This 79-acre Palm Beach County locale, next to Boca Raton Spanish River Library, features a 12-foot-wide trail for walkers and bicyclists with a view of Blue Lake. An 8-acre wetland restoration project is home to osprey, black-necked stilt, ibis and pondhawk dragonfly.

This 1,400-square-foot public artwork, in the central plaza of Rosemary Square outdoor mall, offers a playful way to cool down in a maze of water curtains that periodically jet up to 7 feet high. Fun for children AND adults!

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Live aquatic tanks, interactive exhibits and a touch tank in Burt Reynolds Park explore the varied habitats of the Loxahatchee River system. Operated by the Loxahatchee River District, it also offers family and school programs, such as storytime, snorkeling, fishing and kayaking.

Besides the splash park for kids, other amenities include a playground, basketball court, fitness trail, recreation center, tennis courts and sports field.

A state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater and concert green at Centennial Park in Town Square that accommodates up to 1,000 people for a variety of events, such as concerts, festivals, fundraisers and family movies.

This 23-square-mile wetlands ecosystem, which serves as a regional water supply, is home to tree islands, forested hammocks and a variety of native wildlife. A nature center offers hands-on environmental educational programs for all ages. Other features are a boardwalk, miles of hiking and biking trails, guided canoe and hiking experiences, merit badge programs for Scouts and free field trips for local schools.

This facility offers lap swimming, slides and water buckets for play, swim lessons, water aerobics and family events. Lifeguards are on duty, and the pool is heated during the winter.

This 13.6-acre city park offers a playground, boat ramps, docks, fishing pier, multipurpose fields, tennis courts and picnic tables and pavilions. A community center, cafe, pickleball courts, fitness equipment and health trails are expected in 2024.

This 15,000 square-foot space, rehabilitated by the city of Delray Beach's Community Redevelopment Agency, is on Artists Alley in the Pineapple Grove district. The arts incubator, which is home to studio artists, offers gallery exhibitions, visual art workshops, professional development opportunities, educational lectures and special events. For example, youth See & Do sessions give tours of the exhibitions and studio hallways, followed by an artist-led project.

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This 20-acre oasis is a peaceful hub of environmental education, research and conservation. Stroll the boardwalk, watch tropical fish in aquariums, relax in the butterfly garden and be amazed by the patients in the sea turtle rehabilitation facility.

This city complex offers aquatic facilities, walking trail with exercise equipment, playground, pavilion, picnic tables and grill, fishing, dance/wellness rooms, art room, gymnasiums, kiln room, kitchen and meeting rooms.

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This city complex features an amphitheater, baseball field, basketball court, gym, multi-purpose fields, playground, splash pad, racquetball courts, recreation center, softball field, swimming pools and tennis courts.

This venue offers art exhibitions in three galleries and events such as Family Saturdays. It supports local artists and promotes cultural events throughout the county, featuring a great list of upcoming events on its website.

This city gym in Pahokee, which reopened in 2021 after 13 years, offers a range of adult and youth programming, including a youth basketball league and afterschool programs.

Home of the annual South Florida Fair, this site is also a complex of Yesteryear Village, the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre and exhibit buildings, including the Expo Center and the Agriplex. During the fair, the southern parking area serves as the midway for shows, games and concessions.

This village complex features an ocean-themed playground, two batting cages, four softball fields, a concession stand and three rental pavilions with picnic tables.

This 84.8-acre city complex features picnic tables, a playground and fields for baseball, softball, football and soccer.

This city park offers an accessible playground, four lighted Little League fields, two lighted regulation baseball fields, one lighted barrier-free Miracle League field, two concession stands, four batting cages and pavilion.

A nonprofit organization in West Palm Beach offers eco-sustainable and affordable programs and materials for art, education, and the creative public. Afterschool and summer programs encourage eco-conscious children through environmentally-friendly behaviors.

Home to Sunset Cover Amphitheater, Osprey Point Golf Course, Daggerwing Nature Center, Coconut Cove Community Center, Canine Cove Dog Park, Coconut Cove Waterpark, Rick Macci Tennis Center, exercise stations, walking paths, water ski school, freshwater fishing, playground, bicycle paths, boat ramp, lighted softball and baseball fields, courts for basketball, racquetball/handball, volleyball and pickleball.

This nonprofit organization, with three historic cottages and an extensive city archive, brings together families and multiple generations to experience local history through exhibitions, a Florida-native heritage garden and fun-filled, contemporary themed programs and special events. School tours are welcome.

This city venue offers a dog park, multipurpose fields, picnic tables and pavilions, playground, recreation center, softball field, walking and biking trails, and courts for basketball, tennis and shuffleboard.

This nonprofit farm offers fresh produce, educational programs and a lush green space. A farm stand is open from October through May. Children's events feature sing-alongs, story times and exploration days.

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This 32-acre city park is home to the tri–level Science Playground with sea-themed splash pad, two nature trails, classes in the community center, 155-seat Willow Theatre, Children’s Science Explorium and the Field House with a gym.

America’s first drive-through wildlife preserve and home to more than 1,000 animals. Address is 2003 Lion Country Road, Loxahatchee.

This city park features trails for walking and biking, a playground and public art.

This county park with 35,200 feet of lake frontage offers four basketball courts, 4.5-mile bicycle path, boat ramps, campground, cricket field, dog park, 20-station exercise course, fishing, Fitness Zone outdoor exercise area, golf learning center, half-mile nature trail, 4.5-mile walking path, pétanque court, picnic shelters and pavilions, six pickleball courts, splash park and playgrounds (including Boundless Playground), three softball fields, six lighted tennis courts, therapeutic recreation center, eight-station wheelchair exercise course, and two grass courts and six sand courts for volleyball.

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Cox Science Center and Aquarium and other community partners provide offerings such as home school classes, day camps, FAU NeuroExplorers, Lego robotics engineering and GEMS Club (Girls Excelling in Math and Science).

This 16,000-square-foot educational center features hands-on exhibits to learn about manatees and the surrounding Lake Worth Lagoon. On cooler winter days, the observation deck is the ideal spot to watch manatees gathering in the warm outflows from the Florida Power & Light Co. plant in Riviera Beach.

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This 21.5-acre park features a baseball field, two tennis/pickleball courts, two playgrounds, two fishing piers, four sand volleyball courts, fitness trail, kayak and paddleboard launch, dog parks, pavilions and resident-only boat ramp and dry and wet boat storage. A multipurpose activity building offers fitness classes, bridge and mahjong.

This state-of- the-art venue with a colonnade and concert green is operated by Boca Raton and accommodates 4,200 people. It's a social, cultural and educational center for south Palm Beach County residents and draws audiences from throughout South Florida. Programming includes a variety of community events, city events and commercial concerts.

This full-service public tennis facility features 14 clay courts, six hard courts and an 8,200-seat stadium just west of downtown Atlantic Avenue. It also offers an upstairs pavilion and conference room, pro shop with locker rooms, racquet stringing and a wide variety of adult and junior programs, leagues, clinics and camps.

This 750-seat venue, located at the Palm Beach State College campus in Palm Beach Gardens, is a cultural hub for northern Palm Beach County. It presents community programs and family entertainment through its popular Arts in Gardens, Rockin' Radio in the Gardens and the Goldner Family Fun Series.

This city hub, next to the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum, offers art exhibits, workshops and a range of classes for all ages.

Palm Beach County operates these 120 acres, featuring the Seabreeze Amphitheater, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce courts​, 20-station exercise course, saltwater fishing, picnic pavilions, playground, volleyball sand court and softball field. It's also home to Lazy Loggerhead cafe and Jupiter Civic Center.

This initiative of the nonprofit Soil & Soul grows food, cultivates mindfulness, engages in community wellness and educates youth. It teaches regenerative agriculture practices, offers low-cost and free workshops and classes to low-income families, and provides volunteer opportunities for youth. The garden is open to the public during volunteer hours and available for private groups and sessions.

This village park on a lake offers a fishing pier, playground, sand volleyball court, picnic pavilions and tables with grills.

This nonprofit organization offers exhibitions, classes for all ages, diverse special events, community outreach programs, workshops and summer camp.

This village complex features 21 clay courts, a canvas-covered rooftop balcony and a pro shop. In addition to adult programming, children can participate in Junior Aces for ages 5 and up, spring break camps, team tennis games and youth clinics.

This Palm Beach County park offers a gym, lighted baseball and softball fields, lighted basketball courts, 15-station exercise course, three lighted multipurpose fields, playground, lighted roller hockey rink, skate park, lighted tennis courts and lighted sand volleyball court.

This recreation center complex, equipped with kitchen facilities, offers meeting room and pavilion rental, playground, seven lighted lawn bowling courts, 16 lighted shuffleboard courts, paved paths, gazebo, picnic tables and grills.