District Dispatch Newsletter August 2025

The Traffic Garden in North Park opens, proposed skatepark receives unique input, a home run for Boca baseball, and more.

Ribbon Cutting Announced For Traffic Garden

The Boca Raton community is invited to the Sept. 4 ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of North Park's first community feature.

Traffic Garden Combines Riding Fun, Safety

North Park's newest pop-up feature, a Traffic Garden, provides a safe place for children to learn the rules of the road.

Hearing From A Professional

Professional skateboarder and Boca Raton resident Fabiana Delfino attends workshop for proposed North Park skatepark, offers unique input.

Batting Cages, Bullpens Coming To Two District Parks

District creating new baseball features at Sugar Sand and Patch Reef Parks to benefit Little League, Boca Raton community. 

Workshop Provides Skatepark Input

Meeting offered homeowners and skaters the opportunity to tell designers what features they'd like included within the proposed skatepark at North Park.

District Dispatch Newsletter July 2025

District pays off North Park early, top tennis comes to Boca Raton, a Fabulous Fourth recap and more in the July 2025 edition of the District Dispatch newsletter.

District Retires North Park Debt Early

Paying bond ahead of schedule will speed the development of North Park.

Top Youth Tennis Talent Converges on Racquet Center

Boca Raton Racquet Center serves as site for one of the USTA's most important junior tennis tournaments.

Fantastic Fun During Fabulous Fourth

District parks help Boca Raton community enjoy a Fabulous Fourth. 

District Dispatch Newsletter June 2025

Softball coming to Sugar Sand, walking the Turtle Walk, families first at Willow and more in the June 2025 edition of the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District newsletter. 

Commissioners Approve Sugar Sand Softball Complex

With the City of Boca Raton looking to relocate some softball fields, District Commissioners approved creation of softball complex at Sugar Sand.

Turtle Walk Enjoying Banner Year

One of Gumbo Limbo's most beloved programs, Turtle Walk takes visitors inside the world of nesting sea turtles.

Families First At Willow Theatre Series

Summer Family Theatre Series at Sugar Sand's Willow Theatre draws praise from Boca Raton community.

District Dispatch Newsletter May 2025

Patch Reef's inclusive playground opens, Sue Budlong's route to Gumbo Limbo, Centennial Sunday celebrations and more in the May 2025 edition of the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District's newsletter.

Centennial Sundays Celebrate Boca's Century

Bring completed Centennial Passport to District parks on June Sundays for crafts and treats.

Budlong Provides Gumbo Limbo's Welcoming Face

First trip to Gumbo Limbo leads to Sue Budlong becoming one of the Nature Center's most valuable volunteers.  

Patch Reef Playground Opens To Smiles, Rave Reviews

Jordan Ogman leads group of first children to enjoy newly renovated, all-inclusive Patch Reef Park playground created by District Commissioners drawing upon his inspiration.

Patch Reef Park All-Inclusive Playground To Open With Ribbon Cutting

Special needs child Jordan Ogman expected to be in attendance for the May 22 opening of the newly re-designed playground at Boca Raton's Patch Reef Park he inspired.

District Dispatch Newsletter April 2025

Special Olympics at Patch Reef, Island Trekking at Gumbo Limbo, Polishing Diamonds in Boca Raton and more in the April 2025 edition of the District Dispatch. 

Special Serves and Volleys at Patch Reef

Special Olympics returns to Patch Reef Park in Boca Raton for regional tennis tournament.

WHAT IT TAKES: Polishing The Diamonds

Groundskeepers spend much of the day ensuring Sugar Sand and Patch Reef fields are ready for baseball nights.

Trekking With A Purpose

Island Treks program entertains while educating visitors at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.  

District Dispatch Newsletter March 2025

Rugby gains a foothold, District receives key to the city, Swim Center pool re-opens and more in the March 2025 edition of the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District's newsletter.

Rugby Gains Foothold In Boca Raton

Rugby played on District-funded fields launches Boca Raton youths on travels around the world.

Key To Success

District Commissioners presented with the key to the city as Boca Raton turns 100 years old.

Swim Center Pool Re-Opens

Scheduled resurfacing complete, Boca Raton Swim Center re-opens to the Boca Raton community.

District Dispatch Newsletter February 2025

Jordan Ogman's New Buddy, Mikaela Hill's Impactful Volunteering, Pickleball Ratings at Patch Reef and more in the February 2025 edition of the District's newsletter.

The Best of Buddies

Son of a District Commissioner, Eric Ehrnst embraces special needs child Jordan Ogman as the pair becomes best of  buddies within Boca Raton's TOPSoccer program.

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Multi-talented Mikaela Hill

A volunteer at two different District parks, Mikaela Hill helps ensure the Boca Raton community enjoys visits to the parks as much as she does.