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Inexpensive Places to Play
Palm Beach County is large, and if you’re willing to travel a little, you may find treasures you didn’t know existed. And even better? We have listed many that are either inexpensive or free.
Nature
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
2500 Jupiter Park Drive
Jupiter
Free
The Sanctuary offers visitors a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about Florida's wildlife and natural environments. More than just a "zoo" exhibiting caged animals, this unique refuge combines a nature center with a wildlife hospital.
Nature trails lead visitors through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, and cypress wetlands. Along the trails are wildlife habitats exhibiting a variety of native animals from eagles to panthers, crocodiles, foxes, snakes, and more.
Bring the whole family for a real wild experience! For more information call: (561)-575-3399 or visit www.buschwildlife.com.
Blowing Rocks Preserve
Hobe Sound, Tel: 744-6668
J.D.MacArthur Beach State Park and Nature Center
North Palm Beach, Tel: 624-6950
Marinelife Center of Juno Beach
Juno Beach, Tel: 627-8280
Grassy Waters Nature Preserve
West Palm Beach, Tel: 627-8831
Mounts Botanical Garden
West Palm Beach, Tel: 233-1757
Pine Jog Environmental Center
West Palm Beach, Tel: 686-6600
Daggerwing Nature Center
Boca Raton, Tel: 488-9953
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Boca Raton, Tel: 338-1473
Knollwood Groves & Hallpatee Seminole Village
Boynton Beach, Tel: 734-4800
Sandoway House Nature Center
Delray Beach, Tel: 274-7263
Wakodahatchee Wetlands
Delray Beach, Tel: 641-3429
Bowling
Jupiter Lanes
Jupiter, Tel: 743-9200
Don Carter’s All Star Lanes
Lake Worth, Tel: 968-7000
AMF Boynton Beach Lanes
Boynton Beach, Tel: 734-1500
Don Carter’s All Star Lanes
Boca Raton, Tel: 368-2177
Waterparks and Pools
 Calypso Bay Waterpark
- 1000 foot river rides & 200 foot long waterslides
- Children's interactive water playgrounds
- Birthday party packages (Adults FREE )
- Swim lessons
- Group Rates 30% off general admission fee
Click here to print a coupon.
Inside Seminole Palms Park, 151 Lamstein Ln.
Royal Palm Beach 790-6160
Coconut Cove Water Park & Recreation Center
- 1000 foot river rides & 200 foot long waterslides
- Children's interactive water playgrounds
- Birthday party packages (Adults FREE )
- Swim lessons
- Group Rates 30% off general admission fee
Click here to print a coupon.
Inside South County Regional Park, 11200 Park Access
Boca Raton 274-1140
North County Aquatics Complex
8691 Toney Penna Dr., Jupiter, 745-0241.
Palm Beach Gardens Aquatic Complex and Spray Playground
With the addition of their new spray playground, the pool is lots of fun. 4404 Burns Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, 775-8272.
Fun Places to Meet
City Place
Discover a place where old world architecture, beautiful fountains and sidewalk café's create an atmosphere strikingly reminiscent of a European Town Center . A place where you'll find celebrated shops, exciting restaurants, a magnificent 20-screen movie theater, and exceptional live performances. CityPlace offers an abundance of exciting entertainment options for visitors of every age and interest. From the free outdoor Sunday Brunch Jazz Series to the Blast From The Past car shows at Camp CityPlace, there's always something fun to do at CityPlace. 835-1408
The Fountains at Clematis
Bring the beach towels and grab a spot early for a table at the fountains on the end of Clematis. After splashing in the fountains, grab a slice of pizza at Pizza Girls, which happens to be right next to Sloan’s Ice Cream.
A Swingset Warehouse
An indoor play ground can be the perfect place to play on a hot summer day. Call ahead. West Palm Beach, Tel: 842-9949.
Playmobil Fun Park
Great indoor play area for Preschoolers to early-elementary-age boys and girls, especially If it’s raining or hot outside. Palm Beach Gardens, Tel: 691-9880
Museums
Children’s Museum
368-6875
- HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday; 12 – 4PM .
Morning hours from 9:30 – 11:45 are reserved for School Groups, Birthday parties and “Mommy & Me” groups.
- ADMISSION: $3 per person, children under 2 are free
- GROUP PRICES: $5 per child, adults free - minimum of 10 admissions.
- BIRTHDAY PARTIES: $150 maximum 35 people (children & adults)
Special Note: The Museum is closed the first week following the Fourth of July for Adventure in the Arts Summer Camp (4 weeks)
Schoolhouse Children’s Museum
Boynton Beach, Tel: 742-6780
Children’s Science Explorium
Sugar Sand Park
Boca Raton, Tel: 347-3913
Great Parks
Sugar Sand Park: This park is one of the best in the county. It is challenging for toddlers, and parents will have to stay very close, young children love it. It is a shaded wooden structure with scince
LoggerheadPark:Guarded beach, playground, picnic areas with grills, picnic shelters, bike path, nature trails, observation tower, tennis courts, tennis pavilion, volleyball, horseshoes, Celestial Railroad historical site, showers, restrooms. The Marinelife Center of Juno Beach. 14200 US Hwy. 1., Juno Beach 561-966-6600.
Veteran’s Park: Children's playground, picnic areas, restrooms and a recreation center for Seniors. 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach, 561-243-7350, Delray Beach
AnchoragePark:Basketball courts, playground, beach. 603 Anchorage Dr. North Palm Beach, 561-841-3386.
ConstitutionPark: Great playground, baseball fields, picnic area. 399 Seabrook Rd., Tequesta, 575-1897.
Juno Beach Park Fishing Pier: Concession stand, beach, great views, fishing. 14775 A1A, Juno Beach, 799-0185.
John Prince Park: Voted best playground in Central Palm Beach County, Picnic, restrooms, pavilions, lake front with boat launch. Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth.
Great Beaches
Loggerhead Park
It has a little bit of everything: a beach; a great playground; bathrooms; picnic tables and pavilions; tennis courts; The Marinelife Center, a museum and hospital for sea turtles; nature trails, a viewing tower . . .
South Inlet Park
This beach is beautiful. It offers shaded picnicking, along with great snorkeling. 1298 S. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432.
Phone: 561-966-6600.
J.D. MacArthur Beach State Park
This is a beautiful Park, I 95 E. on PGA Blvd North Palm Beach, Fl 33403
Phone:561-624-6952
Dubois Park
19075 Dubois Road
Jupiter, FL 33477
561-747-6639
Jupiter Beach Carlin Park
400 State Road A1A
Jupiter, FL 33477
561-746-5134
Peanut Island,
Campsites, picnic areas with grills, group shelters, group fire ring, boat dock, boat slips, fishing pier, walking path, restrooms. Campground, Kennedy Bunker and Palm Beach Maritime Museum. Ferry Service available from Phil Foster Park and Riviera Beach Marina. Riviera Beach
Phone: 966-6600
Delray Beach
If you get there early enough (or in the afternoon), you can park right on the beach. There are restaurants in walking distance, and the beach is beautiful. I 95 - E. on Atlantic Ave to A1a in Delray
Phone: 561-243-7352.
Lake Worth Beach
Be sure to visit John G’s for a great, and inexpensive, breakfast. There’s always a wait, but the wait is worth it! Lake Worth Rd. to Lake Ave E. Lake Worth, Fl 33454. Phone: 561-966-6600.
Other ideas
Library Story Times
Each county library offers free story times with crafts and music, weekly. click here to see other August library events
Home Depot
Offers a Kids Workshop on the first Saturday of every month, and it’s free!
Crafts and Stuff
There are quite a few craft classes available for all ages.
Palm Beach Gardens, (561) 694-0750, Promenade Shopping Center, 9810 Alternate A1A, ,(561) 969-3800.
West Palm Beach, Riverbridge Shopping Center, 6810A, Forest Hill Boulevard, FL 33413 .
Boynton Beach, (561) 736-5668, Leisureville Shopping Plaza, 250 North Congress Avenue, FL 33426.
Learning Express
story times and character visits, and a kid-friendly store.
Palm Beach Gardens Garden Square Shoppes, 10941 N. Military Trail. Phone: (561) 799-2869.
Boca Raton, 3013 Yamato Rd., B-18. Phone: (561) 995-0055.
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