Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park
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NOTICES:
-  Restroom Building #1 is currently closed for improvements until further notice. - The benches along the pathway in all dog sections at Canine Cove dog park are currently being removed for asphalt overlay and are expected to be reinstalled 30 days after the new asphalt has sufficient time to cure. Anticipated project completion date is Sunday, November 30, 2025. Project is weather permitting and schedule is subject to change. ENTRANCES
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11500 Yamato Road, west of Boca Raton, Florida
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11200 Park Access Road, west of Boca Raton, Florida
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12551 Glades Road, west of Boca Raton, Florida
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Amphitheater: 20405 Amphitheater Circle, west of Boca Raton, Florida
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Golf Course [external link]: 12551 Glades Road, west of Boca Raton, Florida
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Nature Center: 11435 Park Access Road, west of Boca Raton, Florida
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Waterpark & Community Center [external link]: 20130 Regional Park Drive, west of Boca Raton, Florida
HOURS: Sunrise - Sunset
- lighted court facilities open until 10:00 pm
- lighted athletic fields (permit required) open until 10:00 pm
- facility hours vary according to season
CLASS: Regional
ACREAGE: 880.33 acres
AMENITIES
- amphitheater,
Sunset Cove Amphitheater
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baseball fields, lighted (4)
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basketball courts, lighted (2)
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bicycle path (2.0 miles)
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boat launching ramps (2) -permit required for motorized vessels
- bocce courts (2)
- canoeing/kayaking access
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community center,
Coconut Cove Community Center
- dog park,
Canine Cove Dog Park
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exercise stations (8 stations)
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fishing (freshwater)
- golf course,
Osprey Point Golf Course [external link]
- 27 holes
- chipping area
- driving range
- practice putting green
- pro shop
- restaurant
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multipurpose fields, lighted (5)
- nature center,
Daggerwing Nature Center
- exhibit hall with live animals
- meeting room
- lobby with art gallery and children's book nook
- boardwalk trails (0.6 miles)
- parking
- boat/trailer parking
- regular parking
- pickleball courts (6)
- picnic areas with grills, single table
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picnic pavilions, reserved group (3) (Cypress, Pond Apple, Mary Lou Berger)
- picnic shelters, single table
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playground, including
- play structure (ages 2-5 years)
- play structure (ages 5-12 years)
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playground (barrier-free, fully accessible)
- play structure (ages 2-5 years)
- play structure (ages 5-12 years)
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racquetball/handball courts, full-length (40 ft) side walls, lighted (12)
- restrooms
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softball fields, lighted (4)
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special events area
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tennis center (operated by Rick Macci Tennis Center)
- tennis courts, reserved through tennis center, court fees apply (16)
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volleyball, sand courts (2)
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walking path (2.0 miles)
- water ski school,
Palm Beach Training Center (call for appointment)
- waterpark,
Coconut Cove Waterpark [external link]
- water slides (2)
- interactive water playground
- river ride
- meeting rooms
- food concession
INFORMATIONPARK HISTORYThe property known today as Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park was acquired by Palm Beach County on March 28, 1977 through two developer land dedications. The property expanded from its original 816 acres to 872 acres through additional outparcel acquisitions. Development of the park began in 1996, with the most recent phase being completed in 2008 - the construction of the Sunset Cove Amphitheater. Financing for the construction of this park was established through grants, impact fees, ad valorem funding, bond proceeds and the sale of 52 acres of surplus land to the School Board.
Originally named South County Regional Park, the park was renamed Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park on November 20, 2012. Burt Aaronson was a Palm Beach County Commissioner serving District 5 from 1992 to 2012. Aaronson established and aided in the success of countless projects throughout the county. He founded the Palm Beach County International Film Festival, was actively involved in promoting the Special Olympics and the Club Managers Association of America Therapeutic Recreation Complex, installed illuminated street signs throughout District 5 to ensure the safety of the residents, and advocated for the wide variety of recreational and cultural amenities found throughout the park. Aaronson originally ran for office on a platform of environmental improvement and was instrumental in the county not moving forward with the Site One landfill. |