Acquired and managed by the City of Palm Bay, the Audubon Society, and the EEL Program, Turkey Creek Sanctuary is 130 acres of wonder, biodiversity and natural resources. Established in 1981 and managed by the City of Palm Bay, the Sanctuary offers a 1.85 mile boardwalk and 1.5 miles of hiking trails passing through hydric (wet) hammock, mesic (moist) hammock, and sand pine scrub communities, and
1.5 miles of jogging trails through native forest, both excellent for viewing a multitude of wild life. This bike trail can be accessed on the east side of the Port Malabar Blvd. A canoe and kayak launch and picnic pavilion are also available on the east side of the sanctuary. The on-site Margaret Hames Nature Center, opened in 1992, offers interpretive exhibits, nature library, and gift store. Wildlife: Box turtle, alligator, eastern indigo snake, west Indian manatee, river otter, gopher tortoise, spotted skunk, raccoon, opossum, endangered Florida mouse. Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail for warbler, osprey, duck, wading birds, and pileated woodpecker
ADA Access: Parking, nature center, boardwalk, paved walkway
Dos & Don'ts:
1. Service animals only
2. No bikes, alcohol or smoking
3. No removal of plants
4. Please don’t feed or disturb the animals
5. Other restrictions as posted
Call (321) 676-6690 for more information. The Park is open from 7am till sunset or when posted. Nature Center Open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM when volunteers are available. Admission is free. No smoking in the park, please don't litter or feed the wildlife.
