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In its first year, Boca Raton's Patch Reef Park Special Olympics pickleball team enjoys smashing success.

In the first 50 years of the District's existence, Commissioners ensured facilities kept pace with the Boca Raton Community's growing needs.

The District has a long history of partnering with educational entities to benefit the Boca Raton community.

Howie's Hotshots is tennis group for the ages, saving Ocean Strand from becoming condos, the District's tight relationship with golf and more in the September edition of the District Dispatch newsletter. 

Howie Levinson began playing tennis at Patch Reef before the facility opened. Now 93, one of the Tennis Center's most beloved patrons still plays three times per week.

With the last open parcel of Boca Raton land stretching from the ocean to the Intracoastal nearing development, the District acted to preserve greenspace and create a natural park.

The first District's first 50 years include a deep relationship with the sport of golf.

Boca's McDonough is Florida's Top Buddy, The Impressive Gumbo Limbo History and Free Carousel Rides in September highlight this month's District Dispatch Newsletter.

Spanish River High School grad Claire McDonough wins Florida Youth Soccer Association's Buddy of the Year Award.

Gordon Gilbert's quest to preserve natural hammock and use it for education purposes resulted in Gumbo Limbo becoming a Boca Raton icon.   

Relatively little turnover among District Commissioners enhanced their ability to work together for the Boca Raton Community.

A Fabulous Fourth, how the Swim and Racquet Center purchase significantly expanded public facilities, a commitment to the smallest members of the Boca Raton community and more in the July 2024 of the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District newsletter. 

District parks Patch Reef and Sugar Sand play key roles in Boca Raton's Fabulous Fourth celebration.

The District's 2000 purchase of the Boca Raton Swim and Racquet Center significantly increased number of Boca's public tennis courts, doubled number of pools.

District Parks are designed for the enjoyment of even the smallest members of the Boca Raton community.

The June 2024 edition of the District Dispatch newsletter brings the Boca Raton community to the opening of Jacob's Outlook at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, dives into the rich history of Patch Reef Park, and looks ahead to a Fabulous Fourth.

The District's purchase and development of Patch Reef launched a new era for Boca Raton parks – and the District itself.

New Gumbo Limbo tower, which opened in mid-June, offers stunning look at Boca Raton from Jacob's Outlook observation deck.

Former Commissioner Gordon Gilbert couldn't physically attend the opening of Jacob's Outlook, but he still found a way to enjoy the ceremony.

A familial feel to Mizner Bark, looking back on the saga that created one of South Florida's iconic parks, and the woman most responsible for the Sugar Sand Park carousel rides again. Enjoy the May 2024 edition of the District Dispatch newsletter.

More than simply a place for dogs to play, Mizner Bark provided setting where dozens of Boca Raton retirees formed lasting friendships.

District Commissioners overcame ecological and financial hurdles to create one of South Florida's great public parks.

Elaine Kleinman explains why bringing a carousel to Sugar Sand Park became her passion and reflects on her three decades as the lone female District Commissioner.  

Did you know there's a national tennis powerhouse that calls Patch Reef Park home. Also, learn more about the District's continuing efforts to preserve #BocaRaton greenspace, and more.

The Boca Raton community is invited to an April 21 event at Sugar Sand Park celebrating the District's Golden Anniversary.  

Keiser University's tennis teams went undefeated in their Patch Reef Park home this season. Now both the men's and women's squads focus on winning the NAIA national championship.

Less than a decade after the District's creation, Commissioners accepted a greater mission and began preserving green space while creating some of Florida's best parks.

The District turned 50 - and we're celebrating. Join us as we look back on half a century serving the Boca Raton community. How did it all begin? What has the District accomplished. Plus, what is new with North Park, and where do our pickleball project stand?

Fifty years ago an act of the Florida legislature created the District. Now, as the District celebrates its golden anniversary, the Boca Raton community is invited to join in the fun.

Each month, as part of the District's 50th Anniversary Celebration, the newsletter is highlighting a different stand-out accomplishment that helped make Boca Raton the fantastic city it is today. In 1974 the District came into existence to help preserve beachfront property for community use. For 50 years, beach preservation remained a priority.