Child Friendly

City Place is a popular shopping and entertainment area in downtown West Palm Beach.  It is located just east of the Kravis Performing Arts Center and south of Okeechobee Blvd.  City Place plays host to several quality family entertainment and events with Family Festivals, concerts and holiday fun like nightly snowfall in December.

Palm Beach Ice Works in West Palm Beach is an Olympic size ice facility.  It is primarily dedicated as a training center for the serious figure skater and hockey player however there are Family Skate times as well.  The PBIW offers camps, classes, birthday parties and training for serious athletes.  This new facility is a great place for families to enjoy time together or for the kids to learn figure skating, hockey, or even gymnastics.  There are vending machines in case you need to snack and relax.

Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach is a wonderful place to explore the flora and fauna of South Florida.  Mounts Botanical Garden offers classes and special events to help educate and excite Floridians about the diversity that abounds in this area.  Mounts hosts the Fall Family Festival, Connoisseurs Garden Tour on Mother's Day and the Tropical Fruit Festival.  Admire or taste or buy several of the specimens highlighted at the events or in the garden.  Restrooms are located adjacent to the garden shop.

Peanut Island was begun as a small 10 acres island that was a product of dredging done in the Intracoastal back in 1918.  Over the years, further dredging and deposits have grown the island to over 80 acres!  A recent project in Lake Worth to produce the new Snook Islands utilized fill from this island.  This island has a historic tie to John F. Kennedy from the time of the Cuban Missle Crisis.  His bunker, as well as a Maritime Museum, can be found on the island.

Loggerhead Marine Life Center is located in within a 70 acres beachfront county park of the same name.  This Marine Life Center is a crucial place for education and preservation of sea turtles.   The park features fishing, nature trails, guarded beach front, and playgrounds.  The Marine Life Center is home to a sea turtle hospital and offers many educational opportunities.  They host guided tours and even can be a birthday party venue.

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium contains 50 interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a Science Trail outdoors, miniature golf, multiple fresh & salt water aquariums, a stargazing observatory, natural history exhibits, and numerous educational programs.  The center was recently renovated in 2013 and now includes a Subway and an aquarium.  The South Florida Scence Center is a member of the ASTC and recognizes memberships for admission from participating science centers.

Palm Beach Zoo is a 23 acres attraction located in the northern end of Dreher Park just east of I-95.   The Palm Beach Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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Fun Depot is located in Lake Worth off I-95 and 10th Avenue North on the south side of the road.  This child-centered attraction boasts batting cages, an arcade, laser tag and go carts.  The second floor of Fun Depot features "The Mezz" which is an area for multiplayer video gaming.  An obstacle course for children 6 and under is onsite for those too small to run with the big kids.  The Cafe features the usual kid-friendly fare of pizza, snacks, and ice cream.  Salads are available for the adults or health-conscious kids.  

Palm Beach Skate Zone is South Florida's only Ice and Inline (or Roller) Skating Center.   This skating facility features a full size climate controlled rink, arcade, snack bar, full pro shop, and plays host to several skating groups.  Public skating sessions are offered 4 days a week during the school year, 7 days a week during summer, and most holidays.  Birthday parties and other private events may be reserved.

Amenities Include:

​2 Ice Skating Rinks

1 Roller Rink