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 and the refuge and a really nice gift shop. You can hike, bike or drive […]
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 enjoy spending mornings there. I find it very relaxing just to watch ducks swimming around […]
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 show off your green starting early, and continue with two days of fun-filled excitement along […]
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 FPL Manatee Lagoon, heat produced from the cooling of FPL’s turbines. Manatees struggle in water […]
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 Apoxee Trail for a couple hours of exploring. It’s an easy drive one mile north […]
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 2nd annual Summer Pool Party. The Children’s Services Council will be giving away FREE shirts […]
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 interest and attendance dwindle or they just stop going entirely. Perhaps having an outdoor venue […]
Next week, summer will officially be here and already the heat and humidity is almost unbearable….to me anyway. Since I’m an early riser, most of my outside chores get done early in the day and during the hottest part of the day, you will find me indoors. We do have a few palm trees in […]
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, plenty of parking available with large open field, benches, racquetball and basketball courts, pavilions and […]
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 small playground, benches, parking and boat ramps, pier, restroom facilities, paved walkways and lots of […]
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 adequate parking, pavilions and play structures for the little ones. Lots of large shade trees […]
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 of amenities. If this is your first time into Okeeheelee Park, signs are posted directing […]
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 athletic events are held here. Both entrances are off Gun Club Road and there’s parking […]
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 sunset, Dyer Park has a really nice open feel as soon as you come into […]
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 largest park in the city of West Palm Beach. At the front entrance, you can […]