I was recently in the Boca Raton area and I drove past this park and decided to check it out and go…read morefor a stroll. The park is big (over 8 acres) and it has a lot of amenities for locals and visitors, here you can enjoy Baseball / Softball, Basketball Courts, Volleyball, Tennis Courts, Soccer Fields, walking tracks (almost half a mile with nice exercise stations), and several playgrounds... For those not so much into active life and sports, you can still enjoy the park by using their grills, pavilion, picnic areas, picnic shelters. There is plenty of parking and nice clean restrooms. The park is open from 8 a.m to Sunset, every day of the week. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the park.Pets are not permitted in the park, either. Come by and enjoy this nice green space !

Cute, little well maintained park in Boca Raton. The parks contains balls fields, a basketball…read morecourt, and volleyball court. In addition there are several playgrounds and pavilions. Everything was open. I enjoyed the running/fitness track which circles the park. The track is made of a squishy like material which at first I felt like I was sinking into, but by the second day I got used to. There were plenty of people using the park but it did not seem over crowded, it looked like parking may be an issue if there was a game or too many visitors. it was a pleasant place to spend some time while my son was practicing!

We live in Jacksonville and were visiting the West Palm Beach area visiting our daughter,…read moreson-in-law and grandkids. We were in the Deerfield area and found this park and wow it's so nice! My wife and I walked around looking at all the beautiful plants and trees for several hours. They also have a few water falls as well. They have paved walkways and you can bring your dogs along for the walk. They do have trails you can venture off through the plants and trees that leads back to the paved paths. We loved it! On the grounds they have tennis courts, basketball courts and a nice playground for kids. If you are ever in the area you MUST stop by this park! We definitely recommend it!

After breakfast nearby, we decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and stroll through…read morethe arboretum. Kids were happily playing on the playground, couples relaxed on benches, and a few people stretched out on blankets on the grassy areas soaking up the sun. Even with families and activity, it somehow still felt peaceful and restorative. Walking the trails surrounded by exotic plants and towering trees is magical. It's amazing how this lovely, tucked-away spot (you can only see it if you're looking for it) can feel so calm and healing right in the middle of the city. A perfect place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with nature.

Attended the South Florida Food and Craft Fair again this year. Wonderful experience with bands,…read morethe craft booths, and all the food trucks (yummy). We walked around the booths first, then evaluated all the food trucks before stopping by the Mexican food truck. After getting our food, sat down underneath the tents and watch the band played. Overall, a very nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. See all the pictures I took.

I recently visited South County Regional Park for the Watermelon Festival and had such a lovely…read moreexperience. The event felt very family-oriented, making it especially great for those with younger children. There was a wide variety of food options to enjoy, including hot dogs, jerk chicken, sausages, ice cream, and more, so there was something for everyone. Overall, it was a fun, relaxed atmosphere and a great way to spend the day outdoors with family.

Terramar Park is an athletic park located in Parkland. It was named for the Terramar community of…read moreParkland which features single family homes and town homes in the neighborhoods of Carriage Homes, Mill Run, and Whittier Oaks. It is one of the city's two major parks. The park recently received a number of improvements including making their athletic fields regulation sized and adding a brand new play ground with ADA accessible equipment and a rubber ground surface. The new playground was built at a cost of $508,550 and features two play areas with a green and blue camouflage theme, one for ages two to five and another for ages five to 12. Other park amenities include barbecue grills, open play area, picnic pavilions, pickleball courts, restrooms, tennis courts, basketball court, and exercise trails. Many of Parklands city baseball, soccer, tennis league, and lacrosse programs are held in the park. While this large park is perfect for sports, it can be enjoyed by anyone who wants to take the kids to play or who enjoys outdoor recreation and exercise.

This was our first time at this park for a birthday party. It was absolutely beautiful outside. The…read moreshaded areas for the playground are wonderful for the Florida sun. They have multiple options for older kids and younger kids. My kids especially loved the rollie slide and the merry-go-round. All in all a beautiful park with baseball fields and soccer fields as well. Easy access to the bathrooms which is key for young kids with small bladders (and moms too). The bathrooms were clean and well kept with beautiful tile for an outdoor public restroom. Hoping to have more birthday parties here in the future.

Frank McDonough Park is named in honor of a man who served as a city commissioner and Mayor of…read moreLight House Point for 25 years. Frank McDonough moved from Chicago to Florida to escape his hay fever in 1954, two years before Light House Point even became a city. He served on the city commission from 1963 to 1968 and then was appointed mayor in 1968. He was re-elected until he resigned in 1984. In 1989 he was elected as mayor again and formerly retired in 1993 while still staying active in city affairs. In 1982 Lake Placid Park was renamed Frank McDonough Park in honor of his many years of service to the city. Frank McDonough passed away in 2001 at the age of 81. Frank McDonough Park started as a field that city recreation pioneer Dan Witt and some other fathers cleared so that children living in Light House point could have a recreation league of their own. Fifteen pallets of sod were donated so a football league could practice. Today, six acre Frank McDonough Park provides recreation to all ages in Lighthouse Point. The park has a baseball field, football/soccer field, sand volleyball court, 2 racquetball courts, 9 clay tennis courts which is home to the Lighthouse Point Tennis Center, a covered firefighter themed playground with two play area, one for tots, and one for older kids, and restrooms. Added to the park in 2020 is outdoor body-weight resistance workout equipment that includes a sit-up bench, chest press, pull-up bars, leg press, push-up station and more. This park is ideal for sports, play, and working out. The city has even staged concerts in the park in the past. Don't forget to stop by the Heroes Shrine located in the northwest corner of the park where you will find a memorial to those who serve in the military and first responders.

Love a park with covers over both the little kids and big kids playgrounds. The little kids area is…read morefenced all around so no wandering off. Too bad there is no cover over the adult exercise equipment. There are also a lot of benches but the drinking fountains aren't working very well by the playground. There are bathrooms near the tennis courts with more powerful fountains. The park has tennis courts, a basketball court, baseball field, and a general playing field. There is a parking lot nearby that shares space with a church and there might be more parking by the tennis courts. It is a great park with a lot of amenities.

This park was recently updated by the city, however still a pretty simple park. It is in a quiet…read moreneighborhood setting with very limited parking keeping the number of kids attending low. The update from the city included resurfacing of the basketball court (3 hoops / 1 for little kids), a couple of covered pavilions and a pair of exercise pieces added. The park has two sets of swings - one for little kids and another for bigger kids. There are two sets of playgrounds for under 5 and over 5 age groups. There are a lot of benches and picnic tables under some nice tree cover from the sun. And there is a sidewalk around the entire area for a nice loop by skates, bikes or scooters.

This is a small (1.5) acre park located in the Palm Beach Farms neighborhood of Boca Raton. Pine…read moreBreeze Park has parking along it's perimeter. Park amenities include a playground, basketball court, and walking path. Upgrades to the park were supposed to be made this summer to extend the walking path, add outdoor exercise equipment, resurface the basketball court, and add two new pavilions. This a cute park and there were a lot of people in the neighborhood using it especially now that Palm Beach has moved into phase 2 of reopening and the playgrounds are open. If you are looking for a larger park, I recommend the newly opened nearby Hillsboro El Rio Park South which has a much larger playground, longer exercise paths, and access to El Rio Canal for boats and kayaks.

Palmetto Dune Park is a 3.3 acre passive park on Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton. It is on the…read moreleft side of the road as you head east approaching Dixie Highway. Park amenities include a paved exercise path, open play/recreation space, benches and a bike rack. A curios thing is there are several signs advising that dogs are not allowed in the park and it is strictly enforced. There is no parking lot so this this seems like an ideal place for people in the neighborhood to safely exercise their dogs providing they pick up after them. I love an open green space but the main drawback to this park is the lack of parking. It is essentially for bike riders and the people in the neighborhood to use. To further complicate matters there is a great deal of construction going on in front of the park on Palmetto Park Road right now. There are a lot better parks to go to like Sugar Sand that is only a short drive from here.

Once upon a time there was real German nobility in Boca Raton. The Count and Countess Hoernle were…read morea philanthropic couple who raised money for the arts, education, and social organizations. Their names are on 50 buildings in the area including this park. Countess De Hoernle passed away at the age of 103 in 2016. This 80 acre park was created in 2012 on land that used to belong to the IBM Corporation. The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District used 13.9 million dollars of tax money to build the park. This park also known as the Spanish River Athletic Facility has a lot of amenities. It is ADA accessible. It has many sports fields including 4 baseball / softball field, football field, and 4 soccer fields. There is restrooms, concession stands, a playground, picnic areas with tables, and exercise paths. Lacrosse and rugby are other sports played in the park. My favorite part of the park is the exercise path that runs around the 20 acre lake. I loved watching ospreys diving into the lake and coming up with fish. This lake attracts a wildlife including birds and even a snake that crossed my path. There is a fitness zone with outdoor exercise path along this path but it is currently closed because of Covid. This path connects under the bridge to the path that runs through Pondhawk Natural Area across the road. That path also leads to the Spanish River Library. You can really get a great running/ walking workout here. There are even more exercise paths that run behind the athletic fields in the back of the park. Another great thing about this park is that there is a lot of security which puts your mind at ease that your car is less likely to get broken into compared to other parks. I saw security driving around on the golf cart several times during my visit. This park is open every day from 8 to 11 except for Sunday when they close at 6. I love working out at this lovely park.

This is part of the Spanish River Athletic Park. The trail is paved and can be shared by cyclists…read moreand pedestrians. You can go around the lakes and stop by the Pondhawk Natural Area if you so desire. The trail links up with the El Rio Trail. As you exit the park, you can cycle west toward Military Trail and still be on the sidewalk. As you exit the park, you can ,also, head east and get on another part of the El Rio Trail ,or you can ride a bike over the bridge that goes over the expressway to add onto your ride. The big downside is that some people don't stay to the right while walking, so you end up with them blocking the path. There are signs at one part of the lake that say Dog are prohibited, but people seem to ignore that. To sum it up, it's a nice place to ride or walk except for inconsiderate people.