​​​​​​​​​​​Peanut Island Park 

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NOTICES:

• The boardwalk leading to the Peanut Island lagoon swim platform​ will be closed Thursday, August ​17 until further notice.​ Peanut Island will remain open to the public during this time.
• The use of balloons is prohibited at this park.​
  
• Alcohol possession or consumption is restricted to camping permit areas only.
• Peanut Island Natural Areas Beach Camping Update:
  • All Natural Areas Beach Camping CLOSED until further notice due to high tide. It is available for day use only.

LOCATION:
Intracoastal waterway, near the Lake Worth Inlet, Riviera Beach

MAILING ADDRESS:
Not for driving directions​
6500 Peanut Island Road
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
Google Maps

HOURS:

• day use, designated areas: sunrise - sunset
• reserved and limited camping in designated areas: see facility's website: Peanut Island Website Link
• swimming area is guarded from 9:15 am - 4:45 pm, seven days a week from Memorial Day until Palm Beach County public schools begin in August; when school starts, swimming areas will be guarded only on weekends until Memorial Day

CLASS: Special Facility

ACREAGE: 80 acres

• beach frontage, guarded and unguarded swimming beaches and snorkeling lagoon
• boat access only
• boat docks (west and east sides) (2)
• boat slips, day-use only (18)
• campground, reserved tent sites (17)
  ​Peanut Island Campground Map​
  
• camping, natural areas beach (west side) SEE NOTICE ABOVE
• chiki huts (4)
• fishing (saltwater) in designated areas only
• fire ring, group/community (in campground) (1)
• intracoastal waterway frontage
• observation deck
• picnic pavilions, group (first-come, first-served) (2)
• picnic pavilion, group (registered camper use only) (1)
• picnic areas with grills, single table (first-come, first-served)
• pier (fishing)
• restroom facilities
• walking path, paver block

Please note: there is NO food or rental concession located on the island. Please bring all necessary items for your safety, comfort, and enjoyment.

• Palm Beach Maritime Museum and the historic John F. Kennedy Bunker. For tour information call - 561-832-7428 or 561-723-2028
  (not operated by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation)

• balloons- Loggerhead Marinelife Center and Palm Beach County have committed to the prohibition of balloons at this park in an effort to promote the safety and protection of sea turtles. Visit Loggerhead Marinelife Center​ to learn more about the dangers balloons pose to marine wildlife.​
• daily beach conditions​ 561-629-8775
• campground reservations 561-845-4445
• dogs
• harvesting of tropical fish
• Peanut Island website
• pets - please do not abandon
• Please do not feed wild animals
• rabies prevention
• water taxi service (independently owned and operated)
  • ​Palm Beach Water Taxi
    561-683-8294
    
  • Peanut Island Shuttle Boat
    561-723-2028
    
• ​​Port of Palm Beach Tides​ [external link]
  
• Phil Foster South to Peanut Island Parcel Boundary Map
• Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department Ordinances​