West Boca Raton, Florida facts for kids
West Boca Raton, often called West Boca, is a lively area in Florida. It's not officially a city, but it's a big community with many neighborhoods located just west of the city of Boca Raton. Some of these neighborhoods include Boca Landings, The Hamptons, Mission Bay, Sandalfoot Cove, Century Village, and Loggers' Run.
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Where is West Boca Raton?
West Boca Raton is generally found west of a major highway called the Florida's Turnpike. It stretches between the city of Delray Beach to the north and the Broward County line to the south. Some people also include areas closer to the Turnpike, like Boca West and Boca Del Mar, even though parts of those areas have become part of the city of Boca Raton.
Main Roads in West Boca
Getting around West Boca is easy with several important roads. Roads that run north and south include Lyons Road and U.S. Route 441 (also known as State Road 7). Roads that run east and west include Clint Moore Road, Yamato Road, Glades Road, Palmetto Park Road, and SW 18th Street.
Schools in West Boca
West Boca Raton has many great schools for kids of all ages, both public and private.
Public Schools
West Boca has several public schools that are part of the Palm Beach County school system.
Elementary Schools
- Coral Sunset
- Hammock Pointe
- Sandpiper Shores
- Sunrise Park
- Water's Edge
- Whispering Pines
Middle Schools
- Eagles Landing
- Loggers' Run Community Middle School
High Schools
- West Boca Raton Community High School
- Olympic Heights Community High School
Private Schools
There are also several private schools in West Boca. Many well-known Jewish day schools, like Donna Klein Jewish Academy and Katz Hillel Day School, are located here. Katz Yeshiva High School is also in this area. These schools are all on the campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Another private school, Boca Prep International School, is also in West Boca. This school offers a special program called the IB Diploma Programme, which is a challenging course of study for older students.
Fun Things to Do
West Boca Raton offers many fun places and activities for families and kids.
South County Regional Park
One of the biggest attractions is the South County Regional Park. This huge park has something for everyone! You can cool off at the Coconut Cove Waterpark, explore nature at the Daggerwing Nature Center, or play a round of golf at the Osprey Point Golf Course. The Sunset Cove Amphitheater hosts outdoor concerts and events, and there are many sports fields for playing games.
Tennis Training
If you love tennis, you might know about the Evert Tennis Academy. This famous training center is located in Mission Bay, a neighborhood in West Boca Raton. It helps young tennis players develop their skills to play in college or even professionally. The academy was started by the legendary tennis player Chris Evert and her brother John Evert.
Libraries
The Palm Beach County Library System has two branches in West Boca Raton: the West Boca Branch and the Glades Road Branch. Both libraries have a large collection of books and materials, including many for children, as well as non-fiction and fiction books for adults.
