Location: Delray Beach
Top Things to do in Delray Beach
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Delray Beach, Florida (FL)
Delray Beach is a coastal city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population of Delray Beach was estimated at 67,371 in 2016. That is up from 60,522 according to the 2010 United States Census. Delray Beach is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 6,012,331 people in 2015.
Restaurants in Delray Beach
1. Wakodahatchee Wetlands
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,697 reviews
Situated on 50 acres of previous wastewater utility property, Wakodahatchee is a constructed wetlands that is free to the public. The site features a three-quarter mile boardwalk that crosses between open water pond areas and islands. A part of the South section of the Great Florida Birding Trail, Wakodahatchee is home to an abundance of wildlife as more than 178 bird species have been identified along with turtles, alligators, rabbits, fish, frogs and raccooons.
Reviewed By 24annel
Beautiful wetlands, for birding can see lots of birds any time of day, but morning is best, they open at 6:30am. Nice easy boardwalk that is about a mile long. I took a bird photography class a couple years ago and the class came here for several days. I have been back many times since. We saw dozens of different types of animals, a cottonmouth snake, marsh bunny, gators big and small, great blue herons, tricolor herons, snowy egrets, great egrets, swamp hens, black bellied whistling ducks, little blue herons. In late January and February there are loads of nesting birds including blue herons, cormorants, anhingas, little blue, tricolor, common moore hens, purple gallinules, ospreys, and hundreds of endangered wood storks, it is really a fantastic place to get great photographs! But parking is limited so often wait in line for a few minutes to get a parking place. Also take water with you, it can get hot.
2. Seagate Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By pdg719 - New York City, United States
The staff is warm and welcoming. Chairs, towels ,umbrellas and cabanas available. Drink service on beach and very good lunch food.
3. Atlantic Dunes Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By senjaye - New York City, United States
There it is dont blink! Its a hidden gem, theres a sign but if you dont see it you drive right by! There is parking across the street and if handicapped, turn right into the park and there a few spots. There is a boardwalk that takes you right to the beach, its a short walk where you can rent a cabana or a chair and umbrella. Its very quiet and lovely
4. Gulfstream Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Joel137
Great beach with a quieter vibe. Just down from “Delray Beach”, this is the same piece of ocean, just a more laid-back location, away from the crowd of Atlantic Avenue. Wide beach with beautifully soft sand, the water is warm and inviting. Pack your lunch, get there early or late in the day as parking is pretty limited and set up your beach site. Enjoy. Joel & Rosalie...Delray Beach, FL
5. Delray Municipal Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 561 reviews
Reviewed By Suzitravels4Food
I love this beach! Super clean and often not too crowded. Parking is good and there are showers for rinsing. Great business there to rent chairs and umbrellas.
6. Lake Ida Dog Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
LAKE IDA DOG PARK FEATURES 2 large dog sections (one open at a time on rotation basis for rest and maintenance) 1 small dog section Double gated entry Paved dog wash station Fido fountain Dog bag dispensers Covered trash cans Restrooms Parking Benches HOURS Sunrise - Sunset CLOSED Thursdays 12:00 noon- 3:00 pm for maintenance
Reviewed By carolsX6452WX - Boynton Beach, United States
I brought 2 small toy poodles for a romp on Mar.1. There are Lots of trees, a Water station, grassy areas, Covered pavilion, benches just to sit to watch the pooches run and play. Totally protected, with gates designed for one way egress. There are separate areas for the smaller pooches (less than 30 pounds) and for the larger ones. Everyone gets along. There is weekly maintenance done. In addition to the canine areas, there is a playground and numerous pavilions to picnic under. There’s even a boat launch site; Restrooms are reasonably close. All in all, there was a lot of thought given to its construction for maximum use!
7. Delray Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By JPCDirector - Newnan, United States
This is a great beach with lots of seashells. I am a seashell lover! I collected to my heart's content for the week we were there. The shells are unusual, and are so shiny.
8. Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
9. Veterans Park
10. West Delray Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By M5420BDdavidc - Florida, United States
Rode for 2 days. Mostly covered by tree canopy (within Loxahatchee National Refuge) and very well marked trails. The main Trail Head is located off Palm Beach Downs Blvd off of W Atlantic Ave. A great looping 5mi trail – The West Delray Trail – comprised of 20+ blue subsegments, including Fishbowl. few carve outs that include a BMX run and a run of hills and banks at 2nd entrance (north). Trail in very good condition and maintained by local club Force and they were on site each day we were there. Several picnic areas in case of rain. Restroom at main Trail Head. Not much traffic but we were there mid week. No critter sightings. Recommend Deep Woods OFF as the Noseeums were quite bad. Highly recommend and will return.
