Experiences & Amenities

Experiences

Birding
Birding

A variety of bird life may be found in the park.

Hiking
Hiking
Couple Hiking at Windley Key

The park has approximately 1.5 miles of trails that wind through a tropical hardwood hammock.

Along the trails, visitors are able to observe over 40 species of trees and plants that are native to the Florida Keys. With the aid of a guidebook, numbered trail stops, and interpretive markers, it is easy for visitors to learn about the natural and cultural resources of the site.

Ranger-guided tours are also available.

Self- and Ranger-Guided Hammock Trail

  • Must have ability to traverse mulched trail terrain independently or with the assistance of a companion for approximately a half-mile, or 2,640 feet.
  • Must have the ability to tolerate warm to hot weather in sometimes buggy conditions.
  • Must have the ability to follow verbal and/or visual instructions independently or with the assistance of a companion.
  • Must have the ability to withstand exposure to the outdoors for a period of approximately 90 minutes.
Picnicking
Picnicking

Picnic tables are placed throughout the park’s quarries. Shady tables, however, are limited.

Tours
Tours

Guided tours of the park are available December through April. Tours run Friday through Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

  • Tour fee is $2 per person, children under six years of age are admitted free.
  • Self-guided tours may be taken for the cost of park admission - $2.50 per person.
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities

Windley Fossil Reef Geological State Park is committed to providing a variety of amenities accessible to all of our visitors. These amenities include:

  • Education center with elevator access to upstairs meeting room.
  • Restrooms.
  • Track chair for exploring trails. Inquire at the education center.
  • Picnic tables.

Service animals are welcome in all areas of Florida State Parks.

Historic Site
Historic Site
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Meetings and Retreats
Meetings and Retreats

A conference room on the second floor of the Alison Fahrer Environmental Education Center can be reserved for school groups and meetings.

  • Call the park at 305-664-2540 for more information.
Parking
Parking
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Visitor Center
Visitor Center

The Alison Fahrer Environmental Education Center offers displays on Flagler's railroad, tropical hardwood hammocks, Florida Keys geology and more.

A conference room on the second floor can be reserved for school groups, meetings, etc.

  • Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Monday. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Water Fountain
Water Fountain

Staying hydrated on your outdoor adventures is important. Just bring a refillable water bottle to replenish your drinking water at the park. This will reduce the use of single-use plastics thrown away at landfills and reduce the litter sometimes found along trails, at campsites, on beaches and in Florida’s waterways.  

  • At Windley Key Fossil Reef State Park, you’ll find a refillable water bottle station at the breezeway between the visitor center and restrooms.  
  • Learn more.