Boat Launch & Recovery Permits

The renovated boat ramp area now includes a new floating dock with two dedicated boat ramps for use. The project also includes a new fish cleaning station, fishing dock facing the intracoastal waterway and restrooms.

October 1, 2022 -  September 30, 2023

Annual Permit

City of Boca Raton resident ONLY - $200
Non-City Resident - $675

Daily Permit

City of Boca Raton resident ONLY - $35
Non-City Resident - $80

Note: Although you have a Boca Raton address, it doesn't necessarily mean you live in the City limits. Parts of Boca Raton are considered to be in unincorporated Palm Beach County and are serviced by the County. Check out the City limits map to see if you're within the City's boundaries.

Where to purchase boat launch and recovery permits:

Where to purchase boat launch and recovery permits.
Location Address Hours Mon-Fri
 Hours Sat
 Hours Sun
Boca Raton
Community Center
 150 Crawford Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
 8am - 9pm
 8am - 1pm
 CLOSED
Sugar Sand Park
Community Center		 300 S Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33433
 8am - 10pm
 8am - 5pm
 10am - 5pm
Swim Center
 21618 St Andrews Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33433
 Mon-Thur
7:30am - 9pm
Fri
7:30am - 7pm
 7:30am - 5pm
 7:30am - 5pm

Proof of Residency

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.