In the 1970's Robert "Bob" P. Miller stood up for the Little League baseball players of Delray…read moreBeach. He petitioned Mayor Jack Saunders and the City Commission for a regulation size, lighted little league baseball field because Delray Beach was the only city at the time between Vero Beach and Key West that didn't have one. Taking his request under consideration, the mayor and commission appointed Bob to be the chairman of a committee to research and start the process of building the field. Committee member Ken Ellingsworth helped the city apply for the Bicentennial Grant for $250,000, the largest grant ever given in the State of Florida. With the grant they were able to purchase the property near the transfer station off SW 4th Ave. The county helped build the park and a field called "Little Fenway", a replica of Fenway Park and it's "Green Monster", the left field wall in Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts. The committee voted to name the new park after the man who started it all, Robert P. Miller. Bob wasn't done yet though. One field wasn't enough for all of the kids to play baseball in Delray Beach. He went back to the city commission and mayor and got them to add more fields to the park. The last field added to the park was Sergio Field, named after another longtime city resident and employee Fred Sergio. Bucky Dent's Baseball School, now the Elev 8 Sports Institute moved into the south end of the park and helps maintain the fields. Today Robert P. Miller Park has been renovated and reconfigured to include three new little league fields, one major league field, two-story concession stand/press box building, Miracle League Field and concession stand building, four batting cages, major league practice infield, 3-bay storage building, new pavilion and pitching and hitting wall area. The original playground was relocated; additional parking was added, and the fencing and play surface on Little Fenway at the North end of the park was replaced. Until accidentally stumbling upon this park I had no idea this kids baseball dream existed next to the railroad tracks. What a wonderful resource for the baseball lovers of Delray Beach and all thanks to Bob Miller who wanted to make a place for the Little Leagues to play in the city he loved.

i'm a big fan! My kid has been playing in a little league…read morehere for a number of years. It is family friendly with a playground as well. A couple of years ago they also put up tarps over the stands where you sit- that is such a big help in the heat! They have a concession area as well which is helpful i'd you want a snack for your kid The fields are well maintained and that is so nice for my little town of Delray!

Merritt Park is a multi-ethnic neighborhood in the southwest corridor of Delray Beach. It is south…read moreof Atlantic Ave and can accessed from Swinton Boulevard.. The park was named for the neighborhood and it was built in the early 1960's to provide recreation for children residing in the immediate area. Merritt Park is enclosed with a chain link fence. Park amenities include two lighted softball fields, stadium bleachers, 2 half-court basketball courts, playground, field, and restrooms. While the field is very popular for athletic games, the playground is rather basic and showing its age. To make the park more attractive to children the city has added a brand new ninja style course called ELEVATE by Burke. The course uses different obstacles to get you in shape and can be used individually or by teams. You can make the course even more challenging by incorporating burpees, jumps, and sprints. To learn how to use the equipment you can watch tutorial videos at bciburke.com/elevate. There are also directions on the backside of the sign in the park. I love these new ninja style courses that I have seen being added to parks and make exercise more fun. None of the kids were on the dated playground. Instead they were all on the inviting ninja course climbing and jumping and having a blast.

This lovely park in a residential neighborhood could be quite the hangout. The park includes TWO…read morelighted softball fields, two half-court basketball courts, a fabulous playground set and public restrooms. I like that the park is surrounded by a low fence, which means parents can easily see who is approaching and you can also be sure kids aren't going to wander off nearby as easily. As much fun as it looked, I did not play on the ninja playground course. I'm sure it gets a lot of use. Today was just a nice walk around the park. Note that some of the parking around the area is private and designated for those residents only. [Review 983 of 2024 - 1859 in Florida - 22011 overall]

This is a huge district/county park -- about 70 acres. It was easy to find with clear signage just…read morenorth of the Costco. There's lots of open land, lots of trees, and a wealth of activity areas including a water park. When we stopped by on a rainy afternoon, there weren't many people in the park at all. Some of the many activity areas include: Half a dozen baseball fields, a couple softball fields, a few multi purpose fields, and a playground for the little ones with various structures. None of the fields were occupied when we were there. And then there are the picnic areas -- some tables with grills. And even a picnic pavilion that is good for groups. It can be rented. Plus on top of all this -- a water park.The Calypso Bay Waterpark even has its own entrance. There's an entrance fee for this seasonal park. There's a lap pool, river ride, water slide, and a water "playground". Prices to enter depend on one's age. It was closed when we dropped by. I think it reopens in March, but call for dates before you come. This water park would be perfect for swimming lessons and/or kids birthday parties. This big park must really be busy in spring/summer. And when the ball games are being played. There are a plethora of parking spaces! It seemed a bit eerie to drive by all the empty spaces the day we came.

This is a massive 70.14 acre sports park in Royal Palm Beach. The name of the park was inspired by…read morethe fact that Royal Palm Beach was once the hunting ground of the Seminole people. This park is open every day from sunrise until sunset. Seminole Palms Park amenities include 6 lighted baseball fields, 2 lighted softball fields, 3 multipurpose fields, picnic pavilions and picnic tables with grills, restrooms, and playground. The park is also home to the Calypso Bay Waterpark which has an interactive water playground, lap pool, lazy river, 2 water slides, and food concession. Sports field parks are not my personal favorite kind of park but Seminole Palms is beautifully maintained and provides a great recreations resource for the many sports teams in the area. The water park looks very family friendly for anyone looking to cool down on a hot day. Come out this park to enjoy the athletic fields, picnic areas, playground, and the seasonal water park.

Phipps Baseball is a section of the city park. Drive past the majestic banyan trees and the skate…read morepark, etc. and you will see this section on the left. The Baseball portion is the longest running youth baseball program in the county. It's been operating since 1952. They provide recreational ball experiences for children of ages ranging from 3 through 16. They offer baseball and softball. The facilities here include two full-sized baseball diamonds, a snack bar, and plenty of parking.

This is a really large park just south of downtown West Palm Beach…read more The park has a nice baseball field that is lighted for night games, as well as a T-ball field, soccer field, skate ramps, playground, walking path and several pavillons. The main entrance is right off Dixie, so it's easy to find. There was plenty of free parking, very close to all the fields and event spaces. A great place to walk dogs, enjoy a stroll or just play some ball.

This is a very nice baseball complex. It is named after Carlos Pascula, a Cuban-born Major League…read moreBaseball pitcher and is colocated with Grapeland Park. There is adequate parking available. The complex has 4 very well maintained baseball diamonds with some nice scoreboards. There is also a batting cage near the parking area and picnic tables in the grass. The complex hosts mostly leagues and tournaments and is equipped with an announcer's booth, spectator seating, restrooms and concession stands. As I mentioned, this complex is very well maintained and is college field quality. It is a nice place to not only play baseball, but to watch it.

Tucked in the back of a neighborhood is a 20 acre oasis of nature and recreation in Pompano Beach…read more The park is on a canal that attracts wildlife like birds, fish, turtles, and iguanas. Park amenities include a shade covered playground, covered basketball court, three sports fields, concession stand, dog run, exercise path, and disc golf. There is also a building that can be rented for meetings, special events, classes, and private parties. There is a plenty of parking for the recreational leagues. I was surprised at how nicely kept this park is. On the day I visited there were several teams using the fields, a group of people enjoying the shade covered basketball courts, and another group playing disc golf. I walked around for exercise and checked out the wildlife near the water. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again but if you live in the neighborhood this is a wonderful recreational amenity to have.

This is a very small park within a neighborhood. You wouldn't just pass it on the street you would…read morehave to be driving in the neighborhood to even see it or know it even existed. They have a large basketball court area, a small park, football and 2 baseball fields. They do a lot of children's team leagues here. My nephew Jack plays here 3 days a week for a little league baseball team. He used to be on a soccer league here too a few years back that practices on the football field. They have a concession stand that is open during games that takes cash only. The park is kept pretty clean and the bathrooms are usually decent enough to use for a public park. There is plenty of parking in the lot. Most of the people that use this park either live in the neighborhood or just take their kids there for games etc. It's an ok park nothing special really.

While looking for a park to get my steps in, I discovered Northwest Park in Lake Worth between I-95…read moreand Federal Highway. If you enjoy sports, this is the park for you. Northwest Park is a complex is made up of five baseball/softball fields off of North A St. The fields are T-ball field, Pinto field, Pony field, Colt field, Lassie field. The park also has picnic tables, restrooms, concession stand, and a playground. Northwest Park is a popular spot for Little League games and community events. The spacious layout makes it ideal for multiple sports games at once. The fields and park appeared to be clean and well maintained. The Lake Worth Youth League, Lake Worth Girls Softball League, and Lake Worth High School schedule the use of the fields.

I absolutely love Wakodahatchee Wetlands! It's such a beautiful place for a nice walk and it's…read moreright near my house in Boynton Beach. I first went with my boyfriend and enjoyed it so much that we went back with his mom too! There are always so many birds, turtles, and other wildlife to see, including alligators! I see a new bird almost every time I go. The scenery is beautiful, and the water is especially stunning at sunset. It's such a peaceful and fun place to visit, especially on a cool winter day. The nature on its own is a must-see. Definitely recommend!

Calling all bird enthusiasts! This is a really beautiful place to get out in nature. We came here…read morewhile on a trip to visit family on our last day in Delray Beach. We came during nesting season and the nesting is an understatement. There were so many birds with their babies I lost count of how many nests we saw. We also saw a bunch of iguanas, something you don't see much of where I'm from. Definitely a place we'll come back to next time we're in town.