Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park

Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park John D. Check out www.macarthurbeach.org to learn all about our beautiful Park!
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MacArthur Beach State Park, the only state park in Palm Beach County, is an "island in time" preserving the lush and diverse subtropical coastal habitats of southeast Florida.

🌿 Friday Flora Find: Can you ID this coastal plant found at MacBeach?Here are a few hints:🌸 It has beautiful purple-pink...
08/21/2026

🌿 Friday Flora Find: Can you ID this coastal plant found at MacBeach?

Here are a few hints:
🌸 It has beautiful purple-pink flowers that look like tiny beach morning glories.
🚂 Its name may remind you of train tracks, but you’ll find it growing across the sand.
🌊 This native plant helps stabilize dunes and protect the shoreline.
🐢 It plays an important role in healthy beach habitat, especially during sea turtle nesting season.

Think you know it? Drop your guess in the comments.

What a summer at MacBeach! This summer, Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park was proud to bring our community together ...
08/18/2026

What a summer at MacBeach! This summer, Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park was proud to bring our community together for a season filled with learning, exploration, conservation, and connection.

☀️ Six weeks of Summer Camp gave young explorers the chance to learn, play and make memories in nature.

🎓 Three summer interns gained hands-on experience while building valuable skills and a deeper connection to environmental education and conservation.

🐢 We celebrated the release of two educational sea turtle ambassadors, made possible through the support and collaboration of our incredible partners.

🌳 We welcomed educators for our MacBeach Explorations teacher workshop, helping prepare for another year of connecting students with the natural world through Project Learning Tree and Project WILD.

🦪 We hosted a Vertical Oyster Garden workshop, giving our community a hands-on opportunity to learn about oyster restoration and the important role these living structures can play in our waterways.

⚾️ And we took our love of the ocean into the community with All About the Ocean Night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, connecting baseball fans with the importance of protecting our coastal environment.

None of this happens without the incredible community that supports the Friends. We are so grateful for the support of Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, VoLo Foundation, Sharkey Family Foundation, Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County & Palm Beach International Boat Show, Bus One LLC, Project Learning Tree, Project WILD, Pew Family Foundation, and The Freed Foundation.

Thank you for helping us create meaningful experiences and connect our community with the incredible natural world right here at MacBeach.

And now, we’re looking ahead! We can’t wait to welcome students back for another year of school field experiences and outdoor learning.

Did you know The Palm Beaches is Florida’s Sea Turtle Capital?From March through October, our 47 miles of coastline beco...
08/11/2026

Did you know The Palm Beaches is Florida’s Sea Turtle Capital?

From March through October, our 47 miles of coastline become one of the most important sea turtle nesting habitats in the world, hosting more loggerhead nests per mile than anywhere else in the U.S. Each year, nearly 2 million hatchlings begin their journey to the sea right here in The Palm Beaches 💚

At John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, we average over 3,000 nests on our 1.6 miles of beach each year! So far this season, our team has recorded a total of 1,688 Loggerhead nests, 729 Green Sea Turtle nests, and 57 Leatherback nests.

As Florida’s Sea Turtle Capital, we invite you to adventure from Sea to Preserve because experiencing paradise also means protecting it. Here’s how you can help keep our beaches safe👇

✨ Keep beaches flat, dark, and quiet at night
✨ Turn off beachfront lighting and avoid flash photography
✨ Fill in holes and knock down sandcastles before leaving
✨ Follow local boating guidelines
✨ Respect marked nesting areas



08/10/2026

Saturday’s Vertical Oyster Garden Workshop was a huge success, with 30 participants coming together at the park to learn how these living structures can help support healthy waterways and oyster habitat.

By the end of the workshop, participants had created 31 Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs), which will now be installed on local docks. We loved seeing so much enthusiasm, curiosity and hands-on learning happening at the park!

A huge thank you to Tom Twyford with the West Palm Beach Fishing Club for sharing his time and expertise and leading such a great workshop.

🚧 Temporary Restroom Closure NoticeTo help protect our park’s natural resources and improve our facilities, our main res...
08/04/2026

🚧 Temporary Restroom Closure Notice

To help protect our park’s natural resources and improve our facilities, our main restroom building is temporarily closed while essential improvements are made to the park’s septic system.

Portable restrooms will be available for visitors during the closure. We anticipate the work will take several weeks, though the timeline may change as the project progresses. We will keep you updated!

We know this may be an inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important improvements. Thank you for helping us care for the park while we work to provide a better experience for everyone.

Today, on World Ranger Day, we celebrate the dedicated park rangers who help make John D. MacArthur Beach State Park a s...
07/31/2026

Today, on World Ranger Day, we celebrate the dedicated park rangers who help make John D. MacArthur Beach State Park a special place every day. 💚

From protecting wildlife and preserving natural resources to leading educational programs, maintaining trails and facilities, and welcoming visitors, our rangers do it all. Every day brings something different, and they meet each challenge with professionalism, passion and a deep commitment to conservation.

Swipe through to see just a few of the many ways our rangers have served the park and our community over the past year.

Thank you to our incredible ranger team for your hard work, dedication, and stewardship. Today, and every day, we appreciate all that you do.

Happy World Ranger Day! 🌿

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, we’re proud to share a new Accessibility page on the Friends website that hi...
07/30/2026

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, we’re proud to share a new Accessibility page on the Friends website that highlights the resources and accommodations available at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.

Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning to explore your favorite places, you’ll find information about accessible amenities, including:
♿ Beach wheelchairs for exploring the shoreline
🚋 An ADA-accessible tram to help visitors reach the beach
🎒 Sensory backpacks designed to support guests with sensory sensitivities

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to connect with Florida’s incredible natural spaces. We invite you to visit our new Accessibility page to learn more and plan your next adventure at the park.

Together, we’re working to make the outdoors more welcoming and accessible for all. 💙
🔗 https://macarthurbeach.org/accessibility/

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nesting update! So far this season, our team has recorded a total of 1,635 Loggerhead nests, 588 Green Sea Turtle nest...
07/28/2026

nesting update! So far this season, our team has recorded a total of 1,635 Loggerhead nests, 588 Green Sea Turtle nests, and 57 Leatherback nests on our 1.6 miles of beach.

Want to support our conservation efforts including daily nesting surveys and monitoring efforts? Participate in our Adopt-A-Nest program at MacArthur Beach State Park. We have 3 different levels of support available including a staked nest option where you can choose your family or business name to be displayed on our beach. All proceeds from the Adopt-A-Nest program go directly towards purchasing materials necessary to conduct our daily nesting surveys, monitoring, and other sea turtle conservation efforts. To adopt your nest today, visit: https://macarthurbeach.org/sea-turtles/

Join us for a night All About The Ocean, presented by Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stad...
07/27/2026

Join us for a night All About The Ocean, presented by Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium this Saturday, August 1st. Friends of MacArthur Beach is proud to sponsor this night dedicated to ocean conservation and education. This family friendly event will include ocean-themed crafts and games, animal artifacts to see up close, fun with microscopes, a chance to test out your ocean knowledge with our trivia game, learn how to take care of our beaches at our interactive display on marine debris, and more! Gates open at 5pm, the first pitch is at 6pm. Bring the family and enjoy a night at the ballpark before school starts! We hope to see you there! 🔗 Purchase tickets at:
https://www.mlb.com/roger-dean-chevrolet-stadium

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10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive
North Palm Beach, FL
33408

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Monday 8am - 7:45pm
Tuesday 8am - 7:45pm
Wednesday 8am - 7:45pm
Thursday 8am - 7:45pm
Friday 8am - 7:45pm
Saturday 8am - 7:45pm
Sunday 8am - 7:45pm

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