Mitchell's Grove

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Mitchell's Grove is an NPS-owned grove of mango trees, approximately 80 acres in size. The grove is a narrow strip of land located west of SW 237 Ave and lies between theoretical SW 172 Street and SW 182 Street. The grove extends west of SW 237 Ave into the Everglades. The area has a wire fence that extends around the majority of the grove. Since its purchase, the grove has not been maintained and is overgrown. Despite not being maintained, the grove still produces a significant amount of mangos annually, which attracts significant and noticeable trespassing by persons seeking to harvest the fruit. These people usually climb the fence adjacent to SW 237 Ave to access the grove. In addition to people seeking to harvest the fruit, the grove is a refuge for deer and other wildlife. Prior to the park's purchasing the property, the area was heavily hunted. The grove still remains an area where the threat of poaching and spotlighting is viable. The grove contains numerous large diesel generators, irrigation equipment, piping, and debris that could cause injury to anyone walking in the overgrown area.