Boca Raton Commissioners Added Futsal to Park Plans
The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District updated its DeHoernle Park project to include new futsal facilities.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Volleyball
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Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District commissioners amended the request for qualifications for DeHoernle Park to include the construction of futsal courts. The update comes as the district works to replace three athletic fields lost at Florida Atlantic University.
Why it matters
The addition of these courts addresses local demand for specialized athletic spaces while expanding the scope of the ongoing DeHoernle Park development. The project serves as a key site for relocating sports infrastructure within the city.
The DeHoernle Park site spans 84.8 acres on Spanish River Boulevard and is slated to feature 850 parking spaces alongside two synthetic turf fields. A standard futsal match requires five players per team, following the district's earlier conversion of a roller hockey rink at Sugar Sand Park.
The players
Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District
This government entity is responsible for the funding and construction management of the DeHoernle Park expansion project.
Walters Zackria Associates
This firm submitted a proposal to provide architectural and engineering services for the DeHoernle Park development.
The details
The project involves collaboration between the city and the district, with the latter funding construction while the city handles maintenance. Beyond the new athletic courts, the park plan includes an 1,800-square-foot restroom building.
Timeline
Late 2023: Sugar Sand Park hockey rink converted for futsal.
March 2025: Maintenance building project completed at DeHoernle Park.
October 2026: Commissioners approved amendment to the RFQ.
Next 30 days: Firms submit proposals for the project.
Season Trajectory
This project fits into the ongoing expansion of Boca Raton's athletic infrastructure as the city manages the loss of fields at FAU. The shift maintains the district's commitment to providing diverse court-based sports across municipal properties.
Athletic organizations and local teams can expect increased court availability once construction finishes at the 84.8-acre park. The inclusion of 850 parking spaces aims to mitigate congestion during peak tournament times at the site.
The takeaway
Expanding municipal park facilities to include specialized surfaces like futsal courts helps meet the needs of displaced athletic leagues. Residents should monitor district meetings to track the selection of the final project contractor.
What happens next
The district will review and rank submissions from architecture and engineering firms once the 30-day bidding window concludes.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest court-based sports initiatives in Boca Raton Volleyball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Boca Raton Tribune.
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