Boat Launch & Recovery Permits

The permit fee for residents of Palm Beach County $56 
Outside of Palm Beach County $440

Fees Are Not Pro-Rated


Vehicle entry permits are issued according to the City's Code of Ordinances. To purchase a permit, applicants are required to provide documentation of residency and vehicle ownership.

Residency Proof


Residency proof (home address) can be one of the following original documents:
  • Current City / County Tax Bill
  • Water Bill
  • Florida Power & Light Bill
  • Rental / Lease Agreement
  • Current Driver’s License
  • Notarized letter from  Condo Association
University students and faculty residing on campus may establish proof of residency by submitting a signed letter by the Director of Housing certifying that they reside on campus.

Vehicle Ownership


Vehicle ownership is proven by presenting one of the following:
  • Current State Motor Vehicle Registration
  • Title
  • Current Bill of Sale
  • Vehicle Rental/Lease agreement (in applicant’s name)
  • Current Insurance card for each vehicle

No Transfer of Permits


Permits are not transferable and must be permanently affixed to the inside Driver's side lower left corner of the windshield of the automobile in order to be admitted into a park. Any transfer of the permit will result in revocation.

Any sticker not properly affixed to the windshield glass will cause the vehicle to not be allowed to enter the park facility until properly affixed. Sticker cannot be taped to windshield glass or placed on paper or transparencies.

Permit Replacement


If you should trade or sell your vehicle, or have your windshield replaced, you must scrape the permit from the windshield and return it with your receipt and new car registration. Permits that are stolen or lost will not be reissued.

Permit Credits


Credit can be given for one daily park entrance fee per vehicle towards purchase of annual pass. Payment must be made by residents within 30 days of dated receipt, only if you are eligible to use that particular park.

In order to obtain a credit, return the original park entrance receipt when applying for your permit. You may get a credit only at time of purchase.

Where to purchase permits:

Boca Raton Community Center            James A. Rutherford                      Sugar Sand Park 
150 Crawford Blvd.                               Community Center @                    Community Center  
Boca Raton, FL  33432                        Patch Reef Park                             300 S Military Trail
Hours:                                                   2000 W Yamato Road                    Boca Raton, FL  33433
Monday - Friday                                    Boca Raton, FL  33431                  Hours:
8 a.m.- .9 p.m.                                       Hours:                                             Monday - Friday
Saturday                                               Monday - Friday                              8 a.m. -10 p.m.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.                                       8 a.m. - 10 p.m.                              Saturday
Sunday                                                  Saturday                                         8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed                                                   8 a.m. 5 p.m.                                  Sunday
                                                              Sunday                                           10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
                                                              10 a.m. - 5 p.m.