Beach Permits

*Please be advised:

The Spanish River Park Tunnel Project promotes the general view of the City of Boca Raton as a focal point for South Florida culture, creativity and entrepreneurial energy; encourages future public/private partnerships between local arts and culture initiatives; and improves the overall aesthetic appearance of the pedestrian tunnels under A1A, between Spanish River Park and the beach. The tunnels will be closed as per the schedule below so patrons should use the two alternate tunnels during these timeframes.

Tunnel Project schedule at Spanish River Park 8am-Sunset

April 8-12, 15-19 - Central

April 22-26 & 29-3 - North

May 6-10 & 13-17 - South

October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019

City of Boca Raton & Great Boca Raton and Beach and Park District residents may purchase an annual permit for:
Spanish River, Red Reef and South Beach Parks.

Palm Beach County Residents may purchase an annual permit for:
South Beach Park.

The permit fee is $58.

Fees Are Not Pro-Rated

Vehicle entry permits are issued according to the City's Code of Ordinances. To purchase a permit, applicants are required to provide documentation of residency and vehicle ownership.

Residency Proof

Residency proof (home address) can be one of the following original documents:

Current City / County Tax Bill
Water Bill
Florida Power & Light Bill
Rental / Lease Agreement
Current Driver’s License
Notarized letter from Condo Association

University students and faculty residing on campus may establish proof of residency by submitting a signed letter by the Director of Housing certifying that they reside on campus.

Vehicle Ownership

Vehicle ownership is proven by presenting one of the following:

Current State Motor Vehicle Registration
Title
Current Bill of Sale
Vehicle Rental/Lease agreement (in applicant’s name)
Current insurance card for each vehicle

No Transfer of Permits

Permits are not transferable and must be permanently affixed to the inside Driver's side lower left corner of the windshield of the automobile in order to be admitted into a park. Any transfer of the permit will result in revocation.

Any sticker not properly affixed to the windshield glass will cause the vehicle to not be allowed to enter the park facility until properly affixed. Sticker cannot be taped to windshield glass or placed on paper or transparencies.

Permit Replacement

If you should trade or sell your vehicle, or have your windshield replaced, you must scrape the permit from the windshield and return it with your receipt and new car registration. Permits that are stolen or lost will not be reissued.

Permit Credits

Credit can be given for one daily park entrance fee per vehicle towards purchase of annual pass. Payment must be made by residents within 30 days of dated receipt, only if you are eligible to use that particular park.

In order to obtain a credit, return the original park entrance receipt when applying for your permit. You may get a credit only at time of purchase.

Where to purchase permits:

Location	Address	Hours Mon-Fri	Hours Sat	Hours Sun
Boca Raton Community Center	150 Crawford Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432	8am - 9pm	8am - 5pm	CLOSED
James A. Rutherford Community Center @ Patch Reef Park	2000 W Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431	8am - 10pm	8am - 5pm	10am - 5pm
Sugar Sand Park Community Center	300 S Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33433	8am - 10pm	8am - 5pm	10am - 5pm