Welcome to John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is named after the previous owner, John D. MacArthur, who wanted to preserve the area for future generations. This area is a biological treasure, an area to be protected, enjoyed and studied. In the 1970s, Mr. MacArthur donated a section for use as a public park. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has contributed additional funds to develop the park and nature center.

The park is located in northern Palm Beach County on at the North end of Singer Island, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive. The park is open from 8am until sundown 365 days a year. The entrance fee is $4.00 per vehicle, maximum of 8 people. Park visitors can participate in a variety of recreational activities, including kayaking, fishing, bird-watching, and snorkeling. [driving directions & map]

In order to continue to provide high quality visitor services and affordable nature-based recreation, the Florida Park Service will implement a modest fee increase beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in conjunction with the state's fiscal calendar.

As the first fee update in five years, additional state park user fees will supplement current revenue sources used to maintain the state's valuable natural and cultural resources within Florida's 160 state parks. Nearly half of the $81 million used to operate the state park system is raised from entrance and usage fees.

• NATURE TRAILS • KAYAKING • SNORKELING • SUMMER CAMPS • MOONLIGHT CONCERTS • TURTLE WALKS •