T.Y. Park in Hollywood
"The Gathering Place"
| | For more than 50 years, T.Y. Park has been enjoyed by generations of families and visitors to the Hollywood area. The Seminole name of the 138.6-acre urban park, Topeekeegee Yugnee, means "meeting or gathering place," appropriate for its shady picnic areas and many shelters. T.Y. Park has a variety of park amenities for you and your family to enjoy recreation and nature. This is Your Park, Your Way! Learn more about this Broward County park on our Website at Broward.org/Parks. | |
ParkFest: Boots and Beats for our Brave at Tradewinds Park
The Parks Foundation of Broward County and the Parks Special Populations Section are hosting a free special event for families of all ages to honor our Veterans at the ParkFest: Boots and Beats for Our Brave on November 9 at Tradewinds Park & Stables from 1-5PM. Enjoy live music, games, food trucks, and more. Parking is $5/vehicle.
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Thank You Cards for Veterans
Drop by the Discovery Room at Long Key Nature Center on November 8-9 to make thank-you cards from natural and recycled materials. The cards will then be delivered to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Miami.
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Veterans Trap & Skeet Shooting Clinic
Our Special Populations Section will be hosting a Veterans Trap & Skeet Shooting Clinic at Markham Park & Target Range on November 16.
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Gate Fee Waived on Sunday, November 9 at all regional parks (excludes parking fee at Hollywood North Beach Park and the A1A pocket parks in Hollywood) in honor of our Veterans and Military Family Members Month.
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Camelot Days
It's that time again for Camelot Days Medieval Festival at T.Y. Park. Join us for three fun-filled weekends on November 8-9, November 15-16, and November 22-23. Explore a kingdom full of musicians, artisans, knights, and jesters. Watch a living chest game and jousting, while feasting like a king on hearty food and drink. For more information, visit CamelotDays.com.
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Yoga in Nature
Experience one of Broward's most unique swamps while doing seated stretches, breathing exercises, and a short-guided meditation. Join Yoga in Nature at Herman and Dorothy Shooster Nature Preserve on November 7.
| | Calling all adrenaline enthusiasts/mountain bikers, join us for an evening night ride on the mountain bike trails every third Wednesday of each month. Preregistration is required. Next night ride is November 19 from 6-9:30PM at Quiet Waters Park. | | | |
November Night Hikes
Experience nature's nightlight during a guided walk on November 21 at 6PM at Kristin Jacobs Natural Area at Hillsboro Pineland. The program is $5/person.
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Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Tradewinds Park & Stables
Holiday Fantasy of Lights starts this month at Tradewinds Park & Stables. This drive-through show offers larger-than-life holiday light displays from November 22 to January 3, 2026. If riding in a car isn't your preferred means of transportation, this year's drive-through will be preceded by two special events. On Friday, November 14 there will be a Holiday Stroll Through the Lights. On Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16 you can participate in a bike night - pedal power only, no electric bikes are allowed. Tickets are available online. For more information, visit HolidayLightsDriveThru.com.
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Due to Daylight Standard Time, Broward County regional parks operating hours changed to 8AM-6PM. Nature centers, natural areas, and neighborhood park hours remain the same – 9AM-5PM, 8AM-6PM, and 10AM-6PM respectively.
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Grand Opening of Loggerhead Park & Mooring Field
Broward County Parks held a grand opening on October 10 for the Loggerhead Park and Mooring Field in Hollywood. This unique mooring field has 28 slips available for rental with amenities including a brand new restroom and laundry facilities.
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Born Learning Trail at Plantation Heritage Park
United Way Broward and Project Empower have partnered with Broward County Parks to install the Born Learning STEAM Trail at Plantation Heritage Park. Volunteers from United Way, Broward Sheriff’s Office, and Plantation Police Department along with Park staff installed the various STEAM activity signs around a playground. These series of fun, interactive signs for young children and their families focus on learning Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics while enjoying nature.
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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.
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Technology Survey
We’re gathering input from our community to better understand how technology can improve your experience with our parks, facilities, and programs.
Your feedback will help us plan future upgrades, online services, and digital tools that make it easier to enjoy and connect with our parks.
The survey takes only a few minutes, and your responses will remain confidential. Thank you for helping us shape the future of our parks!
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