Welcome to the Oleta River Adventure Association (ORAA) information center.
ORAA is a citizen support organization that sponsors events, raises funds and supports the goals of Oleta River State Park and the Historic Blue Marlin Fisheries Nature Center.
WHAT IS A CSO ?
The CSO (Citizen Support Organization) is a program that provides much needed funds for equipment, supplies, programs and supplemental staffing, At 1,032 acres, Oleta River State Park is the largest urban park in the state. Located on Biscayne Bay in northeast Dade County, the most prominent natural feature of the park is the Oleta River, for which the park is named. Today, the Oleta River no longer feeds into the Everglades but its beauty and splendor lives on. Water birds feed along the mangrove-lined shoreline and the endangered West Indian Manatee finds refuge from south Florida's crowded waterways. The Oleta River Adventure Association (ORAA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to generating additional support for Oleta River State Park. Most Florida state parks have programs and physical needs which go beyond the state's ability to provide funding. Oleta River State Park offers kayaking, mountain biking, air conditioned log cabins, swimming, fishing and picnicking. This is all available along the scenic Biscayne Bay. Help preserve, protect, and improve Oleta! .
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Anyone interested in supporting adventure recreation and environmental education at one of the most unique parks in the country should join. Anglers, bird watchers, educators, kayakers, mountain bikers and trail runners are some of the current members.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
If you enjoy adventure sports including mountain biking, kayaking and trail running, ORAA is the association to join. There are a number of wonderful environmental and nature related activities that ORAA supports as well, including bird watching, nature-based summer camps and environment restoration. When joining ORAA, you also become part of ORAA events - including night trail rides, special camping events, and ORAA festivals. ORAA, together with supporters and volunteers just like you, make it possible for everyone to enjoy nature right in their own backyard! So join ORAA today and be a part of a great organization! PLUS: The best reason of all is to help protect and preserve our park for the future generations. Satisfaction of knowing that dues directly are used to support Oleta River State Park projects.
Meetings
- General meeting will be held on the 4th Sunday of every month in Parking Lot One with the exception of holiday weekends.
Everyone is welcome to attend General and Special Topic Meetings. Future meetings dates, times, locations and topics will be announced on a monthly basis.
