Broward County Parks manages more than 20 natural area sites including Tall Cypress Natural Area in Coral Springs. These unique parks are ecologically significant natural areas that provide a glimpse of what Florida was before urban development. The natural area sites are free to visit and open to the public from 8AM to 6PM. This month, join us for a naturalist-led night hike on September 18 at 7:30PM. Find out more about our unique parks and programs on our website at Broward.org/Parks. This is Your Park, Your Way!

Your Park, Your Way!

Did you know...?

• Broward County manages 60 regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers, and natural areas. 

• Nature Centers and natural areas are always free to enter.

• Regional parks are free to enter Monday through Friday. The weekend and holiday gate fee is $3/vehicle (8 or fewer occupants). 

• Parks are open Labor Day, September 7. The holiday gate entrance fee is in effect.

Experience nature's wonder at Broward County Parks by joining our naturalist-led programs at our nature centers, regional parks, and natural areas.

Over the past year, Broward County Parks has installed communication boards at Broward County parks' playgrounds, splash pads, and water parks. Communication boards are a tool utilized to assist non-verbal individuals to communicate. These boards have general phrases and pictures to help depict common words used at the facility (such as playground or splash pad). The project was funded by the Parks Foundation of Broward County, created by Parks Marketing and Special Populations, and manufactured in-house and installed by the Park’s Sign Shop. 

Learn about the natural environment though reading, crafts, and hands-on activity at our weekly and monthly programs like Nature Tots, Knee-High Naturalists, Niños en la Naturaleza, Pony Tales, Farm Fables, and other special events.

Water Parks Closing Soon

Swim and splash at a Broward County water park near you! Visit our water parks at C.B. Smith (Paradise Cove), T.Y. (Castaway Island), and Quiet Waters (Splash Adventure). The water park is open weekends only to September 27. The waterparks will also be open for Labor Day on Monday, September 7.

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. Visit WaterSmartBroward.org for your swim safety coupons.

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