Beaches, Waterways, and Parks

YES, OUR BEACHES ARE OPEN!

Casa Grandview is ideally located just two miles east of Palm Beach!  Browse our list of Palm Beach County parks and beaches to find the perfect way to  spend your vacation. Below you’ll find the best destinations to dock or rent a boat, the most scenic or challenging mountain biking trails. Find more adventures by viewing our Outdoor, Other, or Wildlife tabs.   

Palm Beach - 2 miles

Palm Beach Municipal Beach
375 S. Ocean Blvd. (Map)
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561-585-9203
Palm Beach Municipal was recently remodeled and has that shiny new look. Highly populated but very clean, this beach has fine sand and tons of room.
 

In the late afternoon, shade falls on the beach from the sea wall and nearby condos. There are no changing rooms or concession stands on the beach, but you'll find restaurants about 1/2 block away across the street. (often referred to as Midtown Beach).  Pay park meters. 
 

Although a lifeguard is on duty seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the summer, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter., the beach is not great for kids because it's a little rocky.
(If you are looking for onsite restaurants, shops, piers, restrooms, showers, or changing rooms, try one of the other beach locations listed on this page.) 
 

Phipps Ocean Park
2185 S. Ocean Blvd.
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561.585.9203
Secluded and picturesque, Phipps Ocean Park is a beautiful beach that's a popular place for weddings. The beach has plenty of room, and although there is some rock exposure, it's not too dangerous and the rocks make it a good place for snorkeling along the shoreline.There is a great little Tikki Hut with a barbecue pit on the beach and also some picnic tables and a playground. A lifeguard is on duty seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the summer and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter. Changing rooms, restrooms.  Pay parking.  (Two entrances).  Also checkout the Old Historic School House.  See Outdoor pages for Tennis.

 

R.G. Kreusler Park
2695 South Ocean Boulevard
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561.966.6600
Developed 450-foot-long beach with lifeguards, volleyball area. Restrooms, showers, pay parking. (next to Lake Worth Beach below) View Map

 

Lake Worth- 5 miles



John Prince Memorial Park
2700 Sixth Avenue South
Lake Worth, FL 33461
561.966.6600
Situated on 726 acres on Lake Osborne, features picnic and camping areas (RV hookups available), fishing, nature trail, exercise trail, wheelchair course, many athletic facilities, playgrounds, picnic areas with grills. Picower Super Park-A boundless playground. Campground: 561.582.7992. John Prince Golf Learning Center: 561.966.6666. The Club Managers Association of America Therapeutic Recreation Complex 561.966.7015. View Map

Lake Worth Municipal Beach
Access from Ocean Boulevard and Lake Avenue
10 South Ocean Boulevard
Lake Worth, FL 33460
561.533.7376
Developed beach (1,200 feet) with pool and lifeguards. Features picnic areas and grills, 1,300-foot fishing pier, golf course, shuffleboard, gift shop, restaurants, restrooms.  Pay Parking. View Map

 

Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department
2700 Sixth Avenue South
Lake Worth, FL 33461
561.966.6600
Operates and maintains over 79 parks located throughout Palm Beach County for residents and visitors, and provides organized recreation programs and services for people of all ages and abilities. Free brochures and newsletters available. View Map

West Palm Beach - 1 mile

 

Currie Park
West Palm Beach 
561.832.7428

Coleman Park
West Palm Beach

Dyer Park
South of the Beeline Highway
7301 Haverhill Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
561.966.6600
Features mountain bike trail (3.2 miles), walking and equestrian trails, 33-acre lake and picnic tables. Also has basketball, sand volleyball, softball/baseball and soccer fields. Playground, radio-controlled airplane facility. View Map


Howard Park
1302 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.804.4950
Located only 1 block west of Casa Grandview, this Park is located at the main entryway to downtown West Palm Beach. Just 1/8 of a mile south of Okeechobee Road on Parker Avenue this newly renovated park's amenities include a picnic shelter with barbeque grills, exercise path, and numerous sports facilities. View Map

Lion Country Safari KOA
2000 Lion Country Safari Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33470
561.793.9797 | 800.562.9115
Sleep to the sounds of nighttime Africa at our award-winning campground. Facilities include full RV hookups, tent sites, cabins, heated pool and camp store. View Map

Okeeheelee Park
7715 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
561.966.6600
Offers recreation and picnic areas, lake, boating, water-skiing and nature trails. Also: fresh-water fishing, a BMX track and a nature center (561-233-1400). 27-hole golf course (561-964-4653), playgrounds, tennis courts, ball fields, soccer fields, exercise course , Pooch Pines dog park and bicycle, canoe, kayak, sail, and paddleboat rentals. (561-304-1344) PBC Jim Brandon Equestrian Center (located Okeeheelee Park South) View Map


 

   Beach/Park  Categories

Palm Beach
Lake Worth
West Palm Beach
North Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Boca Raton
Other Areas

If you visit the Palm Beaches it’s guaranteed you’ll see plenty beaches, after all there are 47 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline here. Visit a few for a swim and picnic, surf the waves at all of them, or visit just one just to see the sunrise over the ocean. For other beaches outside of Palm Beach County, see the Nearby Cities' tab.


Waterfront & City Commons Downtown West Palm Beach - 1 mile

The $30 million project, now in mid-construction and scheduled for completion in February, is transforming the waterfront at Flagler Drive and Clematis Street into a haven of public space with tree-shaded walkways, a pavilion, a visitors center, piers and a beach at the sea wall.

The Waterfront and City Commons project is the long-awaited answer to bringing the spectacular West Palm Beach waterfront to life. Few cities in the United States have a waterfront feature like Flagler Drive, a graceful, winding roadway along the Intracoastal lined with stately Royal palms.

The Waterfront and City Commons project is now now open and Grand Opening scheduled for Feb 20, 2010.   



North Palm Beach - 15-20 miles

Burt Reynolds Park
800 and 801 U.S. Highway One North
Jupiter, FL 33477
561.966.6600
Park surrounded by the Intracoastal Waterway. Day-use boat slips, boat-launching ramps and picnic shelters. Loxahatchee River Environmental Center (561.743.7123). View Map

Carlin Park
400 South State Road A1A
Jupiter, FL 33477
561.966.6600
Developed oceanfront recreation area with 3,000 feet of rocky beach, lifeguards, picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts, 20-station exercise courses, athletic fields, bocce court, volleyball area and a special event amphitheatre. Rental of Town of Jupiter Civic Center- 561-746-5134. Open sunrise-sunset. View Map

Coral Cove Park
19450 State Road 707
Tequesta, FL 33469
561.966.6600
Developed oceanfront beach (600 feet) with rock formations and 600 feet of Intracoastal Waterway frontage. Lifeguards on duty. Saltwater fishing, picnic areas with grills and a playground.
View Map

Dubois Park
19075 Dubois Road
Jupiter, FL 33477
561.966.6600
1,200 foot beach frontage, 100 foot guarded swimming, jetty, picnic areas with grills. Dubois Pioneer Home, (561-747-6639) and Indian Mound historical/archaeological site. View Map


John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr
North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3440
(561) 624-6950
The park is located in northern Palm Beach County on at the North end of Singer Island, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive. The park is open from 8am until sundown 365 days a year. The entrance fee is $5.00 per vehicle, maximum of 8 people. Park visitors can participate in a variety of recreational activities, including kayaking, fishing, bird-watching, and snorkeling.
 

Juno Beach Park
14775 State Road A1A
Juno Beach, FL 33408
561.966.6600
300-foot guarded beach, showers and picnic shelters and saltwater fishing. One 990-foot fishing pier with bait shop and snack bar. 561-799-0185 View Map


 

Juno Beach Park Fishing Pier
14775 State Road A1A
Juno Beach, FL 33408
561.799.0185
Beautiful 990 foot pier includes two shade
structures, four fish cleaning tables, a bait shop and food concession. Perfect for fisherman and walkers. Fees apply. County owned, but not operated by PBC Parks & Recreation. View Map


Jupiter Beach Park
South of Jupiter Inlet
1375 Jupiter Beach Road
Jupiter, FL 33477
561.966.6600
Guarded beach frontage (1,700 feet) with a fishing jetty, volleyball area and picnic area with grills. View Map


Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Loggerhead Park
14200 U.S. Highway One
Juno Beach, FL 33408
561.627.8280
Marine nature center and sea turtle hospital in oceanfront Loggerhead Park. Exhibits, scheduled group tours, gift and book shop and evening beach walks in nesting season. Nature trails, picnic areas and playground. View Map

Loggerhead Park
14200 U.S. Highway One
Juno Beach, FL 33408
561.966.6600
Developed oceanfront (900 feet) guarded beach, nature trail, Marinelife Center (561-627-8280), picnic areas with grills, children's play area, volleyball area and horseshoe area. View Map




Ocean Reef Park
3860 North Ocean Boulevard
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
561.966.6600
700 feet of guarded beach, picnic areas, children's play area and dune ecosystem overlook. View Map


Peanut Island Park & Campground
6500 Peanut Island Road
Riviera Beach, FL 33404-6900
561.845.4445 | 866.383.5730
Tropical island campground in the Intracoastal Waterway near the Lake Worth Inlet features 20 campsites, a boat dock with 18 boat slips, showers and restrooms, picnic areas, fishing pier, observation deck, chiki huts, swimming lagoon, snorkeling area and reef habitat. View Map


Phil Foster Park
On Intracoastal Waterway
900 East Blue Heron Boulevard
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
561.966.6600
Boat launching, sailboat launch site, boat/trailer parking spaces-24 hour boat ramp access, picnic area with grills and guarded swimming area. Intercoastal waterway frontage (1,000 feet), playground, fishing pier and two fishing platforms. View Map

Delray Beach- 20 miles



Atlantic Dunes Park
1605 South Ocean Blvd.
Delray Beach 
Park Hours: 8:00 am to Dusk
Atlantic Dunes Park is located one block north of Linton Blvd. on AIA and is lifeguard supervised by the Ocean Rescue Division. There is a boardwalk and nature trail in addition to metered parking, a pavilion, public restrooms and picnic tables. Lifeguards are on duty from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This Park suits those who want more of a serene beach experience. The park is nestled in an elevated wooded area on the beach side of A-1-A one block north of Linton Blvd.


Delray Beach Municipal Beach
Delray Municipal Beach is one of the most accessible and beautiful beaches in South Florida and was selected by Travel Holiday magazine as the top public beach in the southeastern United States for swimming and one of the top 35 beaches in the country.  Sand quality, water warmed by the gulf stream current, and safe waves were all cited as factors contributing to their choice of Delray Municipal Beach.

Boca Raton - 28 miles

Daggerwing Nature Center
South County Regional Park
11200 Park Access Road
Boca Raton, FL 33498
561.629.8760
Abundant plant and animal life surrounds this beautiful facility located adjacent to the Florida Everglades in western Boca Raton. Two boardwalk trails take you on a relaxing 6/10-mile journey through a swamp. The nature center offers a 3,000 sq ft. exhibit hall that houses live animals and state-of-the-art, interactive displays that take you from under the ground of a swamp up to the canopy. Staff provides tours and environmental education programs for families, schools, and private groups. View Map

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
1801 North Ocean Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.338.1473
Coastal marine center educating visitors about the local flora and fauna through indoor displays and outdoor seawater tanks. Boardwalk through the tropical hardwood hammock and self-guided or naturalist-led tours. View Map

Red Reef Park
1400 North State Road A1A
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.393.7810
Developed oceanfront beach (67 acres) with lifeguards. Children's play area, picnic facilities and barbecue. No alcohol permitted. Boardwalk and nature center.
View Map

 
South Beach Park
400 North State Road A1A
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.393.7810
Undeveloped beach with lifeguards. No alcohol permitted. Pavilion and restrooms. View Map

South County Regional Park
11200 Parks Access Road
Boca Raton, FL 33498
561.966.6600
Offers recreation and picnic areas, nature trails, bike path, exercise course, playgrounds, Canine Cove Dog Park, ball and soccer fields, tennis, racquetball, volleyball, and basketball courts. Also located in the park: Daggerwing Nature Center (561.629.8760), Tennis Learning Center (561.477.9660), Coconut Cove Waterpark (561.274.1140), Sunset Cove Amphitheater (561.488.8069), Palm Beach Training Center for Water Skiing (561.739.9135), Pavilion/Ballfield Rentals (561.966.6611). View Map

South Inlet Park
State Road A1A, South of Boca Inlet
1298 South Ocean Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.966.6600
850 feet of guarded beach and picnic area with grills, jetty, sand volley ball area and playground. View Map

Spanish River Park
Two miles north of Palmetto Park Road
3001 North State Road A1A
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.393.7810
Ninety-five acres of land and 1,850 feet of ocean frontage - the pride of Boca Raton. Five covered shelters, picnic tables and grills, volleyball, restrooms and two-level, 40-foot observation tower. Nature trails, fitness trail, tennis court and boat dock. View Map


University Woodlands Park
2501 St. Andrews Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.393.7810
Contains two lighted tennis courts, lighted baseball, basketball, volleyball, softball and football/soccer fields, a children's playground, picnic facilities, pavilions and restrooms, 15 acres. View Map

Other Areas - 15+ miles 

Boynton Beach Municipal Oceanfront Park (click on link for a full listing of Boyton Beaches and Parks)
Boynton Beach 
561.742.6775
 

Glades Pioneer Park
Belle Glade - 561.924.2728


GulfStream Park
4489 North Ocean Boulevard
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
561.966.6600
Guarded 600-foot developed beach with a play ground and picnic areas with grills. South District Beach Patrol Headquarters 561-243-4628 View Map


Ocean Inlet Park
6990 North Ocean Boulevard
Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
561.966.6600
Access to 600 feet of guarded beach, 1,100 feet of Intracoastal Waterway frontage, rental-boat slips, saltwater marina (561-966-6646), jetty, picnic shelters/area with grills, parking and children's play area. View Map