Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area on Hypoluxo Road just west of Federal Highway features an observation structure overlooking the Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area, which allows visitors to see what the the area looked like before it was developed.  Entrance to the trail system within the scrub is located under the observation structure.  A series of plaques, on the main level between the towers, explain the area's history from the early settlers in 1873 to Melton's Autorama in the 1960's.  A 14' tall Barefoot Mailman statue, by Frank Varga, honors the men who braved the elements on the 120 mile round trip trek and boat ride to deliver the mail.  Smaller sculptures, by Chrisanthy Vargo, represent what can be seen when visiting the scrub - a scrub jay, a bromeliad, a tortoise and a fox.  The park was dedicated July 3, 2005 during the Town's 50th Anniversary Celebration.