Ribbon-Cutting Set For CAP Facility at Patch Reef Park

Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District Commissioners invite media and community members to join them on Oct. 23 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the new Community Accessibility Program (CAP) at Patch Reef Park.

The 6 p.m. ceremony at the Rutherford Community Center within the park will be held in conjunction with the City of Boca Raton's Recreation Services Department. A tour of the new facility immediately follows the ribbon cutting.

The CAP program offers inclusive, adaptive recreational opportunities for children and families of all abilities. The renovated community center will now feature a giant Lite-Brite wall, a Rigamajig building center, magnet walls, a pneumatic air wall, a multiball interactive wall, a sensory pit and more interactive features.

CAP families can participate in programs including Open Play, sensory-friendly activities, caregiver support groups, sibling socials, and family nights. Additional resources, such as sensory maps and social scripts, will help individuals and families navigate community spaces and experiences.

In preparation for the CAP program, crews recently installed a hearing loop under building floors, allowing for amplified sound for those who find that helpful.

EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: CAP Opening and Ribbon Cutting
WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL

MEDIA RSVP
Media are invited to attend. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 21, to:
Ileana Olmsted, Community Relations Manager, City of Boca Raton
561-393-7788, cell 561-212-4059
[email protected]

District-owned Patch Reef Park opened in 1983, adding the community center in 1987. The recently completed renovations are the first major community center upgrades since its opening. They continue a theme of inclusivity being pursued by the District. 

In May of 2025 the District opened its all-inclusive playground at Patch Reef.