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Summer Hours

(June 1st – August 31st)

Tuesday – Saturday

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Fall & Spring Hours

(September 1st – May 31st)

Tuesday – Wednesday

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Thursday – Saturday

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The mission of the River Center is to foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed with quality education programs, exhibits and meaningful events.

The River Center features live aquatic tanks, interactive exhibits, and a touch tank that represent the Loxahatchee River system from a freshwater cypress swamp to seagrass-dominated estuary to marine ecosystems. The center provides a fun, educational opportunity for school children, adults, visitors, and long-time residents to learn about Florida’s first National Wild and Scenic River.

Our Mission is to foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed with quality education programs, exhibits and meaningful events.

Jr. Angler Fishing Tournament

The Loxahatchee River District’s River Center, in partnership with Fishing Headquarters, is delighted to announce the 12th Annual Jr. Angler Fishing Tournament. Due to its high popularity,  participation for this year’s tournament is expected to grow.  Interested anglers should mark their calendars and set their reels for Saturday, June 28th when the contest officially opens.

Anglers will have until July 26th, 2025 to accumulate points in this unique catch-and-release tournament. Anglers provide a photo of themselves with the fish they catch and then submit it through an app. The contest runs over the course of four weeks instead of just a single day of competition. In addition, the contest awards points not only for the number of fish caught, but also for the number of different species represented in the submissions. The more fish you catch and the more species you catch, the better your chances are to win!  These innovative guidelines encourage contestants to spend time throughout the summer exploring the diverse habitats and fish species in Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

The tournament is open to anyone between the ages of 5 and 17, but registration is required before submitted photographs can be awarded points.