Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands

Category: Park in Boynton Beach, Florida

Address: 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437, USA

Phone: +15619667000

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7:30PM

Monday: 7AM–7:30PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7:30PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7:30PM

Thursday: 7AM–7:30PM

Friday: 7AM–7:30PM

Saturday: 7AM–7:30PM

Reviews

S

Aug 20, 2022

What a way to connect with nature! Multiple trails in an elevated wooded path that goes threw marshland, water and forest. Some paths are 1/2 mile or less while others are longer. While there we saw turtles, frogs, multiple species of birds and insects. Great fun for kids with an indoor facility with several small animals and a quite powerful AC. Recommend the family does the path first and then tour the facility to cool off. No bikes or running allowed, not a lot of shadow in paths so bring lots of water and sun protection. Child friendly paths are wheel chair accessible (but will be bumpy) Restrooms available

Bonni Coach B

Jun 10, 2022

If you love nature, love wildlife and getting out for a walk this is a great place to be. Highly recommend you take the tour to really appreciate the suttleness of being with all the activity. There is lots to see and hear in the stillness of the moment. Open daily from dawn to dusk.

Heather Wendel

Apr 3, 2022

Even for a weekend walk, does not feel badly packed. Enough to enjoy a great walk to see all the birds easily. It's a hidden gem of Boynton Beach. Several people using this area for walking while several using this area for photography

Cindy Walker

Jan 5, 2022

Beautiful, calm, safe place to walk on elevated boardwalk. There's a nature museum as well which is worth a look. They show films, have a gift shop and a cute live Screech Owl! Free admission to park and lots of free parking as well.

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Questions & Answers

Any alligators there?

Anatoli Malyguine | Sep 4, 2018
Avi Frydman | Sep 4, 2018

Yes, saw one sunning him/herself and one swimming by under the boardwslk.

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Can you go fishing here?

Phat Astronaut | Sep 4, 2019
Sandi B | Sep 4, 2019

No. It is to protect all animals. Fish are for the birds and other animals only

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Are there any areas my son wouldn't be able to navigate his mobility scooter,like steps etc ?

Alan Goldstein | Sep 4, 2018
Christopher Ortiz | Sep 4, 2018

Everything is wheelchair accessible here. There may be some uneven spots on the boardwalk, but it is for the most part, maintained very well.

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Are y’all open on Sunday?

Aron Martin | Sep 4, 2018
Ingrid Zea | Sep 4, 2018

The boardwalk is open every day from sunrise to sunset, but the nature center building is not open on Sundays.

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Can I take my dog to the park?

Jin Ma | Jul 5, 2022
Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands | Aug 4, 2022

Hi, Jin. Only service animals are allowed at Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands. Sincerely, Melanie, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation.

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Are there flamingos

Wendy Simbolini | Jul 5, 2022
Patricia Coz | Jul 5, 2022

Have not seen any, but have seen lots of birds and the occasional gator

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IS THERE ANY SHADED SECTIONS

Leila Goodman | May 6, 2022
rhonda g | May 6, 2022

Yes there are covered areas along the boardwalk and around the visitor center

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Anyone know the different types of snake species here? Saw some pretty crazy snakes yesterday walking with my husband and son. My husband is a snake fanatic and noticed a 7 1/2 foot anaconda in one part of the walk and various other water snakes

francesca ulin | Sep 3, 2021
Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands | Sep 3, 2021

Hi, Francesca. Please feel free to contact the Green Cay Nature Center at (561) 966-7000 to speak with a naturalist about the animals you can potentially encounter at the wetlands. Best, Melanie, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation

is there an entrance fee?

Isabelle Burke | Sep 3, 2021
Di | Sep 3, 2021

No !

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Are they open Christmas Day?

Gale Criss | Sep 3, 2021
Phyllis Farber | Sep 3, 2021

Closed now...after dark. They were open

Any bald eagles yet ?

Evan Conover (CatnipHer0) | Sep 3, 2021
James Wilson | Sep 3, 2021

Not here yet. Ugh

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Is the boardwalk open? I was told it would be closed along with the center for 4-6 months. Ken Hodgson Caloosa Bird Club Ft. Myers

Ken Hodgson | Sep 3, 2020
Denise C | Sep 3, 2020

Yes, Temporarily closed for roof repairs. I mentioned it on my review as alert

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How long has it been here?

joann rockey | Sep 4, 2019
Felicia Patterson | Sep 4, 2019

It's so peaceful and beautiful ❤️

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Are bikes allowed on the boardwalk?

Ed Grubb | Sep 4, 2019
Ingrid Zea | Sep 4, 2019

No, they are not. Only walking.

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Do you allow dogs, on leash?

Marty Wolman | Sep 4, 2019
Dr Rick | Sep 4, 2019

No dogs allowed. ..

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Do u gotta pay

Kimberly Gomez | Sep 4, 2019
Sharon Sharon | Sep 4, 2019

No entrance fee

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Do u have to pay

Kimberly Gomez | Sep 4, 2019
Debbie Eberlin | Sep 4, 2019

No

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Do you have any Gumbo Limbo trees in your gardens?

Margie FitzSimons | Sep 4, 2019
Norman Lake | Sep 4, 2019

If you mean at green cay yes.

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Hello there! At what time you close today?

Solvey Viteri | Sep 4, 2019
Ivo Petrov | Sep 4, 2019

At sunset, which is 7.30 PM today

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Are there benches on the walkway where an older person could rest for a few minutes? How long is a walk from start to back at the entrance?

David Goboff | Sep 4, 2018
Burton Barnett | Sep 4, 2018

There are benches, gazibo's and cheeks around the board walk

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Do you see many snakes there

Carol B | Sep 4, 2018
Mary Scott | Sep 4, 2018

I didn't see any snakes but I sure did see alligators however they were juvenile they didn't seem to want to disturb the peace and the adult alligators just minded their business

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Is Green Cay open today, Easter?

Judy Pokras | Sep 4, 2018
Paula Kenny | Sep 4, 2018

Yes

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Are bikes allowed??? To cycle in the area

Jeffany | Sep 4, 2018
Mary Anne Van De Vooren | Sep 4, 2018

Not on the boardwalk.

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Why is the water level so low, as of February, 17, 2018?

Manny Strauch | Sep 4, 2018
Ryan persad | Sep 4, 2018

Not much rain fall for the new year

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Are there bat houses?

Vicki Kerley | Sep 4, 2018
Joseph Ross | Sep 4, 2018

Interesting, I've been there many times and never seen them. What do they look like?

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What can be done to attract more birds like the Pink Spoon Bill?. I'm having a tough time finding them lately. I walk at Green Cay daily. Maybe you need to bring new vegetation that they may like and also, this may attract new species.

Luis Valdes | Sep 4, 2018
Steve Madnick | Sep 4, 2018

The roseate spoonbill are around certain times of the year, especially mating season in the spring

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Is there WIFI in the pavilion ?

Garth Been | Sep 4, 2018
Alethia Duncan | Sep 4, 2018

I dont know. Theres a main building at the entrance. this particular day it was closed. The restrooms open.

are you open in Christmas Day

Jeff Spieler | Sep 4, 2018
Kerry Murray | Sep 4, 2018

The boardwalk is open 365 days a year

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Is it open New Years Day?

Nicholas Martin | Sep 4, 2018
Josie Fleurant | Sep 4, 2018

The boardwalk is always open from dawn to dusk. The center is closed on Sundays to Tuesdays and National Holidays.

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Can you fish there?

Stew Young | Sep 4, 2018
Anthony Lang | Sep 4, 2018

Sorry, no fishing. Try Loxahatchee NWR

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Why doesn't your website work? Getting a 404 message.

Eve Grey | Sep 4, 2018
Donna Emerson | Sep 4, 2018

Great path

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Is there free Wi-Fi at the center ?

Shivanee Loach | Sep 4, 2018
Brenda Brito | Sep 4, 2018

Maybe at the main building there is. But the idea is to go and enjoy the wonderful views and nature.

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What time you close?

Fabiana Rodriguez | Sep 4, 2018
Ivo Petrov | Sep 4, 2019

Exhibits: Wednesday-Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: CLOSED Programs: Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (by reservation only) Nature Trails: Daily: sunrise - sunset

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