Picnic Pavilions and Birthday Parties
Sugar Sand Park is one of Boca's busiest spots for children's birthday parties, and its five rentable pavilions are the reason: two of them sit right beside the Science Playground and the carousel. There are also open picnic tables and 11 grills for everyone else.
What's here
- Five pavilions for rent, seating 36 to 80 people.
- 11 grills around the park.
- Open picnic tables, first come, first served.
- Electric outlets and water spigots at every pavilion.
- Restrooms near the Family and Patio/Classroom pavilions.
Good to know
Pavilions are booked in person only, with proof of residency for resident rates, by someone 18 or older who pays at booking and signs a waiver. You can book up to 90 days ahead; the deadline is 5 p.m. the day before (5 p.m. Friday for a Sunday). Bounce houses aren't allowed, and neither are balloons or confetti.
Seasons & hours
Daily rental rates posted by the City of Boca Raton, resident / non-resident.
Pavilions and prices
| Family Pavilion (80 people) | $125 / $250 — by the carousel and Science Playground |
| Patio/Classroom Pavilion (46) | $125 / $250 — by the carousel and Explorium |
| Pavilion 1 (36) | $75 / $150 — east of the rink |
| Pavilion 2 (36) | $75 / $150 — between the Field House and Willow Theatre |
| Pavilion 3 (36) | $75 / $150 — between the Field House and Willow Theatre |
Tickets & tips
- Book in person only.
- Pay when you book.
- Up to 90 days ahead.
- Questions: 561-347-3900.
Prices are the City's posted rates as of October 2026 and can change.
Choosing a pavilion
For a child's party, the Family Pavilion is the prize: it holds 80 people with 12 picnic tables, two large grills and four outlets, and it sits next to the Science Playground, the carousel and the restrooms. The Patio/Classroom Pavilion, for 46, is nearly as close, beside the carousel and the Explorium, with eight tables, two grills and nine outlets.
Pavilions 1, 2 and 3 each seat 36 at six tables with a large grill, two outlets, lights and a water spigot. They're farther from the playground, near the rink and between the Field House and the Willow Theatre, which suits a team party or a quieter family picnic.
How booking works
You can't reserve by phone or online. Go to the Community Center in person, at least 18 years old, with proof of residency if you want the resident rate, and pay in full when you book; you'll also sign a waiver. Reservations open 90 days ahead and close at 5 p.m. the day before your date, or 5 p.m. Friday for a Sunday. You can call 561-347-3900 to check what's available, but the staff can't hold a date for you.
Grills and food
Fires are allowed only in the park's grills. Bring your own charcoal and lighter, keep an eye on the fire and put it out completely before you leave, and clean up the grill area. Styrofoam plates, cups and containers are banned in Boca Raton parks, so pack paper or reusable ones.
What's not allowed
City rules ban pets, smoking, alcohol, drones, balloons and confetti of any kind, and Styrofoam in the park, and bounce houses aren't allowed at the pavilions. The Chickee Hut in the playground and the Chickee Lab in the Science Garden are shared spaces, not party spots. Overnight stays aren't permitted.
See the rest of the park
Picnics & Pavilions is one of 7 featured areas at Sugar Sand Park.