Royal Palm Beach Commons Park have acres and acres of land for the outdoors person. 2 playgrounds…read morefor the children with plenty of play areas. Commons Park also have a beautiful New Years Eve and 4th of July celebration. There is a driving range for the golfers. Miles of jogging and walking trails. I've seen the fishermen pull some big bass out the lake there. There is an Amphitheater in which they sponsor free concerts and pavilions and banquet hall you can rent for special events.

One of my favorite parks in RPB. The trails, the events, the dog park, the golf course,…read moreplaygrounds, and etc make it a treasure in RPB. I've voted here before as well, and that was a breeze. This place also has an event hall that I have not seen but I've heard is pretty nice. I've seen all sorts of events weddings, birthday parties, and etc. We've had birthday parties at the commons (outside under pavilion) for years! Not bad either since there is fountain where the kids can play and run around in!

The only reason we stopped here was that there were geocaches here. We immediately recognized that…read morethis must have been a landfill especially since we saw the current one across the highway. They did an awesome job converting this into a park. This should be required of all landfills. Actual hills in Florida - what a rare sight. We understand they have their own olympic cauldron (the flame they use to burn off the methane produced from the landfill). Lots of different sporting uses in this park - biking, walking, soccer, softball, fishing, "mountain biking", etc. Congratulations to whoever made this possible.

For 20 years (1968-1989) trucks hauled trash to the the 445 acre Dyer Boulevard Landfill site until…read moreit finally closed. In April of 1995 the old landfill was turned into a park. The waste authority paid the $5 million to build the park per an agreement they made. They needed to purchase some parcels of land the county did not own from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The foundation required that once the landfill closed it had to be turned into a park. The waste authority wanted to make the park a showcase of recycling and they used compost, mulch and plastic lumber and other recycled materials wherever possible. A restroom, two baseball diamonds, four soccer fields, a picnic area, lakes for boating and fishing, hiking trails, equestrian trials, and walking paths and a mountain bike challenge course were added to what was once a large modern garbage dump. Most of the park is spread out in between the four garbage hills. All four landfills hills were covered with a plastic liner and topped with two feet of soil and grass. You can see this park from the turnpike. I have often passed it and was intrigued because you never see hills in Florida. Across the street is the landfill that is currently being used. With nothing but time I finally stopped to see what was here. I took the trail from the parking lot to the top of the hill and it ended up being a mile. This was a fun and unique way to work out because it is difficult to find an incline unless you use a gym machine. From the top of the hill you could see people playing on the sports fields down below. All along the trail people were exercising at a safe distance apart. Even so the City of Palm Beach has now closed the park.

The Palm Beach Gardens Playground is a great recreational area to take the kids for play. I like…read morehow it is completely fenced in for safety. The playground is large and has a lot of climbing equipment, slides, and swings. This area of the park also has a covered pavilion with a picnic tables and a portable restroom. A few days ago a woman and her two daughters were shocked by the metal railing leading to the restroom. The city determined it was due to a leaky air conditioning unit on top of the restroom and they have fixed the issue. i would still caution against touching the railing just to be on the safe side. In the immediate area outside the playground there is even more for families to enjoy like a memorial meditation garden and aquatics center with pool, splash zone, and water slide. A brand new 30 million dollar community center is being built with a refurbished gym, wellness studio, cultural art space, art studios, rooms for STEM programs, new restrooms, and more. With the addition of the new community center this corner of Palm Beach Gardens is going to be an impressive gathering place for the community.

A great playground! Maybe needs better (and more clarified) signage regarding scooters. A little…read morekid rode into me. Bruised for a couple weeks.

The Palm Beach Lake Trail is, without question, one of the best ways to experience Palm Beach…read more We started at a bike rental shop just across the bridge in West Palm at 8th and Dixie, which couldn't have been more perfect. The bikes were comfortable, easy to ride, and ready to go when we arrived. It was $50 for a half day... quick, simple, and totally worth it. Bing bang boom, we were on our way. We crossed over the Flagler Memorial Bridge and immediately connected to the Lake Trail, heading north. After a quick pit stop at the bathrooms, we settled into the ride... and it was spectacular. The trail hugs the Intracoastal the entire way, winding past stunning estates, perfectly manicured hedges, and nonstop water views. We rode all the way to the northern tip of the island, where you're rewarded with incredible views overlooking Singer Island and Peanut Island. That moment alone made the ride unforgettable. On the way back, we switched it up and rode along Ocean Boulevard for about a mile and a half, with the Atlantic on our side, before looping back down and reconnecting with the Lake Trail to head south and cross the bridge home. What really surprised me was how peaceful it was. Yes, there were other cyclists and walkers, but it never felt crowded, even in the middle of peak season. It felt calm, relaxed, and almost private at times. And the cherry on top... the bike shop is right near the new Nora District, so we wrapped up the ride with pizza and ice cream. Absolute perfection. This is a must-do if you're in Palm Beach. Whether you live here or you're visiting, the Lake Trail delivers scenery, serenity, and that classic Palm Beach magic all in one ride. Literally a perfect Sunday.

Beautiful trail next to the Intracoastal (west side of Palm Beach Island), with lots of people…read morewalking and biking!! Along the trail, about 5 miles long, you'll come across a few old landmarks (the Kopok tree, Sea GullCottage (one of the oldest houses in Palm Beach), Bethesda by the Sea (old church converted into a house), the Duck Nest (the oldest house in PB)), and the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. You'll also pass beautifully landscaped docks, small and large boats, ivy and bougainvillea draped walls, and large mansions that are fun to look at on your walk. Not to mention, the gorgeous view of the West Palm Beach skyline. The trail is well-maintained and everyone out and about is always friendly! Note: no bathrooms or water fountains along the trail. Plenty of shade, and lots of dogs!

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

We went to enjoy the Burns aquatic center and had a great time. Due to COVID, you have to make…read morereservations in advance online, as they only allow so many people. They are only open 12-4pm but this is great for children 10 and under. They have restrooms and chairs under umbrellas. The slides and waterpark area is so fun for little kids. They also have a large swimming pool.

We are now priced out given their astronomical fee increases. Its a facility for the wealthy!!!!!…read moreForcing this price hike on the community because of their upgrades is a low down practice. Upgrades are more like downgrades! Their showers are ridiculous, much worse than the old ones. Zero water pressure so couldn't get shampoo out of hair and other places. Water not warm enough. Had to re- shower when we got home. There is an unpleasant manager employee as well.

Lighthouse Park is probably best known as the location of the Jupiter Lighthouse and museum. Many…read morepeople drive through it just to visit the lighthouse. The 22 acre park however is a destination in itself. It is open daily 8 am until 10 pm. The park has a basketball court, 4 tennis courts, 3 lined pickleball courts and 2 soccer fields. There is also a restroom, playground, and benches. You can snorkel off of the beach or just admire the stunning view of the lighthouse. You can visit the park for free but there is a $12 fee to tour the lighthouse and museum.

We were at the kids playground which was for ages 2-5. This is a great tiny playground and massive…read moregrass field that my little one enjoyed running around in. There's benches in the shade and it's far enough from the rod to catch a toddler who's running and a little hill to run down. The bathrooms were closed and there was nothing else in that tiny area but there appears to be a much larger section to the park which includes a nature trail that we didn't go on.

I had no idea this park existed until one of my kids asked about the government sign on Indiantown…read moreRoad, pointing North. I had never noticed it before: 'Jupiter Inlet District.' What a nice surprise. Growing up, both sides of Indiantown was wild lands, and now barely any is left. Like most scrub parks, there is a gate to keep gopher tortoises in. Most of these parks look the same in the beginning: scrub habitat. I was shocked when my kids pulled open the maps in the entrance kiosk to find a picture of a manatee. Yes, apparently manatees have been spotted here in cooler weather. The scrub didn't last long before our paved pathway became a wooden boardwalk across one of the more beautiful swampy areas I have ever seen. Beautiful, as in: it looked healthy. Back on the paved path again, we came to a fork without any signs and no indication on our map of what the fork was for. To the left is a short path to a bench overlooking the swamp. To the right is a slightly longer path leading to a wooden overlook with 2 benches on it, overlooking an offshoot of the Loxahatchee River (Jones Creek). The view is beautiful and peaceful, but we definitely did not see any water creatures. We did see a bunny. The non-paved trail was seriously overgrown and neglected. Without the wooden trail markers with the yellow paint circles, we would have been lost. Despite the park abutting such a major road as Indiantown, it was easy to feel engulfed in the wildness. I did observe A LOT of human-sized non-paved paths going off into the forest that were not official trails, and this is pretty unusual. It is normal to see gopher tortoise paths, but human-made paths are pretty rare - as they should be! My son kept begging me to follow them; no way! I felt extremely weary being alone in the woods amongst multiple signs of human habitation, including t-shirts littering the ground in a couple of places (including the scrub in the parking lot). I hope the the District will read this review and respond with some follow up, as I don't feel comfortable returning here for this reason alone, as much as it was beautiful. PARKING: A bike rack, a bus spot, a handicapped spot, and 3 regular spots.

This was a peaceful way to start the new year. The weather was perfect and I had an enjoyable…read morestroll through the 16 acre natural area. The parking lot is small but since I was the only person there it wasn't problem. Jupiter acquired this land in 2005. The preserve is gated to protect the endangered gopher tortoises who reside inside. Most of the preserve is paved before meeting with a 300 foot wooden boardwalk. There is also a sandy trail that goes through the scrub. The trail takes you to an observation platform over Jones Creek which runs off the Loxahatchhe River. You could see wading birds in the mangroves lining the creek bank. Besides the gopher tortoises other animals that have been recorded here are the little blue heron, eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake, wood stork, and bald eagle. Plants that have been found are the common wild pine, giant wild pine, butterfly orchid, and large flowered rosemary. Five acres of invasive plants have been removed. In addition to the scrub ecosystem there are six other ecosystems present including a tidal marsh and mangrove swamp. Delaware Scrub is just one of eight natural areas in close proximity. If you happen to be in the area this is a easy way to get in some fresh air and exercise without too much exertion. It is especially worth paying a visit when the weather is colder as manatees have been spotted in Jones Creek.