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Welcome to Peanut Island Park located in the heart of the Lake Worth Lagoon!
This unique 86 acre tropical park is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway near the Lake Worth Inlet in close proximity to Phil Foster Park, the City of Riviera Beach, and the Port of Palm Beach. The park is a favorite destination for boaters and provides numerous recreational opportunities for visitors. Fishing and snorkeling are popular activities in the beautiful clear waters that surround the island. Guarded and unguarded swimming beaches provide the perfect access for bathers of all ages to enjoy the sun and fun. For visitors looking for an overnight experience, a 20-site campground is available for tent campers by reservation as well as limited natural areas beach camping in designated areas. No visit to Peanut Island is complete without taking a casual stroll on the paver pathways which wind around the perimeter of the Island. A truly unique place, Peanut Island Park has something to offer everyone!
Peanut Island was originally created in 1918 as a result of material excavated when the Lake Worth Inlet was created. Originally called Inlet Island, Peanut Island amounted to only ten acres. By 1923 the Port was using the island as a spoil site for the maintenance of the inlet and the Port shipping channel. The Port sold the northern half of the island in 1991 to the Florida Inland Navigation District as a spoil site for the Intracoastal Waterway maintenance dredging. Today, as a result of continued maintenance dredging of the inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway, Peanut Island comprises approximately 80 acres. The primary use of the island will continue as a spoil site but the Port Authority and FIND have generously made the perimeter of the island available to the public as a park through a long-term arrangement with Palm Beach County. The name Peanut was given to the island when the State gave permission for use of the island as a terminal for shipping peanut oil. Plans for this enterprise were abandoned in 1946, but the name was retained.
Food Service/Vending - There is no food service, vending, or commercial sales of any kind available in the park. Visitors are advised to bring to the island whatever food and beverages they require for their visit. For your comfort and convenience, water fountains are available in designated locations. Lost & Found - Personal property lost or abandoned in the park will be turned in to the office for temporary storage. Wherever possible, every effort will be made to identify and contact owners. Items not claimed in 30 days will be disposed of as trash or donated to an appropriate community service agency. Commercial Activities - It is prohibited to solicit, advertise, or conduct commercial business on or from park property unless previously authorized in writing by the County. Environmental Protection - All plants and animals, including marine organisms, are protected within the park. Feeding Animals - Feeding animals alters their natural behavior and ability to survive in the wild. Feeding any animals within the park is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Department Director. Pets - Domesticated animals are welcome in designated areas. For your safety and consideration of others, please keep all pets on a leash at all times at a distance not greater than six feet from their handler, pick up their droppings, and provide for their comfort with shade and water. Pet Waste - Handlers are required to clean up and properly dispose of any waste produced by their animals. Pedestrian pathways - Rollerblades, skates, skateboards, bikes, scooters or motorized vehicles are not permitted on the island. Noise - No person shall make such loud, excessive, unnecessary noise so as to create a nuisance. Noise is considered a nuisance where it produces actual physical discomfort or annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities. Alcohol is permitted in all areas of the Park except guarded beaches and the snorkeling lagoon. For the safety of all visitors, please help us avoid broken glass by properly disposing of glass containers in trash cans. Emergency Contact - Park Rangers and Palm Beach County Sheriff staff are frequently stationed in the park for the protection and safety of visitors. In the event of a medical emergency or other serious enforcement or safety related situation, please contact these individuals or call 911. |
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