All U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year – and we’ve got the schedule for 2024. This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West. Schedule for 2024 These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for this year: Jan. 15: Birthday of Martin …
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Parks in South Florida offer watercraft rentals for folks who adore an excursion on the water. Watercraft for rent include stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats & others. Prior to venturing out, phone first. Some parks require pre-payment for watercraft rentals, and occasionally rentals are not available for other reasons. Broward Parks offering boat rentals include Quiet …
Fix flat tires, adjust brakes and do other simple repairs on your bike at DIY repair stations at 7 parks in Weston. The fixit bike repair stations, which are free to access, include an air pump, select tools and a place to suspend the bike so the wheels spin freely. A QR label leads smart phone …
Here’s a calendar of fitness classes and events in and around Broward County. Some are free and some charge a fee. Some cities also offer free or inexpensive exercise programs. Coral Springs offers many free exercise classes for seniors. You can also find exercise equipment you can use free at some Broward Parks, including Vista …
Want to try a community bike ride? Then you might want to look into the City of North Miami’s monthly Get in Gear event. The free rides take place every second Saturday of the month. The next one is on Saturday, April 13. On ride day, registration begins at 8 a.m., and the riders head …
Pondhawk Natural Area is among the delightful areas of wilderness within the urban and suburban fabric of South Florida. It’s open to the public for free. It includes wetlands and a fun StoryWalk and is in Boca Raton. For insider info, Lee Lietzke of Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) offers his …
Here’s a calendar of fitness classes and events in and around Miami. Some are free and some charge a fee. You can also add your own fitness events to this calendar, including free yoga classes, running clubs, classes, bike rides and other fitness events. By adding your events, you will help us make this calendar …
Coral Springs residents who are over age 55 can choose from a variety of physical activities that are challenging and fun. The senior programs offered at the Coral Springs Senior Center at Sartory Hall, 10150 NW 29th St., are free or low cost. All new participants must check in at the Coral Springs Senior Center …
Pools, water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer refreshing fun. Some venues, especially municipal pools, offer entry without spending a wad of money. You can find splash pads with free entry, pools and water parks that don’t cost much, and even some water parks that offer discounts in the afternoons. If you’re looking …
Are you interested in a naturalist-led group night hike to search for the superstars of the night like nocturnal animals? How does a guided walk through a pine flatwood forest to encounter wildlife along with a red-shouldered hawk sound? Are you interested in learning more about and seeing up close an American alligator or Florida …
For a fun family event, Plantation Parks & Recreation is offering a free bike ride event with a scavenger hunt. The event in 2024 is 9 a.m. March 9, and riders bring their own bikes and helmets. The ride is about 3 miles round trip and includes stop at Liberty Tree Park and a scavenger …
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