POMPEY PARK RECREATION CENTER

09/12/2026

Groundbreaking Memories...
9/10/2026

09/10/2026

Many knew Simon Barnes as the first Black pharmacist in Delray Beach and owner of Fifth Avenue Pharmacy, which he operated with his wife Florence Barnes for 49 years. Did you know, however, Dr. Barnes was also an inventor? He developed a product called Ultra-Pep, a conditioning multi-vitamin that was designed to help athletes with energy and stamina.

📸: News clipping of retired pharmacist Simon Barnes in his home, c. 2000s.

09/10/2026

Some moments capture more than a photograph. They capture a community moving forward. 📸

In November 1956, Frances J. Bright and Catherine Strong stood together at the dedication of the Pompey Park pool in Delray Beach.

Nearly 70 years later, this image offers a glimpse into the people, places and milestones that helped shape our community. Preserving photographs like this means preserving the stories behind them, so future generations can understand the history that happened right here in Delray Beach.

Do you remember the Pompey Park pool, or have a family story connected to Pompey Park? We’d love to hear it in the comments.

📷 Frances J. Bright and Catherine Strong at Pompey Park pool dedication, November 1956. Courtesy of the Delray Beach Historical Society.

Black History | Delray Beach History | Pompey Park | Historic Delray Beach | Community History | Spady Museum

09/10/2026

It began as Solomon D. Spady’s home. Today, it holds the stories of a community. 🖤

Built in 1926, the Spady House was home to Solomon D. Spady, a respected educator and community leader whose impact helped shape generations in Delray Beach.

One hundred years later, his home still stands. But today, its walls hold far more than one family’s story. They hold the photographs, memories, voices and experiences of generations of Black families whose lives helped shape our community.

That is what we are asking you to help preserve.

There is still time to make a gift to our “The House Still Stands” Centennial campaign and help us reach goal.

Give $8. Give $28. Give $100. Give whatever you can. Every gift helps ensure these stories have a home for the next generation.

The House Still Stands. Help us keep the history inside it alive.

Donate today: https://give828.org/organization/Expanding-And-Preserving-Our-Cultural-Heritage

09/10/2026

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY TODAY 5PM!

🎉 JOIN US THURSDAY! 🏗️✨

Big news for Delray Beach! Join us and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency as we celebrate a major milestone and officially break ground on the new Pompey Park Recreation Center!

Together, we’re breaking ground for tomorrow and building a brighter future for our community. Come be part of this exciting moment and celebrate with us!

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Pompey Park
1101 NW 2nd Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Our community. Our future. Our moment! 🙌

We’ll see you Thursday! 🎉

09/10/2026

💰 Ready to take the next step toward financial success?

Join the City of Delray Beach for Pathways to Capital, an informative workshop designed to help you better understand your financial options and build a stronger financial future.

Learn about:
🏦 Personal & business accounts
🏡 First-time homebuyers programs
💳 Lines of credit
📚 Financial literacy

📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Pompey Park
1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach, FL 33444

Featuring Fifth Third Bank and iTHINK Financial.

📞 Questions? Contact Rohan Sutherland: (561) 243-7356

Come learn, connect, and discover pathways to capital that can help you reach your financial goals! 💙

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