Peanut Island - aA Unique Island Preserve

Peanut Island is an unusual county park.  It is actually an artificial island, first formed 90 years ago from the spoils of dredging the Lake Worth Inlet.  The 80-acre island is just a 10 minute boat ride from the mainland marina.  A few years ago, plans were discussed to salvage the island and make it a preserve of native flora and to highlight its historic place in the county.  The plans became a reality.  Today much of the island is planted in native coastal vines, shrubs and trees.  The island’s old Coast Guard station has been carefully restored and is now a museum of maritime history.  During the Cold War, a bunker was built for the safety of JFK and his family and staff.  It’s an unforgettable feeling to step inside this presidential “White House”.

The center of the island is quarried for the valuable spoils, literally reclaimed dirt, which is used in projects such as land reclamation.  A brick promenade makes a complete circle of the island.  Docks for boats, beaches for snorkeling and a camping site for scouts has made Peanut Island a natural get away for a taste of island life.

Pack a lunch because there is no store or restaurant on the island.  Cost covers all entrance fees and donations, and transport by shuttle boat and by van. Please meet at Sugar Sand Park to travel by van to North Palm Beach.*

*Sugar Sand Park is located at 300 South Military Trail, Boca Raton. Please meet at the carousel in the park. If you prefer to provide your own transportation, you may meet at the day trip’s location. Please advise Gumbo Limbo if you decide to drive yourself.

Gumbo Limbo’s day trips are designed for adults only.  Reservations and prepayment required (561-391-8110).  There is a minimum of 5, and maximum of 10 participants per trip.

Supervision Required: Not applicable.
Age range: Adults only
Instructor: Nancy Leeds
Length of Event: 9:15 am - 5:00 pm
Member cost: $25 per person
Non-member cost: $30 per person

This program is offered on the following dates:

04/15/2010

Reservations required for all programs (unless otherwise indicated): 561.391.8110
Pre-payment is required for all programs; no refunds. Payment may be made by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard.

All of our programs are subject to cancellation 2 days prior to the scheduled date due to low sign-up. Please sign up at least 3 days before a scheduled program to help ensure that your favorite program will not be cancelled . Registrations will be accepted after this point if the program has not been cancelled and if there are openings. Programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.

Many of our programs are family oriented. Children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise specified.