Get Ready for Fall Fun in Boca Raton with The Boca Park Leaf

The Boca Park Leaf | Recreation Services Newsletter | October - December 2025

Wildflower Park

Located at 551 E Palmetto Park Rd

It's finally fall, Boca!

We’re excited to introduce The Boca Park Leaf, the first email newsletter from the City of Boca Raton Recreation Services Department, arriving in your inbox three times a year. Make sure you subscribe and don't miss out on our future issues! The name "Leaf" stands for Learn, Explore, Attend, Fun, reflecting the essence of our newsletter.

Designed to keep you connected with the pulse of our community, this newsletter offers a sneak peek into the exciting world of recreation in Boca Raton, published in between issues of The Recreator.

This fall, there's an abundance of exciting activities planned! From our spooktacular Boo-ca Boo Days to the cheerful Boca Jolly Days, there's plenty of excitement waiting for everyone. Explore all that our vibrant city has to offer!

The Bulletin Board | Here are some of the stories you may have missed.

18 New Covered Pickleball Courts at Patch Reef Paddle & Racquet Club!

Join the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District as they host the grand opening for their new 18 covered pickleball courts at Patch Reef Paddle & Racquet Club on October 22 at 5pm.

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Purchase Your Annual Recreation Permits TODAY!

The 2025-2026 Annual Recreation Permits became available for purchase on September 15. If you haven't done so yet, be sure to buy yours today!

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What is Sargassum Seaweed and why does it matter?

Over the past several years, South Florida has experienced high levels of sargassum in coastal waters and on local beaches. Learn more about the steps our Parks & Common Grounds Maintenance team takes to keep Boca Raton's beaches clean.

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DIY Recreation | This issue's do-it-yourself adventures.

There’s even more to love about Boca Raton lately! 🎨

Boca Raton’s Public Art program is bringing color, creativity, and conversation to our community with projects like Plastic Poetry, the Reflections of Time Sculpture, and Art on BRiC Walls 2025: Perspective – Beyond the Surface.

Keep an eye out for upcoming installations like the Ode to Boca Mural at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Wildflower Park’s Centennial Legacy Mosaics, and the permanent return of Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0 at Wildflower Park.

Discover the exact locations of all public art by exploring the Public Art Map Tour. It’s all part of a growing effort to make art accessible, inspiring, and uniquely Boca!

Ring, ring! Discover the Traffic Garden 🚲

Located on the intersection of Jeffrey Street, West of NW 2nd Ave, this charming spot at North Park is perfect for young cyclists eager to learn road safety. This new addition is owned by the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, and it was created in collaboration with the City's Public Works and Engineering team.

Kids can safely learn traffic rules, signals, and how to share the road. Plus, it's completely FREE!

Bring your little bikers, scooter riders, their helmets and watch them gain confidence on the road!

Pardon Our Progress | Learn about some of our ongoing park and facility projects.

Boca Tierra Park

2601 NW 43rd Street

Boca Tierra Park will soon unveil an exciting new playground! This vibrant addition mirrors the existing playground's amenities while introducing extra shade structures, new benches, and enhanced ADA-compliant features. These improvements aim to create a more inclusive and comfortable space for visitors of all ages. The new playground promises to be a beloved hub for the Boca Tierra neighborhood, fostering both fun and accessibility. It will be completed this Fall.

Gopher Tortoise Nature Preserve

Intersection of Hidden Valley & Dixie Highway

The project is focused on constructing new amenities at the Gopher Tortoise Nature Preserve to enhance the natural wildlife habitat. It aims to provide passive recreation amenities such as natural trails, an ADA-compliant parking lot and walkways, an educational kiosk, and fencing. Additionally, the project includes efforts for invasive species removal, ensuring a healthy and sustainable environment for the preserve's wildlife. This project is expected to be completed this Fall.

If you've seen our crew at work, and you're curious about what they're up to, take a look at our Improvements & Closures page. We update this page daily with any low-scale closures, and monthly with our large scale project updates. If you have any questions about any projects, feel free to email them to bocarec@myboca.us.

October Highlights....

FREE! Sneak Peek! Mission Aerospace at Children's Science Explorium

Oct 10, 6pm

Be the first to to embark on a multi-layered exploration of aviation history, aerospace milestones, and some of NASA’s trail-blazing discoveries that are shaping our world every day. Can't make it to the Sneak Peek? Space explorers welcome October 11-January 4.