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Palm Beach County Parks and Facilities Closing in Preparation for Hurricane Matthew

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Posted on Wednesday, October 5, 2016

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Palm Beach County Parks and Facilities Closing in Preparation for Hurricane Matthew

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For immediate release: October 5, 2016
Contact: Chris Korbelak, 561-966-6649, 561-236-7159

The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department is currently making preparations to secure parks and recreation facilities as we closely monitor Hurricane Matthew.

Beginning at 12:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 5, all Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Facilities, including boat ramps and beaches, will be closed to the public. We will reopen our parks and facilities for public use once it is deemed safe to do so.

For the most up-to-date information regarding the status of all our parks and recreation facilities, please closely monitor our Facebook and Twitter pages.

For continuing information on Hurricane Matthew and hurricane preparedness, please visit the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management hurricane preparations Facebook page​.

The mission of the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department is to make the quality of life for Palm Beach County residents and visitors better by providing diverse, safe and affordable recreation services, welcoming parks, and enriching social and cultural experiences. We achieve this by promoting wellness, fostering environmental stewardship, contributing economic value, and by improving our community every day for this and future generations.
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