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Waterway Park is a great place to explore Palm Beach County’s diverse marine life, the park includes over 30,000 cubic yards of waste material brought up during the course of an excavation or dredging. The Jupiter High School Environmental Academy, the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, and others have planted over 35,000 red mangrove seedlings.

In 2016 the park underwent a large reconstruction to remove Australian Pines and other invasive species. The total expenditures for the project exceed $500,000. Resources came from the County's Roadway Production Division in order to counterbalance environmental destruction from the construction of the Donald Ross Road Bridge. 11 acres of red mangroves were planted during the 2016 renovation which have now…

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The Palm Beaches have a lot to offer kids and families when it comes to outdoor fun. Here are some of the best family-friendly beaches in Palm Beach County.

DuBois Park

Lined with palm trees and protected waters, Dubois Park is located on the southern edge of Jupiter Inlet. Pull into the ample parking lot and you’ll notice the park doesn’t face the ocean, but rather the beautiful and historic Jupiter Inlet. Look west and you’ll see the Jupiter Lighthouse. Look east and you’ll see the mouth of the inlet leading into the shimmering ocean. A man-made barrier of natural rock and concrete shelters a pool of water, perfect for bathers of all ages. The water is replenished and cleaned by the natural currents of the inlet, and access to the swimming…

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There are a lot of fun, free activities for you and your family to do together in the Palm Beaches, here are some of our favorites.

Go Biking

Running along the western edge of Palm Beach, the Palm Beach Lake Trail is 5½-miles long. The trail affords both dramatic vistas and intimate peeks into some of the island’s most palatial properties. Along the way, you’ll pass landmarks like the Flagler Museum and a giant kapok tree originally brought here from the Amazon, as well as the backyards of stunning private homes.

Go Exploring

Palm Beach County has 25 spectacular natural areas are open from sunrise to sunset, with free admission 365 days a year.

Go Snorkeling

There’s no better place to go snorkeling than Phil Foster Park. Located…

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Lake Worth is an energetic city that has a lot to offer. Regardless of your age, here are a few fun things to do when you visit Lake Worth.

Playhouse

The Art Deco Society of Palm Beach County. Today, the Playhouse is proud to offer a variety of mainstream and alternative programming, both live and on film. Year-round programming includes award-winning dramas, comedies, musicals, area premieres, Broadway favorites, children’s shows, international ballets and operas in cinema, and live concert series.

Downtown Lake Worth

This vibrant downtown area is best described as colorful, artistic and bohemian. Along its two main streets, Lake Avenue and Lucerne Avenue, visitors can meander through the eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, art galleries,…

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Florida, particularly South Florida, is famous for its wildlife. For those of you who love the water, here are a couple wildlife centers that you might want to visit.  

Manatee Lagoon

Manatee Lagoon is Florida Power & Light’s new eco-discovery center. This is your chance to see the manatees up close where they bask in the warm-water outflows from the power plant. The center includes exhibits, a boardwalk, picnic area, pavilion, cafe and gift shop. Even better, admission is free! 600 N. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach. 561-626-2833 For a sneak preview, check out the Manatee Cam on their website VisitManateeLagoon.com

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

You’ll fall in love with sea turtles! Loggerhead Marinelife Center promotes sea turtle education,…

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Palm Beach County does a fantastic job of preserving its natural areas. For those who love the outdoors, here’s a guide to a few of the best places to go hiking in the Palm Beaches

Eagle Trail

Forming a loop around Gator Lake in Grassy Waters Preserve, the Eagle Trail tunnels through a tropical hammock to provide overlooks across the wet prairies of the Loxahatchee Slough and across the Lake. This short loop provides access to a pier for anglers and several excellent locations for birding. The Eagle Trail starts at a pier and picnic tables on the north side of Gator Lake, entering a narrow passage through a tropical hardwood hammock with myrsine, wild coffee, and cocoplum. The trail ascends a boardwalk through sawgrass on the edge of the…

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Manatee Lagoon hosts public and private kayaking and paddleboarding tours of the Lake Worth Lagoon Tuesdays through Fridays. If you are looking for a hands-on way to experience South Florida’s ecosystem, now is the perfect time because it’s always easier to find and see manatees when the weather is cooler as they often huddle together in well-known warmer waters.

All tours are led by “Manatee Masters” who will help guide you as well as narrate the local plants and wildlife.

Public Tours

Public tours are for groups of ten people or less and can be booked Tuesday through Saturday (no tours on Sundays) at 2 p.m.

Advance registration is requested, particularly during manatee season (Nov. 15 – March 31).

Registration opens 45 days in advance…

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The Palm Beach Roadrunners is hosting its first run of the year this Saturday starting in Carlin Park. This is a great event for experienced runners and new year’s resolutioner alike. If you’re experienced there is a 10K option or, for everyone else, there is a 5K option.

Start the 2020 right by racing into the new year!

Click here for more information.

When: Saturday January 11, 2020

Time: 7:15AM

5k begins at 7:40 am

10k begins at 7:30 am

Kid’s 1 miler begins at 7:10 am

Where: Carlin Park - 400 Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL US 33477

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Stuart has many outdoor parks that are perfect for you and your kids, especially now that the weather is so nice.

Flagler Park

Flagler Park has basketball courts, grills, a fishing pier, and a playground with everything a kid could want. The park, like all those in Stuart, is well maintained.

Where: 201 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL 34994.

Kiwanis Youth Park

Kiwanis Youth Park is specifically designed with a kid-safe playground, it is the perfect place to introduce your child to local kids so they play together while you and the other parents mingle.

Where: 1-99 SE 5th St, Stuart, FL 34994

Sandsprit Park

Sandsprit Park is located at the entrance to the Manatee Pocket. The park is an amazing place to visit to enjoy a day near or on…

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There is a variety of guided tour options in the Palm Beaches. You can travel around sunny South Florida by air, land, or sea. Either way, you are sure to have a good time.

Foot Tours

Walking around a city on foot is perhaps the best way to experience it. In West Palm Beach The Historical Society of Palm Beach County hosts a stroll through the Downtown area from January to April. The one-hour guided tour showcases the evolution of the area’s buildings and landmarks and includes an overview of the changes currently taking place in the city.

Worth Avenue Historical Tour

Worth Avenue Historical Tour of Palm Beach lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes, the tour covers much of the history of Worth Avenue. Worth Avenue is one of the most notable…

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