The Division of Recreation and Parks (DRP) invites all visitors to participate in and enjoy our many parks, programs, and services. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure that our visitors with disabilities are included and immersed in our Florida State Parks. In compliance with the intent and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (link is external) and the Florida Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Implementation Act Sections 553.501-553.514 (link is external), Fla. Stat. (2006), we are committed to providing equal access in a respectful and dignified manner to all visitors.
Visitors are encouraged to visit and enjoy our many accessible camping areas, bathhouses, restrooms, recreation halls, fishing piers, environmental education centers, picnic pavilions, and more. We strive to design and construct accessible buildings and facilities that provide access for all visitors and that comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Our new and renovated/altered buildings and facilities comply with accessible design standards.
We ensure equal access by providing reasonable accommodations and modifying our policies without altering the fundamental nature of our programs and activities. A variety of adapted equipment and accommodations are available, upon request, for visitor use. The Florida Park Service and sanctioned concessionaires follow our Service Animal Policy and Wheelchairs and Other Power Driven Mobility Devices Policy to allow all visitors to enjoy our Florida State Parks. We encourage all to visit our many festivals, special park events, beautiful beaches and rivers, interpretive programs, nature and hiking trails, boat tours, and more.
We provide access to cultural sites and historic properties that are reasonable and consistent with preserving each property's significant archaeological, historical, and/or cultural features. Occasionally, due to the significance and features of the properties, physical modifications are neither feasible nor required by law; however, we continuously strive to provide access for our visitors through alternative methods, such as: visual presentations, tactile maps/models, provision of exhibits in accessible spaces, video interpretation, live webcam feeds, assistive listening devices and more.
We provide visitors with disabilities the highest possible level of physical access to wilderness areas consistent with preserving the property's significant natural features. Undeveloped areas, such as those outside the immediate influence of buildings and roads, are not typically modified.
We partner with authorized vendors who comply with their contracts and/or agreements and share the responsibility of providing reasonable accommodations and program access to visitors with disabilities.
Nice place, easy to arrive and very friendly staff, I got to meet Tony, the manager of the kayaking place and was very nice getting to know him and to have the kayaking experience, unfortunately the weather forces us to go back after about an hour but, it was worth and best part they charge when you’re back so you don’t have to pre pay for time that maybe you’re not going to be there or either way if you got to extend the experience you don’t have to do 2 times the same process. Hope to be back next time in Miami.
It is a very beautiful, fun place, you can do different outdoor activities, the place is wonderful to spend a different day.
Awesome mountain biking trails for this area. I really didn’t think id find anything decent but I had a great time and the rest of the park is also gorgeous and a vibe!
What an amazing time we had. From the staff at the desks to the kayaking it was awesome. We got to see 3 manatee on our way to Raccoon Island which was an added bonus. Even we got to the island we didn’t see any raccoons but it was noisy. We walked into the island a little bit and we had 5 come up to us and we fed them. One actually stole my bag of treats and took out his own treat and left the bag. Later on we were in the water and turned around and one of the little guys from earlier was going through our kayak looking for more food lol. It is really an awesome time. Great for kids and family.
My husband and I rented single kayaks for enjoying a paddle in the park and to sand spur island to meet the friendly raccoons. It did not disappoint. The paddle is a definite workout especially across the bay but worth every drop of sweat to meet the friendly masked bandits. They loved the red grapes and bananas (they seemed the favorites). The paddle back to the launch wasn’t near as bad. The staff was very friendly and super helpful with all my questions, not to mention amazing customer service. 10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting a fun paddle in the Miami area.
Oleta River Outdoor Center and State Park is a refreshing little piece of quiet nature nestled in the middle of concrete chaos. The staff are friendly, kind and accommodating. Our entire kayakiing experience from start to finish was enjoyable. Honestly, the patient staff members were awesome!
A friend and I did the two hour long kayaking tour and it was a great activity to spend a beautiful morning on the water. Our tour guide was very informative and fun and showed her love and passion for nature. I will definitely come back next time I'm in town to try paddle boarding!
4.7 Rating
Situated along the scenic Oleta River and Biscayne Bay, Oleta River State Park offers its visitors the perfect setting for doing everything from kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding or mountain biking to a wonderful relaxing meal and refreshing drink. It is indeed an incredibly rare opportunity to Get Away from It ALL in the Middle of It ALL!
Nice place, easy to arrive and very friendly staff, I got to meet Tony, the manager of the kayaking place and was very nice getting to know him and to have the kayaking experience, unfortunately the weather forces us to go back after about an hour but, it was worth and best part they charge when you’re back so you don’t have to pre pay for time that maybe you’re not going to be there or either way if you got to extend the experience you don’t have to do 2 times the same process. Hope to be back next time in Miami.
It is a very beautiful, fun place, you can do different outdoor activities, the place is wonderful to spend a different day.
Awesome mountain biking trails for this area. I really didn’t think id find anything decent but I had a great time and the rest of the park is also gorgeous and a vibe!
What an amazing time we had. From the staff at the desks to the kayaking it was awesome. We got to see 3 manatee on our way to Raccoon Island which was an added bonus. Even we got to the island we didn’t see any raccoons but it was noisy. We walked into the island a little bit and we had 5 come up to us and we fed them. One actually stole my bag of treats and took out his own treat and left the bag. Later on we were in the water and turned around and one of the little guys from earlier was going through our kayak looking for more food lol. It is really an awesome time. Great for kids and family.
My husband and I rented single kayaks for enjoying a paddle in the park and to sand spur island to meet the friendly raccoons. It did not disappoint. The paddle is a definite workout especially across the bay but worth every drop of sweat to meet the friendly masked bandits. They loved the red grapes and bananas (they seemed the favorites). The paddle back to the launch wasn’t near as bad. The staff was very friendly and super helpful with all my questions, not to mention amazing customer service. 10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting a fun paddle in the Miami area.
Oleta River Outdoor Center and State Park is a refreshing little piece of quiet nature nestled in the middle of concrete chaos. The staff are friendly, kind and accommodating. Our entire kayakiing experience from start to finish was enjoyable. Honestly, the patient staff members were awesome!
A friend and I did the two hour long kayaking tour and it was a great activity to spend a beautiful morning on the water. Our tour guide was very informative and fun and showed her love and passion for nature. I will definitely come back next time I'm in town to try paddle boarding!