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 2600 S. Federal Highway
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General Information
Acreage: 5.6
Park Hours: Sunrise – Sunset
Special Information
Access to the Intracoastal Waterway is accessible for fishing. The eastern edge of the park consists of a mangrove mitigation area.
Manatees have been known to frequent the area. Boaters should use extra care when launching watercraft and when shifting out of neutral. Call 1-888-404-3922, or *FMP on your cell phone, or use VHF Channel 16 to report an injured manatee.
Amenities
Benches, bike rack, bocce courts, non-motorized vessel access, drinking fountain, monofilament recycling bin, nature preserve (mitigation area), open play area, pavilions, picnic tables, playground, rental shelters, restrooms, fitness trail, Intracoastal Waterway
Historical Information
The City began leasing the property in 1965 from the Florida Inland Navigation District (F.I.N.D.) for $1 per year. The Recreation and Parks Department has fully maintained it since. F.I.N.D.'s purpose for the property was to be available to place dredge materials after dredging the Intracoastal Waterway.
The original park was planned by the first Jaycee group in the mid 1970's who cleared the land and installed some irrigation with the assistance of City staff. Back then the property contained mango, lime, tangelo, avocado, loquat, banana and ficus trees. In 1988, a vehicle pathway was created along the northern property line that extends to the Intracoastal Waterway.
The Florida Inland Navigation District (F.I.N.D.) put the property on the Lands Available List in 2003. Both the City and County were interested in preserving the land and worked together to purchase it in 2004. The City received funding from the County's 2002 Recreation and Cultural Facilities Bond and through a grant award from the Florida Communities Trust.
In October 2007, the City began Phase I of the renovation project, with funding help from the Florida Recreation Development Assistant Program (FRDAP). Improvements include a paved access road, an 18-space parking lot, three picnic shelters, a playground, paved sidewalk, an open play field, restrooms, and lush landscaping. Phase II plans include cultural education markers, art, a fishing/day dockage pier and canoe/kayak launch.
The rededication was held on April 10, 2008. |
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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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