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The Friends of the Savannas
The Friends of Savannas Preserve State Park, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to support the preservation, maintenance, and interpretation of Savannas Preserve State Park. Many of the events and educational programs that occur at the park are supported by this organization, whether it be through the mediums of providing the funds or manpower necessary to make the event successful. Many of its members also volunteer at the park to help carry out the mission of the Friends of Savannas Preserve State Park and the Florida Park Service through their time and dedicated service.
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NOTICES
PARK ACTIVITIES
Effective November 20, 2020: The Park will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to sundown, Thursday - Monday. The Park will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The Florida Park Service strives to provide the highest level of visitor services possible across all parks. By closing the Savannas Preserve State Park 2 days a week, we are able to assist surrounding parks with additional staff support. Rangers will be traveling to a nearby park to lend a hand! Consider visiting a neighboring park on Tuesdays and Wednesdays such as Fort Pierce Inlet State Park or Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
During operating hours, restrooms and trash cans are available; all other park facilities are closed. Normal park fees apply – admission can be paid on-site with exact cash at an iron ranger or via credit card using the posted QR Code (day passes can also be pre-purchased prior to arrival by visiting https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/savannas-preserve-state-park). Visitors are expected to maintain safe social distances of at least 6 feet apart and limit group size to 50 people.
Effective July 1, 2020: The Canoe Launch Dock off of Walton Road is currently closed until further notice. Visitors may launch their canoes or kayaks from the shoreline just south of the ramp (near the Handicapped Ramp sign) when the gate to Canoe Launch Road is open. The gate is closed when the road and/or trails are flooded.
* FLOODED TRAILS
After heavy rains and most likely for several days afterward, some of our trails may be under water.
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* GIFT SHOP SALES NOW ONLINE
Check out a selection of items to purchase now for the holidays!
Go to https://friends-of-savannas.square.site/ to see what's available.
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* If you have an Annual Pass for Florida State Parks:
Please write your member number (back of your card) on the blue payment envelope before depositing it in the "iron ranger" at any of our park entrances Accurately counting the number of visitors to our park helps ensure that we will remain open. Thank you!
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* ONLINE REGISTRATION ~ FEES
To register for programs, workshops & special events click --> Registration
To pay fees for Homeschool Hopper click --> Hopper Fees
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Effective November 20, 2020: The Park will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to sundown, Thursday - Monday. The Park will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The Florida Park Service strives to provide the highest level of visitor services possible across all parks. By closing the Savannas Preserve State Park 2 days a week, we are able to assist surrounding parks with additional staff support. Rangers will be traveling to a nearby park to lend a hand! Consider visiting a neighboring park on Tuesdays and Wednesdays such as Fort Pierce Inlet State Park or Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
During operating hours, restrooms and trash cans are available; all other park facilities are closed. Normal park fees apply – admission can be paid on-site with exact cash at an iron ranger or via credit card using the posted QR Code (day passes can also be pre-purchased prior to arrival by visiting https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/savannas-preserve-state-park). Visitors are expected to maintain safe social distances of at least 6 feet apart and limit group size to 50 people.
Effective July 1, 2020: The Canoe Launch Dock off of Walton Road is currently closed until further notice. Visitors may launch their canoes or kayaks from the shoreline just south of the ramp (near the Handicapped Ramp sign) when the gate to Canoe Launch Road is open. The gate is closed when the road and/or trails are flooded.
* FLOODED TRAILS
After heavy rains and most likely for several days afterward, some of our trails may be under water.
# # # # #
* GIFT SHOP SALES NOW ONLINE
Check out a selection of items to purchase now for the holidays!
Go to https://friends-of-savannas.square.site/ to see what's available.
# # # # #
* If you have an Annual Pass for Florida State Parks:
Please write your member number (back of your card) on the blue payment envelope before depositing it in the "iron ranger" at any of our park entrances Accurately counting the number of visitors to our park helps ensure that we will remain open. Thank you!
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* ONLINE REGISTRATION ~ FEES
To register for programs, workshops & special events click --> Registration
To pay fees for Homeschool Hopper click --> Hopper Fees
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EVENTS
Winter Solstice Drum Circle, December 20 and 21, 2020
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Celebrate the longest night of the year with local drumming enthusiasts at the Winter Solstice Drum Circles hosted by the Savannas Preserve State Park! This drum circle is going to look a bit different from our past events so please be sure to read all the details.
Savannas Preserve State Park is going to host two drum circles: one on December 20th and one on December 21st, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. Tickets are REQUIRED to be pre-purchased by visiting https://friends-of-savannas.square.site/. Cost is $6 per person (infants and toddlers are free). Each ticket is good for one person for one evening. There will be a maximum of 35 participants per evening. Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the event start to check-in and find a parking spot. Your entire party must arrive at the same time. Be prepared to provide the name on your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable for any reason, to include inclement weather. The drum circle will take place in a grassy, open area by the Education Center of the Savannas Preserve State Park. Chairs will be set up for you, placed 10 feet apart to allow for proper social distancing. Masks are required during the event unless you are seated (masks are required during arrival, check-in, departure, and also while using the restroom and purchasing refreshments/instruments). You may bring your own instrument, but guests are not permitted to share instruments with each other. If you do not have an instrument, you may borrow a disinfected drum from the drum leader or you may purchase a musical instrument at the event (exact cash or credit card payment required). You can also just come and enjoy the sights and sounds of the drums in this beautiful and natural Preserve. The event will take place at the main entrance of the Savannas Preserve State Park located at 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie, FL 34952. Questions about the event can be directed to the Education Center at 772-398-2779. |
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