What you need to know about Sanibel
While trying to decide on a new place to visit in Florida, we decided it was time to make a trip to the west coast and headed to Sanibel Island for a 3 days stay at Sunset Beach Inn. From … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Parks in WPB
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
While on a recent vacation to beautiful Sanibel Island, we decided to check out the J.N. Darling Wildlife Refuge. It’s a good idea to start at the Free Visitor/Education Center with several interactive exhibits, schedules and information about J.N. Darling … Continue reading →
Lazy Summer Days at Dreher Park
Ahh, summer is here… finally! Early morning is a good time to visit your local park while the heat is still manageable. Dreher Park is one of my favorite and really close to my home. My dog Gracie and I … Continue reading →
Upcoming WPB and local events 2017
St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival Atlantic Avenue Downtown Delray Beach, Fl Friday – Saturday, March 10, 11, 2017 Parade: Saturday at noon Fun Run: Saturday 11AM Wear your Green Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! You are invited to … Continue reading →
Manatee Lagoon One Year Anniversary Weekend Feb 4-5
Come celebrate this weekend the One Year Anniversary of the Manatee Lagoon and FPL Eco-Discovery Center. With January and February being the coldest months in South Florida, manatees love to warm themselves in the 86 degrees water temperature of the … Continue reading →
Apoxee Trail – Great hike for beginners
Grassy Waters Preserve Apoxee Trail West Palm Beach Fl Open 7:00am-6:00pm There’s no need to go far to find a place to hike. In West Palm Beach, Grassy Waters Preserve has several trails to choose from. Recently, we headed to … Continue reading →
Lake Lytal Summer Pool Party Saturday, July 30
With all the hot weather we’ve been experiencing, it’s always good to head out to the local pool to cool off. There’s always something to learn concerning pool safety. So head out to Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center for the … Continue reading →
Outdoor Fitness Parks
Finding good places to exercise can make the difference between sticking to your workout routine or throwing in the towel. Gym memberships always rise at the beginning of the year however a couple of months into it, people often lose … Continue reading →
My visit to South Olive Park
Located at 345 Summa Street, easily accessible right off of South Olive Street and South of Forest Hill Blvd, South Olive Park and Community Center is also adjacent to South Olive Elementary School. View Larger Map Very nice community park, … Continue reading →
My visit to Currie Park
Located on North Flagler Drive and 23rd Street in West Palm Beach, Currie Park has off street parking if you just want to stop for a few minutes and view the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway. Amenities offered are tennis courts, a … Continue reading →
My visit to Phipps Park
4715 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach Located next to the Fire Station and across the street from St Juliana Catholic Church, Phipps Park provides many residents with multiple areas for fun and play. Nice entrance into the park with … Continue reading →
My visit to Okeeheelee Park
7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida What a fabulous park! With over 1700 acres, Okeeheelee Park is probably one of the largest in West Palm Beach area. Conveniently located west of Jog Road, you will find an abundance … Continue reading →
My visit to Lake Lytal Park
Located at 3645 Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach east of Military Trail past Kirk Road and south of Southern Blvd. Lake Lytal Park is very popular because it has so much to offer. Open sunrise to sunset, various … Continue reading →
My visit to Dyer Park
Located at 7301 Haverhill Road in West Palm Beach, where the old dump site used to be (that’s why there’s a good size hill) but the city cleaned it up and turned it into a fantastic park. Open sunrise to … Continue reading →
My visit to Gaines Park
Located at 1501 N. Australian Avenue (near 15th St.) in West Palm Beach, right across from the Urban League, Gaines Park is named after A.J. Gaines, the City’s first black Recreation Director. With 56+ acres, this is one of the … Continue reading →
My visit to Coleman Park
Located at 1116 21st Street in West Palm Beach, Coleman Park & Community Center sits in between 19th Street and 21st Street. Mayor Lois Frankel pushed for a plan to revitalize Coleman Park, and several years ago, it became a … Continue reading →
My visit to Westgate Park & Recreation Center
Conveniently located at 3691 Oswego Avenue in West Palm Beach and serving the Westgate community and surrounding area, the Westgate Park & Recreation Center has a lot to offer. With plenty of parking spaces all around the park, the main … Continue reading →
My visit to Dreher Park North
What a beautiful day to visit the park. There are two entrances into Dreher Park North, you can use the entrance right across from Dreher Park South, off Summit Blvd. which takes you past the Palm Beach Zoo and then … Continue reading →
My visit to Dreher Park South
One of my favorite parks in West Palm Beach is Dreher Park. Today I visited the south end which is across from the Palm Beach Zoo. Very conveniently located right off Summit Blvd., just east of I-95 and stretches from … Continue reading →