Escaping the South Florida Elements: Indoor Play in Broward County

Indoor Sports

Residents of South Florida are no stranger to hot and humid weather. However, there are days when, regardless of the inclement weather outside, you simply want to indulge in vigorous physical activity and burn off excess energy. For such days, you will discover that Broward has indoor sports opportunities for you that are second to none. Here is the best of them.

1) Weston YMCA Family Center, located at Saddle Club Road, Weston
2) Planet Air Sports, located at Green Road, Deerfield Beach
3) Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Pompano Beach
 

Libraries

For bibliophile residents of Broward, there is a cause to rejoice. The county has a strong public library system that offer themselves as venues for learning, quiet contemplation, and, even fun activities. These libraries have a rich collection of books from every conceivable genre, and even provide free cultural, educational and recreational opportunities to the whole family. 

1) African-American Research Library & Cultural Center, located at Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
2) Broward County Libraries located throughout the county!
 

Nature Centers

For many people, even inclement weather cannot dim their love for nature. For such people, Broward has some quality nature centers that will allow you to learn about natural history, participate in environmental awareness programs, and appreciate conservation works being done to protect south Florida's unique and fragile ecology. Here's a helpful list for you.

1) Anne Kolb Nature Center, in Hollywood
2) Fern Forest Nature Center, in Coconut Creek
3) Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center, in Davie
4) Secret Woods Nature Center, in Dania Beach
 

Children Amusement Centers

Young kids, bustling with excess energy, love nothing more than an amusement park, no matter what the weather. For families that want to watch their kids enjoy themselves with sports and games, but do not want to risk exposing them to harsh weather outside, Broward has a number of indoor playgrounds and amusement parks. Here are some of the best of them.

1) Jump Zone Party Play Center, in Sunrise
2) Little Java's Family Fun Center, in Weston
3) Xtreme Action Park, in Fort Lauderdale
4) Hollywood Park Family Fun Center, in Hollywood
5) Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale

Theaters

Broward has a lot of theater options for people who like to enjoy a hot day inside the cool environs of a state of the art theater, with some lively play, energetic dance, or soulful opera going on. 

1) Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale
2) Cinema Paradisio, Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood