Parks & Recreation

Castellow Hammock Preserve & Nature Center

Basic Information
Address	22301 SW 162 Avenue, Miami, FL
Phone Number	305-242-7688
Hours of Operation	9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed Monday & Tuesday)
Amenities and Facilities

Castellow Hammock is a 112-acre park and preserve that contains a mature tropical hardwood forest with a half-mile self-guided nature trail.  The park was named in honor of James S. Castellow, a citrus farmer who homesteaded the property in the early 1900s.  In 1974, the park became one of the first environmental education centers in Miami-Dade County and is popular with birders, butterfly watchers, and botanists.  The park serves as a wonderful place for city dwellers to get close to nature and rejuvenate the spirit.

• Eco-adventure tours offered
• Programs offered for home-school groups, public schools, scouts and civic organizations
• Offer hummingbird and butterfly gardening and backcountry fishing workshops
• Overnight camping and nighttime owl walks available
• Wide variety of outdoor fieldtrips available