Central Broward

Easterlin Park in central Broward county is conveniently located just west of I-95 between Commercial and Oakland Park Blvd.  The park is a great place to enjoy native Florida environment and still take a jaunt over to the beach.  Some of the trees at this 46+ acre park are almost 250 years old.  The park has a popular campground that can accomodate 45 RVs and has 10 tent sites.  Primitive camping can be reserved for non-profit groups to enjoy.  Most sites have water, electricity, fire pits, and picnic tables.

Snyder Park is a 93 acres natural oasis in the midst of urban Fort Lauderdale just north of the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.  Enjoy nature trails, playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and picnic facilities. A large open field allows for pick up games, frisbee, playing catch, kite flying and more.  The two lakes in Snyder Park also offer the chance for fishing.  Nature trails will take you through the Tropical Hardwood Hammock ecosystem native to the area.

Long ago, the area covered by the over 164 acres of the Long Key Natural Area was inhabited by an ancient tribe of Native Americans called the Tequesta.  It was later home to the Seminole Indians.  Operated by Broward County in the area of Davie, this nature center is home to a wonderful exhibit hall, interactive classroom, banquet hall, theater and trails.  Long Key is open from 9am to 5 pm daily.  

Fort Lauderdale Beach is a world famous award-winning beach that stretches from the Port Everglades Inlet & John U. Lloyd State Park in the south to the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in the north.

Central Broward Regional Park was built in response to the need for more recreational opportunities in Central Broward.  This 110-acre facility was built to serve 7 central Broward cities:  Lauderhill, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Oakland Park, Plantation, Sunrise, and Wilton Manors.