county notes that one pavilion, the Osceola, is closed until further notice.
Schools
We do not name assigned schools. Boundaries can change. Look up the exact address with the School District of Palm Beach County's attendance zone page and Find My School tool. We explain how to use it in how to check a Palm Beach County school zone.
More Things to Do Around Lake Worth
For more ideas in the area, from parks to downtown Lake Worth Beach, see things to do near Hendrix Reserve in Lake Worth. For the roads that connect it all, read how Lyons Road connects the neighborhood.
Common Questions
Where is Okeeheelee Park?
The main entrance is at 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, west of West Palm Beach.
How big is Okeeheelee Park?
Palm Beach County lists it at 1,659.84 acres.
What time does Okeeheelee Park open?
The park is open sunrise to sunset. Some lighted courts and fields stay open until 10 p.m.
Is Okeeheelee Park free?
The county's park page does not list an entry fee. Water skiing requires a permit and a fee. Call 561-966-6611 to confirm.
Does Okeeheelee Park have pickleball courts?
Yes. The county lists six pickleball courts.
Is Okeeheelee Park dog friendly?
Yes. It has a dog park called Pooch Pines. Dogs are not allowed at the nature center.
Is there a 24-hour emergency room near Greyhawk Landing?
Baptist Health says the emergency room at Bethesda Hospital West, 9655 Boynton Beach Boulevard, is open 24 hours a day. Check the route from your exact address.
Want to see Greyhawk Landing and the area around it? Call 561-704-0091 or set up a Greyhawk Landing visit. We can point out the stores and parks on the way. Start with Greyhawk Landing's homes and amenities.
Related reading: How Lyons Road connects the neighborhood · Greyhawk Landing's own pool, courts and clubhouse · Things to do near Hendrix Reserve in Lake Worth