Boating

C.B. (Charlie Barney) Smith Park is one of the most popular public county parks in Broward.  It is located in the southwestern city of Pembroke Pines on a 299-acres plot of land.  C.B. Smith is chock full of wonderful recreation opportunities from the spacious Paradise Cove water park to golf and much more.

Central Broward Regional Park was built in response to the need for more recreational opportunities in Central Broward.  This 110-acre facility was built to serve 7 central Broward cities:  Lauderhill, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Oakland Park, Plantation, Sunrise, and Wilton Manors. 

Quiet Waters Park is full of wonderful recreational opportunities for the entire family.  This 431+ acre park features a fun Splash Adventure area and the Ski Rixen boat-free cable led water ski area (http://www.skirixenusa.com). Splash Adventure is open seasonally and is great for kids who want to play in the water but aren't great swimmers.  The highlight is when the large BUCKET fills and dumps all over the splash area.  The kids love it.  

Okeeheelee Park is a regional 1700+ acre park in western Palm Beach county near Wellington.  This huge park consists of a Nature Center, equestrian center, golf course, lighted courts, lighted athletic fields, bike paths, dog park (Pooch Pines), disc golf and many other amenities.  From water-skiing to boating to volleyball to fishing there is something for every active family.

Palm Beach County, City of Lake Worth,Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Inland Navigation District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers collaborated in the Snook Islands Project which involved extensive restoration of a large area of the Lake Worth Lagoon (Intracoastal).  The shoreline was planted with 11 acres of mangroves and other aquatic plants, over two acres of oyster reefs were created and 4 islands made with fill from Peanut Island.  There is NO parking right at the Natural Area.

Bryant Park is located in eastern Lake Worth along the Intracoastal waterway.  Bryant Park's performance area hosts several concerts, celebrations and performances year round. Bryant Park consists of a concert band shell with stage, public address system, 150 person seating area, restroom facilities, a one mile - 12 station Heart Trail, boat ramp with four launching pads, boat trailer parking, horseshoe pits, and a fishing pier.  Use of the boat launch costs $10 per day.

James A. Rutherford Park is a 45-acre park in Boca Raton open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday.  The park is closed on the weekends.  It is located in eastern Boca Raton on the east side of the intracoastal near Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.  It is located behind the Publix shopping center so be careful coming in from Federal Highway not to pass it! 

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.

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.  

The City's Marina in Delray Beach provides 24 rental slips for boats up to 55 feet in length on the Intracoastal waterway. Marina residents are provided with an air conditioned facility containing restrooms, showers, washer and dryer, an ice machine and an open sitting/reading room. A coin operated pump-out station is available for the convenience of marina residents and passing boaters on the Intracoastal waterway at a cost of $2.00 per 3 minutes. Boat owners are permitted to live aboard their boats. Electricity, water, telephone, and cable TV connections are provided at each slip.