Hours of Operation

• Monday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Staff at this Location

• Recreation Supervisor III/Site Supervisor Rachel Ivey

The park's main feature includes a Splash Park, Playground equipment and two full basketball courts along with large rental pavilions for family parties. The "Sports Field Pavilion" is located near the pickleball courts, fitness trail, and sports field for soccer, flag football and volleyball. The "Splash Park Pavilion" is located near the splash park itself. Catherine Strong Park offers pickleball, basketball and a fitness trail at a leisure level. For your meditative lunch pleasures, the park has an elegant shady ficus tree lined with benches along a walking path.

Catherine E. Strong

1911-1963

Catherine E. Strong contributed unselfishly of her time and leadership ability in the development of the City over the years, serving with distinction as Mayor in 1954, and as a member of the City Commission during the years of 1955, 1956, and 1957. Prior to serving as Mayor, Mrs. Strong was the City Clerk, and was an active participant in numerous committees to which she was appointed. Councilwoman Strong was a clear-thinking, outspoken and kindly woman. She is best known for her tireless efforts and ultimate success in defeating adoption of an ordinance segregating our beaches.

A year after her death in 1964, Bethesda Memorial Hospital had a special day to honor her tireless work for the hospital and her humanitarian interest in people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

On March 8, 1964 Mrs. Strong was memorialized in a dedication ceremony for the former civic center which used to stand at this site.

For more information on Pavilion Rentals at the Catherine Strong Center, please visit the Permit and Rental page to print Permit Applications.

Fitness Trail

A leisurely fitness trail is located in a safe enclosed environment with a number of rest areas, pavilion and 6 fitness stations along the perimeter of the trail including; chin-up bar, push-up/sit-up bench, step-ups, balance beam, parallel bars, and horizontal ladders.

Benefits of a Fitness Trail

• Build up your endurance at your own pace
• Friendly environment full of neighbors and happy faces with similar goals
• Safe, enclosed environment
• A way to embrace the great outdoors and get in shape
• Each fitness station is labeled with instructions for the exercise according to beginner or advanced level
• You may choose to walk alone, or with a buddy or two and track your progress

Rentals

Catherine Strong Park has 2 pavilions available for rental that can host baby showers, birthday parties, family gatherings etc. The cost is $60+ tax for Delray Resident, $70 + tax for nonresident for 4 hours and $100+ tax for Delray Residents, $110 for nonresidents, for 8 hours and $ 100 refundable deposit. Rentals are based on availability.  Also, we allow bounce houses at the sports pavilion ONLY with prior approval. Pavilions can be reserved in 4-hour blocks Monday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, or 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, or one 8-hour block from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. 

You cannot have any event where you charge an admission fee or take monetary donations. You must be at least 18 years old to rent the facility. Private groups and non-Delray Beach residents are welcome.

Call Rachel Ivey at (561) 243-7194 for procedures to rent, policies, or to make reservations or visit the Permit and Rental page to print Permit Applications.