This was a very fun random find in Hypoluxo. Just westbound off Hypoluxo Rd from a Dollar General…read moreand a Winn Dixie, we spotted a park which triggered our curiosity after hitting up the beach. The main portion has a boardwalk with two lookout towers. Behind the boardwalk is a fenced in walking trail with a gazebo at the halfwayish point. This was a nice hike in exploring preserved land.

I'm on the fence about this place. The tower to walk up was spacious , however not stroller…read morefriendly after the first level, which was a huge bummer! We went mid November and the scenery wasn't the best considering it's been dry and hot outside. We did see a few gopher turtles and a ton of spiders ‍ I couldn't find the trail until after coming home and going back through the photos to configure the direction to go down. Not too many parking spaces, but I don't think that is a dealbreaker considering it's more of an observation area. My son walked to the top to grab a few photos since I couldn't get his sleeping sister up there in the stroller.

Love this natural area It's a little slice of peace in the increasingly chaotic area that…read moreLoxahatchee is becoming. It's a great way to spend time in nature and see the wildlife in their natural habitat! Makes you truly appreciate what mother nature has to offer.

You can find the Acreage Pines Natural area located at the back of Acreage Pines Community Park…read more The site was purchased by the county of Palm Beach in 2001 and they manage it along with assistance from the Indian Trail Improvement District. It is part of the Northeast Everglades Natural Area. Entrance to the trail is next to the playground. This natural area protects 124 acres of pine lands and wet prairie. It contains mesic flatwoods, wet prairie, depression marsh, and wet flatwoods communities. It is the home of some rare species of birds, butterflies and wildflowers. A boardwalk takes you over the wetlands where you can see birds such as egrets, herons, ibis, red bellied woodpeckers, cardinals, pin-tailed pondhawk, snowy egret, hooded merganser, limpkin, great horned owl, red-shouldered hawk, pileated woodpecker, and mockingbirds. Other animals found here include the squirrel treefrog, Florida softshell turtle, and raccoons. At the end of the boardwalk is an observation platform with seating. There is also two natural earth hiking trail that takes you through slash pines and saw palmettos. Plants found here include rare asters, passion flowers, tarflower, coastalplain staggerbush, wiregrass, chestnutleaf false croton, fireflag, St. John's-wort, yelloweyed grass, swamp flatsedge, flattened pipewort, and pond apple as well as carnivorous plants including the yellow-horned bladderwort, eastern pipewort and pink sundew. Events held here include a Swamp Tromp which will be held on August 19th. You can attend a 1.5 mile hike in knee deep water guided by ERM (Palm Beach Environmental Resource Management) staff. The preserve is open daily from sunrise to sunset. It is a wonderful place to hike, take pictures, and view wildlife. Come and experience the wilder side of Florida.

The Edward F. Hamening Arbor Memorial Park is located in front of the East Water Treatment Plant…read morein Boynton Beach at the corner of Seacrest Boulevard and Woolbright Road. Arbor Park was renamed in honor of Edward F. Harmening,, a longtime mayor over 3 decades and community leader of Boynton Beach. He ran for office six times and never lost an election. Mr. Harmening passed away in 1995 from ALS. Edward F. Hamening Arbor Memorial Park is a passive park, There is a paved walkway and native trees planted in honor of prominent Boynton Beach residents. There are also benches which are mainly used by people waiting to catch the bus. The other prominent feature of the park is the large public art piece, Water, You, and I that was created to educate people on where their drinking water comes from. The art piece can be found on the side of the park where it sits adjacent to the East Water Treatment Plant. The park is mainly used by people passing through but I like how the city transformed a nondescript corner into a green space with memorials and art.

This is a very nice neighborhood park in the 1.546 single family home neighborhood of LaMancha in…read moreRoyal Palm Beach. LaMancha was built in 1978 and expanded upon through the years. This park was named in honor of former Royal Palm Beach resident, Todd Andrew Robiner who was a football player for Palm Beach Lakes High School, a basketball star, and a championship wrestler. While attending Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois on a full scholarship it was discovered during a routine physical exam that something was wrong. It was later diagnosed as cancer and Todd passed away from the disease at the age of 21 on August 20. 1994. There is a plaque with his name at the entrance to the park. Situated on a canal, this lovely 5 acre park has a lot of amenities. These include a restroom, large playground, basketball court, sand volleyball court, boat launch, and fishing dock. In August of this year the park was renovated to include two new dog parks, one for small dogs and one for large. Dog fountains, benches, and new fencing were added to the area. A new kayak launch, expanded sidewalks and a new parking lot were also added to the park. It is very nice to sit on one of the swing benches and watch the ducks and boats sail by.

Another beautiful local park with a water view. Very clean &…read morea nice layout. They have some tables,basketball ball courts, walking path, several benches to relax & watch the ducks. Children's park & Bathroom also available.

The Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural area is hidden in the back of the Saratoga Pines neighborhood…read more It is open from dawn till dusk. Pets are not allowed. The natural area is home to many threatened and endangered species although I saw no wildlife during my time there. There are 4 trails of varying distances, including an equestrian trail. I started on the Blue Heron nature trail, which is approximately .15 miles and ends at a covered observation platform, it is a boardwalk and is accessible. I then hiked the Pine Lilly trail, which was very well-maintained and very well marked. The trail was wide and mostly grassy but be cautious of the occasional root. I was there during a beautiful Saturday morning in February and thoroughly enjoyed myself. If in the area I recommend this hidden surprise.

I enjoyed the peace. It's a beautiful stretch but the yellow trail was not maintained. It must be…read moremowed (see photos) if I'll ever return off season.

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!

One of the last projects of Addison Mizner's storied architectural career resides in the center of…read morethe town of Palm Beach. Mizner moved to the area in 1918 and that same year he completed his first project, The Everglades Club. He was well known for his use of the Mediterranean style in his buildings which proliferated all over Palm Beach and Boca over the next decade. During the Great Depression the Memorial Fountain Commission chaired by Harold S. Vanderbilt, commissioned a fountain from Addison Mizner. It was presented in 1929 to the Town of Palm Beach as a "gift for its residents." Mizner based his design of the Fountain of the Sea Horses, an 18th century art piece created by Christopher Unterberget at the Villa Borghese in Rome Italy. The double bowl cast stone fountain features four mythical seahorses also called hippocamps from Greek and Roman mythology. The fountain is located at the end of linear plaza passive park which also contains reflecting pools, walkways, and palm trees. The park was dedicated in 1925 to the memory of Henry M. Flagler who brought the railroad and development to Florida and Elisha N. Dimick who opened the first hotel in Palm Beach, the Cocoanut Grove House in 1880. A World War II memorial plaque was added in 1985. In 2017 the fountain was restored for 1.5 million dollars and it won a national public works award. Experts were brought in from all over North America and the fountain was taken apart in pieces and the hippocamps were trucked to Ontario, Canada while other parts of the fountain were repaired in Delray Beach, and the base was fixed onsite. Once finished, the fountain won the top prize on the category of historical restoration projects that cost less than 5 million. The fountain was the start of the 7.9 million dollar Town Square restoration project that began in February of 2015 and was completed in December of that year. Today the fountain is a well known Palm Beach landmark and it is a popular photography spot. In fact on the day I visited it was being used by a wedding party. If you can't get to Italy you can at least experience a little bit of European design in Palm Beach, thanks to the talented Addison Mizner.

This is a beautiful fountain park only wish I could have sat at this park but with the corona virus…read more,it best to just view it quickly. If you can come and see it one day . Dedicated by the Memorial Fountain Commission in 1929 and located in the commercial heart of the Town of Palm Beach, the plaza was presented to the town by Harold S. Vanderbilt, its chairman, "as a gift from its residents." The design was by local architect Addison Mizner. Mizner moved to Palm Beach in 1918 and later that year completed his first commission, the Everglades Club. For the next decade, his celebrated Mediterranean Revival style would proliferate in Palm Beach and Boca Raton with commissions also in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Memorial Fountain Park, realized during the Great Depression, was one of his last commissions. The design is a simple linear plaza with a central reflecting pool lined by walks, tightly clipped hedges and evenly spaced palms. On the upper terrace is a central fountain, inspired by the Fountain of the Sea Horses, an 18th century work by Christopher Unterberger at the Villa Borghese in Rome, Italy. Twin sets of staircases running the entire width of the plaza provide access to the upper terrace. The lower staircase on axis with the fountain has a central rill spilling into the pool. The plaza is punctuated by alcoves and walls for seating, and entrance piers with urns marking the arrival to the upper terrace and lower plaza. A World War II memorial plaque was added in 1985.

Loved this easy and quick trail. Located off of Crestwood,…read moreit has a small paved parking lot- maybe 12-15 parking spots. I went on a Friday around lunch time. I was the only on there with my pups. It's a very easy and relaxing walking route. I have very bad arthritis in my knees so I'm always concerned about that. But the trail was easy to navigate. There were benches spaced out nicely so I could take a seat when my knees started acting up. The path was made in a way that you would not easily see the next bench if you wanted some privacy to relax and take in the water and wildlife. There is a small portion of the trail that is unpaved- but it was flat and I had no problems with walking it. The unpaved section is maybe only 10% of the total trail. If that's not something you wanted to test or if you are with a walker or wheelchair, you could go in the opposite direction then turn back around. It's a completed loop. All of the trail that was along the water was paved. So you don't miss anything by not taking the small unpaved section. The path itself is a quick lap probably would have taken my 5-7 minutes if I was by myself and didn't stop to sit and relax. There is a small picnic table under a pavilion that you can also stop too. Overall. Very easy, quiet and relaxing walking route. I've added it to my new list of places to go when I need to get some fresh air.

I loved discovering this 10 acre nature park located in Royal Palm Beach. It was dedicated in 2008…read more Wetland parks are some of my favorite kind of parks because they attract a variety of wildlife including wading birds, migrating birds, lizards, turtles, and alligators. From the parking lot where you can see a variety of ducks and other birds swimming in the water, you pick up a paved path that takes you opposite a Catholic church before winding around the water behind the backyards of houses. Along the way are benches. At the entrance to the woods, the path becomes natural earth and leads you back to the parking lot. Near the water I saw a lot of birds including a great egret, common moorhens, and an anhinga. In the woods I noticed branches heavy with purple American beauty berry which wild animals love to eat. I love loop paths and this one was very scenic. This a short and easy hike that anyone can do so come out and enjoy the natural side of Florida.