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 Pompano
Beaches The Public beach is open 365 days a year.
Swimming areas guarded seven days a week Swimming areas
are guarded year round from 9 am - 4:45 pm.
The Beach Patrol consists of 17 highly trained men and women
who protect swimmers along 1,000 yards of beach. Agency
certification is provided through the United States
Lifesaving Association (USLA)
Restroom facilities,
showers, picnic shelters and tables, barbecue grills and children's playground are located
on the beach.
The Municipal Pier, 222 North Pompano Beach Boulevard is open 24 hours a
day and bait is available in the tackle shop. The pier is
approximately 1000 feet in length. Food and beverages can
be purchased at the pier. North Ocean Park, Northeast 16 Street also
offers a picnic area.
 The public beach has two beach surf chairs which makes the beach
accessible to our special need residents and visitors. The surf chairs are available
at the Main Lifeguard Headquarters, 10 North Pompano Beach Boulevard, seven days a week on
a first come first served basis.
Special
Considerations
 Boogie Boarding is allowed every where on the beach,
however, surfing is only allowed north of the pier inside Lifeguard jurisdiction.
Wrist or ankle leashes are mandatory.
Hobie Cats and Wind Surfers can be launched at NE 16 Street only and must stay
100
yards off the public beach. Boats (both sail and motor) must also stay
100 yards off
the beach. Boat and Jet Ski launching is available at Alsdorf Park on NE 14
Street Causeway and the Intracoastal. A Playground picnic area is also available at
this site.
 Portuguese Man-O-War
The Man-O-War is a member of the jellyfish
family. It resembles a small blue-purple oblong balloon with dark purple long
hanging tentacles. Avoid contact with these tentacles at all cost. A small
piece will cause a bee sting sensation. More extensive contact will cause
excruciating pain and may require a trip to the emergency room. Symptoms include:
respiratory difficulty, cramps, vomiting and allergic reaction. Spray area stung
with vinegar and scrape or pick the tentacles off. Pain can last several hours.
Sea Bather Eruption (Sea
Lice)
Sea Lice is caused by the juvenile stage of
the Lunuche Unguiculata jellyfish. Is occurs sporadically from March to August,
peaking in May. Symptoms can last two to four days, including itching red welts or
blotches, fever, nausea and infected blisters. In rare cases it can last for two
weeks. The affected area is usually concentrated under bathing suit
attire and where
skin rubs together. Treatment: Over-the counter 1 percent cortisone cream, An oral
antihistamine will help. For severe reactions call your physician.
 Pompano Beach was awarded a Blue Wave Beach designation, along
with five other Broward County municipalities, by the Clean Beaches
Council. The Clean Beaches Council is a Washington, D.C. based national
non-profit organization devoted to increasing public awareness of
environmental, health and safety conditions along our nation’s
shoreline. For more information
on the Clean Beaches Council, please visit their web site at www.cleanbeaches.org
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Mark Beaudreau
mark.beaudreau@copbfl.com
Interim Parks and Recreation Director
954.786.4184
Beach conditions
information 954.786.4005
Information is provided daily regarding
swimming conditions at Pompano Beach. After 9 a.m. daily, call the above telephone
number for a recording describing water and weather conditions as well as the
presence of Man-O-War or Sea Lice.
Special
Note:
Dogs are not allowed on the
beach.
Beach picnic pavilions
& sand volleyball courts/soccer courts
Pavilions and Courts are available on a first
come first served basis, however, to rent either one for a special activity, an
application must be made at the Pompano Beach Civic Center, 1801 Northeast 6 Street, 954.786.4111.
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