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Boynton Beach Memorial Park
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 1611 S. Seacrest Boulevard
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General Information
Acreage: 10.0
Park Hours: Sunrise – Sunset
Amenities
Cemetery, drinking fountain, mausoleum, chapel
Special Information
Burials are coordinated through the City Clerk's Office. For more information contact 561-742-6060.
Historical Information
Boynton Memorial Park originally was not owned by the city, but was a vacant piece of land where people were burying their family members. The property was acquired in the 1950's, from the developer of High Point.
In the earlier (eastern) sections of the cemetery, the gravestones are all standing upright. In the latter (western) sections, the headstones are all ground level so that maintenance is safer and more efficient.
There are some unmarked graves that go back to the early part of the last century. There are no records from before the time the City acquired the property, except by reviewing the existing gravestones.
The newer sections of the cemetery are all platted and gravesites are sold via the City Clerk's Office. A portion of the money is used for perpetual care (the Perpetual Care Fund) and is used to maintain the park. There is a children's section of the park with a standing monument in the middle that represents all the children in that section. The statue was designed by artist Conrad Pickel, who had a studio in town.
Record keeping is handled by the City Clerk's Office. The Parks Division is responsible for all normal grounds maintenance as well as grave opening and closings and mausoleum entombments.
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Highlights
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Recreation and Parks Dept. Offers Surf Saturday and Paddle board Classes
At the Hula Surf School, surf lessons focus on surfing basics, surf safety, how to identify rip currents, lifeguard flags, tide changes, and proper use of equipment, as well as on-land training. Classes are for ages 6 and above and participants must know how to swim.
The Hula Surf School also teaches stand up paddle boarding lessons that focus on the basics . . . how to paddle, stand up, and turn. This sport is a great way to be on the water and improve your physical conditioning! Classes are for ages 15 and above and participants must know how to swim.
Classes are held on Saturdays, April 16 and 30 and May 7 and 21 from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Fee is $31 for non residents and $25 per resident per class and includes instruction and all necessary equipment. The CPR certified professional surf staff makes safety the number one priority.
These two popular classes are held at Oceanfront Park, located at 6415 North Ocean Blvd. For more information, call 742-62367. To register, please visit Intracoastal Park Clubhouse or call 561-742-6650, Tu. – Sa., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Sand Sifters Schedule 2011-12
Oceanfront Park, A-1-A
2011-12
Sat.,February 4, 2012
Sat., March 3, 2012
Sat., April 7, 2012
Sat., May 5, 2012
Sat., June 2, 2012
Sat., July 7, 2012
Sat., August 4, 2012
Sat., September 1, 2012
Sat., October 6, 2012
Sat., November 3, 2012
Sat., December 1, 2012
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Boynton Announces Adopt a Park Program
The Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department is announcing a new Adopt a Park Program. The purpose of this program is to enlist the community's involvement with selective maintenance within a park in order to maintain a clean park environment for all to enjoy. For more information, please call 742-6225 or send an email to shea@bbfl.us.
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Cabana Rentals at Oceanfront Park!
Oceanside Beach Service has recently set up a cabana service at Oceanfront Park. You can now rent a lounge chair and umbrella to make your experience at the beach even more enjoyable. Prices range from $3.00 per hour for a lounge chair and umbrella to $30 a day for two loungers and an umbrella.
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