Boat Launch & Recovery Permits

New boat ramp at Silver Palm Park

Boat Launch and Recovery Permit

Boat Launch and Recovery Permit holders will get to enjoy the multi-million, newly renovated Silver Palm Park (600 E Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432)

The new enhancements include:

  • Renovated boat ramp area with new floating dock and two dedicated boat ramps (one single, and one double)
  • Reconstructed seawall to support rising sea levels and other environmental elements
  • New fish cleaning station
  • New fishing dock
  • New restrooms
  • Additional parking for vehicles and trailers including grass trailer parking
  • Pedestrian paths and seating
  • Public art installations

Pricing

Boat Launch and Recovery permit resident rates only apply to City of Boca Raton Residents. A Boca Raton address does not necessarily mean you live within City limits. Parts of Boca Raton are part of the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, and some are part of unincorporated Palm Beach County.  Input your home address in our City Limits Map to determine your Residency.

Please see the pricing information below:

RESIDENT
ANNUAL PERMIT
NON-RESIDENT
ANNUAL PERMIT
RESIDENT
DAILY PERMIT
NON-RESIDENT
DAILY PERMIT
$200
Valid Oct 1 – Sept 30
$675
Valid Oct 1 – Sept 30
$35
Valid Oct 1 – Sept 30
$80
Valid Oct 1 – Sept 30

 

We understand that this price increase seems high since the fees have remained low for so many years. As stated above, Silver Palm Park recently underwent an extensive multimillion dollar renovation. In addition to the new amenities and enhancements, the park has additional staffing, maintenance, and operating costs, which are partially offset by the new user fees. The fees were voted on and discussed in a presentation to the City Council on September 19, 2022.

In the past, Palm Beach County residents received the “City Resident” rate as a condition of a grant agreement with the county that has since expired. Residents who live within the limits of the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District (BPD) but are outside the City limits are now considered “Non-Residents.” While there are several parks, beaches, programs, and facilities that are funded by the BPD and where BPD residents pay the “resident” rate, Silver Palm Park is fully funded by the City of Boca Raton and its residents.