West Delray Regional Park Now Open

For release on: October 23, 2007
For more information: Tim Granowitz, 561/966-6651

Above (l to r): Barbara Katz, COBWRA president; Rep. Richard Machek and Commissioner Burt Aaronson

Palm Beach County’s western community has a convenient new 313-acre passive park to enjoy—

County officials dedicated the new West Delray Regional Park on Friday, October 19.

Palm Beach County Commissioner Burt Aaronson welcomed area residents to the new County park, joined by Representative Richard A. Machek. Palm Beach County partnered with the South Florida Water Management District, who owns the property, to make the park available through a lease agreement. Also instrumental in their support for developing the new facility: the Alliance of Delray Residential Associations, the West Boca Community Council, and the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations.

“I want to thank everyone who was involved in making this day possible,” said Commissioner Burt Aaronson. “West Delray Regional Park is unique because it offers residents several new and exciting recreational opportunities. It is a wonderful addition to all the parks that serve our communities in District 5.”

Above (l to r): Patrick J. Rooney Jr., Esq., Governing Board Member, South Florida Water Management District; Rabbi Richard M. Yellin; Sheri Scarborough, West Boca Community Council; Barbara Katz, President, COBWRA; Bob Schulbaum, Alliance of Delray Residential Associations; Rep. Richard A. Machek; County Commissioner Burt Aaronson; Sandy Greenberg, COBWRA; Senator Ted Deutch; County Administrator Robert Weisman; Parks & Recreation Director Dennis Eshleman.

“The Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District shares a strong commitment to making sure that public lands, purchased with public money, are readily accessible to everyone,” added District Governing Board Member Patrick Rooney, Jr. “West Delray Regional Park is an excellent example of how different levels of government and the communities we serve can work together to achieve incredible results.”

An archery range was included in the development of the park where members of the Gold Coast Archers are able to practice and hold archery events. A remote control airplane field is enjoyed by the Palm Beach Radio Control Association, and members of the Palm Beach RC Power Boaters will operate their remote control boats on a lake adjacent to the airplane field.

The new park also includes picnic tables with grills, a walking trail, and a canoe/kayak launching area, as well as an area for primitive group camping.

West Delray Regional Park is located off Atlantic Avenue west of US Highway 441 at 10875 Atlantic Avenue west of Delray Beach.