State Park · Florida, United States
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 58,120 acres (23,520 ha), established in 1997.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Okeechobee , Osceola 27°34′53″N 81°04′04″W / 27.5815°N 81.0679°W / 27.5815; -81.0679, Florida, United States |
| Area | 58,120 acres (23,520 ha) |
| Established | 1997 |
| Coordinates | 27.6169° N, 81.0831° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is a Florida state park, located approximately 40 km (25 mi) north of Okeechobee, off US 441. The preserve protects the largest remaining tract of Florida dry prairie, an ecosystem shaped by cycles of flooding and fire. The preserve lies adjacent to the Kissimmee River, an important headwater of the Everglades, the watershed of which the park lies within. Many rare, threatened, and endangered species inhabit the area, and the wide-open prairie landscape provides opportunities for birdwatchers and photographers.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Okeechobee, Florida |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 40 km north of Okeechobee |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) · Orlando, United States · 57.8 miles away
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) · Orlando, United States · 80.5 miles away
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) · Fort Myers, United States · 85.4 miles away
Parks nearby
Lake Kissimmee State Park
Highlands Hammock State Park
Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park
St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park
Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park
More parks in Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park?
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is in Florida, United States (27.6169° N, 81.0831° W).
When was Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park established?
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park was established in 1997, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park?
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park covers 58,120 acres (23,520 ha).
How do I get to Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park?
The nearest town is Okeechobee, Florida. about 40 km north of Okeechobee.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kissimmee_Prairie_Preserve_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).