CLOSURE NOTICE

The Walton Scrub Preserve will be temporarily closed while crews construct a 60-foot-tall observation tower. Expected reopening should be late summer 2025.

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gopher tortoise at Walton Scrub - St. Lucie County, Florida
Location 10809 South Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce, Florida 34981
Contact Number 772-462-2526
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Park Information

Overlooking the Indian River Lagoon, this 33-acre site contains many threatened and endangered species of plants that are found only in this scrub. A half- mile self-guided interpretive trail leads visitors through the site.

Amenities

Birding
Fishing
Hiking Trails
Additional Information Trails: A 1/2 mile self-guiding interpretive trail leads visitors through the site identifying the common plants.
Habitat: Primarily scrub with some maritime hammock.
Commonly seen wildlife: Gopher tortoise, sand skink and blue jay.
Historical Interest None

 

Notes: An existing house is home to the Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA), a marine research facility.