BallenIsles was originally the PGA National Golf Club (1964–1973), commissioned by Palm Beach Gardens patron John D. MacArthur as the home of the Professional Golfers Association.
The South course was redesigned by Gene Bates Golf Design, and is reserved for members and their guests.
The MGA's annual prostate cancer fundraising event benefits Scripps Research.
[10] The subdivision has several playgrounds located within the development, as well as an outdoor exercise facility near the south gate with several circuit stretch stations and a running track.
Outside the development, the PGA park is near the south gate, and has soccer and track fields for public use.
The Palm Beach Gardens Municipal Building park is located near the east gate and has baseball fields for public use as well as playground facilities, outdoor stretch stations, a swimming pool, and a running track.