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How You Can Help Boca Surf Park

How You Can Help Boca Surf Park

Your support is key to making Boca Surf Park a reality.

By Boca Surf Park · Published: August 15, 2025

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Building Momentum for Boca Surf Park

How You Can Help

Boca Surf Park is gaining momentum. Moreover, the response from residents, surfers, families, and local leaders has been strong. As a result, support is growing across Boca Raton. Our city is ready for a destination that blends recreation, wellness, and community in a new way for South Florida.

A Public Private Partnership with No Cost to Taxpayers

The project is proposed on Beach and Parks land through a public private partnership. Therefore, funding will be 100 percent private. In addition, the model protects taxpayers while delivering long-term community benefits. These include jobs, economic impact, and upgraded public recreation.

How You Can Make a Difference Right Now

Community support matters. In fact, your actions today can help the project advance. Consider the three steps below.

  1. Send an email of support to the commissioners: Explain why Boca Raton deserves this surf park. For example, share a personal reason or a family need. Authentic, specific messages carry the most weight.
  2. Attend the next public meeting in person: Each meeting opens with public comments. You will have up to three minutes to speak. Therefore, use that time to share what this project would mean to you and your community.
  3. Invite friends and family: Encourage others to attend and send messages of support. In addition, ask them to share the update with neighbors.

How to help

  1. Enter your name (required). Address and phone are optional.

  2. Choose your email option (Email app, Gmail, or Outlook Web).

  3. Review the prefilled message and press Send.

Email the Commissioners

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Your message opens in your email app for you to review and send.

What to say (optional)

  • Who you are and where you live (neighborhood or ZIP).

  • How the project would benefit you or your family (safety, health, youth programs).

  • A clear ask to move the project forward and approve it.

Thank you for adding your voice in support of a stronger, healthier community at North Park.

Commissioner Contact Information

Please email the Beach and Parks commissioners to express your support for Boca Surf Park.

Next Meeting Dates

The Beach and Parks District holds public meetings for community input and decisions. Your presence shows real support for Boca Surf Park.

All meetings begin at 5:15 p.m.

Next Meetings:

  • Monday, October 20, 2025  – BOCA SURF PARK Public Meeting (Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park –  300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486)

The October 20 meeting will be held at the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486.
Please arrive 15-20 minutes earlier. We need everyone to show up and support Boca Surf Park.

Your voice matters. Consequently, more positive feedback strengthens the case for land approval and next steps.

Speak During Public Comment (3 Minutes)

We need your voice. Each meeting includes a public comment period where every person may speak for up to three minutes. If you support Boca Surf Park and believe the park should be in Boca Raton, please plan to speak.

How to speak

  1. Arrive 15–20 minutes early.
  2. Ask staff for the public comment sign-up (speaker card or sheet) and add your name.
  3. When called, state your name and that you live in Boca Raton or nearby.
  4. Speak clearly for up to three minutes. Be respectful and stay on your key points.
  5. Close with a clear request: “Please support Boca Surf Park in Boca Raton.”

Three-minute outline

  1. Opening (15–20 sec): “Good evening Commissioners. My name is [Name], a [resident/parent/coach/local business owner] in [City you live].”
  2. Why you care (30–45 sec): One sentence on your connection to Boca and why this matters to you or your family.
  3. Two or three benefits (60–90 sec): Examples include youth water safety and programs, healthy recreation, jobs and local spending, year-round tourism, and an iconic amenity that serves residents first.
  4. Address a concern with a fact (30–45 sec): Note that studies and plans have been provided for traffic, noise, sustainability, and site integration, and the team is committed to meeting all requirements.
  5. Close (10–15 sec): “Please support Boca Surf Park here in Boca Raton. Thank you.”

Quick script you can use

“Good evening Commissioners. My name is [Name] and I live in [Neighborhood/City]. I support Boca Surf Park in Boca Raton because it brings healthy recreation for families and youth, creates local jobs and spending, and provides a world-class amenity our community can be proud of. The team has presented studies and plans to address traffic, noise, sustainability, and neighborhood integration, and is committed to meeting the District’s standards. Please support Boca Surf Park in Boca Raton. Thank you.”

Tips

  • Be concise. Aim for two minutes to allow a strong finish within the three-minute limit.
  • Speak from your experience. One personal example is powerful.
  • Be respectful to the Board and to other speakers.

If you cannot attend: use the email instructions above to send your comment of support before the meeting.

Stay Connected and Spread the Word

This effort goes beyond building waves. Instead, it builds community, pride, and opportunity for Boca Raton. If you believe our city deserves this, now is the time to participate.

  • Share this update with your network and invite friends to the meetings.
  • Post on social media about why you support Boca Surf Park.
  • Encourage family and neighbors to email the commissioners and add their voices.