Room rental rates vary depending on room size. Minimum rental time is 3 hours.

• Single room - Resident $55.00/Non-resident 110.00/3hr*
• Two-way room - Resident $85.00/Non-resident $170.00/3hr*
• Three-way room - Resident $115.00/Non-resident $230.00/3hr* (Pompey Park only)

 *Plus tax for the first 3 hours. *Additional hours are $30.00 per hour for residents, and $60.00 for non-residents plus tax. A supervisor's fee of $30.00 per hour is charged if rental is not during scheduled center hours. Security Deposit required.

To obtain an application or for more information visit our Permit and Rental Page or call Caline Mahoney for the Community Center at (561) 243-7250 or Simone Hyman-Lane for Pompey Park at (561) 243-7356.

Dogs and other pets are prohibited in all city parks, including the Municipal Beach and Atlantic Dunes Park. The exception to this is the use of the sidewalk of A1A. Please use a "doggie bag", located at various locations along the side walk to help keep the area clean. Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation has designated a Dog Park located in Lake Ida Park.

The Community Center is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and is closed on Sunday.

The pavilions at the following parks are available to rent; Atlantic Dunes, Barwick, Bexley, Catherine Strong Sport and Splash Pavilions, Eagle, Lakeview, Mike Machek Boy Scout Park, Orchard View Park, Pine Grove, Pompey Park, Pompey Pool canopy, Elizabeth "Libby" Wesley Jackson Plaza and Veterans Park.  Also, the Gazebo at Veterans Park is available to rent.  However, the rest of the park is open to the public.  All pavilion rentals mut be paid in full to reserve. 

For rental information for Pompey Park, please contact (561) 243-7356.

For rental information on Catherine Strong Park, please contact (561) 243-7194.

For rental information on Veteran's Park, please contact (561) 243-7350

For all other rental information contact Jennifer Pagano at (561) 243-7441 x7252 or WielandL@Mydelraybeach.com.

Our Parks Maintenance Dept., and Park Rangers are notified in advance of pavilion rental permits.  Bring a copy of the permit with you the day of your function. Show the other people your permit and if they refuse to leave, notify the Supervisor on Duty (if applicable), contact the Park Ranger on duty, or call the Police Department, non-emergency, at (561) 243-7800.

No. All parks close at dusk.

Chairs, yes; tent, no. The poles of the tent may damage irrigation heads.

No. You would need to contact Abby Murrell, the center supervisor at (561) 243-7350 or email Abby at at murrell@mydelraybeach.com, to see if the center is available for the same date.

The Marina's address is 159 Marine Way, located west of the Intracoastal just south of the Atlantic Avenue Bridge.

You need to fill out an application, or it can be faxed, mailed or emailed. Please contact Priscilla Patrick Patrick@mydelraybeach.com, (561) 243-7255.

The rate for dockage includes water and electricity, restroom and shower facilities, washer/dryer and ice machine. Transient rentals are available at $60.00 per day for Delray Residents, and $85 for non-residents, plus tax. There's a 3-day maximum for transient spaces.

The Marina does have a pump out station located at the north end of the Marina. It costs $2.50 per 3 minutes. It can take credit card and debit card. The marina does not have a fuel pump.

Parks and Recreation offers an Out of School Program which includes After School, Holiday Camps, and Summer Camp. Please check the Programs and Activities Page for additional current programs or classes available for children.

Registration is ongoing, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW 1st Ave.

Parents are required to bring to registration:

• The application
• Proof of residency
• Photograph showing head shot of child (approximately 1.5"x1.5")
• Copy of birth certificate for all children entering kindergarten
• Registration fee of $25.00 (cash, check made payable to The City of Delray Beach, Visa or MasterCard)
• Monthly fee for August.

The program is open to Elementary School children 5 years old to 12 years old.

Visit the Out of School Program for additional information or contact Tonya Smith at (561) 243-7250 extension 7159 or smithtc@mydelraybeach.com.

The city offers youth Basketball, Karate, Tumbling, Men’s Adult Softball and Basketball, Track & Field, Girls Flag Football, Senior Games, Pre School Sports, Step & Majorette Dance.

For more information contact Rashod Smith,  561-243-7250 Ext. 6040 or SmithRa@mydelraybeach.com.

For information on Tumbling, contact Community Center at (561) 243-7250.

AC Delray Soccer  (561) 272-2500
Delray Beach National Little League (561) 272-2110
Delray Beach American Little League (561) 703-4791
Delray Rocks Football 561-271-7448

For Pompey Park Athletic Field reservations, contact Pompey Park at (561) 243-7356.

All other Athletic field rentals are handled by Rashod Smith at (561) 243-7070 or you can email Rashod at RashodRa@mydelraybeach.com 

To print out an application or for more information visit our Permit and Rental Page.

Beach Parking Permits can be used at Sandoway Park, Anchor Park, Atlantic Dunes Park and Ingraham Park parking lots. Both Delray Beach residents and non-residents can purchase a permit. Parking lots are open from 8:00 am to dusk.

Picnics are permitted on the beach, however glass containers, alcoholic beverages and barbecue grills/fires are prohibited on the beach. When using a grill in a city park you must have a fire extinguisher nearby.

Yes, you can have a wedding on the beach, however you are not allowed to set up any chairs, tents, arches, tables, etc. The wedding must be between the hours of 8:00 am and sunset, with no more than 25 in attendance and you will have to contend with the beach being open to the public.

For more information contact Lynda Wieland at (561) 243-7250 extension 7252 or  wieland@mydelraybeach.com .

Boat storage on the beach is permitted for sixty resident's sailboats less than twenty feet in length to be launched from shore, i.e., Hobie Cat, Prindle, Nacra, Sunfish, etc. Permits and additional information can be obtained by calling Gerard Smith at (561) 243-7358.

There are two public beaches located in Delray Beach: the Municipal Beach, centered at Atlantic Avenue, and Atlantic Dunes Park.

Fishing is prohibited in the lifeguard supervised areas of the beach open for public use.

Nudity and/or partial nudity, topless sunbathing, is prohibited.

A man-o-war is a type of jelly fish that produces a painful sting on contact. This can last anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes. The sting may produce swelling, redness, and trace the outline of the tentacle where it contacts the skin. Allergic reactions are possible but not likely and includes difficulty breathing, dizziness, and extreme pain. If you experience a man-o-war sting, please do not hesitate to contact a lifeguard on duty.

Sea lice is the larvae stage of the Linuke Jelly Fish. Sea lice season generally runs from mid April to mid July. Sea lice stings can cause an uncomfortable itchy rash with some individuals, which can last several days. Some side effects/symptoms of sea lice include fever and nausea. Contact your pharmacist (or doctor) for over-the-counter anti-itch remedies.

Locate a vacant cabana or chair and sit down. The Oceanside Beach Services person on duty will approach you with rental information. The beach is fully set up at 9:00 am so there is no need for a reservation. They accept all major credit cards and cash. (561) 840-3373, email info@beachservice.com.

Tar can be removed by using any oil-based sun tan lotion or baby oil.

The phone number for Aqua Crest Pool is (561) 278-7104. It is located Seacrest Blvd. just south of Gulfstream Blvd. and is a Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department facility.

Our Parks Maintenance Division can be reached Monday through Friday, before 3:00 pm at (561) 243-7260.

Ball games, Frisbees and kites are allowed in the recreation areas at the northern and southern ends of the municipal beach. These areas are marked by large signs.