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The John D MacArthur State Park is the only state park located within Palm Beach County. The park was established in 1989 and the purpose of the park is to protect Florida’s southeast coast.

The state park is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon. The park features 438 acres of natural environment, more than seven species of plants and more than twenty-two species of animals that inhabit the park. Many of the animals that inhabit the park are either endangered or threatened.

Located throughout the park are the Maritime Hammock, which is an Indian word for a “shady place”. The maritime hammock is a thin strip of vegetation behind the beach dune and a mature hammock covered with large tropical trees. The Estuary at the John MacArthur…

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Lyman Kayak Park in Lantana is a great place for paddlers to slip their human-powered vessels into the water away from the bustle of Sportsman’s Park, where the launch ramps are used mostly for powerboats.

The park’s 30 parking spaces also serve the patrons of shops and restaurants along Ocean Avenue. The park is at 106 N. Lake Drive, about a block north of Ocean Avenue. Parking is free but limited to three hours.

In addition to a kayak launching area and parking lot, the park features a 180-foot pier overlooking the Lake Worth Lagoon, open space covered with grass, bicycle racks and benches.

No dogs are allowed in the kayak park because of an ordinance that prohibits pets at all town facilities (except the dog park at Maddock Park on West…

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The MacArthur State Park in North Palm Beach is the only state park in Palm Beach County. The state park preserves the natural heritage of the subtropical coastal habitat in Southeast Florida.

MacArthur Park is nestled along the Atlantic Ocean on a barrier island and houses several rare or endangered tropical and coastal plant species. The park stretches nearly two miles of the sandy beach. Activities include swimming, bird watching, surfing, fishing, and snorkeling in the clear blue waters.

This upcoming Saturday, February 23rd the park is hosting their 2019 Inaugural Ball. The ball benefits the Natural Science Education Programs that are held several times a year at the park. The event is taking place at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach…

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The countdown is on for the annual Jupiter Seafood Festival coming to Carlin Park this Saturday and Sunday.

Come and enjoy two-days of live entertainment, music from local bands, nautical vendors, kid’s activities and entertainment, food, drinks, and of course some of the best fresh seafood from a variety of local food vendors.

The Jupiter Seafood Festival started in 2012 and has been a huge success every year. The festival brings some of the best seafood and is known as one of the best seafood festivals in the area. On Saturday, you’ll have a chance to participate in the Cornhole Tournament and possibly bring home the $1000-dollar grand prize. The tournament starts at 11 am and costs $50 dollars per team to join. The tournament is divided into 3…

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The “Gardens North County District Park” is a $13.6 million endeavor including seven lighted multipurpose fields, playgrounds, walking trails, and a splash pad being built on 40 acres of county-owned land. A 4-acre lake, a large concession stand, restrooms, and pavilions will also be included.

The first phase of the outdoor section of the park is currently under construction on 117th Court North near Timber Trace Elementary School and the Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center, and is expected to be completed in fall of 2019.

For the second phase of the project, the city is looking for a long-term partner to build and operate an indoor sportsplex to accommodate basketball, volleyball, pickleball, gymnastics, cheerleading, wrestling, martial arts, and…

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