Red Reef Park

The Red Reef Park is a thirty nine acre park located on the ocean front in Boca Raton, Florida. It includes one mile of beach and, on the Intracoastal side, is the fifteen acre Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

Unlike many other beaches in the area, this beach opens at sunrise and remains open until well after dark at 10 pm (closing time subject to change). It offers sunbathing, swimming, surf fishing and a boardwalk through the dunes. One of the best features is about ten feet offshore: a man-made reef. It is home to many different kinds of sea creatures such as turtles, sting rays, fish and eels. The best viewing is by snorkeling. The south end of the beach is allocated for surfing.

Other features of the park include grills, pavilions, showers, restrooms, and a playground. There is also a life guard on duty during the day. Parking is free but there is a charge for actual admission into the park. It is also accessible by wheelchair. There are also some restrictions. Neither alcohol nor pets are allowed in the park. There is also no surf fishing allowed between 9 am and 5 pm when there are swimmers there enjoying the beach.