$35 million Currie Park redesign breaks ground in downtown West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach took a major step forward in its waterfront transformation today as the city broke ground on the long-awaited Currie Park redesign project. With shovels in the ground and excitement in the air, the $35 million project promises to reimagine the 13.6-acre park into one of South Florida’s most vibrant and accessible public destinations.

Image: Currie Park, Chen Moore and Associates

Located along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway with sweeping views of Palm Beach Island, Currie Park is poised to become a new community anchor. The redesign, a collaborative effort between the City of West Palm Beach, OLIN landscape architects, and Chen Moore and Associates, brings a bold vision to life—one that blends ecology, recreation, and art into a seamless urban waterfront experience.

Once complete, the park will feature new tennis and pickleball courts, a waterfront promenade with swings, a splash pad, a café, fitness areas, a dedicated activities pavilion, a new fishing pier, and expanded trails for walking and biking. These upgrades are designed to serve residents of all ages while making the waterfront more engaging, active, and inclusive year-round.

The Currie Park redesign is part of a broader initiative to revitalize the North Flagler corridor, which includes growing momentum from nearby developments like Olara, Shorecrest, ALBA Palm Beach, and the emerging Nora District. By creating stronger connections between Currie Park, Northwood Village, and the surrounding neighborhoods, the project supports the city’s long-term goals of walkability, sustainability, and community-driven growth.

The $35 million cost is being funded through a combination of city resources, state grants, and support from the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Construction is expected to take about two years, with completion targeted for 2027.

As Mayor Keith James noted at the groundbreaking, Currie Park’s transformation marks a once-in-a-generation investment in public space—one that underscores West Palm Beach’s rise as one of the most livable and forward-thinking cities in the country.

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