Recreation Services

The Office of Recreation Services (ORS) provides opportunities for Floridians and visitors to view wildlife and experience the rugged expanses of Florida's wildlife management area system. ORS staff work with agency biologists to develop wildlife-viewing sites and recreational trails. We also develop recreation guides and interpretive products to increase visitors' enjoyment and understanding of wildlife and wildlife habitat and how the FWC works to sustain them.

ORS staff develop statewide wildlife-viewing projects such as the Great Florida Birding Trail and provide technical assistance to local governments and other agencies to help them develop wildlife-viewing sites and programs that conserve wildlife habitat while creating economic benefits in their communities. Hundreds of volunteers help develop recreational trails, offer interpretive programs and conduct conservation work through the volunteer projects coordinated by this office.

The office has 15 employees and is directed by Jerrie Lindsey.

New! Listening Sessions for Users of Non-Motorized Watercraft