Oleta River State Park
State park in Florida, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Oleta River State Park is a 1,033-acre (418 ha) state park on Biscayne Bay in the municipal suburb of North Miami Beach in metropolitan Miami, Florida. Adjoining the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University, the park contains one of the largest concentrations of Casuarina trees (Australian 'pine'), an invasive species in the state park system. Along the park's coastline are mangrove forests. They provide vital nurseries for aquatic life and filter urban pollutants from coastal waters. The state park promotes biodiversity of flora and fauna through the assistance of Friends of Oleta River State Park. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit citizen support organization (CSO); sponsors events, raises funds, and advances the goals of Oleta River State Park. The state park hosts about 15 endangered species.
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Oleta River State Park | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | North Miami Beach, Miami, Florida, United States |
Coordinates | 25°55′08″N 80°08′24″W |
Area | 1,043 acres (4.22 km2) |
Created | 1986 (1986) |
Governing body | Florida State Parks |
Website | Oleta River State Park |