John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

Widely known as a nesting ground for rare sea turtles, including the endangered loggerhead and the exceedingly rare leatherback, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park also offers protection to 7 species of plants and 22 species of animals designated by state and global ranking as endangered and/or threatened. The 438-acre preserve, extending from Lake Worth Lagoon to the beach, is, incredibly, the only State Park in Palm Beach County, geographically Florida’s largest county.

Visit www.macarthurbeach.org for special events, programs, visitor information and to become a member.

By design, the Park consists of much more than a conservation area: it also serves as an educational institution, recreational area, research center, and training site. Students, teachers, professors, and researchers conduct scientific research projects, while interns learn the hands-on aspects of park management.

More than 150,000 visitors come each year to enjoy the beach, spend time with family and friends and participate in the ambitious and successful environmental education programs of lectures, workshops, and courses conducted by Rangers and volunteers including:

•Snorkeling Reef Tours •Summer Youth Camps •Bird Identification Programs
•Estuary Exploration •Kayak Tours •Nature Hikes
•F.U.N. (Families Understanding Nature)
•Speaker Series featuring a large variety of topics from plants to history