Kissimmee Prairie Preserve
United States, Florida
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve
LocationUnited States, Florida
RegionFlorida
TypeState Park
Coordinates27.5833°, -81.0333°
Established1997-01-01
Area218.53
Nearest CityOkeechobee (25 mi)
Major CityLakeland (64 mi)
About Kissimmee Prairie Preserve
Protecting over 50,000 acres of Florida's last remaining dry prairie ecosystem, this preserve offers dark sky viewing designated as an International Dark Sky Park. The vast grasslands support endangered species including Florida grasshopper sparrows and crested caracaras, with trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.