John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

A Barrier island paradise protecting rare plant and animal habitats offers the perfect beach getaway

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$5 per vehicle

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Location

10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive
North Palm Beach FL 33408

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Contact Info

561-624-6950

Welcome to John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

A unique mixture of coastal and tropical hammock and mangrove forest, this barrier island provides a haven for several rare or endangered native tropical and coastal plant species.

The park's nature center shows visitors why the park is a biological treasure. Visitors can swim, picnic and surf at the beach; snorkeling is also a popular activity. Birdwatchers can see herons, brown pelicans, terns, sandpipers and gulls. Anglers can fish in the lagoon by wading or kayaking. Additionally, visitors can fish from non-swimming areas of the beach.

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Manager's Message John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
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Manager's Message

At John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, perhaps no other time of year is as exciting as sea turtle nesting season. Along with the excitement comes a tremendous amount of "behind the scenes" efforts. Park staff and volunteers perform a variety of tasks to ensure the success of the many sea turtle nests recorded at the Park each year.
Every Stamp is a story
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Every Stamp Is A Story

We invite you to visit any one of our amazing state parks, and to save your adventures with the Special Edition Real Florida Passport. This travel-sized journal is the perfect place to collect your memories and discover new places to explore! Each Florida State Park has a unique stamp and story.
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Florida State Parks Annual Pass

A Florida State Parks Annual Pass allows frequent visitors to enjoy parks for pennies a day! Annual Passes can be purchased a variety of ways and are available for individuals or families.

Experiences

Boating
Boating
Paddling
Paddling
Fishing
Fishing
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Picnicking
Picnicking
Snorkeling
Snorkeling
Swimming
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Beach
Beach
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Visitor Center
Visitor Center

Dune Trail at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Beach Clean up at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Bluegrass at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Hatch-lings at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Kayak Tour at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Visitors at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, in North Palm Beach

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Beach view at Topsail
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Beaches and Coasts

Iconic as Sunshine, the beaches and coasts of Florida have come to represent the state. Marshes, beaches and mangroves create unparalleled beauty, the full scope of which can be seen in Florida State Parks
Big Lagoon State Park Trail
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Trails

Whether by bicycle, horse, wheelchair, kayak or on your own two feet, trails both within and outside our state parks can lead to a wide variety of adventure and opportunity throughout Florida.

Upcoming Events

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National Public Lands Day Event "citizen Science Oyster Monitoring"

Saturday, September 22, 2018 12:00 pm EDT
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Cruisin Food Fest

Saturday, October 13, 2018 12:00 pm EDT
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Cruisin Food Fest

Saturday, October 13, 2018 12:00 pm EDT

People Make the Parks

Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park

Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park

Friends Groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.
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This Park is Recognized by:

Designated Greenway
Great Florida Birding Trail

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