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Beach & Boat Permits
COVID-19 Update as of September 8, 2020:
2020-2021 Permits are now available for purchase at the City's Community Centers during limited hours. Permits can alternatively be renewed online.
Boca Raton Community Center: Monday – Friday: 9am-8pm; Saturday: 9am-4pm
James A. Rutherford Community Center Monday – Friday: 9am-8pm; Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sugar Sand Park Community Centers: Monday – Friday: 9am-8pm; Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pm
Beach Park Locations
| Location | Address | Hours | Days | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Reef Park |
1400 N. State Road A1A |
8am - Sundown* |
7 days a week |
561-393-7974 |
| Spanish River Park |
3001 N. State Road A1A |
8am - Sundown* |
7 days a week |
561-393-7815 |
| South Beach |
400 N. State Road A1A |
8am - Sundown* |
7 days a week |
561-393-7810 |
*Sundown is established by the U.S. Weather Bureau and is normally published in the weather section of the local newspaper.
Metered Parking Fees
| Location | Time | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
Palmetto Park Pavilion |
Open/Close 1 hour max |
$2 weekday $3 weekend |
Red Reef Park West |
Open/Close 4 hour max |
$2 weekday $3 weekend |
| Spanish River Boulevard |
5am - 10pm 4 hour max |
$2 weekday $3 weekend |
Beach Parking Permit Information
Access to the various beaches is based upon where your property taxes are paid. If you live in an unincorporated area (roughly designated as West of the turnpike, and/or north of Clint Moore Road) your property taxes are paid in full to Palm Beach County, thus you are considered a county resident which results in access to South Beach Park only.
Daily Parking Permit Fees
| Park | 7 Days a Week (Including Holidays) |
|---|---|
Red Reef & Spanish River (Class 1 Vehicle) |
$20 |
Red Reef & Spanish River (Class 2 Vehicle) |
$65 |
South Beach (Class 1 Vehicle) |
$20 |
South Beach (Class 2 Vehicle) |
$65 |
Annual Parking Permit Fees
| Residents | Fee |
|---|---|
City Residents access to Spanish River, Red Reef, South Beach Park & Mizner Bark |
$62 per year |
Beach & Park District Residents access to Spanish River, Red Reef, South Beach Park & Mizner Bark |
$62 per year |
County Residents access to South Beach Park only |
$62 per year |
*HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Boat Launch & Recovery Permits
The City requires vehicles entering Silver Palm Park towing a watercraft trailer to obtain either an annual or daily permit. Unpermitted vehicles with watercraft trailers are subject to a $35 fine and towing at owner’s expense.
Daily Launch Permit Fees
| Residents | Fees |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach County Residents |
$25 |
| Non- Palm Beach County Residents |
$60 |
Annual Launch Permit Fees
| Residents |
Fees |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach County Residents |
$60 |
| Non-Palm Beach County Residents |
$480 |
PLEASE NOTE: A single (one-day) visit will require the boater to obtain a daily permit at one of the locations listed prior to launching a watercraft. Permit must be hung on the rear view mirror, visible for review. A one-day visitor permit expires 24 hours after issuance.
Where to purchase permits:
Location | Address | Hours Mon-Fri | Hours Sat | Hours Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boca Raton Community Center | 150 Crawford Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432 | 89am - 8pm | 9am - 4pm | CLOSED |
James A. Rutherford Community Center @ Patch Reef Park | 2000 W Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 | 9am - 8pm | 9am - 4pm | CLOSED |
Sugar Sand Park Community Center | 300 S Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33433 | 9am - 8pm | 9am -4pm | 9am - 4pm |