C.B. Smith Park
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
This large county park boasts a freshwater beach that includes a bathhouse, white sand swimming beach, two 700-foot waterslides, one 400-foot tube ride, a children's playground and restrooms. The park also has volleyball courts, a tennis/racquetball center, basketball court, snack bar, golf center with a driving range and miniature golf course, batting cages, bike and jogging paths, picnic ...
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Child Cost: $1.50 per person, under 6 free
Adult Cost: entrance fee on holidays and weekends only |
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Markham Park
Sunrise, FL 33326
Markham Park is a 669 acre park on the edge of the Everglades Conservation Area. Outdoor activities abound at this park, including fishing, boating, swimming, skeet shooting, stargazing, tennis, camping, volleyball, biking, hiking, and a picnic area.
Admission is charged to enter regional parks on weekends and holidays only. Admission prices are as follows:
$1.50 per person (ages 6 ...
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Child Cost: Weekends & Holidays $1.50 per person, under 6 free
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Snyder Park
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
This 93-acre oasis offers nature trails, picnicking, and Bass fishing in two spring-fed lakes. A freshwater swimming beach is open during the summer season, with canoe and paddleboat rentals on the weekends.
Bike rentals are available. The park also features sanded-volleyball courts, horseshoes, a basketball court and a softball field. Exclusive in-line skating and cycling programs take ...
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Child Cost: Free on weekdays, $1 on weekends and holidays
Adult Cost: $2 per adult, $2.50 on weekends and holidays |
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Sugar Sand Park
Boca Raton, FL 33486
In addition to nature trails and picnic pavilions, Sugar Sand Park is home to a full size permanent carousel, three-story science playground, the Willow Theatre, the Field House, ball fields, and the Children's Science Explorium. Sugar Sand Park produces a bi-annual Cultural Arts Brochure which lists special event including Shriek Week, Birthday Bash and Puppet Festival, theatre productions ...
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Child Cost: Free
Adult Cost: Free |
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Quiet Waters Park
Deerfield Beach, FL 33432
This is a popular regional park offering plenty of activities. Boat rentals for paddling around on four lakes are offered weekends and holidays. The playground is shaded. For hungry families, food is available at concession stands and various restaurants in the area. Also, check out the skate park at Quiet Waters Park! Parking is free and indoor restrooms provide diaper changing ...
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Child Cost: Weekeds & Holiday $1.50 per person, under 6 free
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Anne Kolb Nature Center
Hollywood, FL 33019
This 1500-acre mangrove wetland includes an exhibit hall with a multi-level aquarium, walking trails, a bike trail, and an observation tower.
Invertebrates such as fiddler crabs, mangrove crabs, and snapping shrimp live in the park's mangroves. Take the Mud Flat Trail or Observation Trail for good views of this habitat. White ibis, great blue heron, yellow-crowned night herons, roseate ...
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Child Cost: $1 per person for the Exhibit Hall only
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ARM Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Boynton Beach, FL 33473
This wildlife refuge is part of The Everglades National Park. Alligators sunning themselves and other animals generally keep their distance from people. Birds in the area include woodstorks, warblers, woodpeckers, egrets, and ibis. The visitor center is currently being renovated and they are expecting it to be reopened in late May. There is a portable restroom available while the facility is ...
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Child Cost: $5 per vehicle, $1 if you come on foot or on a bike
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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Key Biscayne , FL 33149
This 400-acre beachfront park located on the southern tip of Key Biscayne and is home to the Cape Florida lighthouse. The lighthouse was first erected in 1825 and destroyed by Seminole Indians in 1836. A second tower, completed in 1846, still stands today.
Swim, snorkel, and sunbathe along 1.25 miles of sandy Atlantic beachfront. Fishing is available from several platforms along Biscayne ...
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Child Cost: $5 per car , single occupant cars $3, Bicycles and walk ins $1 per person
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Biscayne National Park
Homestead, FL 33033
Delight in South Florida's natural sea life at this park. Gulls, skimmers, fish, and turtles are among the animals that hang out in this area. Saunter along on a boardwalk or jump aboard the glass bottom boat. It's a good idea to bring sun protection and a jacket for the boat trip. An indoor exhibit area with videos and outdoor picnic tables are located at the park. Parking is free and indoor ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE |
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Fern Forest Nature Center
Coconut Creek, FL 33068
This park offers a Nature Tots program for youngsters and their families, generally featuring a tour and an art activity. Nature trails and the indoor display area are open to the public. Guided tours are by appointment. Picnic tables and indoor restrooms are located on site. Events hosted onsite include musical jam sessions. Party areas may be reserved. Parking is free. No food is sold at ...
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Child Cost: suggested donation $3.00
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Fruit and Spice Park
Homestead, FL 33013
This botanical park showcases a wide variety of fruits, nuts, and spices. Take a tour and see the array of tropical trees on foot or hop on a free tram. Picnic tables are located on site for folks who bring their own snacks. Food is not sold at the park, but the staff does offer samples of their ripe fruits. Restaurants and sandwich shops are in the area. Free parking and indoor restrooms ...
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Child Cost: $1.50 for ages 6-11, under 6 free
Adult Cost: $6 |
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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is located at Red Reef Park between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.
There are exhibits featuring large saltwater tanks and smaller aquariums located inside the educational center. There is a boardwalk through the mangrove and tropical hardwood hammock communities and a 40-foot-high observation tower. Call for information on their special events ...
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Child Cost: $3 suggested donation
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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park one of the nicest parks in the entire state. The park is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway and is the perfect place for a picnic, bird watching, fishing, or just having fun while enjoying the Florida sun! There is even a sea wall located at the park and serves as the perfect fishing spot for visitors! Bring your fishing pole, ...
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Child Cost: $4 per car, $3 single occupency cars, $1 for individuals on bikes or walk ins
Adult Cost: $4 per vehicle |
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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Squirrels, iguanas, birds, and butterflies are among the sites to be seen at this state park! This park has a quiet family beach ambiance. It's a good idea to bring water and insect repellent on the trails. Parking is free, indoor restrooms are on site, and vending machines provide snacks. Park activities include kayak rentals, kayak tours, and occasional concerts. On weekends at 11am, watch ...
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Child Cost: Effective July 1, 2009: $5 per car load up to 8 people, bicycles and walk ins $1 per person
Adult Cost: Effective July 1, 2009: $5 per car load up to 8 people, bicycles and walk ins $1 per person |
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McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
A thrilling adventure that will take you closer to the animals than any zoo or safari ride. A day you won't soon forget. Your admission to the sanctuary doesn't just open our animals up for you and your family to enjoy but it helps provide and take care of the animals all year round. Make sure you wear closed toe shoes when you visit and remember to treat the animals with respect. The tours ...
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Child Cost: $10
Adult Cost: $20 |
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Okeeheelee Park
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
This popular regional park offers an array of activities. A Nature Center features indoor exhibits and youngsters are welcome to try the self-guided scavenger hunt. Nature trails, most of which are paved, wind through meadow, forest, and pond areas. Guided nature walks are offered on Saturdays, and groups should make reservations. Wildlife includes woodpeckers, owls, hawks, foxes, and ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE |
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Peanut Island
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
This tropical island park offers a walking path with tidal ponds, a maritime hammock, seagrapes, gumbo limbo trees, and several other species of plants and animals. Camping, snorkeling, picnicking, and swimming are the prime activities. The island is accessible only by boat. Restrooms with diaper changing facilities and showers are available. Barbecue equipment and picnic shelters are also ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE |
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Petanque Court: John Prince Park
Lake Worth, FL 33461
This large 726-acre county park features 338 acre Lake Osborne with fishing, water skiing, and boating. The park also has its own petanque court for a round of the European lawn-bowling game, a distant cousin of horseshoes and a close relative of bocce. There also are picnic areas, RV hookups, a nature trail, golf and baseball training centers, batting cages, tennis courts, softball fields, ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE |
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Secret Woods Nature Center
Dania Beach, FL 33312
The boardwalk in this park is suitable for strollers and sitting areas are available along the route. The nature trails are open for leisure walks. Guided tours are offered by request. Take note of the birds, including egrets, woodpeckers, ibis and osprey, to name a few. Indoors, there is an exhibit area, activities for children, and a working beehive. A walk-through butterfly garden is ...
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Child Cost: $1.50 entrance fee
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St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park
Stuart, FL 34997
Hiking, swimming and diving are available at this state park. No food is sold on the preserve, but feel free to bring your own. Picnic tables are on site. A nature trail winds through native vegetation, dunes, and along the beach. Interpretive walks are offered by request. Access to the park is by boat only. Indoor restrooms are available and parties are permitted, by reservation.
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Child Cost: $2 per boat or $1 per canoe/kayak
Adult Cost: FREE |
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