May 2026

National Drowning Prevention Month

SWIM Central provides coupons for water safety lessons!

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children up to 4 years old in Florida. Broward County Parks is working hard to combat this statistic through its SWIM Central program, which offers discount coupons for swim safety education. Help us recognize National Water Safety Month in May by taking water safety lessons and helping other families learn about this unique program. Visit WaterSmartBroward.org for your swim safety coupons and to learn more about our unique parks and programs on our Website at Broward.org/Parks. This is Your Park, Your Way!

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Upcoming Events

Join us for a guided hike on May 17 at 10:30AM at Anne Kolb Nature Center and learn about some of the species that call this special habitat home.

Step Into Health in our North Natural Areas

Ease back into physical activity outdoors. Join a group of like-minded people taking their next steps to health. The program will take place from 11AM to noon on the following days and locations:

May 19 at Kristin Jacobs Natural Area

June 5 at Woodmont Natural Area

Learn about endangered and threatened animals at Anne Kolb Nature Center on May 23 at noon. There will be themed crafts and games for children. There is a $2 suggested donation to Friends of Anne Kolb Nature Center.

Parks After Dark

Experience nature's nightlight:

Night hike on May 15 at Tall Cypress Natural Area. The program is $5/person.
Bat Walk on May 16 at Tradewinds Park and Stables. The program is $5/person.
Mountain Bike Night Ride on May 20 at Quiet Waters Park.
Night hike on May 31 at Long Key Nature Center. The program is $5/person.

Park Events

Special Populations

Throughout the year, our Special Populations team plans a variety of activities and events to meet the needs of children, teens, adults, and seniors with disabilities. From bowling to tandem bike riding to adaptive kayaking, these activities promote physical and mental health.

Paradise Cove Summer Kickoff for Teens and Adults with Disabilities

Join our Special Populations team on May 22 for this fun event from 10AM-1PM for teens 16+ and adults. Preregistration required. Call 954-357-8170 or email SpecialPopulations@Broward.org

Summer is Here!

Visit our Water Parks!

Swim and splash at a Broward County water park near you! Visit our water parks at C.B. Smith (Paradise Cove), T.Y. Park (Castaway Island), and Quiet Waters (Splash Adventure). During May the water parks are open weekends only and Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. The water park will open daily starting June 4!

Water Parks

Things to Do

Nature Trails

Adult and Kids Programs

Camping and RV

Rent a Shelter

Dog Parks

Bicycling

Did You Know?

Nature Centers are always free to enter.
Regional parks are free to enter Monday to Friday and there is a weekend/holiday gate fee of $3/vehicle (8 or fewer occupants).
Admission is always free at regional parks for pedestrians, bicyclists and horse back riders. (Horse back riders only at Tree Tops, Tradewinds, and Vista View Parks).

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Park Locations

How Can You Support Parks?

EcoAction Day photo showing a student remove invasive plants and holding up an air potato.

EcoAction Volunteer Work Days

Helping our parks by volunteering to clean up trash, remove invasive species, and plant native plants is essential for a healthier community and environment. We have regularly scheduled EcoAction Days every Saturday of the month at various parks and nature centers.

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.

950 N.W. 38th Street, Oakland Park, FL 33309

954-357-8100