The Palm Beach Gardens Playground is a great recreational area to take the kids for play. I like…read morehow it is completely fenced in for safety. The playground is large and has a lot of climbing equipment, slides, and swings. This area of the park also has a covered pavilion with a picnic tables and a portable restroom. A few days ago a woman and her two daughters were shocked by the metal railing leading to the restroom. The city determined it was due to a leaky air conditioning unit on top of the restroom and they have fixed the issue. i would still caution against touching the railing just to be on the safe side. In the immediate area outside the playground there is even more for families to enjoy like a memorial meditation garden and aquatics center with pool, splash zone, and water slide. A brand new 30 million dollar community center is being built with a refurbished gym, wellness studio, cultural art space, art studios, rooms for STEM programs, new restrooms, and more. With the addition of the new community center this corner of Palm Beach Gardens is going to be an impressive gathering place for the community.

A great playground! Maybe needs better (and more clarified) signage regarding scooters. A little…read morekid rode into me. Bruised for a couple weeks.

This was a nude beach when I was a kid. That ended in 1982 when it became a beloved state park…read more They have done a lot to preserve native plants. You can rent kayaks here or swim. It's usually not too crowded. This is where we would go to see sea turtles laying eggs. And that continues to this day. It's a great location and a beautiful park.

This scenic preserve is tucked away in Palm Beach County. The park provides a space for natures…read morebeauty to shine. After a $4 entry fee, you'll drive along a trail to ample parking spaces. We walked about 10 minutes over the long wooden bridge leading from the park to the beach. There is a free golf cart ride available from 10am - 4pm, although I do recommend the walk for the experience itself. It was so beautiful, especially at dusk. The beach was absolute perfection! It was so clean and calm, a welcomed break from the crowds of the popular touristy locations. Perfect for relaxation. The water was perfect a temperature and clear. I plan on returning for their kayaking/paddle board experiences and other activities!

What a pleasant surprise! I ended going to this beach because we were turned away due to no more…read moreavailable parking at Phil Foster Park. This lovely beach has a really nice coast line and is really a family friendly beach! There is a play ground for the little kids to play, a picnic area and clean bathrooms!

Not crowded. Beautiful view! Not a long walk to the beach. This beach is a great place to get a…read moremuch needed reset. I love it here!!!!

Great public park to visit. We rented a boat from Bluewater Boat Rental, there is also a water…read moretaxi. Bring snorkel gear, the tropical fish around the rocks on the beach side of the island are amazing.

Arrived at Riviera Beach public marina to launch our boat into the water. Extremely busy but…read moremanaged to be 2nd in line to one of the ramps. Scorching sun but only a ten minute boat ride to the island where hundereds of boats were anchored. We anchored the boat 10 feet from the edge of the island and floated on rafts in the hip deep clear water. The edge is rocky so dive boots highly recommended. The current was strong and other nearby boats merged into one another so you must stay alert or get squashed. No aquatic life observed. Walked around the island and noticed the garbage cans were overflowing, so not really sure who manages the island. A few picnic tables and public bathrooms deeper into the island. Small wildlife can be seen in the heavy brush. Fun time but bring sunscreen, water and snacks.

Jim Barry Light Harbor park was built in 2009. it was named in honor of Jim Barry who worked for 41…read moreyears at the Palm Beach County's Health Department and Department of Environmental Resources Management, He was the environmental director for 22 years. He grew up fishing in Palm Beach and obtained his degree in marine biology from the University of Miami. In the early 1980's he was one of the people who convinced John D. MacArthur to donate the environmentally sensitive land that became MacArthur Beach State Park. He spearheaded getting the first mangrove protection ordinance passed and worked on the Lake Worth Lagoon's most significant restoration projects, Munyon Island, Peanut Island, and Snook Islands Through his work he sparked environmental protective innovations that are still in place today.. Jim Barry is also an accomplished artist. Anyone who has enjoyed boating, fishing, diving, snorkeling. and wildlife viewing in Palm Beach County owes a debt of gratitude to Jim Barry. The park was designed for boating and salt water fishing. It has three boat ramps, picnic shelters, and a restroom. The fee is $10 to park a boat trailer for the day and you need to pay at the kiosk. There is also a floating dock and a fishing pier. The park is located right across from Peanut Island so it is very convenient to make the launch from the park. Peanut Island has a excellent snorkeling and you can be there in just a few minutes. Even if you aren't boating it's still nice to walk out on the fishing dock and take in the views. Thanks to Jim Barry's tireless work on behalf of the environment, visitors to this park can continue to enjoy the best natural aquatic recreation Palm Beach has to offer.

I loved I really relax in the place is very secure and I recommend it. You must go earlyread more

I was planning on eating dinner at Frigate's up the street but when I saw the pictures of this park…read moreonline I had to make a detour first. Lake Side Park is located in the Village of North Palm Beach. It is behind a neighborhood with homes that have back yards that seem to blend in to the park providing them with a stunning view at the back of their properties. Park amenities include a basket ball court although the netting for basket is missing, a sand volleyball court, a playground with swings, and a large Tiki hut picnic shelter that can be rented if you ten or more people and you are a city resident. There are also large trees and paved paths that wind through the park. Some people have homes that have back yards that seem to blend in to the park providing them with a stunning view at the back of their properties. The real jewel of the park is the beach access to the Intracoastal Waterway. The park has a hard packed beach you can stroll down. It can be accessed from one end of the park by just stepping on the sand and at the other steeper end of the park there are two stair ways that lead down to the beach. Across the water you can see the condos lining Singer Island. This is a great place to enjoy the breeze and watch the boats sail by. If you are in the area I highly recommend stopping by to take in the beautiful scenery.

This is a pretty little park. There was ample parking on a Wednesday morning at 8.30am when I…read morearrived. I love that the parking is free. I can only imagine what this park is like on the weekends. There are boat launches and paid boat parking on one side and free car parking and a little cute beach that is good for snorkeling and scuba on the other side (under the bridge). I also loved that there was also a lifeguard on duty starting at 9am. There are outdoor showers and a public restroom but I didn't use them.

love snorkeling here. It's beautiful. It's so peaceful. I love it! Standish are massiveread more

I was in the area looking for a place where I could get some walking exercise, and I found this…read moregreat park. There is plenty of parking, making it very convenient for a quick excursion. The highlight of Oaks Park is the clay walking trail that winds throughout the park. Tall trees provide welcome shade, and the small canal alongside the back portion of the path is lovely. The park also features a butterfly garden, a large picnic pavilion with tables, two tennis courts, and plenty of grassy open space perfect for picnics or play. Along the walking path are poignant tributes. Every few feet, there are memorial trees lining the trail. I took a moment to read some of the memorial plaques. They reminded me that even after we leave this earth, our love for those left behind lives on.

Oaks Park is a great fitness park in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. It has a red clay walking path…read morethat snakes through the park and wide grassy areas to play ball, read a book, or just fly a kite. Well-maintained tennis courts offer space to play for two games at a time. The courts are available at night with lights that go on for 60 minutes and then shut off automatically. The park is very pretty and has many containers for recycling and trash. There is no water source for people but there is a nice pavilion for shade. Pets are not allowed but parking at Oaks Park and then walking along the pretty street lined sidewalks is an option that I have done a few times.

I've never been to this aquatic center so the 2 stars is based off of the hours of operation. I'm…read moreextremely disappointed that they have a really cool splash pad for the kids but only open a few times a week with horrible hours. You'd think a big splash pad in the middle of PBG would be open Monday - Sunday with decent hours. It really doesn't make sense. Please change your hours so me and I'm sure a lot of other families can come and enjoy the aquatic center!!!!

I normally don't leave reviews, but this experience was frustrating enough that I feel others…read moreshould know. I signed up for adult private swim lessons, paying $225 for what was supposed to be personalized instruction to improve my stroke and breathing. What I got was one unstructured session in the kiddie pool--just swimming back and forth with no technique correction, no feedback, nothing. It felt like the instructor had no idea what to do. When I brought this up, I was told the training manager would attend a future lesson to train the instructor during my session. That's not acceptable. I didn't sign up to pay for someone else's training session--I signed up for my lesson. Even worse, I found out the training manager had already been watching the original lesson and allowed it to happen that way. So how is anything going to improve? I asked to cancel and get a refund, and was told flat-out "no" due to policy--no apology, no ownership, no attempt to make things right. Also worth noting: the reception staff was rude and unwelcoming when I arrived, which set a bad tone from the start. I can't recommend this place for adult swim lessons. Between the lack of professionalism, poor instruction, and dismissive customer service, I left completely disappointed.

Great city of riviera beach. Go see the manatee museum observatory. Very clean place. Cute gift…read moreshop inside.

Over 800 years ago, the area that is now known as Riviera Beach was home to the Tequesta who lived…read moreon the sheltered side of Lake Worth where they built two shell mounds. They lived on fish, shellfish, berries and small game but by 1750 they had completely disappeared. In the early 1880's pioneers started moving into the area. Riviera Beach was originally called Oak Lawn until it was renamed Riviera in 1893 after the French Riviera. It was initially developed as a resort town with a pier but several hurricanes came through the area and thwarted its growth. During the land boom years in the 1920's the area grew rapidly. On September 29, 1922 it was incorporated as the Town of Riviera. After WWII many Gi's moved to Florida to recover from the war leading to another boom in the area. In 1941 Beach was added to the town name and in 1959 it became the City of Riviera Beach. In the 1970's there was another period of growth as the Port of Palm Beach was expanded and many new subdivisions were built. Today Riviera Beach is a coastal city in Palm Beach County with a thriving population of over 37,000 people favored by retirees and tourists. It is home to the Port of Palm Beach and a United States Coast Guard station. At the Riviera Beach Marina visitors can rent boats, go fishing, or take a leisurely cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway. One of the best reasons to visit Riviera Beach is to enjoy the beach at a beach park like Ocean Reef Park. If you are looking to boat there is Jim Barry Light Harbor Park. One of my favorite places in Riviera Beach is Peanut Island where you can take the shuttle and snorkel right off the beach. The Blue Heron Bridge is also another great snorkel and dive site. Another location my family has enjoyed through the years is the Rapids, a water park with thrilling water slides. Riviera Beach has managed to keep its small town feel and remains an ideal destination for anyone looking to enjoy the sun, sand, and surf while also experiencing a warm and friendly community. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, this charming city has something for everyone.