PARK Accessibility Florida State Parks are in various stages of accessibility, and are working to improve access to services and facilities. Should you need assistance to enable your full participation, please contact the individual park office as soon as possible. Sometimes as many as ten days may be needed to schedule a particular accommodation. Hours of Operation Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year. Pets Pets are not allowed in camping areas, on bathing beaches, in concession areas and may be restricted in other designated areas of the park.
Service dogs are welcome in all areas of the parks.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. It preserves the natural heritage of subtropical coastal habitat that once covered southeast Florida. The park encompasses 225 acres of uplands and another 535 acres of submerged lands. A 1,600-foot boardwalk spans Lake Worth Cove. Mangroves surrounding the Cove comprise the most productive estuarine system in all of Lake Worth.