🌿 Recreation & Nature
TRAILS & OUTDOOR LIFE:
130+ miles of interconnected trails
Walking, running, cycling loops through the city
Wildlife corridors (deer, gopher tortoise, birds)
BEACHES 10-20 min from Palmera
Flagler Beach
Classic “Old Florida” beach town
Pier, restaurants, surf fishing
Laid-back, not commercialized
Jungle Hut Road Park
Closest “natural” beach access vibe
Pet-friendly
Coquina rock formations
Varn Park / MalaCompra
Quieter beach stretches
Less crowded, more local feel
Washington Oaks State Park
Famous coquina rock shoreline
One of the most photographed beaches in the region
PRESERVES & NATURE:
Princess Place Preserve
Massive historic preserve
Horseback riding trails
Kayaking creeks
Wildlife everywhere
Graham Swamp Preserve
One of the best mountain bike trail systems in Florida
Elevated boardwalks through wetlands
Washington Oaks Gardens
Formal gardens + coastal ecosystem
Very unique dual environment (river + ocean)
Long Creek / Waterway preserves
Kayaking, fishing, birding