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 2901 N. Seacrest Boulevard
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General Information
Acreage: 13.6
Park Hours: Sunrise – Sunset
Amenities
Bike rack, kiosk, nature preserve, nature trail
Historical Information
In January 1995, Palm Beach County bought 5 acres of the natural area from Resolution Trust Corporation. In March 1995, the County purchased an additional 8.6 acres from Janmar Properties, Ltd. The State of Florida provided Preservation 2000 matching funds for these acquisitions through the Florida Communities Trust. This natural area is managed as part of a countywide system of natural areas protected to maintain the diversity of biological communities and species found in Palm Beach County. Rosemary Scrub is open to the public for environmental education, scientific research, and passive recreational activities such as bird watching, nature walks, and photography.
Rosemary Scrub is one of the few remaining examples of the Florida Scrub ecosystem left in Palm Beach County. The site contains sand pine scrub, scrubby pine flatwoods and mesic hammock communities. Less than 2% of the historic scrub ecosystem still exists in the County, making preservation of this endangered natural community extremely important. Rosemary Scrub does not contain many animals because of its small size and urban location. The site does protect a small population of gopher tortoises, and serves as a sanctuary for migratory birds. It will be managed to create favorable conditions for the return of listed species such as the Florida scrub jay. Other animals present on the site include the green anole and six-lined racerunner.
Various rare plants recorded on the site include the endangered Curtiss' milkweed, large-flowered rosemary, nodding pinweed and erect prickly pear. Other plants found on the site include the giant air plant, coast plain staggerbush, deer moss, netted pawpaw and several species of native bromeliads.
This location was established by Palm Beach County and is maintained by the Recreation and Parks Department. For information about the scrub, call #963-6737. (information courtesy of Palm Beach County) |
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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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