Boynton Inlet (Ocean Inlet Park)

Since its recent renovation by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, Boyton Inlet has been officially referred to as Ocean Inlet Park. It is an 11.4-acre recreational area that has been popular with local residents since the 1920s.

Boyton Inlet (Ocean Inlet Park) includes a jetty, a marina with boat slips, an ocean overlook, a beach, outdoor showers, a playground, and a children's play structure. Other facilities are a picnic area with individual tables and grills, a seating pavilion, clean restrooms, and family-oriented picnic shelters, where advance reservations are required.

The coastal sands here are excellent for walking and beach-combing, especially toward the north end of the park where stands of coconut palms give the area a rugged, natural look. Fishing is permitted and easily accessible in the inlet from off the jetty. The waters here are also known for diving opportunities, and boats are available for rental. For meals and snacks, the Taste of Chicago Waterfront Café is on site.

Boyton Inlet (Ocean Inlet Park) is located in the Boyton Beach area at 6990 North Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge, Florida 33435. Parking is free, and dogs on leashes are allowed. The park proper is open from sunrise to sunset, although inlet fishing is possible 24 hours a day.