Red Reef Park
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1400 N. State Road A-1-A, Boca Raton, FL
HOURS OF OPERATION: Red Reef Park opens at 8:00 A.M. and closes at 10:00 P.M. seven days per week. The Gumbo Limbo facilities are open Monday through Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Sunday noon until 4:00 P.M.
PICNICKING: The picnic area of the Park is equipped with grills, tables and restrooms. Facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional facilities are available at Spanish River Park located one (1) mile North on A1A.
TENT AND TRAILER CAMPING: No individual family tent or trailer camping will be allowed. Red Reef Park is considered principally a day-use area.
FIRES: All fires must be in self-contained charcoal units. No open or wood fires will be permitted.
PETS: No pets will be allowed in the Parks or on the beach.
SWIMMING: Access to the beach and the Atlantic Ocean is available from designated locations within the Park. Pedestrian traffic is restricted to these elevated walkways. Lifeguards are on duty year round from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Snorkeling is a popular leisure activity at the south end of Red Reef Park.
NATURE: The walks and heavily foliated areas are favored haunts for a wide variety of small birds. On occasion, larger and more spectacular web-footed birds are observed on the ocean side of the Park. Nature related programming is conducted through the facilities at the Gumbo Limbo Environmental Education Center. Call 338-1473 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 338-1473 end_of_the_skype_highlighting for program information
SNORKELING: Snorkel the unique rock and reef outcroppings near the offshore area.
FISHING: Surf fishing is one of the favorite pastimes of many Park visitors. However, fishing in designated swimming areas during normal swimming hours (9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) is PROHIBITED.
Spanish River Park
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3001 N. State Road A-1-A,
(561) 393-7815
Spanish River Park takes its name from the shallow fresh water stream, which once flowed along what is now the western edge of the park.
Since its channelization by the core of engineers, the river has become known to boaters as part of the intercoastal waterway. Early maps show the river as "Boca Raton's Lagoon", But late settlers and developers apparently borrowed a page from history and renamed it the old Spanish river , Remnants of the meandering stream bed are still visible in the park.
HOURS OF OPERATION: The Park opens no later than 8:00 A.M. and closes at sundown, seven days per week. Sundown is usually established by the U.S. Weather Bureau and is normally published in the weather section of the local newspaper.
PICNICKING: The picnic area of the park is equipped with grills, tables and restrooms. Facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
GROUP - Picnicking by groups (more than 25 people) is restricted to the group picnic areas (picnic shelters). The shelters are available to all responsible groups by reservation. Requests should be directed to the Boca Raton Recreation Services Department, Park Ranger Headquarters (phone 393-7815), Boca Raton, Florida.
YOUTH CAMPING: Overnight camping by organized youth groups at a pre-selected site in Spanish River Park is allowed under rules set forth by the City of Boca Raton.
Organized youth groups are six or more (maximum of 50) persons under 18 years of age who are:
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Members of or affiliated with a recognized organization such as Boy or Girl Scouts of America, Campfire Girls, Pathfinders, or similar organizations.
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Under the sponsorship for a particular outing of a recognized organization such as a church, school, benevolent or civic service club.
TENT AND TRAILER CAMPING: No individual family tent or trailer camping will be allowed. Spanish River Park is considered principally a day-use area.
FIRES: All fires must be in self-contained charcoal units. No open or wood fires will be permitted.
PETS: No pets will be allowed in the Park or on the beach.
SWIMMING: Access to the Beach and Atlantic Ocean is available from Spanish River Park. Lifeguards are on duty year 'round from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.. Swimming in the lagoon and Intracoastal Waterway is prohibited.
FISHING: Fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway is one of the favorite pastimes of many park visitors. A fishing license is required for saltwater fishing from the shoreline.. Surf fishing in designated swimming areas during normal swimming hours (9:00am to 5:00pm) is prohibited.
NATURE: We are sure you will find the flowers, plants and trees of the Park interesting, especially along the nature trails. Fires could destroy this natural area, so please be careful. Cooking should only be done where proper facilities are provided.
WILDLIFE: The quiet walks and shaded area are favored haunts for a wide variety of small birds. On occasion, larger and more spectacular wading birds are observed along the lagoon and Intracoastal Waterway.
South Beach
400 N. State Road A1A
HOURS OF OPERATION: The park opens at 8:00 A.M. and closes at sundown, seven days a week. Sundown is usually established by the U.S. Weather Bureau and is normally published in the weather section of the local newspaper.
PICNICKING: There are no picnic facilities available at this facility, however, both Spanish River and Red Reef Parks are adequately equipped with grills and tables available on a first come-first served basis. Both facilities are located just a short distance north on A1A.
FIRES: No fires will be permitted in park or on the beach.
TENT AND TRAILER CAMPING: No individual family tent or trailer camping will be allowed. South Beach Park is considered principally a day-use beach area.
PETS: No pets will be allowed in the park or on the beach.
SWIMMING: Access to the beach and the Atlantic Ocean is available from three (3) designated locations within the park. Pedestrian traffic is restricted to these elevated walkways. Lifeguards are on duty year round from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. with extended hours during the summer months.
NATURE: The plants found in this park are mostly native trees and shrubs commonly found on dunes. They have adapted themselves to withstand the continuous salt breeze while their major function is the stabilization of the constantly shifting sand. It is therefore prohibited to remove or destroy them in any way.
WILDLIFE: The walks and heavily foliaged areas are favored haunts for a wide variety of small birds. On occasion, larger and more spectacular web-footed birds are observed on the ocean side of the park.
FISHING: Surf fishing is one of the favorite pastimes of many park visitors. However, fishing in designated swimming areas during normal swimming hours (protected hours) is PROHIBITED.
