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DREHER PARK - NORTH & SOUTH
Location: North and South of Summit Boulevard between Parker Avenue and the I-95 overpass
113 acres

This large regional park is named after Paul Dreher, the City's first Parks Director. Dreher Park is located just east of I-95 and stretches from Southern Boulevard south to Forest Hill Boulevard.

Dreher Park North – entrance off Summit Boulevard – is home to the Palm Beach Zoo and South Florida Science Museum. Also located in North Dreher are lakes, fishing piers, playground, walking trails, green space, and various sizes of pavilions (available for rental – call Recreation Office at 804-4900).

Dreher Park South – entrance off Summit Boulevard – has lakes, fishing piers, playground, and various sizes of pavilions (available for rental – call Recreation Office at 804-4900).

 

Max Planck Society Science Tunnel at the South Florida Science Museum



scienceThe Science Tunnel, a sophisticated, interactive multimedia exhibition, offers visitors a fascinating trip into the realm of scientific discoveries. Spanning more than a half-mile, the special exhibition features video stations and hands-on exhibits designed to spark engagement and curiosity among even the youngest minds. Visitors can observe dancing atoms and molecules at work; discover the roots of human culture; fight a virus before it infects the body; or race through the city of Tubingen, Germany on a bicycle at the speed of light.

The Science Tunnel hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. January 16th - March 29th Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages three to 12. Prices also include access to the South Florida Science Museum. $2 additional for audio tour rental.

Visit the South Florida Science Museum's site at http://www.sfsm.org/index.html

For information, call 804-4900 & we will be glad to help.

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