Summer in Boynton Beach: city camps for ages 5-12 (June 8 to July 31 in 2026), Denson Pool hours and fees, swim lessons and the Barrier Free Park spray-ground.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. 2027 camp and event dates are not out yet; where we give a 2026 date we say so. Facts come from the city’s pool page, the Palm Beach County camp directory and the other official pages linked below.
The last day of school for Palm Beach County public schools is Thursday, May 27, 2027, according to the district calendar, and Memorial Day follows on May 31. Summer means camp, the city pool and the beach.
Who to call
- John H. Denson Pool: 561-742-6645; pool conditions line 561-742-6657
- Carolyn Sims Center camp: 561-742-6640
- Ezell Hester Jr. Community Center camp: 561-742-6551
- Recreation & Parks: 561-742-6650
- Beach headquarters: 561-742-6565
City summer camp
In 2026 the City of Boynton Beach ran summer camp at two centers, according to the county’s camp directory:
| Camp (2026) | Address | Ages | Dates | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Sims Center | 225 NW 12th Ave. | 5 to 12 (K-5) | June 8 to July 31 | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Ezell Hester Jr. Community Center | 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. | 5 to 12 (K-5) | June 8 to July 31 | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Both were listed as full by June 20, 2026. 2027 dates and registration are not out yet. The city posts camps on its camps page; sign up as soon as registration opens. The county’s directory lists other licensed camps across Palm Beach County, including several in Boynton Beach.
The pool: John H. Denson Pool
225 NW 12th Ave., next to the Carolyn Sims Center. It has lap lanes, slides and water buckets, and is heated or chilled to a steady temperature, with American Red Cross certified lifeguards. From the city’s pool page:
| June to mid-August | Mid-August to May | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Saturday | Noon to 5 p.m. | Noon to 5 p.m. |
| Water aerobics | 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday | 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday to Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday |
Daily entry: adults $3 for residents and $6 for nonresidents; teens 13 to 17 and seniors 55 and up $2 and $4; children 4 to 12 free for residents and $2 for nonresidents, with a paying adult; children 3 and under free. A 30-visit pass is $70 for residents and $90 for nonresidents.
Swim lessons: group lessons are $40 for residents and $50 for nonresidents; private lessons $15 and $18. Register online through the pool page. The Boynton Beach Blazers swim team takes walk-in tryouts for children who can swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke. A pool lift is available.
Splash pads and water play
Barrier Free Park, 3111 S. Congress Ave., the city’s all-abilities park, has a spray-ground and a “stream bed” with spray misters that children and adults can climb through. It is open sunrise to sunset, according to the city’s Tour Our Parks guide.
The nearest county splash park is John Prince Memorial Park, 2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, inside the park’s accessible playground. It is open year-round, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Friday, weather permitting, according to the county’s splash parks page.
The beach
Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd., is open every day, sunrise to 9 p.m., with lifeguards 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is $3.50 an hour. Sea turtle nesting season runs to Oct. 31: fill in holes and keep lights off near the beach at night (park page).
Summer at the library
The City Library’s summer reading program starts with a kickoff party; in 2026 it was 5 p.m. Friday, June 5 (2026 listing), and the summer closed with a foam party on July 31. 2027 dates are not out yet.
Heat and water safety
- Check the National Weather Service in Miami for heat advisories before a long day outdoors.
- Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children under 12, the city’s pool page notes. Swim near a lifeguard and watch children in and near water at all times.
What this means for you
- Register for camp the day it opens; both city camps filled in 2026.
- The pool is closed Sundays and Mondays.
- For splash play, try Barrier Free Park’s spray-ground or John Prince Park in Lake Worth.
Frequently asked questions
Does Boynton Beach have a city summer camp? Yes. In 2026 the city ran camp for ages 5 to 12 at the Carolyn Sims Center and the Ezell Hester Jr. Community Center, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, June 8 to July 31. Both were full by June. 2027 dates are not out yet.
When is the Boynton Beach pool open in summer? The John H. Denson Pool, 225 NW 12th Ave., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday from June through mid-August. Call 561-742-6645.
How much is the Boynton Beach pool? Daily entry is $3 for resident adults and $6 for nonresidents, $2 and $4 for teens and seniors, and free for resident children 4 to 12 with a paying adult. Children 3 and under are free.
Is there a splash pad in Boynton Beach? Barrier Free Park, 3111 S. Congress Ave., has a spray-ground and is open sunrise to sunset. The nearest county splash park is at John Prince Memorial Park, 2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, open year-round.
Related: kids’ activities, Memorial Day, Fourth of July fireworks and parks and trails.
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