County officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, August 25 to commemorate the opening of the west portion of Burt Reynolds Park in Jupiter which was closed for renovations.
“Burt Reynolds Park is very popular with boaters and the parking lot was often completely full on weekends and holidays,” said Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Director Eric Call.
Renovations included razing the former Chamber of Commerce building, constructing a new ADA compliant restroom, reconfiguring the parking lot and drive isles to improve traffic flow, constructing 24 additional paved car/trailer parking spaces for a total of 71 paved spaces, installation of a pathway under the bridge connecting the east and west sides of the park, and installation of new site lighting, landscaping and drainage structures.
“Residents are excited about utilizing the increased boater access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean and improved connectivity to both sides of the park underneath the U.S. Highway 1 bridge,” said District 1 Commissioner Hal R. Valeche.
Burt Reynolds Park is located at 805 N. U.S. Highway 1 in Jupiter and is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department. Park operating hours are sunrise to sunset, with the exception of the boat ramps that have 24-hour access and parking available (24-hour period maximum). Boaters requiring more extended stay periods must utilize alternate parking location. A boat trailer parking permit is required. Annual permits may be purchased online at www.pbcparks.com. Daily permits are available using the onsite pay station.
Please visit
www.pbcparks.com for more information about boating and other leisure opportunities available through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department.
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