Nature

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. 

Tradewinds Park is located on both the south and the north side of Sample Road in northern Broward county.  Tradewinds is one of the largest parks in the area at over 600 acres.  It is home to the popular Butterfly World attraction on the south side of the road with athletic fields, 18-hole disc golf course and pier fresh-water fishing.

Quiet Waters Park is full of wonderful recreational opportunities for the entire family.  This 431+ acre park features a fun Splash Adventure area and the Ski Rixen boat-free cable led water ski area (http://www.skirixenusa.com). Splash Adventure is open seasonally and is great for kids who want to play in the water but aren't great swimmers.  The highlight is when the large BUCKET fills and dumps all over the splash area.  The kids love it.  

Howard Park Community Center in West Palm Beach is located off Parker Avenue.  It has the CityPaws Dog Park, 2 playground, swings, a tennis center and sports fields.  The Community Center and pavillions may be rented for private events.  Classes and other programming are offered at the community center.  The Tennis center is located adjacent to the Palm Beach County Convention Center off Okeechobee Blvd and Parker.  Just to the south is the community center, dog park, and the sports field.

Okeeheelee Park is a regional 1700+ acre park in western Palm Beach county near Wellington.  This huge park consists of a Nature Center, equestrian center, golf course, lighted courts, lighted athletic fields, bike paths, dog park (Pooch Pines), disc golf and many other amenities.  From water-skiing to boating to volleyball to fishing there is something for every active family.

This 20 square mile park in West Palm Beach is a critical water resource for the city of West Palm Beach.  It is used as a catchment area for West Palm Beach's drinking water and was historically part of the headwaters for the Everglades.  Educational programming and guided tours are available at the Preserve as well as a Nature Center with exhibits about the wetlands habitat.  

Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Sunday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Nature Center Building closed Mondays; Preserve Open

Dreher Park in West Palm Beach is home to both the Palm Beach Zoo and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.

Palm Beach County, City of Lake Worth,Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Inland Navigation District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers collaborated in the Snook Islands Project which involved extensive restoration of a large area of the Lake Worth Lagoon (Intracoastal).  The shoreline was planted with 11 acres of mangroves and other aquatic plants, over two acres of oyster reefs were created and 4 islands made with fill from Peanut Island.  There is NO parking right at the Natural Area.

James A. Rutherford Park is a 45-acre park in Boca Raton open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday.  The park is closed on the weekends.  It is located in eastern Boca Raton on the east side of the intracoastal near Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.  It is located behind the Publix shopping center so be careful coming in from Federal Highway not to pass it! 

Located next to the Serenoa Glade Preserve,  George Snow Park in eastern Boca Raton is an almost 6 acre city park. The park can be reached via Glades road just east of I-95.  It is the only access point to the Serenoa Glade Preserve and has plenty of parking.  George Snow Park has a shaded playground with swings and plenty of space to play all in a fenced in area.  Across from the playground is a well-kept tennis court.