Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park

Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park protects pine flatwoods, wetlands and oak hammocks along the South Fork of the St. Lucie River in Martin County. The preserve offers a natural setting for walking, wildlife observation and horseback riding; it is not an animal rehabilitation center. The visitor access point listed by Martin County is 8120 Southeast Paulson Avenue in Stuart. This differs from the Hobe Sound address of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, which manages access. Visitors must contact Jonathan Dickinson State Park at 772-546-2771 for the gate code before arriving. Plan for a preserve visit rather than a staffed urban recreation complex, and check the current access instructions. Wildlife may be present, but sightings are not guaranteed and animals should not be approached or disturbed.