Parks Offer Ways to Prevent Diabetes through Physical Activity

Image gallery of different exercise facilities and activities at PBC Parks (wheelchair course, paved and boardwalk nature trails, fitness stations, basketball court, playground and swimming)

November is National Diabetes Month. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 37 million people in the United States have diabetes and over a third have prediabetes. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks the cells that make insulin. Type 2 is a metabolic disease, where the body does not respond to insulin properly, increasing blood sugar levels in the body. However, healthy changes and habits can help prevent diabetes, like spending time outdoors, exercising regularly and increasing physical activity.

Open Water Swimmers Compete at PBC Parks Ocean Rescue’s Annual Summer Ocean Mile Swim

On June 25, PBC Parks Ocean Rescue hosted its 12^th annual Summer Mile Swim at R.G. Kreusler Park, located at 2882 S Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach.

Park Feature: Belvedere Heights Park

The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department is happy to announce a brand new park! Kids can swing, slide, spin, and more at Belvedere Heights Park, a neighborhood park located in West Palm Beach. Watch this video to learn about the park and its amenities!

Know Before You Go: Sports Fields

Youth and adults can play a number of organized sports by joining sports leagues – or, open green space is available at no cost to those who want to play unorganized sports. Watch this episode of “Know Before You Go” to find out how to play sports like soccer, basketball, baseball and more in PBC Parks!