Boynton Beach waterfront - beaches, marina, and Intracoastal parks
Where to start for a real day on the sand, on the dock, or alongside the Intracoastal in Boynton.
Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Boulevard in Ocean Ridge, is the city ocean beach. It is open 365 days a year from sunrise to 9 p.m., with lifeguards on duty every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is free; metered parking is $3.50 per hour during the 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. window. The park has public restrooms, picnic areas with grills, playgrounds, an adult fitness area, and beach wheelchairs available for residents and visitors with disabilities.
- Address: 6415 N. Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge
- Hours: sunrise to 9 p.m. daily; lifeguards 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Parking: $3.50/hour
- Beach Conditions: 561-742-6775
The marina at 735 Casa Loma Boulevard is run by the Boynton Beach CRA and is the city working waterfront. It carries fishing charters, drift fishing, scuba charters, jet-ski and boat rentals, parasailing, and an Intracoastal pleasure cruise operator. Fuel is available on site, and a handful of restaurants sit dockside.
- Address: 735 Casa Loma Boulevard
- Phone: 561-735-7955
- On site: charters, rentals, fuel, waterfront dining
- Hours shift seasonally; verify before going
Ocean Inlet Park is the county park immediately south of the inlet, at 6990 N. Ocean Boulevard in Ocean Ridge. The beach runs 600 feet of guarded frontage with an ADA beach mat. The jetty stays open 24 hours for saltwater fishing, and the park also has 1,100 feet of Intracoastal waterway frontage on the back side. At review time, the marina was temporarily closed and the playground was closed for renovations.
- Address: 6990 N. Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge
- Hours: sunrise to sunset; jetty fishing 24 hours
- Check current marina and playground status
- South District Ocean Rescue HQ: 561-629-8770
Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park at 2010 N. Federal Highway is the city primary boat-ramp park. Trailer parking is $3.50 per hour with a daily maximum of $35; the rate applies only to boat-trailer spaces, not regular vehicle parking. Locals call it the boat park. It also functions as a dog-friendly green space with picnic areas and waterfront views.
- Address: 2010 N. Federal Highway
- Trailer parking: $3.50/hour, $35 daily max
- Use type: boat-ramp park, dog-friendly
Intracoastal Park sits at 2240 N. Federal Highway and is the spot people book for events on the water. The clubhouse on park grounds is the city primary rental facility for parties, meetings, and small community gatherings. Park amenities include picnic shelters, a playground, walking paths, and Intracoastal frontage.
- Address: 2240 N. Federal Highway
- Clubhouse rental availability: 561-742-6650
- Use type: family park and event rental