At the June 22, 2026 City Commission Meeting, the Commission will consider a proposal to remove the current 80% discount on the City's Fire Service Assessment for nonprofit-owned institutional properties. This item is being brought forward following direction from the City Commission during a March 23, 2026 Mayor/Commission Work Session. Other Fire Service Assessment rates would remain unchanged.
West Palm Beach City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of federal Juneteenth National Independence Day. Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and the Mandel Public Library reopens at 9:30 a.m. City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Next date: Saturday, August 01, 2026 | 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Paddle your kayak through the shallow waters of the Everglades as you learn about the history and ecology of Grassy Waters on this guided tour.
Date: Saturday, August 1st
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
*Check in at the Nature Center 30 min prior to program start time.
Ages: 15 and over in a solo kayak, 12 years and over in a tandem (with a participating adult).
Cost: $10 per person
Come Prepared: Wear closed-toed shoes that can get wet and muddy. Bring a refillable water bottle, hat, and sun protection.
Reservations required, space is limited. Please call the Nature Center to reserve a spot: 561-804-4985
Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center, 8264 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, 33412, View Map
8264 Northlake Blvd , West Palm Beach, FL 33412