Snorkeling at Phil Foster Park | Waterfront Properties

Posted by zz Gerald Lombardo

Updated on February 4th, 2020

The waters under the Blue Heron Bridge at Phil Foster Park are world-famous among scuba divers and snorkelers for their variety of marinelife. The snorkel trail is located just south of Phil Foster Park’s beach, 200 feet offshore, and is accessible for every level, ranging in depth from 6 to 10 feet.

For beginners, who are taking to the water with just a mask, snorkel and fins, the trail is a true treasure—not too taxing of a swim and shallow enough to ease anxiety but populated enough to get a sense of Phil Foster Park’s biodiversity. For SCUBA divers, it’s shallow enough to stay underwater for up to two hours—plenty of time to capture a shot of some of the rare fish species scurrying about. The design of the reef trail mimics a barrier reef, skirting along the shore, with breaks in-between structure and mounds, making individual havens for fish and invertebrates to call their own

The Park is also great for underwater photographers as there is a lot to see, including eels, giant starfish, brightly-colored tropical fish and even an occasional octopus or manatee.

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Where: 900 E. Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

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