Trails

Sandhill Crane Access Park in Palm Beach Gardens is an enhanced trailhead park with access to the Loxahatchee Slough. It is connected to the Florida Trail system and Palm Beach County's Riverbend Park in Jupiter. There is no shade in the park area and observation deck. Fortunately, there are restroom facilities here. If you have a canoe or boat, there are entrances to the canal at this park. You can also come out and fish on the park's pier.

This park is truly hidden! It is in odd spot on "Jog Road"--not to be confused with the main North/South artery in south county--it is a road that twists and turns in a roundabout into an East/West road. Great little park to hold a little one's birthday party because there are pavillions and a nice playground. It's actually in the entrance to the MIRASOL housing development on PGA Blvd.

Lake Catherine Park is located on east side MacArthur Boulevard just north of Northlake Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens.  The picturesque lakeside half mile red dirt jogging trail takes a loop around this park. Plenty of shade trees are along the trail but there are spots without shade so be sure to be prepared. Right across the street is the Lake Catherine Sports complex with the all-important restroom facilities as well as play area and sports fields.

City Park in Palm Beach Gardens is located at the end of the road and across from the tennis center.  This municipal park has tons of space for Raquetball, basketball and tennis. There is a short nature trail thru the forest area but, otherwise, not much shade at this park. The park contains a picnic pavilion, restrooms, small playground, basketball courts, handball courts,  two hard surface tennis courts, bicycle path, exercise trail and a  0.25 mile nature trail.

Lakeview Park in Delray Beach is tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood just across Lake Ida from the Lake Ida Dog Park.  This small park has a newer playground area, picnic pavilions, boat ramp and restrooms. The waterside location makes it a picturesque spot for picnics or family gatherings.  There is a small dock next to boatslip which is great for skipping rocks or fishing. The pavilions are available for exclusive rental.

Eagle Park is wheelchair accessible. There's a picnic pavilion, playground, bicycle rack, walking trail, and drinking fountain. Actual play equipment is not accessible. The pavilion is available for exclusive rental. Contact Sherry Dungey at (561) 243-7252. Near Atlantic High School and Temple Sinai off Atlantic Avenue. Great park for playing, picnicing, and walking. Park Hours: 8am-Dusk

Developed by the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District and operated by the City of Boca Raton, this 132-acre park continues its commitment to enhance the role of recreation and culture for residents and visitors alike. This park has a splash area inside of it's ENORMOUS wooden playground. You can literally get lost in all the nooks and crannies so please keep a close eye on the children. There are outdoor bathrooms close to the playground and carousel in the large pavilion.

Orchard View is a 6 acre park with six picnic pavilions, barbecue grills, playground area, walking trail, drinking fountain, restrooms and parking for 25 cars. The pavilions are available for exclusive rental by contacting Sherry Dungey at (561) 243-7252. The land for this park was purchased from the Blood Family and was formerly known as Blood's Hammock Groves. The Blood Family still owns and maintains their original citrus fruit and juice facility nearby. Orchard View Park was dedicated on September 2, 2000 and quickly became one of Delray's most popular parks.

Bexley Trail Community Park in Delray Beach is a 11.2 acre park with 4 picnic pavilions, playground, parking lot, nature/walking trail, bike rack, a large open field space, and barbecue grills. Pavilions can be rented for your event. Call contact number for further details. Special note: NO bathrooms!  The trail is a short mulched walk thru typical Florida fauna where gopher turtles, butterflies, snakes and birds can be spotted.

Barwick Park in Delray Beach is a wonderful fixture in the local community.  Every morning you can find people out on the 1-1/4 mile heart trail or under the large pavillion doing an exercise class together.  Located right behind the Fire Department on the corner of Lake Ida Road and Barwick, kids can swing or frolick on the  two playgrounds while occaisionally getting to see the fire trucks at work.