Parks

Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and animals that call it home. With several international designations, the park provides a major source of drinking water for local residents of South Florida and recreational opportunities for all.

Map showing location of park.

Two wildland firefighters in yellow shirts and white hard hats watch a helicopter while standing near a white truck with red stripe.

U.S. Wildland Fire Service Continues Suppression of Highway 41 Fire in Everglades National Park

2026-04-30

The Highway 41 Fire continues to burn and is now approximately 8,500 acres in size with 20% containment. The fire, which started on April 27, is located in the northeastern corner of Everglades National Park, south of U.S. Highway 41 and east of Shark Valley and the airboat concessions.

A white fire truck parked on the side of the road near two firefighters working on an active burn.

U.S. Wildland Fire Service Responds to Highway 41 Fire Burning in Everglades National Park

2026-04-28

On the evening of April 27, a wildfire was reported in the northeastern corner of Everglades National Park. Highway 41 fire burns south of U.S. Route 41.

Everglades National Park Hosts Dark Sky Festival

2026-01-30

The National Park Service is offering the public a special opportunity to experience Everglades National Park at night. The Dark Sky Festival will take place on Feb. 21 from 1 to 10 p.m. in Flamingo, Fla.

Brown Pelicans sit on top of mangrove tree islands in the middle of the water. The sky is blue with white clouds

Everglades National Park Issues Finding of No Significant Impact for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Everglades Harbor and Channel Dredging Project Environmental Assessment

2026-01-15

The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Everglades Harbor and Channel Dredging Project environmental assessment.

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Everglades National Park Cuts Ribbon on New Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center

2025-12-12

Deputy Secretary of the Interior Kate MacGregor joined the National Park Service, community members, and partners today to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the newly redeveloped Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center at Everglades National Park, which is scheduled to open fully to the public later this month. The entire grounds, marina, and canoe/kayak launch have been redeveloped over the past two years into a worldclass facility to welcome visitors to the Gulf Coast side of Everglades National Park.