Florida National Parks Association

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Florida National Parks Association is a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service that operates stores and programs to support South Florida’s national parks, including Big Cypress, Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, and Everglades National Park.

Homestead, Florida, United States
floridanationalparksassociation.org

About Florida National Parks Association

Florida National Parks Association (FNPA) is an official nonprofit partner of the U.S. National Park Service dedicated to supporting South Florida’s national parks—Big Cypress National Preserve, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, and Everglades National Park. Through educational programs, interpretive materials, park stores, and fundraising initiatives like the Florida Bay Forever specialty license plate, the association provides financial and programmatic support for research, conservation, and visitor education in these protected areas.([floridanationalparksassociation.org](https://floridanationalparksassociation.org/))

A charge from FNPA often appears when visitors make purchases at an official park store or visitor center (including locations in or near Ochopee, FL, such as Big Cypress National Preserve), buy items from the FNPA online shop, pay for memberships, or make donations. The descriptor may include references to a specific park area or town (like Ochopee) and, because the association uses modern point‑of‑sale systems, it may be preceded by a processor tag such as "SQ*" for Square. Charges can be one‑time (souvenirs, books, maps, educational materials) or recurring in the case of annual memberships or periodic donations.

If you’re unsure about an FNPA charge, start by checking your recent park visits, online orders, or membership/donation confirmations in your email. You can verify details or request help by contacting the association via the phone numbers and contact form on their website’s Contact page, or by referencing the receipt from the specific visitor center or gift shop where you made a purchase.([floridanationalparksassociation.org](https://floridanationalparksassociation.org/contact)) Keeping copies of park store receipts and logging into your online account (if you’ve purchased through their e‑commerce store or signed up for membership) will make resolving any billing questions much easier.

Bank Statement Variations

3 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Florida National Parks Association.

  1. FL Homestead SQ* Florida Nat L
  2. OCHOPEE sq* Florida Nat L SEQ#083204
  3. homestead SQ* Florida nat l

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Florida National Parks Association near Ochopee, FL on my statement?

This charge is likely from a purchase at an official park store or visitor center associated with Big Cypress National Preserve or another South Florida park, where the Florida National Parks Association operates retail locations. The descriptor may include “Ochopee” (the community near Big Cypress) and a processor prefix such as “SQ*” because FNPA uses Square for in‑person transactions.

Could this Florida National Parks Association charge be for an online order or membership?

Yes. FNPA operates an online shop and membership program, and charges for online purchases, memberships, or donations may appear under the Florida National Parks Association name with a card‑not‑present merchant descriptor. Check your email for order confirmations or membership receipts from their website to match amounts and dates.([floridanationalparksassociation.org](https://floridanationalparksassociation.org/))

How can I verify what I bought from the Florida National Parks Association?

First, look for paper or emailed receipts from a recent visit to Everglades, Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, or Big Cypress National Preserve, or from their online store. If you cannot find a receipt, use the phone numbers and contact form listed on FNPA’s Contact page to provide your transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of your card so staff can look up the purchase.([floridanationalparksassociation.org](https://floridanationalparksassociation.org/contact))

Does the Florida National Parks Association use Square or other processors that change how the charge looks?

Yes. Many FNPA park stores use modern point‑of‑sale systems, including Square, so your statement may show a prefix such as “SQ*” before the abbreviated merchant name (for example, a string that includes Ochopee and “Florida Natl”). The underlying merchant is still the Florida National Parks Association, not Square.

Is my Florida National Parks Association charge a recurring membership or a one‑time purchase?

FNPA processes both one‑time and recurring transactions. Park store and most online shop purchases are one‑time, while memberships and some recurring donations renew annually. Compare the charge date to your last known renewal or check your membership status via FNPA’s website or by contacting their office to determine whether it is a recurring fee.([floridanationalparksassociation.org](https://floridanationalparksassociation.org/))

How do I cancel or change a recurring membership or donation with the Florida National Parks Association?

To cancel or adjust a recurring membership or donation, reach out directly using the office phone number or contact form listed on the FNPA website. Provide your name, email address, and any membership or order number from your email confirmations so staff can locate your record and update or cancel future billings.([floridanationalparksassociation.org](https://floridanationalparksassociation.org/contact))

How can I request a refund or dispute an incorrect Florida National Parks Association charge?

If you believe you were charged in error, first confirm that no one in your household used your card at a park store, online, or for a donation. Then contact FNPA with your transaction details to request a correction or refund. If you cannot resolve the issue directly, you can follow up with your card issuer and reference your communication with the association.

Why is the amount of the Florida National Parks Association charge higher than the sticker price I remember?

Store purchases may include state and local sales taxes, optional donations at checkout, or additional items added to your transaction (such as books or maps). For online orders, shipping and handling can also increase the total. Review your receipt or order confirmation; if the total still seems off, contact FNPA with the receipt details so they can double‑check the transaction.

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