Boynton Harbor Marina

• PROJECT LOCATION: 735 Casa Loma Boulevard
• COMMENCEMENT: March 2006
• COMPLETION: January 2017
• DEVELOPER(s): Boynton Beach CRA; VHB, Inc.; AW Architects; Collage Construction Company
• BBCRA DISTRICT: Downtown
• BBCRA FUNDING:
  • ACQUISITION: $8,345,000
  • CONSTRUCTION/REDEVELOPMENT: $3,125,000
  • PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER'S WATERFRONT PRESERVATION GRANT: $2,000,000

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

As the eastern anchor of the downtown core and the only south Palm Beach County publicly owned marina, the BBCRA-owned Boynton Harbor Marina has become an even more exciting and active waterfront destination with its spectacular dining venues and family fun activities such as fishing and scuba diving charters, boat rentals, parasailing, drift fishing, and Jet Ski rentals.  

In March 2006, the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency purchased the privately owned historic Commercial fishing marina that dates back to the 1940’s. The BBCRA acquired the marina for the purpose of preserving the “working waterfront” and future public access to the waterway. The Boynton Harbor Marina Redevelopment Project involved  three  phases.

Starting in 2009, Phase I focused on the commercial slips with the installation of new docks, wooden and concrete piers, electrical and water metering systems for the marine tenants. Phase I also included the construction of the iconic entry feature into the marina, new lush landscaping, lighting, public art and green space surrounding the entry feature.  

Phase II included the construction of the Harbor Dockmaster building, ship store, fuel docks, public restrooms, and provided upgrades to the of fuel lines with new high efficiency gas pumps and dispensers. Creation of the new Boynton Harbor Marina Dock Master Building was provided to house a small marine retail store and a public open space park with seating that allows visitors to sit and enjoy views on the water. The Boynton Harbor Marina Dockmaster Building is the host location for the Annual Holiday Boat Parade and provides areas for visitors to enjoy this coastal waterway tradition. Several Fishing Tournaments were held in this location as anglers of all ages participated in these tournaments that provide added economic benefit to the two waterfront restaurants and many businesses within the Downtown District area.

The third and final phase of the CRA Marina Redevelopment Project was the construction of the Boynton Harbor Marina Open Space project, consisting of new landscaping, lighting, green space and seating areas for customers to wait to board their fishing or dive charters or to simply relax and watch the boats. This project phase was completed in January 2017  for a cost of $896,357. The completion  of the Marina redevelopment project creates an attractive, functional economic driver that will offer commercial redevelopment opportunities and enhance the visitor’s overall experience. Preservation of the marina and preserving public access to the waterfront, marine activities, and commercial marine businesses is an integral component of the Boynton Beach Downtown Vision & Master Plan and 2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan.