Sports & Recreation

Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

4751 Main St., Jupiter, FL 33458 (561) 775-1818 www.rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com

The Roger Dean Stadium complex is the only stadium in the country to host four minor league teams: the Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals, and the Gulf Coast Marlins and Gulf Coast Cardinals. Roger Dean Stadium is one of only two stadiums in Florida to host two Major League Baseball teams annually for Spring Training, the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals. The stadium accommodates approximately 7,000 fans.

Boating

Visitors and residents of Palm Beach County can practically enjoy any water activity imaginable. From the majestic blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Okeechobee as well as the miles of smaller lakes and canals, the boating opportunities are virtually endless. Rent a kayak, go wakeboarding or even charter a yacht—it’s all at your disposal.

The Palm Beach Water Taxi

Based out of Sailfish Marina Resort

98 Lak e Dri ve Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404 (561) 844-1724 www.sailfishmarina.com/water_taxi

Okeeheelee Park

7715 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (561) 966-6600 www.discover.pbgov.org/parks/ locations/okeeheelee.aspx

Phil Foster Park 900 E. Blue Heron Blvd. Ri viera Beach, FL 33404 (561) 966-6600 www.discover.pbgov.org/parks/ locations/philfoster.aspx

Kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling gear may be rented at the park. Guided snorkeling tours and paddleboard lessons are also available.

Riverbend Park

9060 W. Indiantown Road Jupiter, FL 33478 (561) 741-1359 www.discover.pbgov.org/parks/ locations/riverbend.aspx

Canoe or kayak through 5 miles of waterways. For rental concession, call for operating hours and availability.

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Marinas

Palm Beach Yacht Club & Marina

800 N. Flagler Drive

West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 655-8711 www.pbyc.com

Private

Palm Harbor Marina

400 N. Flagler Drive

West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 655-4757 www.palmharbor-marina.com

Public

Riviera Beach Marina Village

190 E. 13th St.

Ri viera Beach, FL 33404 (561) 881-7438 www.marinavillagepalmbeach.com

Public

Safe Harbor Marina

1037 Marina Drive North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (561) 626-4919 www.shmarinas.com

Private

Town of Palm Beach Marina

500 Australian Ave. Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561) 838-5463 www.townofpalmbeachmarina.com

Public

Croquet

The National Croquet Center (NCC), located at 700 Florida Mango Road in West Palm Beach, is the largest croquet facility in the world. It is headquarters of the United States Croquet Association and has hosted all the major national and international croquet competitions held in the United States. The center features a 19,000-square-foot Key West-style clubhouse that can be utilized for banquets, weddings, meetings and other social events. There is also a Croquet Club on site offering memberships, for those interested in playing this sport. For more information, call (561) 4782300, ext. 2 or 3. Visit www.croquetnational.com.

Equestrian Sports

Palm Beach County is unquestionably the equestrian capital of America, with numerous horseback riding facilities throughout the Palm Beaches. One such facility, the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center at Okeeheelee Park South, 7500 Forest Hill Blvd., features more than nine miles of scenic trails and an open riding area accessible seven days a week. The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center show arenas are comprised of five outdoor arenas and one covered arena as well as 128 permanent stalls available for rent for horse shows only. In addition to the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department has developed an additional nine miles of equestrian trails located in various county parks.

Equestrian trails are located at Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Road; Loxahatchee Groves Park, 13901 Southern Blvd.; and West Delray Regional Park, 10875 W. Atlantic Ave. Please visit www.pbcparks.com or call (561) 966-6600 for more information.

Winter Equestrian Festival at Wellington International 3400 Equestrian Club Drive Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 793-5867 www.equestriansport.com

The Winter Equestrian Festival runs from Jan. 4-April 2, 2023, and is the largest and longest-running event in horse sports. Wellington International is an equestrian venue known throughout the world. The Center encompasses a total of 500 acres, and the competition arenas alone cover 80 acres. In all, there are 18 arenas, and the main International Arena is surrounded by stadium and box seating as well as hospitality pavilions. The main grounds house more than 250 permanent equine stalls, horse trails, pedestrian paths, golf cart tracks and dedicated shopping areas. There is free general admission every day, with a parking fee on Saturday nights.

Fishing

Unlike most coastal destinations, the fishing opportunities off the Palm Beaches are exceptional because of our favorable climate and close proximity to the productive waters of the Gulf Stream current. There is yearround accessibility to a tremendous variety of prized game fish like kingfish, dolphin, wahoo, snapper and sailfish, just to name a few. “Plus, we are located at the doorstep to the Ba-