Fort Lauderdale and Broward County are home to some of the best parks and preserves in South Florida. Fly atop the water on an airboat ride through the Everglades. Explore mangrove wetlands by kayak. Zoom down a 50-foot waterslide or enjoy a scenic trek along well-marked hiking trails. Adventurer or just a nature lover, there’s a park for you.
C.B. Smith Park
C. B. Smith Park is a public park located in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The park is 299 acres in area and contains a water park known as “Paradise Cove”, which is open seasonally.
900 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Holiday Park
Holiday Park is located in Fort Lauderdale and includes amenities such as athletic fields, basketball courts, dog park, fitness stations, picnic tables, a playground and more.
1150 G. Harold Martin Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a Florida State Park located in Fort Lauderdale, on East Sunrise Boulevard. It offers visitors a slice of coastal wilderness within a vibrant city.
3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Markham Park & Target Range
This expansive park features 11 miles of biking trails, a model airplane field and lakes for jet skiing.
16001 FL-84, Sunrise, FL 33326
Quiet Waters Park
Quiet Waters Park is a 430-acre Broward County Park in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Quiet Waters Park is known locally for its annual Renaissance Festival and Ski Rixen cable water-skiing system.
401 Powerline Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Secret Woods Nature Center
Secret Woods is a 57-acre urban wilderness area featuring a butterfly garden, reptile habitat and miles of nature trails.
2701 W State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Stranahan Park
Stranahan Park is a tree-shaded downtown park on a 1.6-acre plot with a play area, pavilion & benches.
10 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park
T.Y. Park is a public green space boasting a water park, large field, 2-mile paved walking loop & RV campground.
3300 N Park Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021
Tradewinds Park
Tradewinds Park is located at Sample Road and Florida’s Turnpike (exit 69), and has horseback riding, an educational farm, model steam train rides, shelters, fishing, athletic fields, Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida, and world-famous Butterfly World.
3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Tree Tops Park
Tree Tops Park has a variety of things to do including nature trails, horseback riding, boating, fishing & wildlife observation.
3900 SW 100th Ave, Davie, FL 33328
Woodmont Natural Area
Woodmont Natural Area is a shaded trail that runs through a small, scenic nature preserve that is home to butterflies & birds.
7250 NW 80th Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321
