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CONTENTS
Amphitheaters.....................4
Beaches...............................6
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Bicycling............................41
Boating................................8
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Camping............................10                            Scan this code with a smart phone
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Culture and History...........14                                 or marketplace. Search: QR Reader
Dog Parks..........................16
Drowning Prevention....... 32
Equestrian..........................17           STAY CONNECTED: #PBCPARKS
Fishing................................18
Golf....................................19
Learn to Swim................... 32
Morikami Museum............14
Nature Centers................. 22
                                                                 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Park Locations/Features.. 52
                                                                      John Prince Park
Radio-controlled Fun....... 35                                    2700 Sixth Avenue South
Playgrounds...................... 28                           Lake Worth, Florida 33461-4799
Recreation Centers........... 36                                       (561) 966-6600
Rentals and Permits.......... 38                                     www.pbcparks.com
Riverbend Park..................27                                  pbcparks@pbcgov.org
Skate Parks....................... 43                                 BUSINESS HOURS
Special Events.................. 40                                  Mon – Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Special Olympics............. 47
                                                                       PARK HOURS
Splashparks...................... 28
                                                          Sunrise – sunset unless otherwise noted
Sports and Exercise..........41
                                                           Lighted court facilities open until 9 pm
Summer Camp................. 44
                                                     Lighted, permitted athletic fields open until 10 pm
Swimming Pools............... 30
Tennis................................ 43         The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department is firmly
Therapeutic Recreation.... 45                committed to the spirit of and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
                                             Act (ADA). For further information on accessibility, please call (561) 966-7015.
Volunteering..................... 49
VSA Florida - PBC........... 48              In accordance with ADA provisions, Leisure Times is available in alternate
                                             formats through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department’s
Waterparks....................... 33         Office of Public Engagement. For details, please call (561) 966-6664.
LEISURE - Palm Beach County
Behind every healthy and thriving community
 is a great park system
With more than 80 locations,
Palm Beach County Parks
and Recreation Department's
parks and facilities are for
everyone, regardless of
age, gender or ability. They
serve as gathering places
for friends and neighbors
to create lasting bonds in
natural, serene settings.
Places where a simple wave
along a running trail may
spark a life-long friendship.
Our parks and recreation facilities
build pride in communities. They
provide opportunities for neighbors
to come together and work to lift         to the environmental health           Connect with your
their community up. Organized             of the park and surrounding           neighbors at a park or
events and activities that take place     community. – page 51                  recreational facility near you.
in our parks help improve the           Enjoying our local parks is a great
quality of life for our communities:    way to get to know your neighbors       See pages 52-58 for a
                                        and bond over similar interests.        complete list of park
• 5K charity races promote health
                                        Friendships are sparked through         locations and amenities
  and wellness while raising funds
  for a cause that may positively       simple, every day encounters,           operated by the Palm
  impact members of the                 from runners on a fitness course,       Beach County Parks and
  surrounding communities.              parents with kids at a playground,      Recreation Department.
  – page 40                             pooch lovers at a dog
                                        park or explorers on a
• Backpack and bike helmet              nature trail or boardwalk,
  giveaways ensure the wellbeing        to active adults in a
  of our children, while easing the     Science for Seniors class,
  burden on parents.                    concert-goers dancing in
                                        front of an amphitheater
• Community gardens serve as
                                        or athletes competing
  educational tools to promote
                                        in a wheelchair rugby
  good health practices. – page 51      tournament. We bring
• Park cleanups create an               people together across
  aesthetically pleasing                cultural divides to create
  atmosphere, while contributing        healthy and thriving
                                        communities.

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AMPHITHEATERS
A Sense of         Community...

                                                                                         “Just a few lines to say how
                                                                                         much I appreciated all you and
                                                                                         your staff did to make last
                                                                                         night's event at Sunset Cove a
                                                                                         complete success. Mr. Trump was
                                                                                         very pleased with the event.
                                                                                         Many thanks to you and your
                                                                                         great staff for all you did at the
                                                                                         last minute to accommodate us.
                                                                                         The venue was perfect and as
                                                                                         you know, it's always been my
                                                 music, absorbed in live theater
                                                 productions, or simply enjoying
                                                                                         desire to bring a candidate there!
                                                 an outdoor movie, you’re sure to        Thanks, again.“- George G.
                                                 enjoy the high quality sound and
                                                 professional entertainment offered
                                                 at Sunset Cove Amphitheater.           Sample of Events
Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation
                                                 Visit www.pbcparks.com for event       n National concerts– Lumineers
Located in Burt Aaronson                         calendar and to sign up for E-lerts.   n Tribute acts– The Long Run
South County Regional Park
20405 Amphitheater Circle                        Amphitheater Features                  n Local artists– The Fabulous
west of Boca Raton (off Glades                   n Box office and four private            Fleetwoods
Road, 2.5 miles west of US 441)                    dressing rooms with private          n Fundraisers– Leukemia Society
Event Hotline: (561) 488-8069                      restrooms and shower access.           Light the Night
Rentals: (561) 966-7030                          n Air-conditioned backstage,
                                                                                        This facility is also available
Like us on Facebook!                               dressing rooms and box office.
                                                                                        for rental.
Bring your blanket or lawn chair                 n Public restrooms (attached)
and enjoy unique and affordable                  n Covered stage with rigging
entertainment at this spectacular                  points
outdoor amphitheater west of Boca                n Festival seating for 6,000
Raton. Your cares will quickly                     patrons
vanish as you relax on the grassy                n Wheelchair accessible
lawn of this picturesque lakeside                n Covered vendor serving area
venue underneath our tropical                      with electric hook-up and
South Florida sky.                                 potable water, extensive patio
Whether you’re swaying and                         for grilling/cooking, and private
tapping your toes to good                          parking area

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Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation

                                                                                         Located in Canyon District Park
                                                                                         8802 Boynton Beach Boulevard
                                                                                         (¼ mile west of Florida’s Turnpike)
                                                                                         Event Hotline: (561) 966-7094
                                                 Amphitheater Features                   Rentals: (561) 966-7030
                                                 n   Three dressing rooms                Like us on Facebook!
                                                 n   One green room                      This quaint amphitheater near
                                                 n   Two private restrooms               Canyon Town Center at Boynton
                                                 n   Prop room and costume room          Beach Boulevard and Lyons Road
                                                 n   Covered stage with light            has it all. Take in a concert, movie,
                                                     rigging and sound control room      or seasonal event, then stroll to
                                                                                         nearby shops and restaurants.
                                                 n   Air-conditioned back stage
                                                                                         You can’t help but get lost in the
                                                 n   Festival seating for 2,000
Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation                                           moment.
Located in Carlin Park                               patrons
                                                 n   Public restrooms (de-attached       Visit www.pbcparks.com/
750 South S. R. A1A, Jupiter
                                                     from building)                      amphitheaters.
(¼ mile south of Indiantown Rd.)
Event Hotline: (561) 966-7099                    n   Wheelchair accessible               Amphitheater Features
Rentals: (561) 966-7030                          Sample of Events                        n Covered stage with light
Like us on Facebook!                                                                       rigging
                                                 n Free concerts– Led Hed
Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin                 n Shakespeare festival                  n Public restrooms (attached)
Park is at the center of excitement              n Paws in the Park                      n Covered back stage area
in this 120-acre park in Jupiter.                                                        n Ramps for easy load in and out
Residents have long enjoyed the                  This facility is also available         n Festival seating for 500 patrons
music concerts and Shakespearean                 for rental.
                                                                                         n Public parking
plays held at this special
venue. With a breezy                                                                     n Wheelchair accessible
sea-side location, you                                                                   Sample of Events
can’t help but relax and
                                                                                         n Free concerts– Sid Parker
become absorbed in the
atmosphere.                                                                              n Free movie nights
                                                                                         n Community celebrations
Visit www.pbcparks.com/
amphitheaters for event                                                                  This facility is also available
calendar and to sign up for                                                              for rental.
E-lerts.

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BEACHES
Conservation of our Natural           Treasures...

Palm Beach County operates           availability and to arrange for use.
sixteen oceanfront and inlet         n North County: (561) 694-7480
                                                                            Fishing
beach parks. Lifeguards protect                                             Saltwater fishing is permitted in
                                     n South County: (561) 629-8770
swimmers at fourteen beaches from                                           county beach parks OUTSIDE
Tequesta to Boca Raton. Guarded      Complete list of guarded               designated lifeguarded swimming
areas are staffed year-round from    beaches available on                   areas. A fishing permit may be
9:00 am – 5:20 pm, seven days a                                             required. Visit www.myfwc.com.
                                     pages 52–58.
week, EXCEPT for DuBois Park
and Peanut Island Park which
are guarded seven days a week        Beach Conditions Peanut Island
from Memorial Day until Palm                                                6500 Peanut Island Road
                                     Daily swimming conditions are
Beach County public schools begin                                           Riviera Beach
                                     available online and by telephone.
in August. When school starts,       After 9:00 am, a telephone             (Accessible by boat only; use
DuBois Park and Peanut Island        recording describes water and          personal watercraft or water taxi
Park swimming areas will be          weather conditions, as well as         service.)
guarded ONLY on weekends until       hazards such as rip currents           See Peanut Island, pages 10-11.
Memorial Day.                        or Man-O-War. Visit www.
                                     pbcSplash.com.
Accessibility                        n North County: (561) 624-0065
Beach wheelchairs are available      n South County: (561) 629-8775
at select beach parks. Call for

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the park. Guided snorkeling
                                                                                         tours and paddleboard
                                                                                         lessons are also available.
                                                                                         For information, call (561)
                                                                                         839-5130.
                                                                                         Little Deeper Charters
                                                                                         offers dive trips at variable
                                                                                         depths departing from Phil
                                                                                         Foster Park on most days.
                                                                                         For more information, call
                                                                                         (561) 436-5299. Scuba
                                                                                         diving lessons are also
                                                                                         available.

                                                                                         Complete list of
                                                                                         excellent snorkeling
                                                                                         beaches available
                                                                                         on pages 52–58.
Ocean Mile Swim:                       day conditions, funnel finish, and
Love open water swimming; want         hand timing.                             Surfing
to test your skills in competition?    Awards: Trophies will be awarded         Check with lifeguards first about
Palm Beach County’s award              to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place: male         where to surf. Never surf around
winning Ocean Rescue operation         and female overall. Medals will be       swimmers and fishermen. Juno
will be hosting and Ocean              awarded to 1st-3rd place in five-        Beach Park is unique when it
Mile swim in the late spring or        year age divisions: male and female      comes to surfing in a guarded area.
early summer. Don’t miss this          12 and under, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24,       If conditions are such that it can be
opportunity to compete against         25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,       safely allowed, an orange and white
other open water swimmers while        50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70       checkered flag will be flown from
being guarded by the best lifeguards   and over.                                the lifeguard tower on the side
in the state! Details coming soon:                                              where surfing is allowed.
visit http://discover.pbcgov.org/
parks/Aquatics/Beaches.aspx for
                                       Snorkeling/
more information.                      Diving
Course: One-mile ocean swim.
                                       Phil Foster Park
                                                                                    “I enjoyed the North District
Exact course layout will be based                                                   Junior Lifeguard Program very
on safety and determined by race       900 E. Blue Heron Boulevard
                                       Riviera Beach                                much! The instructors were
                                       An underwater snorkeling trail,
                                                                                    knowledgeable and friendly,
                                       internationally recognized by                loved them! I learned a lot
                                       scientists, scuba divers, underwater         about ocean safety and life-
                                       photographers, and snorkelers for
                                                                                    guarding and wish the program
                                       its abundance of unique marine life,
                                       spans a two-acre area in 6 to 10 feet        was longer. This was the best camp
                                       of water. Squid, octopus, spotted            ever, definitely coming back!”
                                       rays, and starfish are regularly seen.       – program evaluation form
                                       Kayaks, paddleboards, and
                                       snorkeling gear may be rented at

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BOATING
A Sense of    Community...
                                                                              Boat Rentals
                                                                              Okeeheelee Park
                                                                              7715 Forest Hill Boulevard
                                                                              West of West Palm Beach
                                                                              (561) 304-1344
                                                                              Rent a canoe, kayak, stand up
                                                                              paddleboard, or pedal boat on
                                                                              weekends and holidays from 10:00
                                                                              am - 5:00 pm. Bicycle rentals are
                                                                              also available. For more information,
                                                                              visit www.kayakkingwatersports.
                                                                              com or Kayak King Watersports Inc
                                                                              on Facebook.
Complete list of locations            n   Bert Winters Park
with boating related                  n   Burt Reynolds Park                  Phil Foster Park
amenities available on                n   Jim Barry Light Harbor Park         900 E. Blue Heron Boulevard
pages 52–58.                          n   Juno Park                           Riviera Beach
                                      n   Phil Foster Park                    Kayaks, paddleboards, and
                                          Waterway Park
Boat Launching                        n                                       snorkeling gear may be rented at
                                      Annual Permits must be purchased
Ramps                                 in advance. Daily permits may
                                                                              the park. Guided snorkeling tours
                                                                              and paddleboard lessons are also
Look to Palm Beach County’s           be purchased on site at boat            available. For information, call
park system as your first stop,       ramp locations using a cashless         (561) 839-5130.
whether you’ve planned an exciting    telephone-based system or kiosk.
day of sport fishing or a relaxing    Annual and daily permits may be
sightseeing cruise through our        purchased in three ways: online
local waterways. Boating access       at www.pbcparks.com; mail in
to the Intracoastal Waterway          application (available online); or in
and the ocean, as well as to many     person at the following locations:
of our inland lakes, is quick and     n West Jupiter Recreation
convenient with boat ramps                Center, 6401 Indiantown
available at fourteen county parks.       Road, Jupiter
Boat trailer parking at the               Mon – Fri: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
following saltwater ramp                  Sat: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
parks requires a boat trailer             Sun: Closed
parking permit ($35 plus tax for      n John Prince Park, 2700 6th
noncommercial annual calendar             Avenue South, Lake Worth
year, $150 plus tax for commercial        Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
annual calendar year, or $10              Closed: Saturdays, Sundays,
plus tax daily):                          and holidays

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Boat Slips                              Water Skiing                            Permits may be purchased in
                                                                                two ways:
Boat slips for day use only are         Permits                                 n Call (561) 966-6631, Mon –Fri,
available at the following park         Located in Okeeheelee Park                8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
locations:                              west of West Palm Beach                 n In person at the Coconut Cove
n DuBois Park, Jupiter                                                            Community Center office,
                                        To obtain an Okeeheelee Park
n Ocean Inlet Park, Ocean               ski permit, call (561) 966-6611,          located in Burt Aaronson
    Ridge                               Monday–Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30             South County Regional Park,
n Peanut Island, Riviera Beach          pm. The permit year is May 1 -            20130 Regional Park Drive,
n Phil Foster Park, Riviera Beach       April 30. The permit requirements         Mon - Fri, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.
                                        and packet may be downloaded at
                                        http://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/
                                        Amenities/Water-Skiing.aspx.                 “Thanks a million for checking
                                        Only USA Water Ski approved ski
                                                                                     into this [ski permit] for us!
                                        boats are permitted.
                                        n Nationally recognized,                     You all do a great job & I know I
                                            world-class competitive water            personally appreciate it. Thanks
                                            ski course                               for the well wishes for a great
Non-motorized                           n Five courses accommodate                   ski year - I know we have a busy
                                            traditional, barefoot, wakeboard,
Vessels                                     and kneeboard skiing                     schedule already at Okeeheelee,
Canoes, kayaks, and other non-          n One lighted course for night               so that's great for all of us! I
motorized vessels may be launched           skiing (traditional skiing only)         have lived in this area for 30
along any shoreline unless it is        n Boat and trailer permits required
closed for a special event or private                                                years now, & one of the main
use, if it can be carried without                                                    reasons I'm here is this awesome
using a trailer to back onto the        Sunset Lake                                  water ski facility. I've now
beach or grass area.                    Located in Burt Aaronson
                                        South County Regional Park
                                                                                     traveled into Europe, S. America,
Dedicated Non-motorized                 west of Boca Raton                           & all over the USA.....there's
Vessel Launching Beach                  n Lake with ramp access adjacent             not another place like it! So
Locations                                  to Sunset Cove Amphitheater               thanks to you & all the PBC P&R
n Burt Reynolds Park, 805 N.            n Fishing, waterskiing, canoeing
  U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter                                                            Teammates for allowing us to
                                           and kayaking
  Overnight parking available in                                                     have the BEST competitive water
                                        n All motorized and trailer-
  designated parking spaces for            launched vessels must have                ski site in the World!”
  vehicles transporting non-               a permit (permit year is Jan.             - Rebecca L.
  motorized vessels without                1 to Dec. 31). Vessels with
  trailers (24-hr max.)                    electric trolling motors are not
n DuBois Park, 19075 DuBois                considered motorized.
  Road, Jupiter                         n Boats 21 feet long or less only
n Riverbend Park, 9060                  n Please note that the lake is
  Indiantown Road, Jupiter                 subject to early closure for
n Phil Foster Memorial Park                some amphitheater events.
  900 E. Blue Heron Boulevard,
  Riviera Beach

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CAMPING
Respect           for Nature...

                                                                                          code provided to guests)
                                                                                        n Laundry facility
                                                                                        n Dog walk park
                                                                                        Nearby park features
                                                                                        n 726-acre park
                                                                                        n Bicycle/walking path (4.5 miles)
                                                                                        n Boat ramps
                                                                                        n Dog Park (2017)
                                                                                        n Exercise course (20 stations,
                                                                                           1.1 miles)
                                                                                        n Freshwater fishing piers
                                                                                        n Picnic pavilions (rental)
                                                    water and a picnic table: 102
                                                                                        n Playgrounds/Splashpark
                                                    sites with 30 amp. electric
                                                                                        n Swimming pool (see page 46)
                                                    service, 199 sites with 50 amp.
                                                    electric service and sewer.         n Tennis courts (lighted)
                                                                                        n Wheelchair exercise course
                                                 n 50+ sites are located on
                                                                                           (1/2 mile)
                                                   beautiful Lake Osborne. A
                                                   boat ramp is located in the
                                                   campground. Bring your
                                                                                        Peanut Island
Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation
                                                   own watercraft and Florida           6500 Peanut Island Road
4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth                                                       Riviera Beach
                                                   freshwater fishing license.
(561) 582-7992 or                                                                       www.pbcCamping.com
                                                   Swimming is not permitted.
Toll Free: (877) 992-9925
                                                 n Four conveniently located            (Accessible by boat only: Use
Fax: (561) 588-5469
                                                   restroom and shower buildings,       personal watercraft or private water
jppcamp@pbcgov.org
                                                   four campfire pits, three            taxi service.)
www.pbcCamping.com
                                                   playgrounds, a petanque court,       Campground Reservations:
Campground Office Hours                            and Wi-Fi.                           (561) 845-4445 or
Open daily year-round:                           n Firewood and ice sold at the         Toll Free: (866) 383-5730
7:00 am – 9:30 pm                                  campground office from               PnutCamp@pbcgov.org
Reservations are suggested for                     7:00 am – 9:00 pm daily.             Alcohol possession or consumption
holidays and from December                       n Pets welcome on a six-foot           is restricted to permit areas only.
through April.                                     leash; owners must clean up
                                                   after pets.                          Campground Office Hours
Rates                                            n Campground manager resides           Open daily year-round:
Call for current rates.                            on site.                             n Sun–Thurs: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
                                                 n On-site dump station; seasonal       n Fri: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Features
                                                   honey wagon service is available     n Sat: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
48-acre campground features                        per schedule in campground office.   Pager number provided after
n 301 rustic RV/tent sites with                  n Security gates (individual access    scheduled hours.

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Rates/Reservations                         n Restroom facilities and outside
n Call for current rates.                    bathing suit showers                            “We kayaked from the marina
n Reservations are taken by                n Palm Beach Maritime Museum                      across to Peanut Island. When
  telephone only.                            (Operated by a non-profit
                                             organization. Call 561-832-                     we arrived at the snorkeling
Features                                     7428 for more information.)                     lagoon, we were amazed! There
Campground and park features                                                                 were thousands of fish, the water
n Snorkeling areas in the Lake                                                               was clear and the snorkeling
  Worth Lagoon
                                                                                             was amazing. There are plenty
n Guarded and unguarded
  swimming areas                                                                             of clean restrooms, showers
n Fishing pier on the northeast                                                              and water fountains. The grass
  side of the island (open 24                                                                huts picnic areas are clean and
  hours a day)
                                           Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation    inviting. The snorkeling and
n 20 tropically landscaped,
  reserved campsites include a             100 Levee Road, South Bay                         swimming areas are safe and
  tent pad, grill, and picnic table.       Campground Reservations:                          full of a diversity of fish.”
  Restrooms, indoor showers                (561) 992-9045 or                                 - Michael P.
  with hot water, and group                Toll Free: (877) 992-9915
  campfire ring are also available.        Fax (561) 992-9277
n Picnic areas, pavilions, and             SBCamp@pbcgov.org
  Chiki huts                               www.pbcCamping.com                               n On-site management, and
                                                                                              locked security gates (lock
Camping is by permit only.
                                           Rates                                              codes provided to guests)
Reservations are required and are
accepted up to three months in             Call for current rates.                          n Wheelchair and stroller
advance.                                                                                      friendly
                                           Campground features                              n Tent campers welcome
Natural areas beach camping
                                           n 72 spacious, paved RV sites,
is available at no-charge on a
                                             each with its own grill and                    Nestled at the base of the levee
first-come, first-served basis on
                                             picnic table                                   on the southeast shore of Lake
designated beaches located on the
                                           n Water, electric (30 and 50 amp.                Okeechobee, South Bay RV
west side of the island. Due to tidal
                                             service available), sewer, and                 Campground is the perfect place
fluctuations, the area is subject
                                             Wi-Fi                                          to relax and unwind. This peaceful
to closure. Check with the office
                                           n Two group fire rings                           RV park provides a natural setting
before planning your stay. For your
                                           n Multi-purpose pavilion with                    for many Florida native plants
safety, natural areas beach campers
                                             a screened picnic area, large                  and animals. Guests and wildlife,
are required to be 18 years of age
                                             charcoal grills and an air-                    including endangered bird species,
or older and must sign in at the
                                             conditioned recreation room                    share this natural habitat with
office with their drivers license and
                                             with free Wi-Fi, pool table,                   mutual respect. Fishermen and
provide the names of all individuals
                                             television, card tables, and                   boaters enjoy easy access to Lake
staying on their site, as well as a cell
                                             books to share                                 Okeechobee using the boat ramp
phone number (if available).
                                                                                            located just across the street from
                                           n Two centrally-located Comfort
Additional island features                                                                  the campground. Nature lovers
                                             Stations provide coin laundry
n Boat dock                                                                                 enjoy hiking or biking the nearby
                                             equipment, restroom, and hot
n Observation deck                                                                          Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail and
                                             shower facilities
                                                                                            bird watching.
n Paver block walking path                 n Registration office

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COMMUNITY CENTERS
Family Fun...
                                                                              Business Office Hours
                                                                              Mon – Fri: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

                                                                              Facility Rental
                                                                              n Entire assembly room –
                                                                                maximum capacity:
                                                                                lecture style - 180 people;
                                                                                banquet style - 140 people
                                                                              n Individual meeting room –
                                                                                capacity: approximately 90
                                                                                people (depending on set-up)
                                                                              n Food preparation kitchen
                                                                              n Tables and chairs available
                                                                              Room rentals are available for civic
                                                                              and private functions. Availability
                                                                              varies throughout the year and
Canal Point Park                        Additional park features              is subject to approval. Rooms
and Community                           n Basketball court                    will not be available for use
                                                                              during waterpark hours. Lobby is
                                        n Access to boat launching area
Center                                    (shallow), Lake Okeechobee          common area and not rental space.
12860 U.S. Hwy. 441, Canal Point          Located across the road; Operated
(561) 992-9067                                                                Room Rental Fees
                                          by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Fax (561) 992-9277                                                            Fees are assessed according to the
                                        n Open green space
GladesParks@pbcgov.org                                                        Board of County Commissioners
                                        n Parking                             approved fee schedule and are
Canal Point Community Center            n Playground, including play          subject to change. Visit www.
features a large multi-purpose            structure for ages 5-12 years       pbcparks.com or call (561)
hall within a lushly-landscaped
                                        n Restrooms                           629-8840 for information on
park, perfect for any community
                                        n Picnic tables and grills            reservations and fees.
celebration or business gathering.
                                        n Tennis courts                       See Coconut Cove Waterpark on
Facilities                                                                    page 33 .
n Food distribution kitchen
n Stage for presentations
                                        Coconut Cove
n Folding tables and chairs are
                                        Community
  available                             Center
n Comfortably accommodates up           Located in Burt Aaronson
  to 162 people                         South County Regional Park
                                        20130 Regional Park Drive
Call for facility rental and details.   Boca Raton
                                        (561) 629-8840

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n Boat launching area (very              Civic Center Facilities
                                          steep) with access to Lake
                                                                                 The 6,400-square-foot hall can be
                                          Okeechobee, includes: concrete
                                                                                 easily divided into three separate
                                          boat ramps; floating staging
                                                                                 meeting rooms and is equipped
                                          docks with gangways
                                                                                 with an internal sound system and
                                        n Campground - see South Bay             audio/visual equipment. Other
                                          RV Campground, page 11.                amenities include two 315-square-
                                        n Fishing (freshwater)                   foot classrooms, a food distribution
                                        n Nature trail - Lake                    kitchen, and a stage for presentations.
                                          Okeechobee Scenic Trail
                                                                                 Assembly rooms, classrooms, and food
                                                                                 distribution kitchen are rental facilities.
South Bay                               South County
Crossroads                              Civic Center                                 Additional rental
Center                                  16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach                 opportunities may be
Located in South Bay RV Park            (561) 495-9813                               available at the facilities
50 Levee Road, South Bay                Fax: (561) 496-7483                          listed below:
(561) 992-9067                          Office Hours                                 CMAA Therapeutic
Fax (561) 992-9277                      Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm                 Recreation Complex
Call for facility rental and details.   Available by Reservation                     2728 Lake Worth Road
                                                                                     Lake Worth
                                        Sun – Thurs until 10:00 pm                   –page 45
Facilities                              Fri – Sat until 12:00 midnight
n 3,200-square-foot community                                                        Daggerwing Nature Center
  building with: catering kitchen;      Fees                                         11435 Park Access Road
  restrooms; storage room;              For information on reservation and           west of Boca Raton
                                                                                     –page 22
  folding tables and chairs             fees, visit www.pbcparks.com or
n 38 parking spaces (3 accessible)      call (561) 495-9813.                         Green Cay Nature Center
                                                                                     12800 Hagen Ranch Road
n Covered porch along two sides         From a board meeting for five to a           west of Boynton Beach
  of building                           social gathering for five hundred,           –page 23
n Central air-conditioning and          the civic center can accommodate
                                                                                     Okeeheelee Nature Center
  heating system                        your group’s needs. The center is            7715 Forest Hill Boulevard
n Capacity: 100 people                  also located adjacent to Governor            west of West Palm Beach
                                        Lawton Chiles Memorial Park.                 –page 25
Nearby park features                    The park contains a large pavilion           Morikami Museum
n Bicycle/walking path - Lake           for outdoor gatherings that can be           4000 Morikami Park Road
  Okeechobee Scenic Trail               reserved, as well as a softball field.       Delray Beach
                                                                                     –page 14

   “On behalf of the people of District 34 and all the vendors we want to            West Boynton Recreation Center
                                                                                     6000 Northtree Blvd., Lake Worth
  thank you for the work your excellent staff did at the Veterans Workshop           –page 36
  held on April 5, 2016 [at South County Civic Center]. You and your                 West Jupiter Recreation Center
                                                                                     6401 Indiantown Road, Jupiter
  staff were well prepared and ready to assist with all of our needs and             –page 37
  concerns. We are appreciative for their due diligence in helping us with           Westgate Recreation Center
  the setup and last minute preparations. Thank you once again for all               3691 Oswego Avenue
  your help.” – Florida Senator Maria Sachs                                          West Palm Beach
                                                                                     –page 37

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CULTURE & HISTORY
Ties to Our Heritage...
Loxahatchee                                                                         featuring Japan Through the
                                                                                    Eyes of a Child exhibit
River                                                                           n   Museum of Japanese culture
Battlefield Park                                                                n   Oki educational center
9060 Indiantown Road                                                            n   Bonsai collection
west of Jupiter
                                                                                n   Museum store
(one mile west of Florida’s
Turnpike and I-95; adjacent to                                                  n   225-seat theater
Riverbend Park)                                                                 n   Cornell Café
(561) 741-1359                                                                  n   Special event/performing arts area
The Loxahatchee River                                                           n   Restroom facilities
Battlefield Park is one of                                                      n   Parking
the most significant multi-
level historic sites in Palm                                                    About the Morikami
Beach County. Gateway to the            Morikami                                The Morikami Museum and
Loxahatchee River, prehistoric and      Museum/                                 Japanese Gardens has been a center
historic habitation has occurred
along the Loxahatchee dating as
                                        Japanese                                for Japanese arts and culture in
                                                                                South Florida since its opening
far back as the Archaic Period over     Gardens                                 in 1977. The Morikami invites
5000 years ago. This is the site of     4000 Morikami Park Road                 guests to discover South Florida’s
two battles in 1838 that played a       Delray Beach                            heritage and its connection with
part of an epic struggle between the    (on Jog Road between Clint Moore        Japan, and explore a series of
Seminole Indians and the United         Road and Linton Boulevard)              six diverse gardens inspired by a
States Armed Forces. Visitors are       (561) 495-0233                          different historical period and style
invited to explore one of Palm          Fax: (561) 499-2557                     of Japanese gardening. Experience
Beach County’s most diverse             www.morikami.org                        traditional and contemporary
natural, cultural, and historic                                                 Japanese culture through world-
                                        Keep up-to-date, follow us on Twitter
resources.                                                                      class exhibits, varied educational
                                        and become a fan on Facebook.
                                                                                programs and seasonal events,
Park Hours                                                                      Pan-Asian cuisine and a charming
                                        Museum and Gardens
Open daily: sunrise – sunset                                                    museum store.
                                        Hours
Pets                                    Tues – Sun: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm          Admission Fees
Due to wildlife nesting areas, pets     Closed Mondays and major national
                                        holidays                                Please visit www.morikami.org
are prohibited in the park                                                      or call (561) 495-0233 for current
Amenities                               Park Hours                              admission fees.
Additional features, including          Open daily: sunrise – sunset
                                                                                Group Tours
programs and rentals, are available
                                        Museum Features                         Guided group tours are available by
in adjacent Riverbend Park - see
                                        n Japanese Gardens                      reservation. For more information,
page 27
                                        n Yamato-kan museum building            call (561) 495-0233, ext 210.

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Exhibits                                                                          volunteer coordinator, as well as
                                                                                  participate in a training course, held
The museum’s galleries play host
                                                                                  twice annually. Call (561) 495-0233,
to several exhibitions of Japanese
                                                                                  ext 221 or email: mmvols@pbcgov.
art and artifacts throughout the
                                                                                  org for further information.
year. Treating different aspects of
Japan’s rich and diverse culture,                                                 Accessibility
they feature items from the                                                       n Signage in the building and
museum’s outstanding collection                                                     gardens is in Braille and
in addition to those borrowed                                                       some audio tour wands have
from private collectors and other                                                   headphones for the hearing
institutions. In addition, The                                                      impaired.
Don and Beverlee Kohnken
Gallery displays rotating exhibits
featuring what is Japanese about                                                  DuBois Pioneer
Japanese art.
                                                                                  Home
The Morikami’s original
                                                                                  Located in DuBois Park
museum, the Yamato-kan,                   Facility Use and Rental                 19075 DuBois Road, Jupiter
houses two permanent exhibitions.
The Yamato Colony: Pioneering             The Morikami Museum and                 The DuBois Pioneer Home, built
Japanese in Florida presents the          Japanese Gardens has become one         in 1898, is the second oldest
history of this daring agriculture        of South Florida’s premier rental       existing house in Palm Beach
experiment that brought George            facilities for an array of social       County. Built atop an Indian shell
Morikami to the Sunshine State.           events. From a sunset wedding           mound, this unique site is rich in
Japan Through the Eyes of a Child         ceremony overlooking the lake,          both historic and archeological
transports young visitors to Japan,       to cocktails on the terrace with        value. The home is open for tours
allowing them to step into the world      views of the Roji-en: Garden of         Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am –
of Japanese culture.                      the Drops of Dew, or a corporate        1:00 pm.
                                          presentation in our theater
Museum Store                              followed by lunch, the Morikami
                                          provides a distinctive venue for the
The Morikami’s museum store
                                          most discerning hosts. For more
carries a wide selection of Japanese
                                          information, call
and Asian inspired accessories for
the home and garden. The museum           (561) 495-0233,
store is open regular museum hours        ext 227.
and can be reached at (561) 495-          Volunteering
0233, ext 202.
                                          The Morikami has
Cornell Café                              an active corps of
The Morikami experience is not            regular volunteers
complete without a stop at our            who are committed
renowned Cornell Café. The open-          to performing their
air café on the terraces overlooks        duties weekly. Our
the tranquil gardens and serves a         volunteer shifts
Pan-Asian inspired menu from              are morning or
11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Tues – Sun.           afternoon, four
Special arrangements can be made          hours per week, from Tues – Sun.
for private groups of 15 or more.         Prospective volunteers are required
                                          to have an initial meeting with the

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DOG PARKS
A Sense of Community...

                                             n Hours: Sunrise–Sunset;
                                               closed Thursdays, 12–3 pm for
                                                                                   Rules
                                               maintenance                         Please help ensure everyone’s visit is
                                                                                   an enjoyable one by observing and
                                             Exclusive at Lake Woof Dog Park:
                                                                                   obeying the posted rules. Dog parks
                                             Five recognition brick sites to
                                                                                   are not staffed and must be self-
                                             commemorate a special pet in your
                                                                                   policed by visitors. For a complete
                                             life. Whether celebrating a new
                                                                                   list of rules visit www.pbcparks.
                                             4-legged addition to the family,
                                                                                   com/amenities/dogparks.htm. You’ll
                                             a birthday, or memorializing a
Locations                                    beloved pet’s passing, you will
                                                                                   also find rules posted at each dog
                                                                                   park. All users are advised that the
                                             forever have a special place in our
Canine Cove Dog Park                         newest and largest dog park. For
                                                                                   use of Dog Parks is at their own risk.
Burt Aaronson South County                   more information, contact our
Regional Park                                Business Development Section          Fees
12551 Glades Road, Boca Raton                parksbusinessdev@pbcgov.org.          While there are no fees or membership
n Hours: Sunrise–Sunset; closed
                                                                                   required to use a Palm Beach County-
  Weds., 12–3 pm for maintenance
                                                                                   operated dog park, donations to help
Dog Park at Lake Ida                                                               us keep them beautiful are always
Lake Ida West Park                                                                 appreciated. If you would like to make
1455 Lake Ida Rd., Delray Beach                                                    a donation, please visit our website or
                                                                                   contact our Business Development
n Hours: Sunrise–Sunset; closed
                                                                                   Section at (561) 966-6643 or email
  Thurs., 12–3 pm for maintenance
                                                                                   parksbusinessdev@pbcgov.org.
Pooch Pines Dog Park
Okeeheelee Park
                                                                                   PBC Dog Parks Creates
7715 Forest Hill Blvd., west of                                                    Business Solutions
West Palm Beach                              Features                              Palm Beach County dog population
Pooch Pines is proudly sponsored by River    n Two large dog sections (one         is nearly 5OO,OOO.
Bridge Animal Hospital                         open at a time on rotation basis    Target your customers where
West Palm Beach, FL                                                                they spend time by marketing
                                               for rest and maintenance)
Dr. Stuart Fox                                                                     your business at one of four
                                             n One medium dog section
n Hours: Sunrise–Sunset; closed                (Canine Cove, John Prince Park)     PBC dog parks. Every day your
  Weds., 12–3 pm for maintenance                                                   company’s name or logo will be
                                             n One small dog section
                                             n Drinking fountains with             viewed by dog lovers, many who
Lake Woof                                                                          visit a park multiple times a week.
John Prince Park                               attached pet fountains
                                                                                   Tell us your marketing goals and
2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake                   n Pet washing station
                                                                                   budget, and we’ll find the best
Worth                                        n Shaded sitting areas                opportunity to make your business
Lake Woof is proudly sponsored by Animal     n Double gated entry
Eye Specialty Clinic                                                               plans a part of the park. Contact
Florida offices: Melbourne, Stuart, West
                                             n Dog bag dispensers                  Business Development for more
Palm Beach, Deerfield, Fort Lauderdale, N.   n Restrooms                           information 561 966-6643 or email
Miami Beach                                  n Parking                             parksbusinessdev@pbcgov.org

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EQUESTRIAN
Respect for Nature...
                                                                                           shade pavilion, and picnic area are
                                                                                           available for general use. Trails are
                                                                                           open from dawn until one hour
                                                                                           before sunset. Riders must carry
                                                                                           proof of their horse’s current negative
                                                                                           Coggins test and provide it upon
                                                                                           request by staff or park users. Visit
                                                                                           www.pbcparks.com/equestrian/
                                                                                           for a complete list of facility rules.

Complete list of equestrian                      n    Vendor areas
                                                                                           Jupiter Farms Park
trails available on pages 52–58.                 n    Two barns – 128 total                Equestrian Facility
                                                     permanent lighted, matted             16655 Jupiter Farms Road, Jupiter
                                                     stalls with sliding doors (water/     (Entrance off Randolph Siding Road brings
                                                     electric included)                    you directly into the equestrian facility)

                                                 n    Fire sprinkler system                For general information, contact Felicity
                                                 n    Area for temporary barns             Oakes-Simpson at floglo@bellsouth.net.
                                                 n   Covered manure receptacles
                                                                                           Hours
                                                 n   Covered wash racks
Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation                                             Sunrise to sunset daily, except
                                                 n   Lunge ring
Located in Okeeheelee Park                                                                 during special events
                                                 n   Concession building
7500 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach 33413                            n   Announcer building                    Features
(561) 966-7090                                   n   Show management office (air-          n   Sand arena 140 ft x 230 ft
Fax: (561) 963-8092                                  conditioned with desks/phone)         n   Warm up arena 70 ft x 130 ft
This 111-acre world class equestrian             n   Restroom buildings (3)                n   Grass arena 160 ft x 230 ft
showplace has been built with the                n   Ample horse trailer parking           n   Horse trailer parking available
horse enthusiast in mind. Equestrian             n   WiFi                                  The equestrian area is available
groups are sure to enjoy this quality,           Also available for rent to support        for public use except during
competitive, and affordable venue.               your event                                special events. The special events
Facility is available for rent by                                                          calendar is posted by the Jupiter
                                                 n Two jump courses and three
application and reservation only.                                                          Horsemen’s Association. Visit
                                                    dressage arenas
Features                                         RV hookups are not available. Overnight   www.jupiterhorsemens.org.
n Rings and lighted arenas:                      RV parking requires additional security   Riders must carry proof of their
  Ring 1 (covered arena): 135' x 300'            which must be hired by show management.   horse’s current negative Coggins
  Ring 2: 130' x 240'                                                                      test and provide it upon request
  Ring 3: 150' x 300'
                                                 Open Riding Area and Trails               by staff or park users. Visit www.
  Ring 4: 130' x 240'                            The open riding area is open to the       pbcparks.com/equestrian/ for a
  Ring 5: 130' x 275'                            public from dawn until 8:00 pm,           complete list of facility rules and a
  Ring 6: 130' x 240'                            daily. Two lighted arenas, wash racks,    permit request form.

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FISHING
Relaxation and Good Health...
                                                                                  Juno Beach Park
                                                                                  Fishing Pier
                                                                                  Operated in partership with
                                                                                  Loggerhead Marinelife Center

                                                                                  Located in Juno Beach Park
                                                                                  14775 U.S. Highway 1
                                                                                  Juno Beach
                                                                                  (561) 855-6185

                                                                                  Features
                                                                                  n   990-foot pier with tee end
                                                                                  n   Two shade structures
                                                                                  n   Four fish cleaning stations
                                                                                  n   Full service pier house
Complete list of fishing                  lake. The lakes are also stocked with   n   Bait and tackle
piers, jetties, and                       catfish every year to maintain a
                                                                                  n   Food & beverage concessions
convenient fishing                        steady supply of fish for anglers.
locations available on                    Florida residents and nonresidents      Hours
pages 52–58.                              are required to have a Florida          November – February:
                                          freshwater fishing license to attempt   n Sun–Thurs, 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
                                          to take freshwater fish unless they
Freshwater                                qualify for an exemption. For more
                                                                                  n Fri and Sat, 6:00 am – 12:00 am

Fishing                                   information, visit www.myfwc.com.       March – October: (sea turtle
                                                                                  nesting season)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife
                                                                                  n Opens one-half hour before
Conservation Commission’s South           Saltwater Fishing                          sunrise and closes at sunset
Region Fisheries Management
                                          Saltwater fishing is permitted in
Section manages the Okeeheelee                                                    Admission Fees
                                          county beach parks OUTSIDE
Fish Management Area in                                                           n Fishing patrons (6 years of age
                                          designated lifeguarded swimming
Okeeheelee Park and the Caloosa                                                     and older): $4*
                                          areas. See Beaches, pages 6-7.
Fish Management Area in Caloosa
                                                                                  n Spectators: $1*
Park. Lakes in both parks provide
excellent locations to introduce kids                                             n Children under 6 years of
of all ages to freshwater fishing since                                             age: FREE* as spectators and
they contain an abundance of native                                                 anglers
sunfish (bream) and hatchery-raised                                               n Annual passes available
channel catfish. These naturally                                                  **Prices include tax and are subject
produced and stocked fish grow                                                    to change.
quickly from eating the supplemental
                                                                                  Visit www.pbcparks.com for the
fish food that is fed to them by
                                                                                  most current information.
automatic feeders located on each

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GOLF
Achievement and Friendship...
                                                                               n Junior golf camps
                                                                               n Summer and holiday camps
                                                                               n Golf etiquette and course
                                                                                 management orientation
                                                                               n Junior matches, tournaments,
                                                                                 and leagues
                                                                               n Volunteer opportunities

The Parks and Recreation               Become a Palm Beach County
                                                                                Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation
Department operates five great         Frequent Player Card holder and
public golf facilities in Palm Beach   receive:                                Located in Okeeheelee Park
County. In addition to general golf    n 20% off golf from April–              7715 Forest Hill Boulevard
play, these facilities offer a wide      December                              west of West Palm Beach
range of programs and services to                                              (west of Jog Rd)
                                       n 10% off golf January–March
beginner and experienced golfers.                                              (561) 964-GOLF(4653)
Each facility has PGA/LPGA             Visit www.pbcGolf.com for more          www.pbcGolf.com
golf professionals, assistants and     benefits!
apprentices that provide first-class   The following programs and              Features
golf instruction to golfers of all     services are offered at Palm Beach      n 27 holes of championship golf
abilities. The Palm Beach County       County golf facilities:                   in a park setting
Parks and Recreation Department
provides well maintained,              Adults                                  n TifEagle putting greens
challenging, and affordable public     n Private and semi-private golf         n Comprehensive practice
golf opportunities at:                    instruction                            facilities including driving
n Okeeheelee Golf Course               n Group lessons and clinics               range, practice putting green,
n Osprey Point Golf Course             n Tournaments and leagues                 practice chipping greens
                                                                                 and dedicated teaching area.
n Park Ridge Golf Course               n Handicap services / Wounded
                                                                                 Driving range hours based on
n Southwinds Golf Course                  Warrior program
                                                                                 sunset. Please call for current
n John Prince Golf Learning            n Personalized video analysis and         closing times.
    Center                                club fitting
                                                                               n Instructional programs and
                                       n Volunteer opportunities
               Our courses
                                                                                 individual lessons offered by
                                       Youth                                     nationally-recognized PGA
               are proud to be
                                                                                 and LPGA staff from Donna
               Certified Audubon       n Private and semi-private golf
                                                                                 White’s Golf Professional
               International             instruction
               Sanctuaries             n Progressive group lessons, clinics    CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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OKEEHEELEE GOLF CONTINUED                                                                           academies in South Florida.
  Services. The award-winning                                                                       In addition to being inducted
  staff includes LPGA Hall of                                                                       in the South Florida PGA
  Famer Donna White as well                                                                         Section Hall of Fame, Don
  as 2016 LPGA Teaching and                                                                         Law has been named one of the
                                                 Osprey Point Golf Course is an Audubon
  Club Professionals National                    International Certified Classic Sanctuary, the
                                                                                                    Top 100 teaching professionals
  Professional of the Year Mary-                 first in Florida.                                  in the world. His staff,
  Lee Cobick.                                                                                       including Head Professional
n Certified Audubon Cooperative                  Features                                           Bobby Ruzzi, garners teaching
  Sanctuary                                      n Named one of the Top 50 Golf                     honors and awards on a yearly
                                                   Courses in Florida by Golf                       basis.
n 2011 Play Golf America
                                                   Digest in 2015, one of the Top                 n Awarded “Top 100 PGA of
  “Top Performer”
                                                   50 Golf Courses in the United                    America Golf Ready Programs”
n Awarded #1 Player                                States to play for under $50                     in 2010 and 2011.
  Development Program by                           by GolfAdvsior in 2015, the
  International Network of Golf                    Worlds Best Eco-Friendly                       Tee Time Reservations
  in 2010                                          Golf Course by the World                       Tee times can be booked up to
                                                   Golf Awards in 2016 and the                    four days (seven days, if Frequent
Tee Time Reservations                              Best Public Golf Course in                     Player Card holder) in advance.
Tee times can be booked up to                      South Florida by GolfAdvisor                   Book tee times online at www.
four days (seven days, if Frequent                 users in 2015. Honored with                    pbcGolf.com or call the pro shop
Player Card holder) in advance.                    a Certificate of Excellence                    at (561) 482-2868.
Book tee times online at www.                      by TripAdvisor in 2015 and
                                                                                                  Rates are set by season. Please call
pbcGolf.com or call the pro shop                   named one of the Top 50
                                                                                                  or visit www.pbcGolf.com.
at (561) 964-GOLF(4653).                           Public Driving Ranges in the
                                                   United States by the Golf
Rates are set by season. Please call
                                                   Range Association of America
or visit www.pbcGolf.com.
                                                   in 2015.
                                                 n Platinum Paspalum from tee
                                                   to green
                                                 n Contemporary design with
                                                   panoramic views                                Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation
                                                 n Three combinations of 18-hole
                                                                                                  9191 Lantana Road, Lake Worth
                                                   play measuring from 4500 to
                                                                                                  (west of Lyons Road)
                                                   7000 yards
                                                                                                  (561) 966-7044
                                                 n Family friendly facility with                  www.pbcGolf.com
                                                   five sets of tees per hole
                                                   including junior tees                          Features
Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation
                                                 n Comprehensive practice                         n 18-hole, par-72, golf course
                                                   facilities including driving                   n Links-style design with
Located in Burt Aaronson                           range, practice putting greens,
South County Regional Park                                                                          elevation changes and
                                                   practice chipping greens and                     breathtaking views unlike any
12551 Glades Rd., west of Boca Raton               dedicated teaching area
(off Glades Rd., 3 miles west of 441)                                                               other course in South Florida!
                                                 n Lake front pro shop, snack bar                 n Six sets of tees to accommodate
(561) 482-2868
www.pbcGolf.com                                  n Home of the Don Law Golf                         all playing abilities
                                                   Academy, widely recognized                     n Extensive practice facilities
                                                   as one of the top teaching

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n Instructional programs and                     n Voted “Best of Boca” in 2003                   n Awarded “Top 100 Golf
  individual lessons offered by                    and 2004                                         Ranges in America” in 2008
  nationally-recognized PGA                      n Challenging 18-hole, par-70                      through 2011 from Golf Range
  and LPGA staff from Donna                        championship golf course                         Times
  White’s Golf Professional                      n Unique aqua driving range and                  n Voted “Best New Range of
  Services. The award-winning                      full practice facilities                         2007” by Golf Range Times
  staff includes LPGA Hall of                    n Leagues, in-house tournament
  Famer Donna White as well                                                                       n Awarded “Top 100 PGA of
                                                   events, and programs
  as 2016 LPGA Teaching and                                                                         America Player Development
                                                 n Private and group lessons                        Programs” in 2010 and 2011
  Club Professionals National
                                                   available
  Professional of the Year Mary-                                                                    (Get Golf Ready)
                                                 n Clubhouse with full service pro
  Lee Cobick and Head Golf                                                                        n State-of-the-art practice/
                                                   shop, restaurant and bar (daily
  Professional Chip Inks.                                                                           learning facility
                                                   specials available)
n Full service pro shop, snack bar                                                                n Lighted driving range with
                                                 n Electric golf carts with wind
n Certified Audubon Cooperative                    screens and rain covers for your                 multiple target greens
  Sanctuary                                        golf clubs                                     n 65 grass hitting stations
n Florida Institute of Consulting
                                                                                                  n Multiple target greens with
  Engineers (FICE) Grand                         Tee Time Reservations
                                                                                                    accurate yardages from all
  Award winner for excellence in                 Tee times can be booked up to
  environmental engineering                                                                         hitting stations
                                                 four days (seven days, if Frequent
                                                 Player Card holder) in advance.                  n 16,000 square-feet of practice
Tee Time Reservations                            Book tee times online at www.                      putting/chipping greens
Tee times can be booked up to                    pbcGolf.com or call the pro shop                 n Practice "greenside" bunker
four days (seven days, if Frequent               at (561) 483-1305.                               n Three regulation practice holes
Player Card holder) in advance.                                                                     (two par-3s and one par-4)
                                                 Rates are set by season. Please call
Book tee times online at www.
                                                 or visit www.pbcGolf.com.                        n Instructional programs and
pbcGolf.com or call the pro shop
at (561) 966-7044.                                                                                  individual lessons offered by
                                                                                                    nationally-recognized PGA
Rates are set by season. Please call
                                                                                                    and LPGA staff from Donna
or visit www.pbcGolf.com.
                                                                                                    White’s Golf Professional
                                                                                                    Services. The award-winning
                                                                                                    staff includes LPGA Hall of
                                                                                                    Famer Donna White as well
                                                 Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation     as 2016 LPGA Teaching and
                                                                                                    Club Professionals National
                                                 Learn, Practice, Play!                             Professional of the Year Mary-
                                                 Located in John Prince Park                        Lee Cobick.
Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation   4754 Congress Ave., Lake Worth                   n A variety of instructional
                                                 (561) 966-6666                                     programs for all levels of golfers
19557 Lyons Road, Boca Raton                     www.pbcGolf.com                                  n Specializing in youth programs/
(just south of Yamato Rd.)
                                                                                                    instructions
(561) 483-1305                                   Features
www.pbcGolf.com                                                                                   n Multilingual: English and
                                                 n Awarded “Top 50 Golf Ranges
                                                                                                    French
Features                                           in America” in 2012-2015 from
                                                   Golf Range Association of                      Rates are good year-round. Please
n Certified Audubon Cooperative
                                                   America (GRAA)                                 call or visit www.pbcGolf.com.
  Sanctuary

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NATURE
Respect for Nature...
                                                                                                   Live Animals:
                                                                                                   n Screech owl
                                                                                                   n Baby alligators
                                                                                                   n Turtles & gopher
                                                                                                      tortoise
                                                                                                   n Frogs
                                                                                                   n Snakes
                                                                                                   Interactive Features:
 Owned and operated by PBC Parks and
             Recreation
                                                                                                   n Bee theater
Located in Burt Aaronson                                                                           n Light-up insect
South County Regional Park                                                                         n Leaf rubbings
11435 Park Access Road                                                                             n Videos
west of Boca Raton                              n Jogging, running, or speed
(561) 629-8760                                    walking                             Programs
www.pbcnature.com                               n Biking or skating                   Public Programs
(click on the Daggerwing link)                  n Smoking                             Daggerwing Nature Center offers a
Boardwalk Hours                                 n Fishing                             variety of interactive, nature-based
                                                                                      programs to the public. Programs
n Open daily: sunrise–sunset                    Fees                                  include:
                                                Admission to the nature center
Exhibit Hours                                                                         n Daily animal feedings (FREE!)
                                                and boardwalk is FREE! Program
The nature center is closed during                                                    n Children's programs
                                                fees are nominal and vary.
observed holidays.                                                                    n Special celebrations (Earth
                                                Features                                  Day, Halloween)
n Wed – Fri: 1:00-4:30 pm
                                                n Exhibit hall
n Sat: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm                                                             Group Programs
                                                n Children's book nook
n Sun, Mon, and Tues: CLOSED                                                          Daggerwing provides field trip
                                                n Art gallery                         programs for school groups
Nature Center Program                           n Gift Shop                           (incorporating Florida Standards)
Hours                                           n Butterfly garden (certified by      and private groups such as: scout
n Tues – Sat: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm                  the FFGC)                           troops, camps, nature clubs and
  (by reservation only)                         n Nature preserve (40 acres)          social groups, etc.
Please call or check the website for            n 0.6-mile boardwalk (2 trails)       For all programs, educators use
current program information.                                                          a hands-on approach with live
                                                n Observation tower
                                                                                      animals, models, interesting
Rules                                           Exhibits                              facts, and other fun materials to
                                                                                      teach about Florida’s natives and
While enjoying your visit, please               The 3,000 square-foot exhibit hall    conservation! Program fees vary per
remember the following are not                  creates a storybook-like experience
                                                for visitors as they journey from     program and are nominal. Call or
permitted:                                                                            visit us online for information on
                                                under the ground and rise in
n Pets                                          elevation upward through the          program topics and how to reserve
n Food or alcohol                               canopy of a swamp habitat.            a program for your group.

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Room Rental                               Friends of Daggerwing
Looking for somewhere to hold             Nature Center
your next meeting, birthday party,        The Friends of Daggerwing
or special event for up to 50 people?     Nature Center, Inc. is a non-profit
Our nature center classroom may           group run by volunteers that
be just the place for you! Using the      was formed to help support the
room in combination with a live           Nature Center and expand the
animal program puts an extra fun          programs and activities offered
twist on your special event! Contact      to the families and schools in           Owned and operated by PBC Parks and Recreation
the nature center manager at (561)        our community. You can show
629-8760 for more information.            your support for the Nature             12800 Hagen Ranch Road
                                          Center by becoming a member/            Boynton Beach
Art Gallery                                                                       (561) 966-7000
                                          animal sponsor, attending
An art gallery in the nature center       “Friends” sponsored programs, and       www.pbcnature.com
lobby is available for local artists to   volunteering. The Friends meet          (click on the Green Cay link)
exhibit their nature-related artwork      once per month and we invite you
at no-charge. Teachers can also                                                   Boardwalk Hours
                                          to get involved and attend our
display their students’ work and          meetings. For more information,         n Open daily: Sunrise to Sunset
show the community how talented           call the nature center at (561)
their students are! Call or visit us                                              Exhibit Hours
                                          629-8760.
online for more information.                                                      n Wed–Sat: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
                                          Follow the Friends of Daggerwing        n Sun, Mon, and Tues: CLOSED
Volunteer Opportunities                   on Facebook! Visit www.facebook.
Share your skills and talents             com/Daggerwing and keep up to           Program Hours
at Daggerwing Nature Center               date with everything going on at        n Tue – Sat: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
by joining our volunteer team!            Daggerwing!                               (by reservation only)
Exciting volunteer opportunities
include:                                                                          Fees
n Animal care                                                                     Admission to the boardwalk and
                                                                                  Nature Center is FREE! Program
n Butterfly gardener/grounds
                                                                                  fees are nominal and vary.
    keeper
n Educator docent                                                                 Features
n Gift shop cashier                                                               Nature Center
n Greeter                                                                         n Lecture hall
n Groundskeeper                                                                   n Gift shop
                                                                                  n Exhibits with live animals
n Office assistant
                                                                                  n 1.5-mile elevated boardwalk
n Special events                                                                     over 100 acres of constructed
Please call the volunteer coordinator                                                wetland
at (561) 629-8760 for more                                                        Wetland
information and an application.                                                   n Wildlife
                                                                                  n Alligator Hole
   "We saw all sorts of animals, and plants, and fossils of all sorts. I          n Emergent Marshes
   loved it. We got to see a screech owl, a turtle, an alligator nest, and        n Cypress Swamp
                                                                                  n Deep Zones
   a baby alligator, and snake. I loved it!" – Camden.                            n Hammock Islands
                                                                                  n Chiki Hut

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Group Opportunities                        Room Rental
                                       For your next group outing, come to        Looking for somewhere to hold
                                       Green Cay for one of our exciting          your next meeting, birthday party,
                                       programs. Topics are explored              or special event? Our nature
                                       through the use of live animals,           center classroom may be just the
                                       artifacts, and activities. Programs last   place for you! Using the room in
                                       approximately 45 minutes and are           combination with a live animal
                                       tailored to meet the needs of your         program puts an extra fun twist
                                       group and include a nominal fee.           on your special event! Contact the
                                       All programs are by reservation only.      nature center at (561) 966-7000.
                                       Examples of topics include:
                                       n Nature center/boardwalk tour             Adopt An Animal
                                       n Native Florida animals                   Help keep our exhibit animals
                                       n Wetlands                                 healthy and happy. The animal you
GREEN CAY CONTINUED
                                                                                  adopt will remain at the nature
                                       n Birds
Exhibits                                                                          center to be cared for by staff, but
                                       n Reptiles and amphibians                  when you visit, you can develop
n   Turtle Pond (live turtles)
                                       Volunteer Opportunities                    a bond with your new friend and
n   Wetland Diorama
                                                                                  learn more about the animal. Your
n   Wetland Bird Calls                 Do you love nature? Are you a              tax-deductible contribution will
n   Alligator Hole (live alligators)   “people person?” Do you want to            go directly to benefit the nature
n   Frog Terrarium (live frogs)        make a difference? If you answered         center, such as feeding the animals,
n   Water Cycle                        YES to any of these questions,             maintaining their homes, and
n   History of South Florida           there is a place for you at Green          educating the public about them.
                                       Cay Nature Center! A variety of
Programs                               opportunities are available:               Adoptions make great gifts and are
                                                                                  good for one year. When you adopt
School Programs                        n Maintenance worker
                                                                                  an animal, you will receive:
                                       n School program docent
Bring your class to an exciting,                                                  n Adoption certificate with
hands-on program at Green Cay.         n Research assistant                           photograph of animal
School programs are tailored to        n Animal care assistant
                                                                                  n Fact sheet about your animal
the educational level of your class    n Butterfly garden assistant
(K–12). Appropriate concepts and       Time requirements vary by                  Friends of Green Cay
vocabulary are used, and Sunshine      position. Call the volunteer               Nature Center
State Standards are incorporated.      coordinator at (561) 966-7000.             The Friends of Green Cay Nature
School programs are offered Tues–                                                 Center, Inc. is a non-profit
Fri mornings and lasts 1 hour and                                                 organization that raises money
45 minutes. All programs are by                                                   to support the nature center
reservation only. Fees are $1 per                                                 in its mission to promote an
student (maximum of 60 students).                                                 understanding and appreciation
Choose from the following topics:                                                 of the natural world to the public.
n Reptiles and Amphibians                                                         You can show your support by
n Wetlands                                                                        becoming a member, adopting an
n Birds                                                                           animal, and visiting the gift shop.
n South Florida Animals                                                           Your tax-deductible contribution
                                                                                  will go directly to benefit the
n Exotics on the Loose
                                                                                  nature center, such as feeding our
                                                                                  animals, maintaining exhibits, and
                                                                                  improving programs.

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