Mangrove Nature Park

Covering 12 acres, Mangrove Nature Park (aka Mangrove Park) is situated in a mangrove hammock area leased by the city of Boynton Beach from the Diocese of Palm Beach County to serve as a conservation and recreational resource. On its western border, it connects to three tidal inlets, which serve as homes to variety of animals, including birds, raccoons, and manatees.

The manatees, in particular, are of interest to visitors who come from far and wide to see these gentle sea creatures in their natural habitat. They are most often observed during high tide. Since 1997, an aluminum boardwalk has been installed for viewing, complete with six interpretative panels.

Other amenities on the property include lighted restrooms, benches, bike racks, drinking fountains, and monofilament recycling bins. Mangrove Nature Park is frequented by schoolchildren and conservation groups as part of their environmental educational programs. Of special interest are the many native trees and local animals, as well as enormous spider webs woven into the mangrove branches.

Mangrove Nature Park is located adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway just east of St. Mark's Catholic Church and School. The address is 700 Northeast Fourth Street, Boynton Beach, Florida 33435. The park operating hours are from sunrise to sunset daily, and there is a lighted parking lot for motor vehicles.