 Biking for Relaxation
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The Jupiter, Tequesta, Juno Beach
area offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation. Area parks provide a wide range of services and facilities for outdoor activities. Relax on guarded, white sandy beaches, play softball or baseball at one of the many lighted diamonds, pick up a game of basketball, enjoy tennis with your favorite partner or take a scenic hike on one of the heart trails.
The North County Aquatic Complex
has programs and facilities for swimming instruction, competition and just plain relaxing. Each park has unique facilities, designed to make family outings a pleasure. Public and private facilities vary from park to park.
The following is a list of area parks and facilities:
BEACH PARKS
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Coral Cove
19450 SR 707
Tequesta
Restrooms, grills, picnic sites, reserved group shelters, guarded beach, nature trail
DuBois
19075 DuBois Rd.
Jupiter
Restrooms, grills, picnic sites, reserved group shelters, guarded beach Juno Beach
14775 A1A
Juno Beach Pier
A1A
Juno Beach
Open November 1, through February 28, 24 hours a day, sunrise through sunset the rest of the year. Admission is $1.00 for sightseers; $3.00 for fishing; children 12 and under $1.00.
Loggerhead
1200 U.S. One
Juno Beach
Tennis courts, playground, restrooms, grills, picnic sites, reserved group shelters, guarded beach, nature trail, Marinelife Center.
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Carlin
400 S. A1A
Jupiter
Softball/baseball, tennis courts, playground, restrooms, grills, picnic sites, reserved group shelters, guarded beach, heart trail, restaurant
Juno Beach
14775 A1A
Juno Beach
Restrooms, grills, picnic sites, guarded beach
Jupiter Beach
1375 Jupiter Beach Rd.
Jupiter
Restrooms, grills, picnic sites, reserved group shelters, guarded beach
Ocean Cay Park
2188 Marcinski Rd.
Jupiter
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PARKS
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Bert Winters Park
13425 Ellison Wilson Road
Juno Beach
Burt Reynolds East
805 U.S. One
Jupiter
Boat ramps, restrooms, picnic sites, Florida History Center & Museum
Burt Reynolds West
800 N. U.S. One
Jupiter
Boat ramps, restrooms, picnic sites, Chamber of Commerce
Dailey
700 Douglas Ave.
Jupiter
Playground
Florida Inland Nav. Dist.
211 River Park
The Bluffs
Jupiter
Volleyball, picnic area, heart trail, racquetball
Imagination Station
Indian Creek Dr. E.
Jupiter
Basketball courts, playground, picnic sites, heart trail.
Jonathan Dickinson State
16450 U.S. One
Hobe Sound
Covers over 11,000 acres. The park offers picnic areas, bicycling, canoeing, cabins, camping, concession and scenic boat ride. 546-2771
Jupiter Community Center
210 Military Trail
Jupiter
Jupiter Community Park
3377 Church Street
Jupiter
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Jupiter Farms Community Park
Jupiter Farms Road
Jupiter
Ball Fields
Jupiter Nature Park
1800 US Highway One
Jupiter
Kennedy Estates Park
6811 Booker T. Blvd
Jupiter
Lighthouse
500 Capt. Armour Way
Jupiter
Ball fields, soccer, tennis courts
Limestone Creek
18301 Limestone Creek Rd.
Jupiter
Basketball, playground, group picnic pavilion
Maplewood
1720 Toney Penna Dr.
Jupiter
Racquetball, basketball, ball fields, picnic tables playground
North County Aquatic Complex
861 Toney Penna Dr.
Jupiter
Community pool, children’s pool, lap lanes 745-0241
Town Hall
1006 Town Hall Ave.
Jupiter
Playground, picnic tables.
West Jupiter Recreation Center
6401 Indiantown Road
Jupiter
Sun & Fun
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Beach Conditions Information
The Palm Beach County
Beach Patrol provides information daily regarding conditions at county beaches. After 9:00 a.m., a recording describes water and weather conditions, as well as hazards such as the presence of man-o-war or sea lice.
North Palm Beach County - 624-0065
South Palm Beach County - 276-3990
Beach Patrol
The Palm Beach County Beach Patrol consists of 75 highly-trained men and women who protect swimmers at 13 beach parks from Tequesta to Boca Raton. Swimming areas are guarded year-round from 9:00 a.m. until 5:20 p.m., seven days a week, except for DuBois Park, which is guarded from Memorial Day until Labor Day.
Snorkeling Beaches
Excellent snorkeling is available within the protected swimming areas of the following Palm Beach County beaches: South Inlet Park, Boca Raton; Gulfstream Park, Gulfstream; Ocean Reef Park on Singer Island; Carlin Park, Jupiter and Coral Cove Park in Tequesta.
Hiking Trails in Our Area
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
This trail consists of two loops with almost a mile of trail as a connector. The trail totals about 18 miles and traverses a variety of terrain, but primarily goes through sand pine scrub and pine flatwoods. During the rainy season you may have to wade in places. This trail has a campsite for backpackers on each of the two loops. Reservations are provided to a limited number of people on a first come, first served basis. Pets, bicycles, firearms, and motorized equipment are prohibited on this trail.
The first loop is ideal for a day hike of approximately four to five hours. The park is located in Hobe Sound, and is open from 8:00 a.m. to sunset, or when the park is full. For more information, please call (561) 546-2771.
Dupuis Reserve
The hiking trails in Dupuis have been developed in a stacked loop (four loops) system offering hikers a choice of hikes ranging from 4.3 to 15.5 miles. Extensive areas may be wet during the rainy season, and hog rootings may make certain trail reaches somewhat strenuous to walk. Two campsites exist for overnight use (permit required).
The hiking trails in Dupuis connect to the Corbett Wildlife Management Area on the east and will connect in the future to the Lake Okeechobee Section of the Florida National Scenic Trail in the west. The trailhead/parking area is located off SR-76, approximately six miles west of its junction with SR-710 at Indiantown. More detailed information is available from the South Florida Water Management District in West Palm Beach. For more information please call (561) 686-8800.
Corbett Wildlife Management Area
The hiking trail in Corbett is approximately 14 miles long, beginning from the Everglades Youth Camp and extending westward toward the Dupuis Reserve. There are two designated campsites along the Corbett Trail. The trailhead/parking area near the everglades Youth Camp is eastern terminus and can be reached from Seminole/Pratt Road. Take Seminole/ Pratt approximately 12 miles north of Southern Blvd., or take North Lake Blvd west off of SR-710 to Seminole/Pratt and then go north to the youth camp. There is a lot of plant and terrain diversity in this trail, but you must be prepared to get your feet wet. The western terminus is only reachable by trail from the Dupuis Reserve. A Wildlife Management Area permit is required to hike in Florida's management areas. For more information please call (561) 625-5122.
Lake Okeechobee Segment of the Florida National Scenic Trail
This trail exists on the Herbert Hoover Dike that goes all the way around Lake Okeechobee (approximately 110 miles) and is accessible from many locations. At most access areas there is plenty of parking. This trail is noted as an ideal place to view all of South Florida's agriculture, as well as bird and animal life. Ten locations have been designated around the lake as campsites, should you decide to overnight hike.
For more information on hiking this area, contact the Florida Trail Association or the US Army Corps of Engineers in Clewiston.
Other Trails
Other trails are planned in the McArthur Slough area to connect the Jonathan Dickinson trail with the Corbett Trail. Eventually you will be able to hike from the coast to Lake Okeechobee, and then connect with the north/south trail to North Florida, and maybe to the Appalachian Trail to Maine and beyond. | | |
