Founders Park


This 40-acre site has a small but lovely sandy beach, with calm waters flanked by mangroves at opposite sides. There's also a playground (pirate-themed), tennis and basketball courts, a mile-long jogging trail and a big grassy field for running about. The aquatic center is fabulous for lap swimming (and costs an additional $3/2 per adult/child).


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