209 NW 9 Court
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General Information

Acreage:  4.0

Park Hours:  Sunrise – Sunset (lighted facilities open until 10:00 p.m.)

Amenities
Basketball courts, BBQ grills, fitness trail (1/4-mile, no exercise stations), horseshoe court, open play area, pavilions, racquetball court, restrooms

Historical Information

The park is adjacent to Sara Sims Memorial Cemetery. The Sara Sims Park and Sara Sims Cemetery property were originally purchased in conjunction with Palm Beach County Division of Housing and Community Development Division through their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund. The first phase of development took place in 1979. In 1987, the Palm Beach County Division of Housing and Community Development transferred two vacant buildings on the south side of NW 10 Avenue to the City to incorporate as part of the park.

Part of the as yet developed park at Sara Sims was designated as a cemetery in the early 1970's and plotted due to the necessity of relocating graves at Barton Memorial Park. There is still availability for gravesites at Sara Sims Cemetery and the thought is that this cemetery will become more popular when Boynton Memorial Park is no longer an option for burials. There is a wrought iron fence around the perimeter.

When the park was planned, the neighborhood decided that the active areas should be away from houses and located on the east side of the park and the passive areas should be located on the west side of the park. The Recreation and Parks Department worked with the neighbors to ensure their desires were met.

The park was improved and expanded in 1989 including landscaping and irrigation improvements, new fencing, racquetball courts, a drinking fountain, a pedestrian path, basketball courts, and lighting.

In 1993, Palm Beach County contributed funding through the Community Development Block Grant towards street improvements and park improvements with a portion of it used towards the addition of two lighted racquetball courts and additional playground equipment. These improvements were made in 1994. The construction costs were partially funded through the Palm Beach County Community Development Block grant.