Timers Power Park is a spacious 37 acre park located in Indiantown. Historically the Jupiter…read moreIndiantown Road which existed from the 1900's until the late 1950's ran through the park. The 16 mile Jupiter Indiantown Road connected the communities of Jupiter and Indiantown, giving residents access to resources. The road took two days to travel by oxcart. During that time brothers Joe and Dessie Bowers developed citrus groves and ran a trading post exchanging goods for hides with the Seminoles. Later the road was known as the Jupiter Grade Road, the Jupiter Okeechobee Road and the Central Dixie Highway. In 1936 it became State Road 29. By the late 1950's nearby paved highways replaced the historic dirt road. In 1993 the road was declared a Scenic By-Way by Martin and Palm Beach Counties. Later this park was named in honor of Eugene "Timer" Powers (1937-1992). Mr. Powers was a significant figure in Indiantown known for his roles in establishing the Indiantown Gas Company in 1960, serving on the board of the South Florida Water Management District, and acting as a Martin County commissioner for twelve years, where he also helped shape water and Everglades policies. He was only 55 when he passed away from cancer. Upon his passing he was eulogized by then Governor Lawton Chiles who said "I recall a Bible verse that tells us, 'Blessed are the peacemakers.' We will miss Timer as a person and as a peacemaker. He was one of the finest people you could know, and his belief that people can work together to solve problems will be sorely missed. The Florida Everglades, too, has lost a friend." What makes this park really unique is that it has a state-of-the-art, covered equestrian arena that is the only public equestrian arena in Martin County. It is available to the public for general usage and for organized horse shows. Timer Powers Park is the location of the annual Indiantown Rodeo which is one of the nation's most prominent rodeos dating back to 1947. The park also has many other amenities like a public boat ramp and fishing pier on the St. Lucie Canal. There is an amphitheater, numerous pavilions with tables and grills, and a playground. Large oak trees provide shade throughout the park. Timers Power Park is part of the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail. This park is ideal for a family celebration, play, fishing, or just a peaceful stroll like the one I enjoyed.

Well if your in the indiantown area on a Wednesday evening, you'll have to stop by for the horse…read moreriding show! Riders come from all over for this event. They also have a fishing area, cleaning station and a boat ramp which is free and open from dawn to dusk. A Really nice parking area and a playground for the kiddies! They also have a nice arena for rodeo events that take place around October of each year. Also picnic areas with charcoal grills with gazebo's for shade! The park is supplied with city water and restroom facilities. The fireworks display was truly an awesome experience last night and the Village did a spectacular job!

Such a beautiful park with a lot packed into a small place. Beautiful playground, half basketball…read morecourt, updated and well kept exercise equipment and a bocce ball court. They have challenging playground equipment for all ages. The only reason for four stars instead of five is that there is not an accessible public restroom within a short distance for toddlers with small bladders ( or parents for that matter).

Kagan Park is a nicely maintained community park in Juno Beach. There is free parking in the lot…read moreadjacent to the park. A marker in the park states that it was named after Stanley W. Kagan, mayor of Juno Beach from 1954 to 1969. Originally from New Jersey, he moved to Juno Beach in 1949 where he worked as a repeal estate developer. Stanley Kagan passed away in 1975. The park is landscaped with trees and an open play space. Amenities at Kagan Park include a children's play structure, half basketball court, exercise equipment, and picnic tables. Across the street is Pelican Lake which has a walking path and gazebo. During my visit the park was busy with people playing basketball and kids climbing on the playground. The park is open everyday from sun up to sun down. Come out for exercise and play.

Twin Rivers Park is a great park at the junction of the St Lucie River and the Intercoastal…read moreWaterway. There are several boardwalks offering great views of the water and an island state park. The park also features great, paved walkways and trails and is a great place to walk. There is also a large open (grassy) area for recreational activities.

Twin Rivers Park is a 26 acre park located where the Indian River Lagoon meets the St. Lucie River…read moreand the St. Lucie Lagoon. Construction of the park began in 2005 at which time the county added mangroves to prevent shoreline erosion. It was decided that the park would be dedicated to passive recreation. Fishing piers were installed along with a picnic pavilion, benches, restrooms, and a quarter mile long paved trail and a .4 mile natural earth loop trail that runs through the park. Throughout the park are the burrows of gopher tortoises which are listed as a threatened species in Florida. Gopher tortoises have been hunted for meat, run over by vehicles, and sold as pets but the greatest blow to their population has been the destruction of their habitat. It was so nice to see so many safely protected in the park. The view of the water from this park is stunning. I wish I could have hung around until sunset and I plan to go back for that. Other than just sitting back and relaxing this park is excellent for fishing, a picnic, or just tossing a frisbee around. You can combine a trip to this park with a visit to Maggy's Hammock a half mile away where you can hike and see even more gopher tortoises. I love Martin County. It has so many beautiful parks like this one to discover and enjoy.

Enjoyed watching my grandson play a baseball double header a few weeks back on a Sunday afternoon…read more Over the years, I passed this park frequently while dropping my sons off at the nearby Boy Scout camp. I'm glad I had a chance to visit this park. Jupiter Community Park is huge. I saw numerous baseball, football, and soccer fields as well as picnic shelters and a playground. The concession stand was not open on Sunday, so I can't say what is available for refreshments. The restrooms were open and were very clean. I saw a park employee circling the park on a golf cart checking the restrooms, fields, and trash cans while the games were being played. Everything was very tidy and clean. The scoreboard at the field where my grandson's baseball game was played was in use during the game. It was fun to see the score and keep up with the game. Two nature trails are available for hiking which would be nice to explore when the weather is cool. This park is a gem for the town of Jupiter.

Jupiter Community Park is a 94 acre sports park. Park amenities include 8 lighted baseball/softball…read morefields, 7 lighted soccer/ football fields, 6 lighted basketball courts, 6 lighted tennis courts, 2 playgrounds, 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 shelters, picnic tables, drinking fountains, restrooms, and concessions. This a well maintained park perfect is primarily used for team sports. What drew me to the park was the North Jupiter Flatwoods Area. You can find the entrance in Jupiter Community Park. It is a 160 acre natural preserve with two hiking trails where you can see animals and plants in their native environments. The paved trail has been certified as autism friendly. This park has something for everyone. You can participate in team sports or the more solitary pursuits of hiking, bird watching, and photography. No matter what you are into, this along with the other parks of Jupiter, are outstanding.

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

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

The Gomez Preserve Nature Trail is a 61 acre preserve that was purchased in 1992 by Martin County…read more In the early 1900's, it was the site of a Bahamian settlement along the Indian River Lagoon where some of the earliest inhabitants of the Hobe Sound area lived. There is no parking at this preserve. It lies between Seabranch Preserve and Peck Lake Park so you would have to park at one of those and bike or hike about a mile over. The nature trail directly connects to the paved portion of the East Coast Greenway, which goes directly through Seabranch Preserve State Park. The East Coast Greenway is a 17.6 mile trail that connects Port St. Lucie, Jensen Beach, Stuart, Port Salerno, and Hobe Sound. The hard packed shellrock Gomez Preserve Nature Trail is a .3 mile loop. There is a picnic pavilion at the north end and a shaded bench at the south end of the preserve. Along the trail you will find several sets of exercise equipment that uses your body weight to work out. Animals that make their home here include raccoons, bobcats, gopher tortoise, osprey, and song birds. The trail traverses through pine and palm flatwoods, pine trees, and cabbage palms. I enjoyed a peaceful walk through the preserve and I appreciated that most of the trail was shaded. This is an easy hike suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. It is also ideal for cyclists. Leashed dogs are welcome. The only negative was the flying insects. I recommend mosquito spray before you hit the trail and bring water.

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

Lighthouse Park is probably best known as the location of the Jupiter Lighthouse and museum. Many…read morepeople drive through it just to visit the lighthouse. The 22 acre park however is a destination in itself. It is open daily 8 am until 10 pm. The park has a basketball court, 4 tennis courts, 3 lined pickleball courts and 2 soccer fields. There is also a restroom, playground, and benches. You can snorkel off of the beach or just admire the stunning view of the lighthouse. You can visit the park for free but there is a $12 fee to tour the lighthouse and museum.

We were at the kids playground which was for ages 2-5. This is a great tiny playground and massive…read moregrass field that my little one enjoyed running around in. There's benches in the shade and it's far enough from the rod to catch a toddler who's running and a little hill to run down. The bathrooms were closed and there was nothing else in that tiny area but there appears to be a much larger section to the park which includes a nature trail that we didn't go on.