700 NE 4 Avenue
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General Information

Acreage:  12.0

Park Hours:  Sunrise – Sunset

Special Information

The park is located to the east of to St. Mark's Catholic Church and school in a mangrove hammock area adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway. The park is connected by at least three tidal inlets along the western boarder. It is a great place to see a variety of animals, including birds, raccoons and manatees.

Manatees have been known to frequent the area. 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, drinking fountain, interpretative kiosk, monofilament recycling bin, nature preserve (mitigation area), restrooms, Intracoastal Waterway

Historical Information

Located on environmentally sensitive land, consisting of a mangrove at the east end of NE 4 Avenue, east of Federal Highway, the City leases the property from the Diocese of Palm Beach County.

In 1997, the aluminum boardwalk, six interpretative panels, lighted restrooms, lighted parking lot, gates and landscaping were installed. The funding was cooperation between the City, Palm Beach County, Florida Inland Navigation District, Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP), St. Mark's Parish, The Diocese of Palm Beach, the Solid Waste Authority, and Florida Coastal Management Program.

The park is used by schoolchildren and environmental/conservation groups for educational aspects. This park provides a fun and educational experience, which preserves the environment and exhibits the natural beauty of our area.