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The village of Royal Palm Beach Florida is a favorite travel destination for many families, friends and groups looking to have fun and indulge in various ways. Voted as one of the best 10 towns for families in the USA by the Family Circle Magazine in 2008, the village is full of a wide range of activities that fulfill the diverse needs of residents and visitors alike. Royal Palm Beach parks are notable for there high level of planning, lush gardens, ample wildlife and for their functionality. 

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, named after John D. MacArthur, is located between North Palm Beach and Riviera Beach in Florida. It is the only State Park in Palm Beach County and is located at the northern end of Singer Island. The park was opened to the public in 1989 and it covers 225 acres of land and 535 acres of submerged lands. There is a lake which can be crossed by a boardwalk which is 490m in length.

University Woodlands Park is located across the street from the esteemed Pine Crest School on St. Andrews in Boca Raton. This park has an unassuming entrance on the west side of the road and plenty of parking.  Pull straight into the rear to find the baseball fields, restrooms, picnic areas, and playground. The park also features soccer fields, basketball courts, tennis courts,and grills. The playground area is shaded by tall pine trees. The play equipment is best used by older children who are confident on their feet.

Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale is an over 90 acres park located just south of Sunrise Blvd and east of Federal Highway. It is a mega park with activities for every age and stage of life. The park hosts everything from team sports to major city-sponsored events and performances. The War Memorial Auditorium and the Jimmy Evert Tennis enter are both located within Holiday Park.

Logger's Run Park in western Boca Raton is located on 54 acres off Palmetto Park Road.  The park is open from sunrise-sunset with lighted court facilities open until 9:00 pm and  lighted athletic fields open until 10:00 pm.  Three basketball courts as well as four multipurpose fields are available.  Bring out your sneaks and take on the exercise trails or take hike on the nature trail.  Children age 2-12 have 2 separate play structures geared to their age group.

Riverland Park in Fort Lauderdale offers water fun and sports recreation.  The park features a water playground or splash park for younger children as well as a lap pool which are open seasonally. Programming includes lessons, water aerobics and open swim.  The almost 10 acre park includes a large Recreation Center which may be rented and reserved for a fee.  Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the walking/jogging trail, full court basketball and football/soccer field.

Joseph C. Carter Park is located just east of I-95 off the Sunrise Blvd exit on the south side of the road.  This 21.6 acre Fort Lauderdale park has so much to offer.  It is most popular for its large lighted athletic facilities for football, track, baseball, tennis, and basketball.  J.C. Carter Park now has new pickle ball courts and raquetball to enjoy. There is an indoor gymnsasium, annex, social center, and recreation center.  Families and groups can rent pavilions located throughout the park.

Bernstein Park is a public recreation park located just south f the Overseas Highway on Stock Island in the Keys. The park features baseball, basketball, and soccer areas with a concession stand. This park has been home to the Key West Rugby Club for over 0 years.  Families can come out and enjoy a leisurely afternoon picnic at the park and let the kids play at the bright red playground.

Curry Hammock State Park consists of a bunch of islands in the Middle Keys in Marathon.  Come and enjoy a little bit of Florida's wild side by exploring the hardwood hammocks on these tropical islands, the wetlands, swamps and seagrass beds that are home to diverse wildlife.  The park runs along both sides of US1 for 11 miles all the way to Long Key with the entrance found on the Atlantic Ocean side. The shallow water beach offers up to 1200 feet of sandy shoreline to enjoy.

Long Key State Park can be found at mile marker  67.5 on the Overseas Highway on Long Key.  This wonderful state park allows visitors to engage with nature either on foot along it's 2 paved trails, by kayak, or at your own campsite overnight.  This is a great park for kayaking and canoeing because of it's chain of lagoons filled with plant and animal life.