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Explore Belle Glade
A small city in the heart of the Everglades known as "The Glades", Belle Glade offers a blend of rural charm, natural beauty, and agricultural history.
City of Belle Glade Facts
The city is known as the "Sugar Bowl of the World" because of its prominent role in sugar production.
The city sits on the southern border of Lake Okeechobee, the largest freshwater lake in Florida.
The nutrient rich soil of Belle Glade can easily grow just about everything and is often referred to as "the muck" by locals.
Best Things To Do In Belle Glade
Outdoor Activities
- John Stretch Memorial Park - a peaceful park on the shores of Lake Okeechobee that's perfect for picnics, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors.
- Local farms - Belle Glade is an agricultural hub and visitors can often take tours of local farms and learn about crop production.
- Everglades airboat tours
- Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail - great for walking, biking, and birdwatching.
Dining
- Although small, Belle Glade offers local favorites like Poppa Jimmy's Catfish & More and Dixie Fried Chicken.
Arts and Culture
- Sugar Cane Museum - learn about the history of sugar farming in Belle Glade.
- The Glades Cultural Arts Center
- Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center - where the city hold plays, concerts, dancing, art shows, and musicals.
Schools
- Belle Glade Elementary
- Glade View Elementary
- Lake Shore Middle
- Crossroads Academy
- West Technical Education Center
- Glades Central Community High
- University of Florida - Everglades Research and Education Center
See full list of Belle Glade schools here.
Hospitals
- Metropolitan Health Networks
- Lake Medical
- Health Care District of Palm Beach County
- Atrinity Health Center
View FRLS's Belle Glade office here!
Community Partners & Funders
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Service areas: Lee, Polk, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, Indian River, Highlands, Hardee, Hendry, Charlotte, Desoto, and Glade Counties.
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