Flamingo Park is a 2 acre open green space in the Flamingo Park neighborhood of Palm Beach. The…read morepark has a small swing sweet, benches, and majestic banyan trees. What most people don't know about the park is that it is also a cemetery. Approximately 100 bodies lie beneath the grass. No one knows how many exactly because people who could not afford a formal burial would come here in the middle of the night to bury their dead. The land the park sits on was once owned by the Lakeside Cemetery Association who purchased the property from the city in 1902. They then used it as an African-American cemetery while white people were buried in Pioneer Memorial Park on land where the Norton Museum of Art now resides. In 1913 the city wanted the land back so they could sell it for development but they were blocked by the Supreme Court. Burials were stopped and five years later the land was donated to the city who turned it into a park named Dixie Playground and later the name changed to Flamingo Park, the same as the historic neighborhood that surrounds it. The city didn't give up on selling the land first in 1966 for houses and in 1991 as an exotic car shoot room. Neighborhood protest blocked both projects. The city seems to be resigned to having a park here now and they have made improvements including a walkway and benches. A statue called Girl With a Shawl was added to act as a memorial to the people who are buried here but whose names have been lost to time. You can read about the history of the park on a historical marker that has been placed in the park. The park is now mainly used by homeless people but the centuries old banyan trees will sometimes attract people posing for a picture. This park is a piece of the history of Palm Beach. Thanks to community activists we still have it to enjoy today.

Small little park with a lot of history. This park use to be an African American cemetery back in…read more1902. Its located in down town West Palm beach not far from City Place and Clematis Street. Flamingo park has a monument of a girl and around the girl are some benches. I am told by a friend that knows the area that there are a lot of vagrant people in this area . So we stayed for a short time. We could see that there were a lot of beers cans laying around .What a shame to trash a park that should be respected because of its history. The park has beautiful large trees and even a small playground. Come check out this neighborhood park. Parking is not good.

While looking for place to get a few steps in I stumbled across Mary Brandon Park. It is a small…read moreneighborhood park tucked near the northeast corner of the West Palm Beach Golf Course, just east of Forest Hill High School and the West Palm Beach Country Club. It's named after Mary Brandon, a local politician who served on the city's Parks and Recreation Commission in the 1960s. Established in 1999, this park holds the distinction of being the first dog park in the City of West Palm Beach. It features two separate fenced areas--one for small dogs (25 pounds and under) and another for larger dogs. Amenities include dog-friendly water fountains, play tunnels, as well as plenty of chairs, benches, and tables for owners to relax. In July 2019, the city unveiled a brand-new playground, replacing older equipment with updated, shade-covered slides and climbing structures. In addition to the dog park and playground, the park also offers picnic pavilions, a baseball field, restrooms, and a large open green space that's perfect for running around or getting some exercise. I really appreciate how the city created a space that caters to both kids and dogs. It's a welcoming, versatile park that serves the neighborhood well--perfect for a casual afternoon outdoors. I'd definitely come back, especially if I brought my dog or just wanted a quiet place to unwind outside for a while.

We were heading south on Georgia Avenue after our lunch and came across this neighborhood park…read more This is a West Palm Beach park of about six and a half acres. It's perfect for kids and dogs. There is a nice playground area with a structure, benches, a softball field, a basketball court, a walking path, and open grass to run around in. For the pet owner, there are two dog "parks"/dog run areas for differing size dogs that are fenced in. When we stopped by, there was only one other car parked in the lot. It was lovely weather so I was surprised that more people were not taking advantage of the first sunny day in a while. There are some large old trees providing shade, too. We'd be here often if we lived in the neighborhood.

A very nice experience indoor and outdoor art of all genres and a gift shop, the tropical garden is…read morewell kept

This place is a sleeper. It's hidden in a cool little neighborhood. Great little walk-through…read morelittle surprised they ding you for 15 bucks but it's only 15 bucks is worth it. Nice to walk so cool. The walk is actually cooler than the statues. Honestly, I don't know who the artist is they're OK I don't love them. I don't hate them. They remind me of some cool Monuments from Aztec, but they're not as cool as the Aztecs but they're well positioned the nature walk is just relaxing except for the planes coming in for a landing but aside from that it's a cool thing. It's a nice little place to hang. It could be great for like cocktail hour cocktail parties

Great park with beautiful views. No public restrooms and tons of parking available whether it be…read morestreet parking or one of the paid lots. You can take a nice stroll over the bridge which leads you into Palm Beach Island.

Flagler Park is a 7 mile long linear park along the waterfront in West Palm Beach. The park runs…read morealong the west side of the Intracoastal from Currie Park, past the arts and entertainment district and through historic neighborhoods to Summa Beach Park in the city's south end. At the eastern end of Clematis Street are two angled short streets that branch off to create a triangle shaped common area. Ever since Palm Beach was founded the park has served as an important meeting place for the community. Merchants used to hold ball games and then a library, women's club, and bandstand were added. Today the Palm Beach community still uses the park to stage events. Every Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m is Clematis by Night which is an event that has concerts, food, and drinks. During the holidays in December you can visit Sandiland home of the world's only 35-foot, 700 ton holiday sand tree, Sandi. In May the park is the site of the annual Sunfest art and music event. Even when there isn't an event the park has a splash pad to cool the kiddies off in and a stunning view of the water and downtown West Palm Beach. Parking can be found in the area at one of the many nearby city garages.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park seemed like such a hidden gem from everything I had read and…read moreseen online. I loved that it offers so many activities in one place--kayaking, paddleboarding, the beach, picnic areas, a gift shop, and educational exhibits--all at very reasonable prices. Parking was only $5, and the kayak and paddleboard rentals were affordable too. Unfortunately, I happened to visit on a day with an extremely low tide. Paddleboard rentals were suspended, but kayak rentals were still available. The staff did warn us about the low tide and advised us to stay near the edges to avoid getting stuck. However, as someone new to kayaking, I didn't realize just how much the tide would impact the experience. For a large portion of our trip, the water was so shallow that our kayaks constantly got stuck. We had to repeatedly get out and drag them through the water. At times, the water wasn't even ankle deep. I completely understand that the staff can't control the tides, but I honestly wish kayak rentals had also been paused that day because the conditions made it difficult to really enjoy the experience. By the time we finished kayaking, we were exhausted and felt pretty gross from walking through the murky water, so we ended up skipping the beach altogether. Outside of that, the park itself looked lovely. There was a nice picnic area, a cute gift shop, and they even had a rescued sea turtle with a volunteer sharing information about sea turtle conservation, which was a really nice touch. There also appeared to be several educational exhibits throughout the park, although they happened to be closed during our visit. One downside was a pretty unpleasant smell near the gift shop, but I'm guessing that may have also been related to the unusually low tide. Despite my experience, I haven't written the park off. The photos I've seen online make it look absolutely beautiful, and I think we were just unlucky with the timing. I'd definitely consider coming back on a day with higher water levels to give it another chance. It sounds like a great park overall--I just recommend checking the tide conditions before planning to kayak or paddleboard so you can enjoy it at its best.

This was a nude beach when I was a kid. That ended in 1982 when it became a beloved state park…read more They have done a lot to preserve native plants. You can rent kayaks here or swim. It's usually not too crowded. This is where we would go to see sea turtles laying eggs. And that continues to this day. It's a great location and a beautiful park.

I've visited here for trainings but on my last visit I had an opportunity to take a peak at…read moregardens. It was too warm to go fully into the area but the parts of the garden I was able to see were amazing. Definitely planning to return when it's cooler to enjoy the full experience.

Mounts is the perfect date/day trip to take when the weather is nice! We went on an extremely hot…read moreday but there were still lots of trees to provide great shade. It's unfortunate that mounts is located right by the airport with many planes and helicopters flying overhead, sort of takes you out of the tranquil ambience but my fiance seemed to appreciate the unexpected airshow. The flora and fauna of mounts is extremely varied and we discovered some new plants we'd never heard or seen before. The natural beauty was also very picturesque and we snapped so many good close ups of flowers butterflies, trees and even koi fish! I would recommend packing a lunch and some waters as they have stone benches and tables for sitting in many hideaway areas of mouths.

A picturesque park with a fun playground…read more I've never in my life seen such variety of people. It seemed like every race of human being was here with smiles. And their kids all running around playing together. It was beautiful. Big dog park too. Only bummer was the baseball field nearby was locked up. Bit of a bummer when you want to have batting practice or have babes that want to play in the dirt.

Great tennis courts in good condition with clay and hard courts available. There are also…read morebasketball courts and big dog parks available.

I've always loved the downtown west Palm beach area since I was young and used to go with my…read moreparents here all the time. I came to a wellness event yesterday hosted by Cold Collective WPB and it was free and so much fun! They had so many great vendors and free samples and the workout classes were fun and engaging. The music was great as well and I easily found $1 parking by avocado grill! Highly suggest checking out this area if you're in town! The downtown WPB instagram page is always posting new and exciting events!

I walked through a St Pattys Day Fest in Downtown WPB. Lots of beer, Food and Music. I was trying…read moreto embrace my Irish roots, after doing an ancestry dna test and discovering I have Irish ancestry. I also went to Havana a cuban restaurant and the Cuban sandwich was everything. Would definitely go back and have a sit down meal at Havana. I did a to go order because the wait was too liong. Overall I really enjoyed WPB. Till next time

This small corner park is named in honor of Lesley S Smith, a long time Palm Beach Resident. She is…read morea member of the Garden Club of Palm Beach and served the town as a member of the Architectural Review Commission. She was Town Council member for seven years, five as Council President, and served as Mayor of Palm Beach from 2000-2005. In addition to her service in politics she is also an avid philanthropist who served as Chairman of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League; supporter of Opportunity Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs, Adopt-A-Family, Catholic Charities, the Center for Family Services, Farmworker Children's Council, the Hanley Center, the Par 3 Foundation, Rosarian Academy, the Preservation Foundation, Seagull Industries, The Society of the Four Arts, St. Ann's Place, St. Ann's School, Take Stock in Children, The ARC, The Lord's Place and many others. Mrs. Smith also serves as president of the Fortin Child Care Foundation and the Fortin Foundation of Florida dedicated to improving lives and building strong communities. She is a trustee of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, founded by her late husband, Ambassador Earl E.T. Smith. The Lesly S. Smith Landscape Award was created by the Preservation Foundation in 2011 to honor excellence in landscape design. She also sits on the boards of the Pitt Foundation, Town of Palm Beach U. In 2001 she founded the Lesly S. Smith Pet Adoption Center. Mayor Lesly S Smith Park is located across the street from the Palm Beach Post Office on the corner of S County Rd and Peruvian Ave. The park has paved walkways, towering palm trees, benches, native landscaping, benches, and fountains. The park is a short walk to tony Worth Avenue. This pocket park has been elevated by the beautiful landscaping and fountains making it a peaceful place to sit and relax. I saw some people on the benches who were on break from the nearby businesses and as I was leaving a couple was arriving with their photographer for a photo shoot. This small park epitomizes the class and elegance of Palm Beach.

West Palm Beach is the county seat four Palm Beach County. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean…read moreinto the rural center & northern edge of the Everglades. The coastline has numerous golf courses and sandy beaches. Industrialist Henry Flagler's grand 1902 mansion in the town of Palm Beach is now a museum. Some of the town's other Gilded Age mansions have tunnels that lead to the shore. The county population is 1.534 million over a total area of 2,386 square miles. PBC is the largest county by mileage in the state. The average winter daytime temp in PBC is 74 degrees & 89 degrees in the summer. It rains an average of 62 inches annually. The last time it snowed in the county was 1978. Palm Beach County's Parks & Recreation Department operates 110 parks & recreation facilities, including 2 water parks. Many county parks feature athletic facilities, campsites, trails & beaches. County parks include more than 8,000 acres of land for residents to explore. "Billionaire's Beach" in Florida is home to 58 billionaires, including Trump, Ken Griffin, Julia Koch & Stephen Schwarzman. The wealth of these Palm Beach homeowners totals about $494.7 billion, attracting the world's 1% with pristine beaches, unparalleled privacy, tax breaks, mega-mansions, and exclusivity.

A nice park with beautiful large trees. I saw picking areas and nice walking trails. There are so…read moremany different kind of ducks here.