May 2019
What's Happening in PBC Parks:
Food Truck Invasion- Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Enjoy a great selection of food trucks during Food Truck Invasion  Wed, May 1, 5 p.m.  at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton.   FREE ADMISSION
Night Hike- Riverbend Park
Join a park naturalist on a walk and observe the change from diurnal to nocturnal at Riverbend Park, Jupiter Fri, May 3, 6:30 p.m. All ages. $5/person; RSVP required.
Walk to Cure Arthritis- John Prince Park
Register today for the Walk to Cure Arthritis Sat, May 4, 8:30 a.m.  at John Prince Park, Lake Worth. This walkathon is focused on raising awareness on arthritis.
Global Big Day Bird Count- Green Cay Nature Center
Learn all about birds through programs, walks and activities, including a bird count Sat, May 4, 9 a.m. at Green Cay Nature Center, Boynton Beach. All ages. FREE ADMISSION
Midori no Hi: Greenery Day- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Celebrate Greenery Day, Midori no Hi, Sat, May 4, 10 a.m. at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. Turn recycled objects into crafts, and enjoy free activities focused on making society greener and the planet healthier. FREE with paid museum admission.
Eat Better 5K- Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park
Register today for the Eat Better 5K Sun, May 5, 6:30 a.m. at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. This event will feature an exciting itinerary that begins with a 5K run/walk to help with the fight against childhood obesity.
Israel Independence Day Celebration & 5K- John Prince Park
Register today for the Israel Independence Day Celebration & 5K Wed, May 8, 5 p.m. at John Prince Park, Lake Worth. Celebrate the Jewish state at this festive community-wide event for Israel's 71st anniversary on Yom Ha'Atzmaut.
Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Take part in this rare opportunity to stroll the gardens at sunset Fri, May 10, 5:30 p.m. at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. Experience a taiko drumming performance, eat at the Cornell Café  and more. $7/adults, $5/children (advance); $8/adults, $6/children (at the door).
Animal Adventures- Daggerwing Nature Center
Play active games and enjoy activities designed to teach about wild animals and their habitats Sat, May 11, 10:30 a.m. at Daggerwing Nature Center in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. Ages 8+. $3/participant, RSVP required.
Gleneagles Country Club Aquatic Center now open for
the 2019 season!
Our therapeutic recreation services section offers a variety of aquatic programs and activities for those with varying abilities at the Gleneagles Country Club Aquatic Center in Lake Worth.

Click here to view the aquatic center hours, fees, programs & activities.

Looking for more therapeutic recreation programs and activities? Click here for more information!
Pavilion Rental at Governor Lawton Chiles Memorial Park
Located adjacent to the South County Civic Center in Delray Beach, the park features a beautiful and spacious rental pavilion that accommodates up to 200 people. A softball field is available to permit with your pavilion rental. Petanque and bocce courts are also available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Click here  for pavilion rental information.
Okeeheelee Owl Prowl- Okeeheelee Nature Center
Visit the nature center after hours to meet a few of the resident nocturnal creatures Fri, May 17,
7 p.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center in Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach. Look for wildlife on a sunset hike and make s'mores around a campfire. Ages 8+. $5/participant. RSVP required.
Be Like Brit 5K Walk- John Prince Park
Register today for the Be Like Brit 5K Walk Sat, May 18, 9 a.m. at John Prince Park, Lake Worth. This walkathon will feature music, food and a kids zone.
The Fabulons- Canyon Amphitheater
Legends on the Lawn presents: The Fabulons Sat, May 18, 7 p.m. at Canyon Amphitheater in Canyon District Park, Boynton Beach. Dance away to South Florida's favorite party band.   FREE ADMISSION
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Team Tournament Series- Okeeheelee Golf Course
The 2019 team tournament series kicks off Sat, May 18 at Okeeheelee Golf Course in Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach. Register your four-person scramble team today! $44.50/player (with FPC card); $49.50/player (without FPC card).
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Palm Beach County Horseman's Association Hunter/Jumper Show- Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
Watch as riders of all ages and levels compete with their horses over fences in this premier Hunter/Jumper schooling show Sat & Sun, May 18 & 19, 8 a.m. at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach. FREE for spectators.
Fun Glow 5K- Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park
Register today for the Fun Glow 5K Sat, May 18, 5 p.m. at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. The Fun Glow 5K is a 3.1-mile night time glow run/walk with multiple glow zones.
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Memorial Day Observance- Veteran's Memorial Park
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10556 will present their annual Memorial Day Program Mon, May 27, 9:30 a.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park, Boca Raton. This event honors veterans of our armed services and will feature a procession of colors, guest speakers and patriotic music.  FREE ADMISSION
Rock n' Roll into Summer with Solid Brass- Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Kick off your summer with this free community event Wed, May 29, 5 p.m. at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. Food Truck Invasion is 5-9 p.m. and the live performance by Solid Brass, a tribute to Chicago, is 7-9 p.m.  FREE ADMISSION
Food Trucks in the Park- Juno Beach Park
Enjoy a great selection of food trucks while listening to live music during Food Trucks in the Park, presented by ChowDown Food Trucks  Wed, May 29, 5 p.m.  at Juno Beach Park, Juno Beach.  FREE ADMISSION
Summer Swim Lessons at
PBC Swimming Pools
Registration opens this month for summer swim lessons at select county-operated swimming pools! Parent and child, preschool and learn-to-swim classes are available.

To view swim lesson details:

Aqua Crest Pool , Delray Beach


Palm Beach County Celebrates Marine Life Protection under
the Blue Heron Bridge
On April 11, Palm Beach County and scuba diving enthusiasts joined together for a celebration of marine life protection at Phil Foster Park under the Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach.

The event celebrated recent changes by the FWC that prohibit the collection and possession of marine life fishery species (species collected and managed for the tropical aquarium trade) within Phil Foster Park and surrounding waters.

Click here to read more.