Are there security cameras at the park?
No. Most local parks do not have security cameras. That is why it is always very important upon entering the park to look for any suspicious activity. If you feel unsafe for any reasons, you should avoid this particular park … Continue reading →
Is Wi-Fi available at the park?
Most local parks do not offer Wi-Fi, however with technology moving so fast and the demands from residents who would like to come to the park and bring their i-pads and laptops, it’s just a matter of time before it … Continue reading →
Can you bring alcohol at the park?
Beer and wine are only permitted under rented picnic pavilions. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all other outdoor areas in West Palm Beach parks and recreation facilities. With the open container law which prohibits the possession of open containers of … Continue reading →
Can You Have A Baby Shower At A Park
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Jupiter Lighthouse visit
Always fascinating and with so much history behind them, lighthouses have been the guiding light to thousands of sailors around the world. Here in Florida we have several that I’ve visited in the past few years. The St. Augustine lighthouse, … Continue reading →
Summer heat and your dog
Stingray at WPB Science Aquarium
Check out this stingray putting on a show for us on our recent visit!
Keeping cool at the park
Keeping our parks clean
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 Okeeheelee Nature Center
Okeeheelee Nature Center at Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (one mile west of Jog Road) View Okeeheelee Nature Center in a larger map My very first visit took place during the first week of … 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 →