Deerfield Beach is a municipality in North Broward located just south of Boca Raton alongside the Atlantic Ocean.  The city has an award-winning mile long stretch of beach that is guarded daily from 9 to 5 from 9 life-guard stations.  Recreational activities such as surfing and volleyball take place north of the pier.  The International Fishing Pier is a gorgeous recently renovated board walk pier.  The pier shop rents fishing rods, stocks live, fresh and frozen bait,tackle, fishing accessories, ice and t-shirts.

Deerfield Island Park is located in northern Broward County adjacent to Sullivan Park in the city of Deerfield Beach.  The island can only be accessed by boat.  A free ferry can trasnport you to the island.  The ferry operates only on weekends and runs on the hour from 10am to 3pm.  The shuttle may not run if the weather or water becomes questionable so be sure to call ahead to check on conditions.

Quiet Waters Park is full of wonderful recreational opportunities for the entire family.  This 431+ acre park features a fun Splash Adventure area and the Ski Rixen boat-free cable led water ski area (http://www.skirixenusa.com). Splash Adventure is open seasonally and is great for kids who want to play in the water but aren't great swimmers.  The highlight is when the large BUCKET fills and dumps all over the splash area.  The kids love it.  

Blazing Star Nature Preserve is found in Boca Raton Florida and comprises dunes from the ancient Atlantic Coastal Ridge. The site is named after the blazing star plant blooming in purple throughout the fall and late
summer. The site was established from funding from the 2000 Florida Communities Trust Preservation Program, allowing local residents and tourists to access the site. Two loop trails are available for visitors to

Developed by the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District and operated by the City of Boca Raton, this 132-acre park continues its commitment to enhance the role of recreation and culture for residents and visitors alike. This park has a splash area inside of it's ENORMOUS wooden playground. You can literally get lost in all the nooks and crannies so please keep a close eye on the children. There are outdoor bathrooms close to the playground and carousel in the large pavilion.

Located next to the Serenoa Glade Preserve,  George Snow Park in eastern Boca Raton is an almost 6 acre city park. The park can be reached via Glades road just east of I-95.  It is the only access point to the Serenoa Glade Preserve and has plenty of parking.  George Snow Park has a shaded playground with swings and plenty of space to play all in a fenced in area.  Across from the playground is a well-kept tennis court.

Atop one of the higher elevations in Boca Raton, Serenoa Glade Preserve is a rare undeveloped piece of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, featuring a transition zone from scrub habitat on the Atlantic Ocean side to pine flatwoods on the Everglades side. What Everglades, you say? Once upon a time, before the early 1900s, a sheet flow of water passed through gaps in the ridge to reach the sea. This land was slated to become yet another office complex near Florida Atlantic University, and was preserved just in time by the city of Boca Raton.