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Parks & Recreation
Living in or visiting the Northern Palm Beaches is an adventure in outdoor and indoor sports and recreation. The beaches, golf courses, parks, marinas and spectator sporting venues offers an array of ways to spend the day.
Paintball enthusiasts can visit Rush Paintball in Jupiter for the chance to spend the day on 18 acres of playing areas. If you prefer spending the day on the Loxahatchee River then visit Canoe Outfitters of Florida, also in Jupiter, for a day of guided or self-guided exploration. Jupiter Lanes Family Entertainment Center offers 24,000 square feet of fun with 20 bowling lanes, an arcade, beach bar, pro shop, billiard tables and special event opportunities. Sports enthusiasts can catch an FAU Fighting Owls football game at Lockhard Stadium in Fort Lauderdale while in the area; call (866) FAU-OWLS for tickets.
We're Florida's Golf CapitalTM and it is clear to see as Palm Beach County is home to over 160 golf courses in addition to major PGA tournaments, including The Honda Classic.
The Palm Beach County Parks & Recreations Department oversees 8,000 acres of parkland and are your source to local parks and recreation activities throughout the area.
For another great sports and activities resource, contact the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, which maintains a calendar of sporting programs and hosts events, educational programs and clinics. As a private, non-profit organization, the commission is steadfast in its commitment to enhancing citizens' quality of life through sports. Visit www.palmbeachsports.com for more information.
SPORTS & RECREATION INFORMATION
Palm Beach County Sports Commission
1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1410
West Palm Beach
(561) 233-3180
Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department
2700 S. Sixth Ave., Lake Worth
(561) 966-6600
Jupiter Parks & Recreation Department
200 Military Trail, Jupiter
(561) 741-2400
North Palm Beach Recreation Department
603 Anchorage Drive, North Palm Beach
(561) 841-3386
Town of Lake Park Parks & Recreation
311 7th Street
Lake Park, FL 33403
561-881-3338
Palm Beach Gardens Park & Recreation Department
4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens
(561) 630-1100
Riviera Beach Parks & Recreation Department
1621 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach
(561) 845-4070
Tequesta Parks & Recreation Department
399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta
(561) 575-1897
Florida State Parks Guide
(850) 245-2157
WATER SPORTS & RECREATION
Spending the day on the water can be an exhilarating experience, from meandering in a kayak along one of the beautiful waterways to parasailing high above Florida's coastline, there is no end to the fun adventures you can have in Northern Palm Beach County. Plus, there really is no better way to spend a day than swimming and sunbathing at the beach.
DIVING & SNORKELING
Excursions into the waters along northern Palm Beach County elicit fun for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts alike. From close encounters with colorful marine life and shipwrecks to beautiful coral, natural and man-made reefs, our area is teeming with underwater wonders.
Diving novices can visit one of many local dive shops where you can go on a guided tour, receive lessons and earn certification. Experienced divers and snorkelers will find all of the equipment they need to rent or purchase for their own ocean explorations.
Scuba Works
18733 S.E. Federal Highway, Tequesta
(561) 575-3483
www.scuba-works.com
FISHING
Jupiter Inlet cushions the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, making it an ideal location from which to set out on a fishing trip. The Northern Palm Beaches is renowned for its fishing opportunities, and because of this there are numerous charters, marinas and piers as well as bait and tackle shops ready to assist you with all of your fishing needs.
MARINAS
Black Pearl Marina
19137 S.E. Federal Highway, Tequesta
(561) 744-2223
Castaways
1111 Love St., Jupiter
(561) 743-3270
Marina Club at Jonathan's Landing Marina
3238 Casseekey Island Road, Jupiter
(561) 747-8980
Jupiter Hills Lighthouse Marina
18261 S.E. Federal Highway, Tequesta
(561) 744-0727
Jupiter Pointe Club & Marina
18701 S.E. Federal Highway, Tequesta
(561) 743-6440
New Port Cove Marina Center
255 E. 22nd Court, Riviera Beach
(561) 844-2504
North Palm Beach Marina
1037 Marina Drive, North Palm Beach
(561) 626-4919
Old Port Cove Marina
112 Lakeshore Drive, North Palm Beach
(561) 626-1760
Sailfish Marina Resort
98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores
(561) 844-1724
CHARTERS
eBoatCharters.com Inc.
6671 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 56-188, Jupiter
(561) 427-7213
www.eboatcharters.com
Charter a motor yacht, sailboat, private fishing or party boat for your next event, celebration or outing. eBoatCharters.com provides the right vessel throughout Florida, The Bahamas and the Caribbean - an exceptional alternative for business and leisure fun.
Waterdog Sportfishing
164 Honeysuckle Drive, Jupiter
(800) 787-FISH
www.waterdogcharters.com
Jupiter, Florida is the world's best sailfishing spot during December and January, states Saltwater Sportsman, and that is just one reason to contact Waterdog Sportfishing. From April through July you can enjoy The Bahamas or visit St. Thomas, USVI, between September and October and bring home a Blue Marlin.
FOR THE SPECTATOR
AUTO RACING
Palm Beach International Raceway
17047 Beeline Highway, Jupiter
(561) 622-1400
www.racemoroso.com
Palm Beach International Raceway is a recently renovated year-round racing facility boasting a new 2-mile, 11-turn Road Course; NHRA quarter-mile Drag Strip; skid pad and WKA Master Kart Track; as well as other entertainment amenities. Palm Beach International Raceway hosts weekly drag races and over 950 events annually, and schedules year-round private rentals, testing and lessons.
BASEBALL
Roger Dean Stadium
4751 Main St., Jupiter
(561) 775-1818
www.rogerdeanstadium.com
Roger Dean Stadium is is the only stadium in America with two minor league teams, the Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals, and is the only Florida stadium to host two spring training teams, the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. The stadium accommodates approximately 7,000 fans. Visit www.rogerdeanstadium.com for more information.
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