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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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

Great public park to visit. We rented a boat from Bluewater Boat Rental, there is also a water…read moretaxi. Bring snorkel gear, the tropical fish around the rocks on the beach side of the island are amazing.

Arrived at Riviera Beach public marina to launch our boat into the water. Extremely busy but…read moremanaged to be 2nd in line to one of the ramps. Scorching sun but only a ten minute boat ride to the island where hundereds of boats were anchored. We anchored the boat 10 feet from the edge of the island and floated on rafts in the hip deep clear water. The edge is rocky so dive boots highly recommended. The current was strong and other nearby boats merged into one another so you must stay alert or get squashed. No aquatic life observed. Walked around the island and noticed the garbage cans were overflowing, so not really sure who manages the island. A few picnic tables and public bathrooms deeper into the island. Small wildlife can be seen in the heavy brush. Fun time but bring sunscreen, water and snacks.

Hands down one of my favorite parks in the community! Okeeheelee Park has so much to offer, and…read moreI've been coming here for years. During the COVID lockdown, walking the trails became my favorite pastime. Especially as a pregnant woman looking for peace and fresh air, lol. Years later, those same trails are still a favorite activity for my son and me. More recently, I've taken up disc golf and was excited to find out the group I joined regularly plays at the Okeeheelee course. It's been such a fun and engaging experience! Just yesterday, I attended a picnic at one of the park's pavilions, and it was wonderful. The swings and playground next to the pavilion made it perfect for a family-friendly event. The space provided plenty of seating and shade, so everyone could enjoy themselves without being overwhelmed by the heat. There's still so much of this park I haven't explored yet, and I genuinely look forward to continuing to visit for years to come.

This is a really great family friendly park. Love taking my kids there. Plenty of stuff to do…read moreincluding water activities. We take out kayaks there and explore in the lake. Lovely atmosphere and no gators we have seen anywhere. Lots of harmless wildlife there to see. Excellent for a picnic at a pavilion or just to spend an evening with family.

This was a great morning walking around the Winter Plant Sale…read more Beautiful grounds with lots of educational opportunities as well as the obvious vendors of all sorts. We got plants, seeds, and even a membership for the Garden!

We arrived on a hot summer morning. It was pretty quiet overall. Nice and peaceful. $20 to enter…read more(there are student and military discounts). $1 for fish and turtle food. We spent about an hour here, walked around about two times. Loved the coy pond and the statue animals. After we left we saw a bunch of kids come in for field trips. I enjoyed my experience!