Fitness Courses

Take a break from the city and enjoy a day in a quiet natural oasis.  Hugh Taylor Birch State Park lies between the intracoastal and the Atlantic Ocean off Sunrise Blvd.  This small state park allows you to wander among the tropical hammocks, paddle your canoe or kayak into the moat within the park, and go for a swim at the guarded beach.  The park's access to the beach is via a pedestrian tunnel under A1A.  If you prefer a quieter more natural experience over the busier Ft.

Brian Picolo Park & Velodrome was named after a local Ft. Lauderdale kid who made pro with the NFL.  Brian Piccolo was a player for the Chicago Bears after getting his fundamentals playing in Ft. Lauderdale as a youth, this park is his local legacy.

Topeekeegee Yugnee Park, commonly referred to as "TY Park", is a 138+-acre park in Hollywood that means "gathering place" in the native Seminole language.   TY Park has many amenities including picnic shelters, a Fitness Zone, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and volleyball.  A two-mile loop of paved pathways around the park are perfect for walking, jogging, skating, and biking.

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.

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.

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

Bryant Park is located in eastern Lake Worth along the Intracoastal waterway.  Bryant Park's performance area hosts several concerts, celebrations and performances year round. Bryant Park consists of a concert band shell with stage, public address system, 150 person seating area, restroom facilities, a one mile - 12 station Heart Trail, boat ramp with four launching pads, boat trailer parking, horseshoe pits, and a fishing pier.  Use of the boat launch costs $10 per day.

Patch Reef Park is a beautiful park located in central Boca Raton.  This park consists of fifty-five (55) acres of passive and active recreation facilities.  Patch Reef has a comprehensive tennis center, community center, softball and baseball fields, soccer/football fields and lighted basketball courts.  Surrounding the wonderfully renovated children's playground is a fitness trail.

Picower Super Park within John Prince Park is one of the main draws to this central Palm Beach County facility in central Lake Worth. Recently created, the Picower Super park has a large barrier free splash area and multiple ability/age play equipment in a fenced area with restrooms. This county run regional park has about 726.36 acres (includes 338 lake acres). There's a popular campground and everything from walking trails, kayaking, golfing to bocce, basketball, volleyball and tennis.

Burt Aaronson South County Regional is a huge park in northwest Boca Raton maintained by Palm Beach County.   Remember to pay attention driving amongst the attractions because it is easy to get turned around in this massive park. Burt Aaronson Park includes almost 900 acres of recreation.  South County Regional Park is definitely the gem of Palm Beach County's park system and one of the most comprehensive leisure destinations in the State!