Kayaks and Canoes

Topeekeegee Yugnee Park, commonly referred to as "TY Park", is a 138+-acre park in Hollywood that means "gathering place" in the native Seminole language.   TY Park has many amenities including picnic shelters, a Fitness Zone, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and volleyball.  A two-mile loop of paved pathways around the park are perfect for walking, jogging, skating, and biking.

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.

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.

This 20 square mile park in West Palm Beach is a critical water resource for the city of West Palm Beach.  It is used as a catchment area for West Palm Beach's drinking water and was historically part of the headwaters for the Everglades.  Educational programming and guided tours are available at the Preserve as well as a Nature Center with exhibits about the wetlands habitat.  

Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Sunday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Nature Center Building closed Mondays; Preserve Open

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.

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.

Picower Super Park within John Prince Park is one of the main draws to this central Palm Beach County facility in central Lake Worth. Recently created, the Picower Super park has a large barrier free splash area and multiple ability/age play equipment in a fenced area with restrooms. This county run regional park has about 726.36 acres (includes 338 lake acres). There's a popular campground and everything from walking trails, kayaking, golfing to bocce, basketball, volleyball and tennis.

This park is just south of the city of Boynton Beach's Intracoastal Park right off Federal Highway. It was recently renamed and was known as the Boat Club Park.  Oyer Park is open to boaters and fishermen 24 hours per day.  Parking Fees: A trailer/launching fee is required on weekends and city designated holidays is $10 each day, regardless of residency. Decal Fees: The general public can purchase a decal per trailer for $50 per year per decal. Decals are valid Oct. 1 – Sept. 30 (per Code of Ordinances Sec. 16-61).

 A unique feature of Intracoastal Park is its access for non-motorized vessel launching; swimming is not permitted in the pond or in the Intracoastal Waterway. A Veterans Memorial by the city of Boynton Beach is located at the entrance to the park. A 1/3-mile concrete path winds around a small lake with a floating fountain. Amenities include BBQ grills, benches, pavilions, and restrooms. The Clubhouse at Intracoastal Park opened in September 2007.