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Broward county is filled with several muncipal areas including Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Davie and spans a large diverse subtropical area. Broward county, with a population of almost 1.8 million people, is the second most populous in the state. With Fort Lauderdale as its seat, Broward is a heavily urbanized county. Aside from its pristine beaches and emerald green waters, residents of Broward can look forward to many world class indoor recreational opportunities in their county.

Family recreation in South Florida is available to all regardless of ability.  Beaches across the area have beach wheelchairs, pools have chair lifts and playgrounds now are being built with ramps so that the entire family can participate in play!  South Florida Finds wanted to make a list of some wonderful places to go with the whole family so that no one feels left out. We realize that sometimes a parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle or child with different abilities may feel challenged to locate places to go with friends and family.

Once the kids master the tricycle and later get accustomed to 2 wheels, they are ready for family explorations!  What better way to bond with each other and encourage this new skill than by choosing some biking adventures to do together?  Well maintained bicycle trails abound in the South Florida area.  We have selected some of our favorite locations for an enjoyable family bike ride!

We have collected a selection of some of the most adventurous outings to take with your family and have rated them either MILD or WILD.  Families with younger children or the more cautious explorers would enjoy the milder activities while families with older or more adrenaline charged members can take a chance with something more wild.

The Miami Metropolitan Area has justly earned its reputation as one of the most expensive urban centers in America, with Miami Beach city probably leading from the front. However, this should not dishearten residents of, and visitors to this iconic coastal city. Like some of the best things in life, the best sights and activities in Miami Beach come at nominal price, or entirely free. Hard to believe? Read on to discover the top 10 affordable and free activities you can do in Miami Beach. 
 

As America's only region with a tropical monsoon climate, South Florida is no stranger to a hot and humid summer. Temperatures in the summertime often breach the 90 F barrier, with the accompanying high humidity making it difficult for people, especially kids, to indulge in outdoor activities. To further compound the problem, this is also the time when monsoon is at its peak, ruling out the possibility of outdoor family activities. 

Planning a family vacation can be one of the toughest things that a couple may have to do and when it comes to travelling with your kids, the level of organization that is required by the entire operation could prove to be a logistical nightmare. The first thing that you have to do is to agree on a destination as early as possible so you can refine your vacation plans in an accurate and decisive manner.

Blessed with a lush tropical landscape, world class beaches, and abundant sunshine, Miami can sometimes be a prisoner of its own image. While a day out at the beach is always fun, Miami offers a host of wholesome entertainment options, especially for families with kids. As one of America's great urban centers, Miami is well endowed with a thriving arts and culture scene. Rest assured, you and your family will never run out of options when it comes to destinations that combine leisure with a rich cultural exposure. 

South Florida teems with recreation since we have such temperate weather all year long.  Local county governments have provided locals and tourists alike with pretty awesome amenities to enjoy at their public parks.  Playgrounds, grassy open fields, sports facilities and even waterparks make play time in South Florida easy and accessible.  Some parks are super parks with all sorts of amenities all in one place.  These MEGA parks could keep you and your family occupied all day and have you coming back for more over and over again!

Spending time with your dog is important; they're members of your family too, right?  South Florida Finds wouldn't leave out top recreation spots for your furry family member in our quest to locate the best family fun South Florida has to offer!   Whether you're a Florida native, a snowbird with a part-time Florida address, or simply a tourist looking to bring your pup along for the wild ride of a family vacation, we've compiled our own special list of the Top 10 South Florida Dog Parks for you to enjoy with Man's Best Friend.