Oceanfront Park beach is open sunrise to 9 p.m. with lifeguards 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Green Cay has 1.5 miles of boardwalk. Recreation and Parks: 561-742-6650.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts come from the City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks pages and Palm Beach County’s Green Cay and wetlands pages.

Boynton Beach runs a city beach, a harbor marina, a public pool and dozens of neighborhood parks. West of the city, Palm Beach County runs two of the best-known wetlands walks in South Florida.

Who to call

  • Recreation & Parks: 561-742-6650, recparks@bbfl.us
  • Beach headquarters: 561-742-6565; beach conditions line 561-742-6775
  • Park Rangers (dog parks): 561-742-6292
  • Boynton Harbor Marina: 561-735-7955
  • Green Cay and Wakodahatchee: 561-966-7000
  • Book a pavilion or register for programs: city recreation portal

The beach: Oceanfront Park

The city’s beach is Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd., across the Intracoastal on the barrier island (the address is in Ocean Ridge). According to the city’s Oceanfront Park page:

  • Open every day of the year, sunrise to 9 p.m. Lifeguards, certified as first responders or EMTs, are on duty 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
  • Surfing and skimboard areas are at the north and south ends of the beach.
  • Beach wheelchairs are available; ask a lifeguard before going in the water.
  • Picnic areas with grills, tables and restrooms, first come, first served; the covered pavilions on the lower level can be reserved. There is a playground for toddlers and ages 5 to 12 and an adult fitness area.
  • Chairs, umbrellas and cabanas are for rent from the beach concession, 561-840-3373.

Parking: $3.50 an hour, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., including accessible spaces. No back-in parking and no parking on the grass; overtime and expired-meter tickets are $40, per the city’s parking fees page. Annual permits are sold at City Hall.

Sea turtle nesting season runs March 1 to Oct. 31. Stay off the dunes, fill in holes and knock down sandcastles before you leave, and keep lights off near the beach at night.

From November through February, dogs are welcome on the beach at Oceanfront Bark, 9 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of each month, with parking fees waived, the city’s dog-friendly parks page says.

On the water

Boynton Harbor Marina, 735 Casa Loma Blvd., half a mile south of the Boynton Inlet, is the base for fishing and drift-fishing charters, dive charters, boat and jet ski rentals, parasailing and waterfront restaurants. It sells non-ethanol marine gas and diesel. Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends, per the city’s marina page.

Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park, 2010 N. Federal Highway, by the inlet, has the city’s boat trailer parking, at $3.50 an hour with a $35 daily maximum.

Pioneer Canal Park, 848 NW 13th Ave., has a boat ramp onto the C-16 canal. The city closed the ramps after an assessment found them unsafe; the west side reopened temporarily in September 2024, and the City Commission has approved a design for a new ramp and dock, according to the park page. The 3.2-acre park also has tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, a fishing pier and a playground, open sunrise to sunset with lighted courts until 10 p.m.

Dog parks

Off-leash areas, divided by dog size, are at:

  • Officer Joseph Crowder Dog Park, 800 Renaissance Commons Blvd.
  • Mangrove Dog Park, 799 E. Boynton Beach Blvd.
  • Jaycee Park, 2600 S. Federal Highway

Leashed dogs are welcome at Boynton Lakes Park, 300 Boynton Lakes Blvd.; Dewey Park, 100 NE First St.; and Intracoastal Park, 2240 N. Federal Highway. Animal Control: 561-742-6210.

Pool

The John H. Denson Pool, 225 NW 12th Ave., has lap lanes, slides and water buckets, and is heated or chilled to keep a steady temperature. From mid-August through May it is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Phone 561-742-6645; pool conditions 561-742-6657.

Wetlands and boardwalks

Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, is a Palm Beach County park overlooking 100 acres of constructed wetland with 1.5 miles of elevated boardwalk. The boardwalk is open sunrise to sunset; the nature center, with exhibits and live animals, is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and closed on county holidays, according to the county’s Green Cay page.

Wakodahatchee Wetlands, 13270 Jog Road, in Delray Beach, about five miles southwest, is open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The county’s wetlands rules ban pets, drones, food, bikes, jogging and fishing, per its wetlands page.

Find a park

The city’s Tour Our Parks map shows every city park with its amenities. Pavilion and field rentals and recreation programs are booked through the city’s recreation portal.

What this means for you

  • Go to Oceanfront Park before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. knowing no lifeguard is on duty.
  • Plan for paid beach parking; the rate applies until 9 p.m.
  • Leave the dog at home for the wetlands, and bring it to the beach on the third Saturday from November.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park hours?

The beach at Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd., is open every day from sunrise to 9 p.m. Lifeguards are on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

How much is parking at Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park?

$3.50 an hour from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Annual parking permits are sold at City Hall, 100 E. Ocean Ave., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Back-in parking is not allowed.

Where is the dog park in Boynton Beach?

Dogs can run off leash in fenced areas at Officer Joseph Crowder Dog Park, 800 Renaissance Commons Blvd., Mangrove Dog Park, 799 E. Boynton Beach Blvd., and Jaycee Park, 2600 S. Federal Highway.

What are Green Cay Nature Center hours?

The boardwalk is open sunrise to sunset every day. The nature center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and closed Sunday through Tuesday.

Is the Pioneer Canal Park boat ramp open?

Only partly. The city closed the ramps after they were judged unsafe, then temporarily reopened the west side in September 2024 while a rebuild is designed and funded.