Parks
Cattleman’s Square
A tribute to Okeechobee’s ranching heritage with life-size statues of cattle and cowboys depicting a cattle drive.
Centennial Park
Located on Taylor Creek, it has picnic tables, grills, pier, kayak launch, playground, and restrooms.
Clif J. Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area
Located along the northern shore of Lake Okeechobee, the Clif J. Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area is a favorite local spot for picnicking, fishing, and soaking in scenic lake views. The park features picnic shelters, boat ramps, and open green spaces perfect for relaxing or watching the sunset over the water. With easy access to the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, it’s also a great starting point for walkers and cyclists exploring the area.
Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex
A public pool, splash pad, and playground that also features baseball, soccer, pickleball courts, and football fields. It also has a paved fitness trail that is three-quarters of a mile and includes six fitness stations.
Butterfly Square
A garden designed as a serene space for loved ones to find peace and reflect on the life of the person being remembered.
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Spanning over 54,000 acres, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park protects the largest remaining stretch of Florida dry prairie—an ecosystem found nowhere else on Earth. The park is home to rare species like the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow and offers miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding through open grasslands and shaded hammocks. Known for its incredible stargazing, it’s designated as a Dark Sky Park, offering some of the clearest night skies in the state. Visitors can enjoy camping, wildlife photography, and guided tours to learn about the area’s rich natural and cultural history. Whether you come for the sunrise over the prairie or the Milky Way after dark, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve is a true Okeechobee treasure.
Kiwanis Park
Park amenities include a picnic pavilion, playground area, two tennis courts, a skate park, and pump track. The park has plenty of green space for picnics and leisure activities, with shaded areas that are perfect for a relaxing afternoon.
Okee-Tantie Recreation Area
Where the Kissimmee River meets Lake Okeechobee, it offers recreational facilities and a riverfront perfect for bird watching.
Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park
The Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park keeps alive one of the greatest tales of the Second Seminole War. The battle, which occurred on Christmas Day in 1837, is reenacted annually on the last weekend in February. We invite you to step back into time and experience what it was like during that fraught conflict. Visit the encampments of the mighty Seminole warriors and the brave federal army and hear their tales. At all times of the year you can visit the monuments to that battle and read the inscriptions. When the weather is nice, a table under the Chickee Pavilion is about the best place in Okeechobee to enjoy a picnic lunch.
Veteran’s Park
A memorial park honoring military veterans with features of memorial walls, military ordnance displays, and a Huey helicopter. It’s a public space with picnic areas. The park is maintained through donations and volunteer efforts.