County officials will hold a ribbon-cutting
ceremony at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, to celebrate the opening of the
park’s recent improvements. The ceremony will take place as part of the free,
annual Pioneer Farmstead Day event being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Riverbend Park is an oasis of beauty
connecting residents and visitors with our natural and historic treasures,”
said District 1 Commissioner Hal R. Valeche.
Park improvements include construction of a
4,500-square-foot building that will accommodate public restrooms and staff
offices, reconfiguration of the entrance to include paved parking spaces, and
construction of a plaza/overlook for the adjacent Loxahatchee Battlefield Park.
New underground utilities have also been installed to connect the planned
improvements to the town of Jupiter’s water and sewer system.
“Promoting the stewardship of natural,
archaeological and cultural sites is a core service of the Palm Beach County
Parks and Recreation Department,” said Director Eric Call. “Park visitors are
invited to explore the extensive system of self-guided trails and to experience
the park’s diverse natural resources through hiking, bicycling, horseback
riding, canoeing and kayaking.”
Located along the Loxahatchee River, Florida’s
first nationally designated Wild and Scenic River, Riverbend Park is located at
9060 Indiantown Road in Jupiter. The park is open every day from sunrise to
sunset. Please visit www.pbcparks.com for more leisure
opportunities available through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
Department.