Ocean Reef Park
Ocean Reef Park
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AMENITIES beach frontage, guarded (700 feet) beach surf wheelchair is available; contact a lifeguard to arrange for use. Handicapped icon saltwater fishing and surfing not permitted in guarded swimming area drinking fountain dune ecosystem overlook fishing (saltwater) parking picnic areas with grills, single table picnic pavilion, reserved group (1) playground, including playground safety play structure (ages 5-12 years) restroom facilities showers, outdoor
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Arielfl
Coconut Creek, FL1,604 contributions
Oct 2022
Ocean Reef Park is a beautiful 12.62 acre beach front park in Riviera Beach. The park has 700 feet of life guarded beach, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, picnic tables, grills, showers, playground, and best of all, a large free parking lot. Free beach parking is sadly extinct in Broward County.
Salt water fishing is allowed in the park. Grab a bucket from the cleanup station on the boardwalk and get some exercise picking up trash and leave the beach better than you found it and help sea turtles. The use of balloons in the park is prohibited to protect wildlife. A beach wheelchair can be requested from the lifeguard station.
I loved discovering this tropical oasis. It is perfect for a picnic, swimming, snorkeling, and laying out on the beach. If I am going to enjoy a relaxing beach day I prefer to go to north. This park is going to be added to the favorites rotation. If you want even more great snorkeling, Phil Foster park at the base of the bridge is only a short drive away. Along with Peanut Island, this area has a fantastic selection of ways to enjoy Palm Beach aquatic recreation.
Salt water fishing is allowed in the park. Grab a bucket from the cleanup station on the boardwalk and get some exercise picking up trash and leave the beach better than you found it and help sea turtles. The use of balloons in the park is prohibited to protect wildlife. A beach wheelchair can be requested from the lifeguard station.
I loved discovering this tropical oasis. It is perfect for a picnic, swimming, snorkeling, and laying out on the beach. If I am going to enjoy a relaxing beach day I prefer to go to north. This park is going to be added to the favorites rotation. If you want even more great snorkeling, Phil Foster park at the base of the bridge is only a short drive away. Along with Peanut Island, this area has a fantastic selection of ways to enjoy Palm Beach aquatic recreation.
Written 23 October 2022
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Christopher P
Roosevelt, UT550 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Stumbled upon this gem because Phil Foster Park was too busy during high tide and we still needed an adventure. We found Ocean Reef Park located north of the Singer Island Marriott. Parking is free, and there are places to picnic, kids area, and bathrooms. The hike to the beach is not to bad. We were unable to snorkel do to red flags on life guard towers. Looking at the waves we would not want to try. The reef or rock outcropping made it fun watching the ocean water spray water over people.
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Written 16 July 2022
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Lennie H
Lake Mary, FL310 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Not sure I'd call it a reef. The park is really nice with picnic tables and a play area. The water was clear for snorkeling but it's more like rock outcropping full of pockets that hold shells. No living coral but we did see a large barracuda and 4 hogfish. There are rinse stations and restrooms.
Written 19 May 2022
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michellerobins32
24 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
What a truly spectacular and beautiful reef! The waves crashing over the reef make for great photo opportunities
Written 28 October 2020
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Herb W
New Jersey20 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Great beach to visit, not crowded clear water! Very clean, awesome walkway too the beach. Lifeguards on duty. Lots of parking and it’s FREE
Written 8 February 2020
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StoryGirl1
Singer Island, FL73 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
This is a relatively unknown, great public beach. Parking is plentiful, except on 3-day holidays when it is crowded early. There is a picnic area with toilets before the beach. Life guards are ever watchful. The beach is next to the Marriott Resort and Spa and you can walk to their bar for food and drinks though you cannot use their beach or chairs. Still it is convenient. The park closes at sunset.
Written 29 December 2019
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Camper41141259331
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Jul 2019
Had a good time at this Beach not too crowded until the afternoon rains came
They also have accommodations for barbecuing and picnic tables but you need to reserve tables
They also have accommodations for barbecuing and picnic tables but you need to reserve tables
Written 19 August 2019
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RCT3011
Bloomfield Township, MI14 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Nice easy beach access to snorkeling on reef that protrudes from shore. A good place to introduce a new or younger snorkeler to some open water.
Written 16 August 2019
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sdombar
Chicago, IL26 contributions
Apr 2019
Walked thru the small park and went to the beach while on Singer Island. A really nice facility in a quiet community.
Written 4 June 2019
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safarikris
Pt. Pleasant, NJ6 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Beautiful day! Not a cloud in the sky! Nice breeze! Peaceful and calming! Short walk in the sand to get to water s edge! Thank God, with my bad knee. Loved it and will definitely go back !!!!
Written 17 April 2019
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Michael
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Good Afternoon
For this beach, are there chairs/towels/umbrellas available for rent, and if so, how much?
Thank you
Nan H
Steamboat Springs, CO2 contributions
Is this where there are large clusters of shells gathered?
Crissy Urick
Berlin, MD64 contributions
Yup!
Can you launch a kayak from the beach? Away from the swimming area of course.
Mans79
5 contributions
I don't think it would be an issue either. You could call to make sure though.
MichaelV
16 contributions
Is there overnight or night time parking permitted for fishing?
pbcparks
Lake Worth, FL
Unfortunately Ocean Reef park is not one of our county parks that offers 24 hour access. You may want to look into DuBois Park, which is in Jupiter. Hope this helps!
Please view our fishing page on the Palm Beach County website for all parks with 24 hour access!
casweetie02
Charlotte, NC30 contributions
Can you rent snorkeling equipment here?
Star K
Margate, FL34 contributions
Not that I saw, usually there are cheap sets at Walmart.
44paulab55
Logan, UT
Trail to beach wheelchair accessible?
fljnfdg
Elkhart, TX110 contributions
One addendum to note is that the beach is pretty steep it's not a long flat beach so coming back up even with a fat wheel wheelchair would be a lot of work but the beach is very nice there's a lot of jellyfish at this time of the year but they are not be toxic type. Pretty well just clear jellies
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