Boca Raton Green Market Moving After 22 Years

The beloved Boca Raton Green Market is moving.

After 22 years at Royal Palm Place, the market will be making the move to the north City Hall parking lot beginning this Saturday, December 1.

“It was evident that the market has grown to such an extent that we had outgrown the location; it was especially noticeable this year with crowded parking,” explained Market Manager, Emily Lilly. “I discussed this with Mr. Batmasian and he had sincerely hoped we could continue there, but we both realized how we had created a serious parking problem at Royal Palm and a move was necessary. I personally can understand the feelings of many business owners in the Place both for or against a move.”

In 22 years at Royal Palm Place, there was always negative and positive feedback, most common, the question of whether the Market helped or hurt the shops at Royal Palm due to filling up parking.

“It’s always a toss-up as to whether we helped to drive customers to visit shops in Royal Palm or whether we interfered with regular Royal Palm stores’ customers by taking up so much space with market customers,” added Lilly. “We loved being at Royal Palm and were grateful to Mr. Batmasian and the shops for allowing us to hold the market there for these past 22 years.     However, I can see both sides of the situation and the only solution to help eliminate the conflict was to move the market.”

Despite the move to City Hall, the Boca Raton Green Market will continue to open its doors from 8 am until 1 pm every Saturday with the same quality vendors residents are accustomed to.

“Our vendors have built a relationship with the public they serve and have regular loyal customers who will come to no matter where we are located,” explained Lilly.

“My hope is that anyone who may see the move as a negative will come to realize that change is always a possibility, and a fresh start for the market may be the best thing for everyone concerned at this time,” concluded Lilly. “We at the market are extremely grateful to the City and City staff for allowing the market to take place on their grounds.”