Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge - Nature lovers will be awed by the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, which consists of more than 221 square miles in the most northern part of the Everglades. The Wildlife Refuge is well deserving of a 5 star rating and is a really great place to see all kinds of birds and wildlife. In any given year, as many as 257 species of birds may use the Refuge's diverse wetland habitats. Dedicated to protecting the last remaining portion of the unique Northern Everglades, this 147, 392-acre refuge is the largest remnant of a cypress swamp in Palm Beach County. Take a walk through the cypress swamp on the boardwalk and be amazed by the vast expanse of the everglades across the canal. Bird watchers may see Blue or White Herons, Marsh Hens, Grebes, Snail Kites, Wood Storks, Roseated Spoonbills, Loggerhead Shrike, Cedar Waxwing, Painted Buntings and 250 other varieties. And if you're searching for alligators you may see quite a few out on the nature trail, as well as turtles, opossum, raccoons and an occasional Florida Bobcat and River Otter. If you're adventurous, take the 5.5-mile canoe trail to see view the river of grass up-close. In addition, other activities open to visitors include walking trails, bike trail, boat ramps, fishing platform, observation towers, butterfly garden, and a visitor center. 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach.
Green Cay Nature Center - Green Cay Wetlands is a 1.5 mile elevated boardwalk through a reclamation wetland project, which emulates the Everglades ecosystem and provides refuge for a large variety of wetland creatures. Green Cay also includes a 9,000 square foot nature center. The nature center provides hands-on experiences with live animals and tanks with frogs, turtles, and baby alligators. The nature center also sponsors learning events for kids of all ages, including their "night walk" where you get to experience the park at night. The Junior Naturalist Series at the Green Cay Nature Center is designed for young people who are interested in nature and outdoor activities. The Junior Naturalist Series at the Green Cay Nature Center is designed for young people who are interested in nature and outdoor activities. The goal of the program is to actively put youth in touch with nature and teach them about the wetlands and wildlife in South Florida. 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach. Palm Beach County Beaches Ocean Inlet Park. Located in Ocean Ridge, kids won't be able to get enough of the beautiful marina, where boat rentals are available. The park features a children's playground, relaxing park, and more than 330 meters of beach. 6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach. John Prince Park. One of the jewels of Palm Beach County's park system, John Prince Park encompasses more than 725 acres, including a 338-acre lake. The park boasts a 4.5-mile bike path, campgrounds, boat-launching ramps, and fishing. Nature trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, splashpark, softball fields, basketball, tennis & volleyball courts, and a -mile wheelchair exercise course. 2700 6th Ave S, Lake Worth.
Palm Beach Zoo At Dreher Park - The Palm Beach Zoo is a non-profit zoological organization located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach. The Zoo houses over 1,400 animals within 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. Its mission is to provide an open-air classroom of living creatures to foster awareness, appreciation and respect for the natural world. In addition to exciting animals from all over the world living in natural habitats, the zoo features a colorful carousel, an interactive water play fountain, a full service restaurant, daily performances of the "Wings Over Water" bird show, and many other programs and events throughout each day. The zoo offers a dynamic Summer Zoo Camp Program, a "Night Owls" Overnight Program, Field Trips, Outreach Programs, and a variety of special events such as "Winter in July", "Boo at the Zoo" and "Festival por los Animales." Zoo memberships provide free admission year-round. The zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach. Grassy Waters Preserve. Grassy Waters spans 23 square miles and features a variety of different public trails. Looking to get outside and reconnect with natural Florida? Join us for a canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or dip-netting program lead by one of our naturalists! 8264 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach
Okeeheelee Nature Center - Okeeheelee Nature Center features 2.5 miles of trails winding through 90 acres of pine flatwoods and wetlands. Highlights of the center include hands-on exhibits, animal encounters and a nature related gift shop. Marvel at our birds of prey, touch a live snake, or prowl for owls during one of our many programs scheduled throughout the year for families, youth and adults. 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach. Okeeheelee Park. If your kids aren't sure what they want to do, take them to Okeeheelee Park where they can do just about anything! You could spend days exploring the 1,700-acres that make up this popular county park. There are baseball fields, tennis & volleyball courts, bike paths, BMX track, boat slips & launching area, disc golf, dog park, equestrian center, exercise course, fishing, water skiing, golf course, nature center, picnic areas, and more. 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park and Nature Center - Nestled on a barrier island, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is the only state park in Palm Beach County. It is an environmental treasure that has been preserved for present and future generations to discover and experience. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon, the park is 438-acres of natural environments, including seven species of plants and twenty-two species of animals designated as endangered or threatened. Enjoy exploring almost two miles of pristine beach and swimming, snorkeling and fishing in the clear blue waters of the Atlantic. Other amenities include a nature center, gift shop, children's playground, nature trails, kayak rentals, and picnicking facilities. Try to take advantage of the many special events offered in the park throughout the year: children's programs, guided adventures, recreational skills lessons, MacArthur Under Moonlight concerts, summer day camps, and special holiday celebrations to name just a few. 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach. Phil Foster Memorial Park. This newly renovated 14.65-acre beach facility is located on Blue Heron Boulevard in the city of Riviera Beach in close proximity to the Lake Worth Inlet, the Port of Palm Beach and Peanut Island. The park provides numerous recreational opportunities for your family. Amenities include beach & playground, boat ramps, fishing, picnic areas, restrooms and more. 900 E Blue Heron Blvd, West Palm Beach.
Palm Beach County Beaches Ocean Reef Park - Let your grandchildren run and play on the guarded beach of Singer Island where the surf is calm and shallow. This park includes a children's playground, picnic areas, fishing, snorkeling. 3860 N Ocean Dr, Riviera Beach. Boynton Beach is the third largest city in Palm Beach County yet it has all the intimacy and community feeling of a small town. Yes, climate, dining and shopping, cultural attractions, educational and business opportunities, and the beautiful beaches help make Boynton Beach a wonderful place to live.
Green Cay Nature Center - Green Cay Wetlands is a 1.5 mile elevated boardwalk through a reclamation wetland project, which emulates the Everglades ecosystem and provides refuge for a large variety of wetland creatures. Green Cay also includes a 9,000 square foot nature center. The nature center provides hands-on experiences with live animals and tanks with frogs, turtles, and baby alligators. The nature center also sponsors learning events for kids of all ages, including their "night walk" where you get to experience the park at night. The Junior Naturalist Series at the Green Cay Nature Center is designed for young people who are interested in nature and outdoor activities. The Junior Naturalist Series at the Green Cay Nature Center is designed for young people who are interested in nature and outdoor activities. The goal of the program is to actively put youth in touch with nature and teach them about the wetlands and wildlife in South Florida. 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach. Palm Beach County Beaches Ocean Inlet Park. Located in Ocean Ridge, kids won't be able to get enough of the beautiful marina, where boat rentals are available. The park features a children's playground, relaxing park, and more than 330 meters of beach. 6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach. John Prince Park. One of the jewels of Palm Beach County's park system, John Prince Park encompasses more than 725 acres, including a 338-acre lake. The park boasts a 4.5-mile bike path, campgrounds, boat-launching ramps, and fishing. Nature trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, splashpark, softball fields, basketball, tennis & volleyball courts, and a -mile wheelchair exercise course. 2700 6th Ave S, Lake Worth.
Palm Beach Zoo At Dreher Park - The Palm Beach Zoo is a non-profit zoological organization located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach. The Zoo houses over 1,400 animals within 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. Its mission is to provide an open-air classroom of living creatures to foster awareness, appreciation and respect for the natural world. In addition to exciting animals from all over the world living in natural habitats, the zoo features a colorful carousel, an interactive water play fountain, a full service restaurant, daily performances of the "Wings Over Water" bird show, and many other programs and events throughout each day. The zoo offers a dynamic Summer Zoo Camp Program, a "Night Owls" Overnight Program, Field Trips, Outreach Programs, and a variety of special events such as "Winter in July", "Boo at the Zoo" and "Festival por los Animales." Zoo memberships provide free admission year-round. The zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach. Grassy Waters Preserve. Grassy Waters spans 23 square miles and features a variety of different public trails. Looking to get outside and reconnect with natural Florida? Join us for a canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or dip-netting program lead by one of our naturalists! 8264 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach
Okeeheelee Nature Center - Okeeheelee Nature Center features 2.5 miles of trails winding through 90 acres of pine flatwoods and wetlands. Highlights of the center include hands-on exhibits, animal encounters and a nature related gift shop. Marvel at our birds of prey, touch a live snake, or prowl for owls during one of our many programs scheduled throughout the year for families, youth and adults. 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach. Okeeheelee Park. If your kids aren't sure what they want to do, take them to Okeeheelee Park where they can do just about anything! You could spend days exploring the 1,700-acres that make up this popular county park. There are baseball fields, tennis & volleyball courts, bike paths, BMX track, boat slips & launching area, disc golf, dog park, equestrian center, exercise course, fishing, water skiing, golf course, nature center, picnic areas, and more. 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park and Nature Center - Nestled on a barrier island, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is the only state park in Palm Beach County. It is an environmental treasure that has been preserved for present and future generations to discover and experience. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon, the park is 438-acres of natural environments, including seven species of plants and twenty-two species of animals designated as endangered or threatened. Enjoy exploring almost two miles of pristine beach and swimming, snorkeling and fishing in the clear blue waters of the Atlantic. Other amenities include a nature center, gift shop, children's playground, nature trails, kayak rentals, and picnicking facilities. Try to take advantage of the many special events offered in the park throughout the year: children's programs, guided adventures, recreational skills lessons, MacArthur Under Moonlight concerts, summer day camps, and special holiday celebrations to name just a few. 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach. Phil Foster Memorial Park. This newly renovated 14.65-acre beach facility is located on Blue Heron Boulevard in the city of Riviera Beach in close proximity to the Lake Worth Inlet, the Port of Palm Beach and Peanut Island. The park provides numerous recreational opportunities for your family. Amenities include beach & playground, boat ramps, fishing, picnic areas, restrooms and more. 900 E Blue Heron Blvd, West Palm Beach.
Palm Beach County Beaches Ocean Reef Park - Let your grandchildren run and play on the guarded beach of Singer Island where the surf is calm and shallow. This park includes a children's playground, picnic areas, fishing, snorkeling. 3860 N Ocean Dr, Riviera Beach. Boynton Beach is the third largest city in Palm Beach County yet it has all the intimacy and community feeling of a small town. Yes, climate, dining and shopping, cultural attractions, educational and business opportunities, and the beautiful beaches help make Boynton Beach a wonderful place to live.
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