GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

The Greater Boynton Beach Foundation celebrated our inaugural project, the Congress Avenue Barrier-free Park, with a groundbreaking ceremony. with City and County dignitaries followed by a champagne reception at Hunters Run Golf and Racquet Club honoring this historic moment.

Bob Kanjan

Former Palm Beach County Commissioner Bob Kanjian, describes how the water feature that the County donated funding for and other playground features will provide exciting and meaningful experiences for children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities.

Aerial photo of construction.

(left to right) Jack McVey, Recreation & Parks Advisory Board member, Betty Pierce-Roe, Recreation & Parks Advisory Board Chair, Boynton Beach Vice Mayor Bill Orlove, Former Palm Beach County Commissioner Bob Kanjian, Boynton Beach Commissioner Woodrow Hay, Boynton Beach Mayor Jose Rodriguez, Dave Barth West Construction, Henry Ensler, son of former Boynton Beach Vice Mayor Robert Ensler, Janelle Sloan, Recreation & Park Board Member and Love Without Boundaries Event Chair, Wally Majors, Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Director.

John McGovern

John McGovern, Chairman of the Greater Boynton Beach Foundation, Inc. sharing the good news of the groundbreaking with the public.

Vice Mayor Bill Orlove

Vice Mayor Bill Orlove and Commissioner Woodrow Hay speak about the benefits of having a park where all children and adults can play, laugh, grow and experience the joys of life together.

Mayor Jose Rodriguez

Mayor Jose Rodriguez speaks about the quality of life and importance of parks in Boynton Beach.

The Settlement Area

The Settlement Area is the final piece of playground equipment that is needed to complete Phase I of the park. Donor opportunities are available.