Boca Raton Opens Parks And Recreational Facilities

Press release from the City of Boca Raton:

Posted on: April 27, 2020

UPDATE: May 22, 2020 (12:00pm)

Drive-through book drops are now open at both library locations for returning library materials. Mizner Bark Dog Park and Tim Huxhold Skate & Shuffleboard Park are now open. Boca Raton Beach Parks and parking remain closed. Curbside library pick up to open Tuesday, May 26. See more in the table below...

Get updates on City beaches here.

*Other parks not listed on the table below remain closed. Beaches and beach parks remain closed as well.

* Group exercising, sports and fitness classes in parks are prohibited.

City parks that are open, hours of operations, and activities/features available.

Park/Trail/Nature AreaType StatusHoursStatus of ActivitiesAlan C. Alford Golf Course at Red Reef ParkGolf CourseCLOSEDBark Beach at Spanish River ParkDog Beach ParkCLOSEDBlazing Star PreservePreserveOPENSunrise - SunsetTrail open only. Boca Isles ParkNeighborhood ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks and walking areas open only. No use of playgrounds. Boca Raton Municipal Golf CourseGolf Course OPENSunrise - SunsetView information regarding tee time reservations, available amenities and more.Boca Raton Tennis CenterSpeciality Use ParkOPENMon. – Thurs. 8am - 8pmFri. – Sun.8am - Noon

Singles and Doubles play only (No spectators will be allowed). Reservations will only be accepted (no walk ups) beginning at 10am on Monday, May 11 to reserve and pay for courts for the following day. Face coverings must be worn inside at all times. Bring your own tennis racquet, hand sanitizer, water, ice and towel. Do not arrive more than 10 minutes before reservation time. More info...

Boca Tierra ParkNeighborhood ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks, walking areas, tennis courts (singles play only) and basketball court open play only. No use of playground or picnic areas. Countess DeHoernle ParkSpecialty Use ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks and walking areas open only. No use of athletic fields, restrooms, playground or picnic areas.Downtown LibraryLibraryCLOSEDDrive-through book drop is open. Curbside pickup TBA.El Rio TrailPreserve/Nature TrailOPENSunrise - SunsetMulti-purpose path open only.George SnowNeighborhood ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks and walking areas, tennis court (singles play only), basketball court for open for singles and doubles play. No use of playground or picnic areas.Gumbo Limbo Nature CenterNature CenterCLOSEDHidden Lakes ParkNeighborhood ParkOPEN8am - SunsetTennis courts (singles and doubles play only) open only. No use of playground or picnic area. Hillsboro El Rio Park SouthSpecialty Use ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks, walking areas, tennis and pickleball courts for singles and doubles play (No spectators will be allowed at this time), basketball court for open play, and canoe/kayak launch open only. No use of restrooms, picnic area, fitness equipment or playground. Hughes ParkNeighborhood ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks, walking areas, basketball courts for open play only. No use of restrooms, playground or picnic area. Lake WymanCommunity ParkOPEN8am - SunsetTrails, sidewalks, tennis court for singles and doubles play (No spectators will be allowed at this time), basketball court for open play only. No use of athletic fields, restrooms, playground or picnic areas. Meadows ParkSpecialty Use ParkOPEN8am - SunsetPark sidewalks, walking areas and tennis courts for singles and doubles play are open (No spectators will be allowed at this time). No use of playgrounds or picnic areas. Meadows Park PoolSpecialty Use ParkOPEN11am - 5pmPool is open for single lap swimming only. Face coverings must be worn inside buildings at all times. Pool use shall be limited to one person per lane (6), at 45-minute increments - once per day. Patrons must call ahead to schedule swim- swims cannot be scheduled more than 1 day in advance. Patrons must bring their own swimming equipment such as goggles, towels, kickboards, fins, noodles, and water bottles. Locker rooms will be closed.More info...Mizner Bark Dog ParkDog ParkOPENSun. - Sat. 7am - DuskWed. 12pm - Dusk starting May 27Open Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The port-o-let at the dog park will remain closed. CDC guidelines are to be followed.Palmetto Dune ParkNeighborhood ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks and walking areas open only.Patch Reef Park Community ParkOPEN8am - SunsetWalking trails and basketball courts only.Patch Reef Park Tennis CenterSpeciality Use ParkOPENMon. – Thurs. 8am - 8pmFri. – Sun.8am - NoonSingles and doubles play only (No spectators will be allowed). Reservations will only be accepted (no walk ups) beginning at 10am on Monday, May 11 to reserve and pay for courts for the following day. Face coverings must be worn inside at all times. Bring your own tennis racquet, hand sanitizer, water, ice and towel. Do not arrive more than 10 minutes before reservation time. More info...Patrick A. Lynch/Golden FigNeighborhood ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks and walking areas open only. No use of playground.Pine BreezeNeighborhood ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks, walking areas and basketball courts. No use of playground. Red Reef ParkBeach ParkCLOSEDRutherford ParkSpecialty Use ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks and walking areas open only. No use of playground or restrooms. Sanborn SquareSpecialty Use ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks and walking areas open only. No use of picnic areas.Sand Pine ParkSpecialty Use ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks, walking areas, tennis courts for singles and doubles play (No spectators will be allowed at this time) and basketball court for open play. No use of fields, exercise equipment, restrooms or playground. Serenoa GladePreserve/TrailOPENSunrise - SunsetTrails and sidewalks open only.Silver Palm ParkSpecialty Use ParkOPEN24 hours a daySidewalks, walking areas and boat ramps open only. No use of restrooms or picnic areas.South Beach ParkBeach ParkCLOSEDSouth Beach PavilionBeach ParkCLOSEDSpanish River LibraryLibraryCLOSEDDrive-through book drop is open. Curbside pickup TBA.Spanish River ParkBeach ParkCLOSEDSugar Sand ParkCommunity ParkOPEN8am - SunsetWalking trails, basketball courts and roller hockey rink (for single use play) open only.Swim CenterSpecialty Use ParkOPEN9am-3pmLap swimming only. (No use of hot tub, splash pad, playground). More info...The Racquet CenterSpeciality Use ParkOPENMon. – Thurs. 8am - 8pmFri. – Sun.8am - NoonSingles and doubles play only (No spectators will be allowed). Reservations will only be accepted (no walk ups) beginning at 10am on Monday, May 11 to reserve and pay for courts for the following day. Face coverings must be worn inside at all times. Bring your own tennis racquet, hand sanitizer, water, ice and towel. Do not arrive more than 10 minutes before reservation time. More info...Tim Huxhold Skate & Shuffleboard ParkSkate Park & Shuffleboard CourtsOPENMon. - Fri. 5pm - 8pmSat. 1pm - 8pmSun. 1pm - 6pmSkate Park opens Tuesday, May 19, 2020. CDC guidelines are to be followed.Shuffleboard Courts remain CLOSED.University WoodlandsCommunity ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks, walking areas, tennis courts for singles and doubles play (No spectators will be allowed at this time), basketball courts for open play. No use of athletic fields, restrooms, playground or picnic areas. Wildflower ParkSpecialty Use ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks and walking areas only.Yamato Scrub Natural AreaPreserve/TrailOPENSunrise - SunsetTrails and sidewalks open only.Yale NewmanNeighborhood ParkOPEN8am - SunsetSidewalks and walking areas open only. No use of playground or picnic area.

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