Connected to Bryant park, it's a quick stroll to this area from the parking lot…read more There were two fishing piers, area to launch kayaks and boat docks. It sits behind a city golf course and under Lake Worth bridge. Pet friendly and scenic intercoastal views.

The Snook Islands used to be a dead zone in the Lake Worth lagoon. Palm Beach County's Environment…read moreResource Management Team has rehabilitated this 118 acre area and now it is home to hundreds of birds as well as marine life. Manatees are returning to the area as well. As part of the clean up effort 11 acres of mangroves were planted and two oyster beds were created that that clean up the lagoon by filtering out the water. Four islands were made from fill taken from Peanut Island. Wildlife that has been spotted include the American oystercatcher, Common snook, green sea turtle, and West Indian manatee. There is a 545 foot long boardwalk and observation platform that provides a beautiful view of the lagoon. There is also a 590-foot long fishing pier. There is a small lot for launching your canoe or kayak. You can't park here even though it is close to the boardwalk and fishing pier. Parking is down the street at Bryant Park and you have to walk up past the golf course. I was told that if you attempt to park in the water craft launch area you will be ticketed or towed. Other amenities include two bicycle racks, educational kiosks and three benches. This natural area runs along the base of the bridge. This area is ecologically important as well as beautiful. I saw so many birds on one the man islands off the coast. Although you can see from the boardwalk and fishing pier I feel the best way to experience this area would be by kayak. I plan to rent one in the area as soon as the weather cools down a bit.

Pioneer Canal Park is named for the water way the park sits on and the first settlers to the area…read more The C-16 canal was dug over 100 years ago. The canal runs east to west and allows boaters to connect to the north and south running E-4 canal. From the C-16 canal you can also reach Lake Osborne to the north and Lake Ida to the south. The canal is managed by the South Florida Water Management District who is responsible for dredging it. The park has four trailer spots and a boat ramp to allow water craft access to the water. There is also a small pier for fisherman. In addition to an entrance to the canal, the park also has a basketball court, BBQ grills, benches, drinking fountain, open play area, pavilion, picnic tables, playground, restroom, tennis courts, and sand volleyball court. During my visit the picnic tables and bathroom were occupied by homeless people. Other than that the primary residents of the park were iguanas. The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset. The lighted sports facilities are open until 10:00 p.m.

This three acre park sits in the center of a residential neighborhood and is quite deeply set back…read morefrom Old Boynton Road and Boynton Beach Road. The park has a basketball court, BBQ grills, benches, boat ramp/dock, drinking fountain, fishing pier, monofilament recycling bins, open play area, pavilion, picnic tables, playground, restroom, tennis courts, volleyball court, fresh water access to the C-16 canal. As it is located adjacent to the canal, always be on the lookout for gators. [Review 10287 overall, 51 of 2019.]

Jewell Cove Natural Area is located across the street from the Lake Worth Municipal Park. It is…read morejust South of the Lake Ave. Bridge along Ocean Ave. on the east side of the Lake Worth Lagoon. This natural area is a maritime hammock which is a natural band of forest that grows on the stabilized back dunes of barrier islands. This natural area is 11.4 acres with 1,200 feet of shoreline on the Lake Worth Lagoon. In February 1967 this land was leased for 99 years to the Milton Steinhardt family. In 2012, Judge Raphael Steinhardt, grandson of Milton Steinhardt relinquished the lease so that the land could be donated to the City of Lake Worth to be enjoyed by the public. This parcel has now been turned into a nature preserve, nine acres of which are submerged so that mangroves and sea grasses can grow. A maritime hammock community makes up another 2 and 1/2 acres. In 2015 and 2016 volunteers removed exotic plants. Fifteen truckloads were removed along with concrete material that had been dumped to prevent erosion. Three thousands tons of limestone were then installed to create a breakwater that prevents erosion and creates a habitat for oysters which filter the water. Clean sand was added and sea grass and mangroves were planted. The mangroves also filter out pollutants and acts as a marine life nursery. The marsh grass breaks up wave energy and provides a wildlife habitat. The Jewell Cove Natural Area serves as a refuge to the animals of the Lake Worth lagoon. This includes osprey, tricolored heron. snowy egret, little blue heron, and white ibis. Plants found here include coralbean, cabbage palm, sea grape, strangler fig, sand cordgrass, green buttonwood, and mangroves. There is a hiking trail through the preserve and you can launch a kayak on the Lake Worth Lagoon but the main benefit of this preserve is to improve the health of the Lake Worth Lagoon ecosystem. In 2019, the commission voted to put on the ballot a 99-year lease on Jewel Cove's 11.4 acres submerged along the Intracoastal and to keep the land on the southeast side of the bridge a natural area. This ensures that the area stays a natural living shoreline, protected by Palm Beach County. The county will not be able to build on the land and it will be maintained as a sanctuary.

I arrived here just as a biking group arrived. They told me that the ride out and back along the…read moreBluegill Trail was beautiful and refreshing. They looked sweaty. I opted not to unpack my own bike and take the ride, instead climbing the flight of stairs to the observation deck to enjoy the view. The 1.5 acre park was officially renamed in 2012 to the Karen T. Marcus Sandhill Crane Access Park. Commissioner Marcus championed environmental preservation during her nearly three decades in office. The park includes a decent sized parking lot and a building with public restrooms. Be on the lookout for wildlife. [Review 468 of 2025 - 2111 in Florida - 24030 overall]

Sandhill Crane Access Park started off as a gravel parking lot owned by Florida Power & Light. FPL…read morehad to give the land to the city as a concession having their Ryder substation east of the property approved. FPL removed the invasive plants and provided drainage and landscaping. Palm Beach Gardens spent $550,000, including $200,000 from Florida Department of Environmental Protection on improvements. In 2006, the city opened it as a park that serves as a point of entrance to the Bluegill Trail that runs along the C-18 Canal. The trail allows hikers, equestrian riders, and bikers to travel the North Everglades Natural Area. To Riverbend Park in Jupiter. In November 2012 the 1.5 acre Sandhill Crane Access Park was renamed Karen T. Marcus Sandhill Crane Access Park to honor commissioner Karen Marcus. Marcus was first elected to the Palm Beach commission in 1984. The park was named in her honor because the commission felt he helped control the development in northern Palm Beach to keep it from becoming overcrowded. In addition to the trail, the park has restrooms, an observation deck, fishing pier, picnic tables and a boat launch onto the C-18 Canal. Sadly I did not see any of my beloved sandhill cranes this trip although there were other birds willing to show off. Whether you are horse back riding, hiking, boating, or just stopping to enjoy nature, this park will allow you to access the best that Florida's Mother Nature has to offer.

Beautifully renovated in 2013, this Park is one of the crown jewels of the county coastline. The…read moreold roads & sidewalks are finally vehicle- & pedestrian-friendly. I think the amenities here are very good:: long paved walkway with benches, restrooms, shower, oceanfront children's play area, & picnic tables. I noticed more families here with their coolers, chairs, umbrellas, etc. From the highway I can always see the historic Lake Worth Casino building, an icon since the 1920s, adjacent to the park & the beach. It has been converted into a 3,000 sq. ft. ballroom ~ the perfect venue for weddings & other special events. Almost every time I'm there I see someone walk up to the door, read the sign, & then leave, because they think it's still a casino! It anchors a shopping center with restaurants (including pizza & ice cream) & an Olympic-size outdoor Municipal pool, all open to the beach with perfect views. I spend more time here because I can throw on my coverup & take a break to eat & shop. Always remember to feed the meter @ the parks & beaches in Palm Beach County. Parking is $2 per hour. Kiosk takes Quarters or a Debit or Credit Card. It does not take paper money. There is a minimum of 2 hours / $4. Print the Receipt & lay it on your dashboard. Do not let your time expire ~ here or anywhere else.

Providencia is a park and neighborhood in West Palm Beach. Both were named for a shipwreck that…read moregave the city its name. On January 9, 1878, the 175-ton, square-rigged, Spanish brigantine The Providencia, was bound from Trinidad to Havana to Cadiz, Spain with a cargo of logs, Cuban rum & cigars, animal hides, beans, garlic and Trinidadian coconuts. It ran aground near The Palm Beach Inn, now currently the Breakers Hotel. The drunk crew thought they had arrived in Mexico. The few settlers in the area settlers rushed down to the beach. Pioneer William Lanehart left a written account t of his meeting with the crew who gave him wine and cigars. Lanehart purchased the salvage rights to the ship and sold the residents half of the 20,000 coconut cargo. For the next several weeks everyone drank wine and ate coconuts. He ended up planting the other thousand or so non native coconuts on Palm Beach island. In less than ten years the island was inundated with towering coconut palm trees which attracted tourists to the now beautiful tropical paradise. In 1887 the island was officially named Palm Beach. Providencia is a passive park across the street from the Intracoastal. It has some of the palm trees that became the signature tree of this area. There are also a few benches and a Brightline bike kiosk. The open area is great for walking your dog or exercising but I think the best feature of the park is the beautiful view of the Intracoastal and the famous Breakers Hotel.

Heart and Soul Park opened on June 19, 2021 in the Northwest Historic district in West Palm Beach…read more This neighborhood dates back to when Henry Flagler announced plans to extend the Florida East Coast Railway to Southeastern Florida. Blacks from northern Florida, Georgia, and the Bahamas moved to this area for work. When West Palm Beach was incorporated in 1894, it became the oldest municipality in Palm Beach County. During segregation the black community lived and worked here adding their own identity and culture to the city. Heart and Soul Park was designed to pay tribute to the musical history of the Northwest community. The park is next to Sunset Lounge known as the Cotton Club of the South. In the 1940s and 1950s, the Sunset Lounge was one of the premier African-American entertainment venues in the south. Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong were some of the artists who played here and they are honored next door in the park. The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is currently restoring this iconic music and entertainment venue. Heart and Soul Park was built as a continuation of the adjacent award-winning 7th Street Streetscape. The musical themed park includes a musical themed playground and swing set under shades. Along the piano key-themed walkway are history stations, art work, instruments to play, picnic tables, benches, and concrete walls that offer additional seating. The park has also been beautifully landscaped. The city also put new art into the park that pays tribute to the history of the area and to the musical trailblazers that used to play next door at the Sunset Lounge. The recently completed mosaic public art project modeled on vintage posters and record covers was created by Dominican South Florida-based artist Elio Mercado also known as Evoca1. It was designed to celebrate the neighborhood's heritage. Names featured in the art include the original owners of the Sunset Lounge, Dennis and Thelma Starks, Florida's first black woman legislator, Gwen Cherry, the first black doctor in West Palm Beach, Dr. Thomas Leroy Jefferson, black educational pioneer Alice E. Moore, musician Ray Charles, architect Hazel Augustus, jazz pianist Count Basie, and musician James Brown plus many more. There are QR codes on the art so you can learn more about the people represented. One unusual thing I noticed about this park was that it has a full time security guard. This is the first park I have ever been that has its own security. As I was taking pictures I was followed and I started to feel unwelcome. There weren't any signs that said photography was prohibited. Other than that strange interaction I really like how this park combines history and art in a way that children and families in the can enjoy. It is also a great place for the city to stage community events.

While looking for a park to get my steps in, I discovered Northwest Park in Lake Worth between I-95…read moreand Federal Highway. If you enjoy sports, this is the park for you. Northwest Park is a complex is made up of five baseball/softball fields off of North A St. The fields are T-ball field, Pinto field, Pony field, Colt field, Lassie field. The park also has picnic tables, restrooms, concession stand, and a playground. Northwest Park is a popular spot for Little League games and community events. The spacious layout makes it ideal for multiple sports games at once. The fields and park appeared to be clean and well maintained. The Lake Worth Youth League, Lake Worth Girls Softball League, and Lake Worth High School schedule the use of the fields.