Sports and recreation

Marco-Polo — Spish-Splash, come on in, the water’s fine. Grab your swimsuits, it’s time for some aquatic fun under sunny South Florida skies. While some pools, like those at the YMCAs, are usually open year-round, others, such as water parks with slides and many municipal or community pools, tend to be seasonal. The good news …

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 …

Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some parks, botanical gardens and protected natural areas …

Residents of Broward are eligible to nab a voucher for $40 off swimming instruction for kids. The vouchers are for kids to age 8. When ordering a kid’s swimming instruction voucher, Watersmart Broward offers an opportunity for another voucher offering off swimming instruction for parents. Apply on the Watersmart Broward website.  Prices of swim instruction …

Have you ever fed a shark or a stingray? Wouldn’t it be great if there were a place you could take the kids that would be educational and fun for an entire afternoon for only $10? Well, there is. Sandoway Discovery Center in Delray Beach offers the following activities all for the cost of admission: …

Delightful outdoor spaces are part of the appeal of South Florida.  For walking, biking & rollerblading, lots of folks love Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk features Hollywood Bandshell offering free live entertainment. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk The promenade runs along the Atlantic Ocean with the rolling surf and breezy palms on one side and businesses, restaurants …

If you haven’t experienced the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center recently, here is a list of some upcoming activities that expose kids to fun, outdoor conservation and environmental programs. Admission and parking are free. Some activities do have nominal fees. Some require advance registration. Some are free. All programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement …

Free beach parking might seem like a dream in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, but plenty of spaces can be found along Palm Beach County’s 37 miles of coastline.   The free beachside parking spots get easier to find as you travel north from Boca Raton to Tequesta.   To keep up with the latest news, …

Dog owners know how important it is to take their pooches on long walks if they’re not lucky enough to have a fenced-in yard to allow them to run freely. But what if you can’t walk long distances with Fido or Sparky? Answer: You look for a nearby dog park. Here’s everything you need to …

The National Park Trust‘s annual Kids to Parks Day – created to encourage families to explore the great outdoors – happens yearly on the third Saturday in May. On Saturday, May 18, 2024, spend the day at local, state, and national parks and public lands at park events that promote discovery and exploration in the …

The Tropical Audubon Society is hosting free tours of the historic Doc Thomas House every First Saturday of the month starting on at 1 and 3 p.m.  The house is located at 5530 Sunset Dr. in South Miami. The final tour of the season is on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Tours will resume in October 2024. …