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.

Free parking! Nice small beach. One life guard. Not too crowded on a Monday in April. Parking lot…read morewas pretty full but there was about 5 empty spots at 10am and 3 empty spots at 2pm. Nice shaded paved walkway to beach that looks like a jungle. Shaded bbq area as well. Bathrooms, and a jungle gym. Outdoor shower. I don't think there is a place to rent beach chairs, I think you have to bring your own. Water was super calm, more calm in mid day. And very shallow. Mostly older people and less kids. But it's actually good for kids because you can go out pretty far and still be at your waist. Some places even knees far out. It was just peaceful and nice. If you want a quiet day at the beach this is it! And it's free. I saw a small school of fish further out and also some type of bottom feeder fish. Very clean beach too, free of garbage. I did find one floating wrapper and I picked it up. Lots of sea shells around that are pretty.

It was a quiet and beautiful morning at the beach. There were many protected sea turtle nests. A…read morelarge group set up a big awning and were having boat, surfboard, kayak, and swim races. There were piles and piles of Sargassum seaweed that they are trying to rake and remove, but not fast enough. Gulfstream Park has free parking, clean restrooms, a lifeguard on duty, water fountains, showers as well as picnic tables under huge shady sea grapes. The water was warm unfortunately it wasn't that clean. There was no under toe, the water was very calm and it felt like I was in the gulf. Dogs are not permitted on the beach, but there was a man with a cockatoo on his shoulder. Signs were posted regarding feral cats and warnings not to abandon pets here. It was a little bit of a walk from the parking lot down a few steps onto the beach.

This Boynton Beach park/playground is very appropriately named. It truly is barrier free for all…read moreabilities. There is an area for toddlers and babies all the way up to young adults. Some of the areas are geared towards the blind and deaf. Parking is free and there is plenty of it at the entrance to the PBS Studios. There is plenty of shade trees to make this park enjoyable all year long as well as areas to picnic.

By far one of my favorite parks/playground to take my son. Theres a splash pad, picnic area, swings…read moreand even an accessible play area. My son has a great time when we go and we visit here 2-3 times a week. Definitely a gem in boynton!

This place is an absolute gem in Palm Beach County -- a stunning 1.5-mile boardwalk winding through…read more100 acres of constructed wetlands, and every step of the way there is something to take in. Informational plaques are posted throughout, making it easy to learn about the native trees and bird species you encounter along the walk. The boardwalk is also stroller and wheelchair friendly, so it truly is a place for everyone! Come prepared: hat, sunscreen, and binoculars are a must, and don't forget your walking shoes. If you live nearby and love the outdoors, this is also the perfect spot to get your steps in while soaking up nature and staying active -- a workout that doesn't feel like one! My husband and I originally planned a quick visit and ended up staying for nearly three hours -- this place has a way of pulling you in. We chose to walk the boardwalk first and save the nature center for last, but if you're visiting from out of area or just want more context before you explore, I'd recommend flipping that order. The nature center is packed with information about the wetlands ecosystem, the wildlife that calls it home, and the fascinating history of the site itself -- none of which I knew before visiting. Grab a map before you head out! On our walk, we spotted an alligator gliding through the pond, turtles, and an impressive variety of bird species. The sounds were incredibly peaceful, and the stretches of shaded tree hammocks offered the perfect reprieve from the sun. We came across Gumbo Limbo trees, sabal palms, and strangler figs among other beautiful native species. It was truly a magical experience, and I cannot wait to come back!

This place was exceeding beautiful even on a rainy day. There's also the inside nature center, but…read morewe did not have time to explore it. The boardwalk has two main paths. One is about a mile and the other a half mile. As it was raining, we didn't get to venture out into much of it. But you can see beautiful greenery with many of the plants and trees marked with name plaques, the gorgeous lake with diving birds, and the small covered huts part way round. We saw a number of walkers in jogging outfits exercising before, after and during their boardwalk walks. We saw the butterfly garden, and the weather station. There are supposedly alligators here too but I'm glad we missed them! What a wonderful bit of natural Florida right here.

The playground is new and has a beautiful aesthetic,, however, parks and recreation needs to be…read moremore attentive to cleaning and enforcing rules of no smoking. Today my child picked up cigarette butts on the playground which was very dissapointing

Currie Commons Park is in the Osceola neighborhood on the south side Delray Beach in close…read moreproximity to downtown. The neighborhood has gotten a lot of improvements recently including upgraded streets, sidewalks, and alleys along with improvements to this park. Currie Commons Park was named in honor of George Graham Currie. There is a another park named for him in West Palm Beach. Currie was a native of Quebec. When he arrived in Florida he was penniless but he became a lawyer, made money, and then lost it all in real estate. He served as mayor of West Palm Beach from 1901 to 1902. He wrote 18 books of poems, essays, and music lyrics before passing away in 1926 shortly after this park was dedicated. One of the best features of Currie Commons Park is the recently replaced playground. The thirty three year old wood structure playground was compromised by years of use and weathering. It also had termite damage. Restoring it was not an option so it was disassembled. Funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency, a new multilevel playground was built and it is the first of its kind in South Florida. The four story playground has a giant twisting rainbow slide along with secret hidden instruments and butterfly surprises. During my visit you could tell how much the children were enjoying it. Other park amenities include a lighted little league field, multi-purpose field, press box, concessions, and restrooms. Whether you are coming for sports or play, the Currie Commons Park is a great recreational resource for those living in and visiting the Osceola neighborhood of Delray Beach.

This park truly had a glow-up -- and I mean a serious one…read more About a year ago, I wasn't the biggest fan of Patch Reef Park. The playground used to feel a bit unsafe, especially for younger kids. There were tall play structures (including a ship-style area) with spots lacking proper railings, and some slides ended too high off the ground, which made landings uncomfortable and even risky. The splash area was a fun idea, but the flooring was worn out, and the restrooms definitely needed an upgrade. Fast forward to now -- everything has changed. The renovation completely transformed this space into one of our favorite family spots, especially during hot Florida days. The playground is now fully enclosed with a fence and has a single entrance, which makes it much easier to keep an eye on kids The layout is circular, so visibility is great from almost any angle There's a shaded splash pad area (huge plus in the summer!) A separate, safe toddler zone -- thoughtfully designed and much more secure Soft ground (similar to artificial turf) -- very comfortable for kids The splash area has rubber flooring, and the play structures for older kids are still fun but noticeably safer now. There are also two swing areas and a basketball court. Small note: I personally think the basketball area should be fenced off -- balls can occasionally fly into the playground (we've experienced that ourselves). There are benches and picnic tables, but they fill up quickly on weekends. Pro tip: bring a picnic blanket and lunch -- it turns into the perfect cozy family setup. Other great features: * Clean, spacious restrooms (with very large changing stations) * Drinking water fountain * Easy parking * A cute little free book box -- bring a book, take a book * Walking trails with lots of greenery -- perfect for scooters and relaxed strolls One tiny aesthetic note -- some of the flooring colors (bright red/blue) feel a bit intense visually, but the green areas look beautiful and natural. Overall: an amazing upgrade. Safe, clean, well-designed, and very family-friendly. We come here often now, and the kids absolutely love it.

A beautiful public park with a community center, ballfields, playgrounds, basketball courts,…read morepickleball courts tennis courts,, picnic areas, and lots of free parking. A huge new indoor Pickleball center is being constructed. They have a practice wall, which I absolutely love. I checked in at the pro shop and was assigned with my team three courts. They are beautifully maintained and in fabulous shape. There are lots of clean well stopped restrooms. There were benches, tables and water fountains on each court.

I spent a decent amount of time here at Anchor Park as it was the only spot that I could find a…read moreparking space along Delray Beach. It has entrances on A1A (look for the anchor) and from Gleason Street. In addition to the larger parking area, there are picnic tables, a nice covered playground and a cinderblock restroom building. The parking lot is nicely shaded so maybe you won't have your car melted after you spend a day in the sun yourself. [Review 977 of 2024 - 1853 in Florida - 22005 overall]

The Anchor Park is very nice for young children since there is a dedicated paid parking which is…read moreclose to the playground, bathrooms and open space to move around with a few park benches and lots of shade trees. The location is also nice for parking and walking across the street to the public beach. Anchor Park is also the location for the Delray Ocean Rescue offices. The Park is well maintained and there are periodic events organized by the Ciry of Delray.

Beautiful new pickle ball courts! There id also a mulch running/walking route with "American Ninja…read moreWarrior" -esk stations, a child playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, football/baseball/soccer fields, and more.

I love this park! I am a frequent user of the workout trail and racquetball courts. Love love love…read moreit here!!!

This park is absolutely beautiful. Natural flowers, tall trees, lots of shaded nature trails,…read moreexercise equipment, a big field, bathrooms and 2 amazing play structures for the kiddos. This is ample parking and it's located right next to the fire station. FYI: lots or cops in the area so do NOT Speed

This is one of the more fantastic parks in Delray. It has a great 1.25 mile walking trail that…read moreloops and twists its way through the park making for a fantastic workout. And the playground here looks like the thing from the War of the Worlds movie has landed. A great climbing frame with a huge slice is undoubtably loved by the kids. My challenge was parking. There really isn't very much here with just the one lot on the east side of the park that has room for a dozen or so cars. If you block the exit or the walkway, I'm sure the PBCO would have no problem sticking a ticket on your windshield. [Review 992 of 2024 - 1868 in Florida - 22020 overall]

One of Delray's larger parks, the name gives it away. This park is located on the eastern shore of…read moreLake Ida in a very nice residential neighborhood. There is a big parking area and a boat launch with space for cars with trailers. The park has a big pavilion that can be reserved from the city (see the web page for info). Picnic tables throughout, barbecue grills, a nice playground, a permanent building with restrooms and a walking trail that goes around the park. From the lakeside, you can enjoy the birds, perhaps do some fishing, or watch over in the distance as the cars go northbound on I-95. I found it quite peaceful. [Review 990 of 2024 - 1866 in Florida - 22018 overall]

Lakeview Park is nestled in the back of the upscale Lakeview neighborhood in Delray Beach. The…read moredesirable neighborhood dates back to the early 1970's and mainly features large, single family homes. Lakeview Park is the neighborhood park for this community. Park amenities include a boat ramp, pavilion which can be rented, picnic pavilion, picnic table, playground, restroom, wand walking path. My favorite part of the park was the gorgeous view of Lake Ida, a popular spot for boating, fishing, and bird watching. The lake was named after the wife of Delray Beach's founder and was once a part of a huge farm. The area was later transformed into a park in the early 1970s. There are two other, much larger parks on Lake Ida, Lake Ida East Park and Lake Ida West Park. An interesting thing I noticed at Lakeview Park is that it had a number of new trees planted. This is the same thing I have been seeing at all of the parks in Delray Beach. The trees are part of the Delray Beach tree planting program which aims to put in 10,000 trees by 2025. To complete the goal the city entered into an agreement with Community Greening in 2022 funded by the Tree Trust Fund. Community Greening is an Urban Forestry nonprofit with the mission to increase South Florida's tree canopy. I love the work they are doing and it is great to learn more about them. If you want to get involved in planting more trees there is a list of events they need volunteers for on their website as well as a list of days they are giving away trees.