August 2025

Neighborhood Parks in the BMSD

Lifeline for the Community

Video showing the services and programs available at the neighborhood parks.

Broward County Parks manages several neighborhood parks located in the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD). These parks offer a variety of programs for people of all ages. From free after-school programs for kids ages 6 to 17 years old to weekly social and recreational programs for active adults, there is something for everyone. These parks are a lifeline for the community. More than 28,000 kids participated in the after school program in fiscal year 2024 and almost 6,000 active adults in senior programs. Learn more about neighborhood parks on our Website at Broward.org/Parks. This is Your Park, Your Way!

Broward.org/Parks

Splash on the Weekends

at Broward County Water Parks

Broward County water parks are open weekends only until September 28! They will also be open for Labor Day on Monday, September 1. Visit our water parks at C.B. Smith (Paradise Cove), T.Y. Park (Castaway Island), and Quiet Waters (Splash Adventure). Funbrellas can be reserved through WebTrac.

Gif of water parks at C.B. Smith Park, T.Y. Park, and Quiet Waters Park.

Upcoming Events!

Wellness in Nature at Fern Forest Nature Center

Join us Sunday, August 17 at Fern Forest Nature for a day focused on wellness in nature. Activities include yoga (bring your own mat), wellness talk by Health Coach Margot Olson, guided nature walk, and adult coloring. All ages are welcome for this free event.

Broward Beekeepers Association's Apiary Open House at Plantation Heritage Park

Learn more about the apiaries located at Plantation Heritage Park on August 16 from 10AM to noon. The Broward Beekeepers Association maintains three apiaries located in Broward County parks including Plantation Heritage, Tradewinds, and Tree Tops.

Model Steam Train Rides at Tradewinds Park

Calling all kids and adults, check out the model steam train rides at Tradewinds Park on the third complete weekend every month. This month it will be held on August 16 and August 17. The rides are $2 per ride for kids and adults. The trains are run by our dedicated volunteers from the Tradewinds and Atlantic Railroad.

Butterflies of Fern Forest Nature Center

Discover some of the commonly seen butterfly species found at Fern Forest Nature Center. This 247-acre urban oasis is known for its ferns and is a haven for butterflies. This free program will hold its final event on Sunday at 10AM on September 14.

Park Info

Family Storytime Program at Broward County Parks

Join Broward County Library every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30AM at T.Y. Park and every first Wednesday of the month at Anne Kolb Nature Center starting September 3. Activities include interactive storytelling, songs, and more.

Events

Parks After Dark

Check out skeet nights and sporting clays night at Markham Target Range. Call 954-357-5143 for more information.
Register for a night hike on August 15 at 8PM at Kristin Jacobs Natural Area at Hillsboro Pineland.
Mountain bike night ride will be held on August 20 at Quiet Waters Park. Call 954-357-5100 for more information.

Special Populations at

Broward County Parks!

Broward County Parks provides year-round recreation and leisure programs, special events, and services for children, teens, adults, and seniors with disabilities. From a recycled arts program to kickball to special dances, visit our Website at Broward.org/Parks or call 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 for more information.

Your Park. Your Way.

Promotional video showing recreational activities at the park.

How Can You Support Parks?

Donate Now

Parks Foundation of Broward County

The Parks Foundation is an official 501(c)(3) charitable partner. Individual and corporate donations are welcome. For more information or to become a sponsor, visit their Website here.