West Delray Regional Park

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Take Atlantic Avenue all the way west past State Road 441 and you will find a dirt road before you and pass a USPS office.  West Delray Regional Park is a huge park with over 300 acres, 38 lake acres, that is a local hot spot for RC enthusiasts and fans.  There are mountain bike and equestrian trails as well as walking paths.  Restrooms are located on premises but are only portable toilets.  There are primitive group camping sites and places to engage in Archery and freshwater fishing.

Governor Lawton Chiles Memorial Park

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Named after Florida's 2 term Govenor Lawton Chiles, Lawton Chiles Memorial Park is a 19 acre recreational site located in North Western Boca Raton.  The park is equipped with lighted basketball courts and athletic fields which are open later than the rest of the park.  The park has ample parking and restrooms.  Come out and enjoy a picnic at the park with a game of horse shoes or bocce ball.  There is plenty of space to spend a relaxed time with friends and family.

Greenacres Freedom Park

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Greenacres Freedom Park is a 51.93 acre park located adjacent to Okeeheelee Park on the southeast side of Forest Hill Blvd.  This park serves up a healthy plate of activity and leisure.  There is a good range of activity for the family with lights for 2 ball fields and 2 soccer fields (2 additional practice fields, not lit), volleyball courts and jogging paths.

Veterans Memorial Park

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A 4.65 acre area, this memorial park is equiped with many amenities for the entire family. With sports areas including a ballfield, tennis, and basketball courts all of which are lighted for evening play given the late closing time. And to make it a day, this park also features playground equipment and picnic areas with grills. HOURS: Sunrise till 10 p.m

Knowles Park

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Knowles Park is located just north of Linton Blvd and east of northbound US 1 in Delray Beach.  This small park consists of a boat ramp, fishing area, playground, shaded green areas, restrooms and picnic tables.  Across the street is a convenient Walgreens for any last minute needs.  The playground is better suited for school age children then for smaller tots.  There is a large yellow spiral sculpture along US1 that helps identify the park location from the road.  Ample parking is provided.  

Delray Oaks Natural Area

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Delray Oaks Natural Area on Congress Avenue in Delray Beach contains  examples of native Floridian prairie and xeric hammock ecosystems. The 25-acre site also contains a small wetland and areas of mesic flat woods. The tree canopy includes many live oak trees and sabal palms, with an understory of wild coffee, beauty berry, and saw palmetto. Oak hammocks are rare in Florida and in Palm Beach County due to urban development. The oak hammock community only develops in areas where fires have not occurred for at least 30 years.

Delray Municipal Beach

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Delray Municipal Beach is located at the far eastern side of Atlantic Avenue where it intersects with A1A.

Lake Ida Dog Park and Lake Ida West

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This 189+ acre (including water acreage) park is run by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department. It has been equipped with brand new fully-accessible play equipment over artificial turf surrounded by a large field, pavilions, and a bathroom. The area for dogs is separate and fenced. There's a nice path along the lake perfect for a stroll or bike ride. There is ample parking for both cars and boats.  The boat ramp and freshwater fishing pier are located in the middle of the park.

Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Park

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Serving the east Boynton Beach community, The Ezell Hester Jr Community Park has a bright fun playground, basketball courts, tennis, raquetball, nature trail, football, cricket, baseball, a recreation center with programming, gazebo, pavilions, and much more. Right on Seacrest Blvd you can't miss the park.

Pine Grove Park

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Pine Grove is a six acre park with a little league baseball field, including field lights, dugouts and a scoreboard, as well as a picnic pavilion. Located north of Linton Blvd and south of 10th Street this neighborhood sports park is just east of Pine Grove Elementary School. Parking and unpaved nature walk is also on site.