Jupiter Florida Parks List

Abacoa Community Park

For Reservations Contact: (561) 741-2400

This 24-acre park is located at 1501 W. Frederick Small Road in Jupiter, FL 33458. Park hours are Monday - Sat.: 8 AM - 10 PM; Sunday: 9 AM - 9 PM

Please note that the Tennis Courts open 30 minutes after park opening to allow for grooming. All park lights shut off 15 minutes prior to park closing.

Park amenities include: 4 lighted outdoor basketball courts; 2 lighted hockey rink(s); 4 lighted racquetball courts; 4 lighted har-tru tennis courts; a skate park; soccer fields; a playground; parking; restroom facilities

TAGS: TENNIS COURTS, BASKETBALL COURTS, RACQUETBALL COURTS, HOCKEY RINKS, SOCCER FIELDS, SKATE PARK, CONCESSIONS, PARKING AVAILABLE, RESTROOMS, ABACOA

Bert Winters Park

For Ballfield Permits Contact: (561) 966-6611

For Parking Permits Contact: (877) 727-5714

For Boat Trailer Parking Permit Contact: (877) 727-5714

This 16.5-acre park is located at 13425 Ellison Wilson Road in Juno Beach, FL 33408. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset; however, the lighted court facilities remain open until 9:00 PM; the lighted athletic fields (permit required) remain open until 10:00 PM; and the boat ramps remain open until 11:00 PM.

Park amenities include: 2 lighted baseball fields; 805-feet of Intracoastal Waterway frontage; 2 boat launching ramps and docks (Boat Trailer Parking Permit Required);  canoeing/kayaking access; saltwater fishing; 2 tennis courts; 2 single-table picnic areas; 1 single-table picnic shelter; playground with play equipment for ages 2-5 and for ages 5-15; restroom facilities; and parking (regular and boat/trailer)

TAGS: BOAT RAMP, KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH, PLAYGROUND, BASEBALL FIELDS, TENNIS, FISHING, BOAT TRAILER PARKING, PICNIC, PARKING AVAILABLE, RESTROOMS, JUNO BEACH

Blowing Rocks Preserve

This Barrier Island Sanctuary is located on Jupiter Island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon at 574 S. Beach Road, Hobe Sound, FL, 33455. The 73-acre beach preserve is open daily from 9 AM to 4:30 PM, with the exception of major holidays. Park amenities include: A lagoon with seagrass, urchin, blue claw crabs, and endangered Florida Manatees. Species of sea turtles nesting on the northern beach include loggerheads, leatherbacks, and greens. The on-site Hawley Education Center provides information about the ongoing conservation efforts, as well as the plants and animals to be found in the preserve.

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, BEACHES, HOBE SOUND

Bluegill Trail, Phase 1

Located in Riverbend Park, this 9-mile-long, multi-use trail provides access to 4 conservation lands / visitor facilities (Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area, Grassy Waters Preserve, Karen T. Marcus Sandhill Crane Access Park, and Riverland Park) for visitors on foot, bicycle, or horseback

TAGS: RIVERBEND PARK, HIKING TRAILS, BIKING TRAILS, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, ECO-TOURISM, LOXAHATCHEE WEST

Burt Reynolds Park

For Picnic Pavilion Reservations Contact: (561) 966-6611

For Boat Trailer Parking Permit Contact: (877) 727-5714

Located directly on the Intercoastal Waterway, the entrance to this 35.55-acre park is at 805 N. U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter, FL 33477. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset; however, the boat ramps are accessible 24 hours. Boat Trailer Parking Permit Required ($10 daily permit available on site). After hours parking is permitted. Boat trailer and tow vehicle parking is permitted overnight (24-hour period only). Boaters requiring more extended stay periods must utilize an alternate parking location.

Park amenities include: 6 boat launching ramps; Boat Trailer Parking Permit Required ($10 daily permit available on site); 6 boat slips (day use only); saltwater fishing; 3 horseshoe pits; 2,000 feet of Intracoastal Waterway access; Non-motorized vessel launching beach; 1 sand volleyball court; a playground with play equipment for ages 5-12; 9 picnic shelters; 1 Waterway-adjacent picnic pavilion (reservations required); picnic areas with grills and 1 table; parking (boat/trailer parking, designated parking for vehicles transporting non-motorized vessels without trailer, regular parking); restroom facilities; handicap access; pets permitted.

TAGS: BOAT RAMP, KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH, PLAYGROUND, FISHING, PETS ALLOWED, VOLLEYBALL COURTS, RESTROOMS, BOAT/TRAILER PARKING, PARKING AVAILABLE, PICNIC TABLES, PICNIC WITH GRILLS, PAVILION/GAZEBOS, HORSESHOES, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, TEQUESTA

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Loxahatchee River District

Located at 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458, sanctuary hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 AM until 4:30 PM. The sanctuary offers the opportunity to learn about Florida wildlife in an unique setting, combining a nature center with a wildlife hospital. Nature trails lead through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, and cypress wetlands – these habitats include eagles, panthers, crocodiles, foxes, snakes, bears, and more. Park amenities include: education programs; a nature center; picnic areas; and restroom facilities

TAGS: HIKING TRAILS, ECO-TOURISM, LOXAHATCHEE EAST

Cypress Creek Natural Area

Located in Jupiter Farms, this natural area contains seven ecosystems: mesic flatwoods, wet flatwoods, hydric hammock, wet prairie, depression marsh, dome swamp, and blackwater stream. Park amenities include: Bicycle trails, educational kiosk, equestrian trails, hiking trails, natural area, observation platform, handicap accessible, shelter, parking

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, HIKING TRAILS, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, BIKING TRAILS, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, PARKING AVAILABLE, JUPITER FARMS

Daily Park

Non-Reservable Park

This park is located at 700 Douglas Drive in Jupiter, FL  33458. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Although this 25-acre park features a playground, there is no parking and no restroom facilities

TAGS: PLAYGROUND, JUPITER INLET VILLAGE

Delaware Scrub Natural Area

The main entrance to this 16-acre preserve is located on the north side of Indiantown Road between Jones Creek and North Delaware Blvd at 47 N. Delaware Road. This park contains mesic flatwoods, scrubby flatwoods, wet flatlands, dome swamp, mangrove swamp, and a salt marsh, as well as one of the only cypress swamps in Northeastern Palm Beach County. A boardwalk winds through the trees to the tidal swamp at Jones Creek – a tributary of the Loxahatchee.

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, HIKING, KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, PARKING AVAILABLE, INDIANTOWN BUSINESS CORRIDOR

DuBois Park

For Daily Beach Conditions Contact: (561) 624-0065

For The Loxahatchee River Historical Society Contact:  (561) 747-8380

For Picnic Pavilion Reservations Contact: (561) 966-6611

NOTICE:

Effective March 1, 2014, alcohol possession or consumption is NOT permitted. This includes the Roy Schallern Rood rental pavilion and general picnic areas.

The main entrance to this 18.69-acre beach park is located at  19075 DuBois Road in Jupiter, FL 33477. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset. There is a lifeguard posted at the swimming area  from 9 AM-5:20 PM, seven days a week from Memorial Day until Palm Beach County Schools begin in August. When school is in session, swimming areas are guarded only on weekends.

Park amenities include: 1,200 feet of Intracoastal beachfront (guarded only in snorkling area); 100 feet of guarded lagoon beachfront; beach wheelchair available when lifeguard on duty; NOTE: Saltwater fishing and surfing are NOT permitted in guarded swimming areas; 17 day-use-only boat slips; 1 boat ramp for non-motorized boats only; canoeing/kayaking access; jetty; 1 picnic pavilion (reservations required); picnic areas with grills and single table; playground with play equipment for ages 5-12; outdoor showers; restroom facilities; Indian mound historical/archaeological site; DuBois Pioneer Home -National Register of Historic Places; parking; pets permitted.

TAGS: BEACHES, BEACH WHEELCHAIR, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, FISHING, SURFING, PETS ALLOWED, NON-MOTORIZED BOAT RAMP, LIFEGUARD, KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH, PICNIC, PICNIC WITH GRILL, PLAYGROUND, DUBOIS PIONEER HOME, OUTDOOR SHOWERS, RESTROOMS, JUPITER INLET VILLAGE

Eastview Manor Park

Non-Reservable Park

This is a passive neighborhood park with an unknown address. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

This .25 acre park has no parking and no restroom facilities

TAGS: INDIANTOWN BUSINESS

Eco Island Playground

Non-Reservable Park

Located in Indian Creek Park (See separate listing)  at 1795 Indian Central Blvd., in Jupiter, FL 33458 the Eco-Island play structure is made from recycled plastic and aluminum. The 8,500-square-foot playground features rock climbing, tube slides, eight swings and spider netting. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

TAGS: INDIAN CREEK PARK, PLAYGROUND, DRINKING FOUNTAIN, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, ABACOA NORTH

F.I.N.D. Park (Florida Inland Navigational District)

Non-Reservable Park

This 24-acre park is located at 211 River Park Drive in Jupiter, FL 33477. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include: a dog park (two fenced-in areas in which dogs are allowed to socialize and exercise off-leash; one designated for large breed and one for small breed); canoe/kayak launch; canoe/kayak trail(s); fitness/jogging trail; the Jupiter Waterway Trail; racquetball courts; volleyball courts; playground; and parking.

TAGS: DOG FREE-RUN AREA, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, CANOE/KAYAK LAUNCH, FITNESS/JOGGING TRAIL, JUPITER WATERWAY TRAIL, RACQUETBALL COURTS, VOLLEYBALL COURTS, PLAYGROUND, PARKING AVAILABLE, JUPITER BEACH

Frazier Park

Non-Reservable Park

This is a passive neighborhood park with an unknown address. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

This .25-acre park has no parking and no restroom facilities.

TAGS: JUPITER INLET VILLAGE

Fullerton Island

Non-Reservable Island Park

This 12-acre island park is located in the Intercoastal Waterway in Jupiter, West of Burt Reynolds Park in the Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve south of the Loxahatchee River.

Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include: A 6-slip day-use floating dock; picnic area; and an informational kiosk

Please note: There is NO food, rental concession, public restroom, or trash cans located on the island. Please bring all necessary items for your safety, comfort, and enjoyment, and pack out what you pack in.

TAGS: PICNIC, FLOATING DOCK, ECO-TOURISM, INFORMATIONAL KIOSK, TEQUESTA

Heights of Jupiter Park

For Reservations Contact: (561) 741-2400

This 3-acre park is located at 15215 East Revelle Circle in Jupiter, FL 33458. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include: 2 outdoor basketball courts; fitness/jogging trail; playground; sand volleyball courts; picnic shelters; playground; parking; and NO restroom facilities

TAGS: BASKETBALL COURTS, VOLLEYBALL COURTS, FITNESS/JOGGING TRAIL, PLAYGROUND, PICNIC, PARKING AVAILABLE, ABACOA

Historic Jupiter-Indiantown Trail

This 16.5-mile trail is located between Riverbend Park in Jupiter and the St. Lucie Canal in Indiantown. Trail hours are daily from sunrise to sunset.

The historic Jupiter-Indiantown Trail connects the 680-acre Riverbend Park, 2,083-acre Cypress Creek Natural Area, and Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area, a 16,645-acre area that hosts some of the highest quality, relatively undisturbed pine flatwoods remaining in south Florida. The trail is being built in phases along an old road used from the turn of the century to the late 1950s for travel between Jupiter in Palm Beach County and Indiantown in Martin County.

Park amenities include: A trailhead with off-street parking at Indiantown Road; chickee shade shelter; information board; and equestrian pitcher well pump. The 2-mile-long segment through Cypress Creek Natural area includes an elevated, fully accessible trail surface composed of crushed rock; way-finding signage; shade shelters; and bike racks; horse hitches; and mounting blocks at access points to hiking trails and wildlife observation platforms. NOTE: The trail surface through Cypress Creek Natural Area may not be suitable for thin-tired bicycles or unshod horses. The 5 mile tract currently open through Jones-Hungryland WEA features a trailhead with off-street parking, and information kiosks at CR 711 at Gates 3 and 4 and at Old Indiantown Road at Gate 9. This section of trail has a surface that is mostly elevated packed dirt and grass. Some areas have exposed roots, loose gravel, or are subject to seasonal flooding.

TAGS: EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, ECO-TOURISM, HIKING TRAILS, BIKING TRAILS, BIKE RACKS, INFORMATION KIOSK, PARKING AVAILABLE, INDIANTOWN BUSINESS

Indian Creek Park (AKA Don Schaaf Park)

Non-Reservable Park

This 11-acre park is located at 1795 Indian Creek Drive East in Jupiter, FL 33458. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

In addition to the Eco Island Playground (see prior listing) park amenities include: 2 hard surface volleyball courts; 1 outdoor basketball court; 7 outdoor fitness equipment stations that allow users to work most major body parts with a focus on upper body, abs, and lower body; a jogging trail; 3 picnic shelters; benches; parking; and NO restroom facilities.

TAGS: PLAYGROUND, VOLLEYBALL COURTS, BASKETBALL COURTS, FITNESS STATIONS, FITNESS/JOGGING TRAIL, PICNIC, PARKING AVAILABLE, ABACOA NORTH

Jesup Trail

Located in Jupiter Farms, Jupiter Fl, 33478, this 6-mile-long, multi-use trail provides a transportation route between Cypress Creek Natural Area in Palm Beach County and Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Martin County.

TAGS: HIKING, ECO-TOURISM, JUPITER FARMS

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

For Park Information Contact: (772) 546-2771

https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Jonathan-Dickinson

This 11,500-acre park is located at 16450 S.E. Federal Highway in Hobe Sound, FL 33455.

The park is open from 8 AM to sundown, 365 days a year.

Admission Fee: $6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 Single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle. $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

Boat ramp fee: The boat ramp fee is $4.00 + tax.  This is in addition to the Admission Fee.

Camping Fee: $26.00 per night, plus tax, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee. Includes water and electricity. NOTE: Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older or who hold a social security disability award certificate or a 100% disability award certificate from the Federal Government are permitted to receive a 50% discount on current base campsite fees. Proof of eligibility is required.

Cabin Rental Fee: In-season (November 1 - April 30) - $95.00 per night, plus tax, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee. Off-season (May 1 - October 31) - $85.00 per night, plus tax, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee.

Park amenities include: bicycling; boat ramp; boat tours on the Loxahatchee Queen II; cabins with 90+ camping sites; rental canoes, kayaks, and motorboats; equestrian camping; primitive camping (2 backpack trails); 3 group campsites (reservations required); River Store concessions and restaurant; fishing (freshwater in upper river and saltwater near picnic area/boat ramp); geo-seeking; nature trail hiking; horse equestrian trail; mountain biking; picnicking; unguarded swimming; the Elsa Kimball Environmental Education and Research Center (open 9AM-5PM); Handicap-Accessible Amenities include the Research Center; large print publications; a beach wheelchair for off-road sites and Trapper Nelson’s Interpretive Site; a motorized chair for paved trails is available upon request at the Main Entrance; a paved multi-use trail; wheelchair-friendly ramp and small pier to boat dock; wheelchair friendly sidewalk through section of picnic area near Loxahatchee River; picnic area with grills; campsites and cabins; canoe and kayak launch; auto tour with video/audio guide options; and handicap-accessible restrooms.

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, CAMPING, FISHING, INLAND FISHING, PETS ALLOWED, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, HIKING TRAILS, BIKING TRAILS, KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH, BOAT RAMP, CONCESSIONS, BEACH WHEELCHAIR, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, TRAPPER NELSON’S SITE, PARKING AVAILABLE, HOBE SOUND

Jones / Hungryland Wildlife Area

The entrance to this 2-mile-long wetlands trail is located off Pratt-Whitney Road, 1.5 miles north of SR 706. This is a Northeast Everglades Natural Area (NENA). The best months for hiking are January through May. NOTE: Hunting with a permit is ALLOWED during hunting season at this site.

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, HIKING TRAILS, HUNTING, INLAND FISHING, BIKING TRAILS, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, CAMPING, MARTIN COUNTY

Juno Beach Park

For Daily Beach Conditions Contact: (561) 624-0065

For Pier/Fishing Information Contact: (561) 855-6185

For Ocean Rescue Headquarters Contact: (561) 694-7480

The main entrance to this 5.24-acre beach park is located at 14775 U.S. Highway 1 in Juno Beach, FL 33408. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.  

Park amenities include: 300 feet of guarded beach front; NOTE: Saltwater fishing and surfing are NOT permitted in guarded swimming areas; daily designated surfing areas are available; 990-foot pier with bait shop and snack bar; saltwater fishing is permitted from pier; picnic shelters with single table; outdoor showers; restroom facilities; parking; location of Ocean Rescue Headquarters.

TAGS: BEACHES, LIFEGUARD, SURFING, FISHING, PIER, PICNIC, OUTDOOR SHOWER, RESTROOMS, PARKING AVAILABLE, OCEAN RESCUE, JUNO BEACH

Juno Park

For Ballfield Permits Contact: (561) 966-6611

For Boat Trailer Parking Permits Contact: (877) 727-5714

This 18.2-acre park is located at 2090 Juno Road in Juno Beach, FL 33408. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset; however, lighted court facilities remain open until 9:00 PM; lighted athletic fields (permit required) remain open until 10:00 PM; and the boat ramp remains open until 11:00 PM.

Park amenities include: 1,150 feet of Intracoastal Waterway frontage; 1 boat launching ramp (Boat Trailer Parking Permit Required); 1 boat slip (staging only no all day parking allowed); canoeing/kayaking access; saltwater fishing; 2 lighted baseball fields; 1 basketball court; 1 tennis court; picnic areas with grills and a single table;  a nature area; a chickee hut (no tables); a playground with play equipment for ages 5-12 years; restroom facilities; and parking (regular and boat/trailer).

TAGS: BOAT RAMPS, KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH, FISHING, PLAYGROUND, BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS, BASKETBALL COURT, PICNIC WITH GRILL RESTROOM, PARKING AVAILABLE, BOAT/TRAILER PARKING, JUNO BEACH

Jupiter Beach Park

For Beach Conditions Contact: (561) 624-0065

For Picnic Pavilion Reservations Contact: (561) 966-6611

The entrance to this 46.49-acre beach park is located at 1375 Jupiter Beach Road in Jupiter, Florida 33477. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset; however, inlet fishing is available 24 hours.

Park amenities include: 1,700 feet of guarded beach frontage; beach surf wheelchair (Contact Lifeguard); NOTE: saltwater fishing and surfing are not permitted in guarded swimming area; saltwater fishing allowed in UNGUARDED area; 24-hour jetty; reservable picnic pavilion; picnic areas with grills, picnic table; 1 sand volleyball court; outdoor showers; restroom facilities; parking; pets allowed.

TAGS: BEACHES, LIFEGUARD, BEACH WHEELCHAIR, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, FISHING, PICNIC WITH GRILL, VOLLEYBALL COURT, OUTDOOR SHOWER, RESTROOMS, PARKING AVAILABLE, PETS ALLOWED, JUPITER BEACH

Jupiter Community Park

This 94-acre park is the home of Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association (Youth Sports). It is located at 3377 Church Street in Jupiter, FL 33458. Park hours are Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. The west entrance to Jupiter Community Park on Island Way is open during the following times: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 10 PM; Saturday 8 AM - 10 PM; and Sunday 9 AM - 9 PM.

Park amenities include: 8 lighted baseball/softball fields; 10 lighted soccer/football fields; 6 lighted basketball courts; 6 lighted tennis courts; 2 sand volleyball courts; 2 shelters; 2 playgrounds; concessions; water fountains; restroom facilities; and parking.

TAGS: JTAA, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS, SOCCER FIELDS, FOOTBALL FIELDS, BASKETBALL COURTS, TENNIS COURTS, VOLLEYBALL COURTS, PLAYGROUND, WATER FOUNTAINS, RESTROOMS, CONCESSIONS, PARKING AVAILABLE, INDIANTOWN BUSINESS

Jupiter Farms Park

For Ballfield Permits Contact: (561) 966-6611

For Picnic Pavilion Reservations Contact: (561) 510-0575 * Please note that once Jupiter Farms Residents, Inc. (JFR) has verified availability for your event date the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Departments Customer Service Office must be contacted to finalize the permitting for the facility.

The entrance to this 51.5-acre park is located at 16655 Jupiter Farms Road, Jupiter, FL (33478). The park hours are from sunrise to sunset; however, the lighted athletic fields (permit required) remain open until 10:00 PM.

Park amenities include: 2 lighted baseball fields; an equestrian facility  that is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department as an unsupervised recreational area, and the Jupiter Farms Horsemen’s Association, Inc. (JHA) is the coordinating partner with the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department (Permit Request Form ); 2 lighted multipurpose fields; lighted softball field; 2-story press box and restroom building; picnic area with table; picnic pavilion operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department. Jupiter Farms Residents, Inc. (JFR) is the coordinating partner with the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department; playground with equipment designed for ages 2-5 and equipment designed for ages 5-12; restroom facilities; parking; pets permitted.

TAGS: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS, PLAYGROUND, PICNIC, RESTROOMS, PETS ALLOWED, PARKING AVAILABLE, JUPITER FARMS

Jupiter Farms Park Equestrian Center

The equestrian area is available for public use except during special events. To view the Special Events Calendar posted by the Jupiter Horsemen’s Association, visit www.jupiterhorsemens.org. [External Link]

For more information, please contact Felicity Oakes-Simpson at floglo@bellsouth.net.

The park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include: 140 x 230 ft sand arena; 160 x 230 ft grass arena; 70 x 130 ft warm-up arena; horse trailer parking available.

Permit Requests are available here: Permit Request

TAGS: EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, PARKING AVAILABLE, JUPITER FARMS

Jupiter High School Track

The Jupiter High School track is open to the public on the following days/times:

• Sunday from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM

These are the ONLY days and times that the track is available to the public.

Public parking is available in the Daniel’s Way parking lot. NOTE: All cars must be out of the lot by 7 AM on weekdays for student parking.

TAGS: RUNNING TRACK, ABACOA

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

This 120-acre park is located at the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Beach Road (County Road 707) in the Village of Tequesta, FL. The entrance is on the north side of Beach Road, 1/4 mile east of U.S. Highway 1.

The park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (JILONA) is a 120-acre site that contains lands owned by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM); the U.S. Coast Guard; and the Town of Jupiter. Palm Beach County manages 78 acres of the natural area under a cooperative agreement with BLM, with the assistance of the Village of Tequesta. The managed area contains Florida scrub, maritime hammock, and mangrove swamp natural communities. Volunteers planted over 6,000 mangrove seedlings as part of a two-acre tidal wetland restoration project on the north side of Beach Road. The entire 120-acre site has received federal designation as an outstanding natural area through BLM's National Landscape Conservation Area Program. The part of the site on the south side of Beach Road lies within the Town of Jupiter and contains the historic 1860 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, the George Washington Tindall Pioneer House and the Town of Jupiter Lighthouse Park. The Loxahatchee River Historical Society provides scheduled guided tours of the lighthouse. The natural area is part of the Northeast Everglades Natural Area. Park amenities include: a parking area for 7 cars and 1 bus; a bicycle rack; 2 kiosks with educational exhibits; an accessible nature trail leading to a boardwalk ending at a covered observation platform; and natural-surface hiking trails. Hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, and other passive recreation activities are allowed on the site. There are no restroom facilities or drinking water in the natural area.

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, HIKING TRAILS, BIKING TRAILS, BIKE RACK, INFORMATION KIOSKS, PARKING AVAILABLE, TEQUESTA

Jupiter Ridge Natural Area

This 270-acre park is located at 1800 South U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter, FL 33477 (not a mailing address). The entrance is located on the west side of U.S. Highway 1, one mile south of Indiantown Road. Visitors also may access the site by beaching a small boat on a sandy area known as Ski Beach along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

The park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

The natural area contains five native Florida ecosystems: scrub, scrubby flatwoods, mesic flatwoods, depression marsh, and mangrove swamp. The natural area is part of the Northeast Everglades Natural Area (NENA).

Park amenities include: A parking area for 10 cars and 2 buses; a bicycle rack; an accessible portable toilet; kiosk with educational exhibits, an accessible nature trail leading to a covered observation platform, and natural-surface hiking trails. Part of the Jupiter Riverwalk, a multi-use concrete pathway, is adjacent to the eastern boundary of the site. The Riverwalk runs west from A1A to the natural area and is planned to extend north to the Jupiter Inlet. There is no drinking water available on the natural area.

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, HIKING TRAILS, BIKING TRAILS, BIKE RACK, INFORMATION KIOSKS, RESTROOMS, PARKING AVAILABLE, JUPITER BEACH

Jupiter River Estates

Non-Reservable Park

This is a passive neighborhood park with an unknown address. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

This .5-acre park has no parking and no restroom facilities.

Jupiter Skate Park

For Park Information Contact: philipp@jupiter.fl.us; (561) 630-5684

Located in the Abacoa Community Park (See prior entry) at 1501 W. Frederick Small Road in Jupiter, FL 33458, the Skate Park offers areas for beginners through advanced skaters and bikers.  Park amenities include: a 9’ deep concrete bowl, wood ramps, and box jumps.

TAGS: SKATEBOARD/BIKE-FRIENDLY, ABACOA

Jupiter Stepping Stone Artificial Reef

Located approximately 1 mile northeast of the Jupiter Inlet the Reef’s coordinates are:

•26° 57.907 N 80° 03.922 W

•26° 57.904 N 80° 03.545 W

•26° 57.896 N 80° 03.734 W

•26° 57.210 N 80° 03.730 W

The reef provides habitat for hundreds of species of fish, crustaceans, and other marine organisms. It creates additional areas for snorkeling, diving, and fishing, reducing pressures on natural reef systems. Because of the depth of the reef, it is a great site for introductory dive classes taking their first open water dives.

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, DIVING, FISHING, JUPITER BEACH

Jupiter Village Park

For Reservations Contact: (561) 741-2400

This 5-acre park is located at 1451 Toney Penna Drive  in Jupiter, FL 33458. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include: 4 softball/baseball fields; playground; restroom facilities; and parking

TAGS: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS, PLAYGROUND, RESTROOMS, PARKING AVAILABLE, ABACOA

Kennedy Estates Park

This 1-acre park is located at 6811 Booker T. Boulevard in Jupiter, FL 33458. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include: 1 junior-court basketball court; a playground with play equipment for ages 2-12, and for ages 5-12; open green space; a picnic area with grill and a single table; pets permitted.

TAGS: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, BASKETBALL COURT, PLAYGROUND, PICNIC WITH GRILL, PETS ALLOWED, INDIANTOWN BUSINESS

Limestone Creek Park

This 0.92-acre park is located at 18301 Limestone Creek Road in Jupiter, FL 33458. The park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include: 1 half-court basketball court; 1 picnic pavilion (permit not required); playground with play equipment for ages 5-12; open green space; pets permitted.

TAGS: BASKETBALL COURT, PICNIC, PLAYGROUND, PETS ALLOWED, LOXAHATCHEE EAST

Lighthouse Park

For Reservations Contact; (561) 741-2400

This historic park is located at 500 Captain Armours Way in Jupiter, FL 33477 on the Loxahatchee River. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset. Park amenities include: snorkeling; 3 lined pickleball courts; 4 tennis courts; 2 soccer/football fields; playground; shelters; benches; restroom facilities; and parking.

TAGS: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, PICKLEBALL COURT, TENNIS COURT, SOCCER FIELD, FOOTBALL FIELD, PLAYGROUND, RESTROOMS, PARKING AVAILABLE, JUPITER INLET VILLAGE

Loggerhead Park

For Daily Beach Conditions Contact: (561) 624-0065

For Picnic Pavilion Reservations Contact: (561) 966-6611

For Loggerhead Marinelife Center Contact: (561) 627-8280 (not operated by Parks and Recreation)

The entrance to this 17.26-acre beach park is located at 14200 U.S. Highway 1 in Juno Beach, FL 33408. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include: 900 feet of guarded beachfront; a surf beach wheelchair is available (contact Lifeguard); NOTE: saltwater fishing and surfing are NOT permitted in guarded swimming areas; nature trail; 1 picnic pavilion (reservation required); 7 family picnic shelters; picnic areas with grills and single table; playground with play equipment for ages 2-12 and for ages 5-12; outdoor showers; restroom facilities; this park is also the location of Loggerhead Marinelife Center; Celestial Railroad historical marker; parking; pets permitted.

TAGS: BEACHES, LIFEGUARD, BEACH WHEELCHAIR, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, SURFING, FISHING, HIKING TRAIL, PICNIC, PICNIC WITH GRILLS, PLAYGROUND, OUTDOOR SHOWERS, RESTROOMS, LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER, CELESTIAL RAILROAD, PETS ALLOWED, PARKING AVAILABLE, JUNO BEACH

Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park

For Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park Information Contact: (561) 741-1359

Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park Website Link

For Canoe Rentals Contact: (561) 746-7053

The entrance to this 61.14-acre historic park (this was the site of the Second Seminole War Battles: Powell's Battle - January 15, 1838 and Jesup's Battle - January 24, 1838) is located at 9060 Indiantown Road in Jupiter, FL 33478. The park hours are from sunrise to sunset; however, the park program hours may vary. See the park’s Website for details.

Park amenities include: a nature/trail area: adjacent Riverbend Park (See separate listing) features freshwater fishing; parking (including equestrian parking); single-table picnic chickees - available on a first-come, first-served basis (vehicular access limited to picnic chickees located on Picnic Island; otherwise access through hiking or biking); 3 large picnic pavilions - available on a first-come, first-served basis (no vehicular access to picnic areas - access through hiking or biking); 8 small individual picnic shelters with grills available; 1 reservation-required picnic pavilion - located on Picnic Island (vehicular access); rental concession (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) for bicycles and kayaks/canoes; 10 miles of compacted shell trails for biking/hiking/walking; 7 miles of equestrian trails; 5 miles of waterways on the Loxahatchee National and Wild Scenic River; restrooms- available in key locations throughout the park; no pets permitted.

TAGS: HIKING TRAILS, BIKING TRAILS, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, KAYAK/CANOE RENTALS, PICNIC, PICNIC WITH GRILLS, FISHING INLAND, PARKING AVAILABLE, LOXAHATCHEE WEST

Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area

The main entrance to this 12,841-acre preserve is located in Riverbend Park in Jupiter. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset. The park includes nine native ecosystems: mesic flatwoods, wet flatwoods, mesic hammock, hydric hammock, wet prairie, depression marsh, slough marsh, strand swamp, and dome swamp. Two multi-use trails, Bluegill and Pantano, provide dry access around the site perimeter. Park amenities include: Bicycle trails; canoe/kayak launch; boardwalk; equestrian trails; fishing; ocean-to-lake hiking; parking; picnic areas; restrooms; shelters; and an educational kiosk

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, HIKING TRAILS, BIKING TRAILS, KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH, INFORMATION KIOSK, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, FISHING, PICNIC, PARKING AVAILABLE, RESTROOMS, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, LOXAHATCHEE WEST

MacArthur Beach State Park

The entrance to this 325-acre park is located at 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive. Park hours are from 8 AM until sundown, 365 days a year. The entrance fee is $5/vehicle, with a maximum of eight people. Park amenities include: Two nature trails; kayak/canoe launch; kayak rentals; beach access

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH, KAYAK RENTAL, BEACHES, PARKING AVAILABLE, RESTROOMS, SINGER ISLAND

Maplewood Park

For Reservations Contact: (561) 741-2400

This 11-acre park is located at 1720 Toney Penna Drive in Jupiter, FL 33458. Park hours are from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Park amenities include: 2 basketball courts; 2 softball/baseball fields; 4 lighted racquetball courts; playground; benches; parking; and NO restroom facilities.

TAGS: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, BASKETBALL COURT, BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELD, RACQUETBALL COURT, PARKING AVAILABLE, ABACOA

Miracle Moments Playground

For Information Contact: (561) 741-2400

This park is located at 200 Military Trail in Jupiter, FL 33458. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include: a handicap-accessible playground; ¼-mile mulched jogging/walking trail; outdoor fitness equipment; gazebo (seating only).

TAGS: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, PLAYGROUND, JOGGING/FITNESS TRAIL, FITNESS STATIONS, INDIANTOWN BUSINESS

North County Aquatic Complex

For Pool Information Contact: (561) 745-0241

For General Information Contact:  (561) 966-6631

North County Aquatic Complex website

This 4.15-acre park is located at 861 Toney Penna Drive in Jupiter, FL 33458.

Park hours vary according to season. Please see facility’s website for exact times.

Park amenities include: 1 50-meter heated swimming pool; a 1-meter and 3-meter diving board; a children’s wading pool; restroom facilities with showers and lockers; and parking.

TAGS: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, SWIMMING POOL, CHILDREN’S SWIMMING POOL, RESTROOMS, PARKING AVAILABLE, ABACOA

Ocean Cay Park

For Daily Beach Conditions Contact: (561) 624-0065

This 13.44-acre beach park is located at 2188 Marcinski Road in Jupiter, FL 33477. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include: Unguarded beachfront; saltwater fishing; 4 family picnic shelters; 2 picnic pavilions (reservations required); 2 sand volleyball courts; playground with play equipment for ages 2-5 years and 5-12 years; outdoor showers; seating plaza; bus shelter; restroom facilities; parking; dogs are NOT permitted on county-operated beaches, except where posted in designated areas at Ocean Cay Park.

TAGS: BEACHES, BEACH WHEELCHAIR, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, FISHING, PICNIC, VOLLEYBALL COURT, PLAYGROUND, OUTDOOR SHOWERS, RESTROOMS, PARKING AVAILABLE, BUS SHELTER, PETS ALLOWED, JUPITER BEACH

Officer Bruce St. Laurent Park (AKA Pine Gardens Park)

For Information Contact: (561) 741-2400

This 1-acre park is located at 705 Military Trail in Jupiter, FL 33458. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include a playground. This are no restroom facilities and no parking access from Loxahatchee Drive.

TAGS: PLAYGROUND, INDIANTOWN BUSINESS

Old Town Hall Park

For Information Contact: (561) 741-2400

This 1-acre park is located at 1000 Town Hall Avenue in Jupiter, FL 33458. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

Park amenities include: a playground and picnic area shaded by trees. There is limited parking and there are no restroom facilities.

TAGS: PLAYGROUND, PICNIC, PARKING AVAILABLE, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, JUPITER INLET VILLAGE

Pantano Trail

This 10-mile-long multi-use trail is located on portions of the C-18 Canal and C-18 West Canal from Riverbend Park through Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area. This trail is unimproved at this time.

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, HIKING TRAIL, BIKING TRAIL, BIKE RACKS, EQUESTRIAN TRAIL, LOXAHATCHEE WEST

Riverbend Park

For Riverbend Park Information Contact:  (561) 741-1359

For Canoe/Kayak Rentals Contact: (561) 746-7053

Riverbend Park Website Link

The entrance to this 665.62-acre historic park is located at 9060 Indiantown Road in Jupiter, FL 33478. The park hours are from sunrise to sunset; however, park program hours may vary. See the Park’s Website for details.

Park amenities include: freshwater fishing; parking (including equestrian parking); single-table picnic chickees - available on a first-come, first-served basis (vehicular access limited to picnic chickees located on Picnic Island; otherwise access through hiking or biking); 3 large picnic pavilions - available on a first-come, first-served basis (no vehicular access to picnic areas - access through hiking or biking); 8 small individual picnic shelters with grills available; 1 reservation-required picnic pavilion - located on Picnic Island (vehicular access); rental concession (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) for bicycles and kayaks/canoes; 10 miles of compacted shell trails for biking/hiking/walking; 7 miles of equestrian trails; 5 miles of waterways on the Loxahatchee National and Wild Scenic River; restrooms- available in key locations throughout the park; no pets permitted.

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, INLAND FISHING, HIKING TRAILS, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, BIKING TRAILS, KAYAK/CANOE RENTAL CONCESSION, KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH, PICNIC WITH GRILLS, LOXAHATCHEE WEST

Sawfish Bay Park

For information contact: (561) 741-2400

Located on 2.5 acres directly on the Intercoastal Waterway, this historic park is at 1133 N. Alternate A1A in Jupiter, FL 33458. Park hours are from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Midnight). Park amenities include: The Jupiter Waterway Trail; canoe/kayak launch; canoe/kayak trail(s); access for saltwater fishing; fishing pier; fish cleaning station; boardwalk along the Waterway; picnic areas; pavilion/shelters; water fountain; and parking in designated spaces. There are NO restroom facilities. NO alcohol is permitted in the park. No dogs are permitted in the park.

TAGS: ECO-TOURISM, PIER, FISHING, KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH, PICNIC, PARKING AVAILABLE, JUPITER INLET VILLAGE

Sylvia Park

Non-Reservable Park

This is a passive neighborhood park with an unknown address. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

This .25-acre park has no parking and no restroom facilities.

Waterway Park

Located at 3630 Indiantown Road in Jupiter, FL 33477, this 31.18-acre park is currently under construction with completion scheduled for January 2017. Park hours will be from sunrise to sunset. Park amenities will include: 3 boat launching ramps, boat/trailer parking (permit required); pier fishing; four 40’ floating, staging docks; a yacht basin with 170’ linear feet; restrooms; and parking.

TAGS: BOAT/TRAILER PARKING, BOAT RAMP, FISHING, RESTROOMS, JUPITER INLET VILLAGE

West Jupiter Recreation Center

For General Park Information Contact: (561) 694-5430

For Recreation Center Contact:  (561) 694-5430

For Headstart (not operated by Parks and Recreation) Contact: (561) 694-5421

West Jupiter Recreation Center Website

For Youth Group User Information Contact:

• Jupiter/Tequesta Athletic Association - Ron Palladino (561) 747-1557

This 8.62-acre park is located at 6401 Indiantown Road in Jupiter, FL (33458). Park hours are from sunrise to sunset; however, the recreation center’s hours may vary. Please see the Facility’s website for specific times.

Park amenities include: an indoor multipurpose gymnasium; 2 outdoor lighted basketball courts; an outdoor playground with play equipment for ages 5-12 years; a picnic area with a single table; restroom facilities; administrative offices; meeting rooms; and parking.

TAGS: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, BASKETBALL COURT, PLAYGROUND, PICNIC, RESTROOMS, INDOOR GYM, PARKING AVAILABLE, INDIANTOWN BUSINESS

Resources:

http://www.jupiter.fl.us/Facilities#scrollLink10

http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/parks/#.V-4IbJMrLOY

https://www.floridastateparks.org