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Rapids Water Park offers afternoon deals

For wet fun under the South Florida sun, Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach offers water slides, flumes, raft rides, a wave pool and lazy river. Rapids Water Park offers occasional deals and afternoon discounts Deals include Sunset rates are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. The cost is $25, plus …

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Paddleboard rentals offered in Hollywood

For a delightful excursion on the South Florida surf, rent a paddleboard. Rentals are now offered on Hollywood beach.  Self-serve PADL kiosks are offered at New Hampshire Street in North Beach area and Keating Park, 2500 S. Ocean Drive in South Beach area. Others kiosks are being added.  Other rental venues are in Miami-Dade and …

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Stroll this free floral park in Coral Gables

There’s a new floral park in Coral Gables! The Lamar Louise Curry floral park located at 2665 DeSoto Blvd. (across from Venetian Pool) is now open to the public. “This is a living tribute to a long-time and committed club volunteer,” said Susan Rodriguez, club president. “We look forward to unveiling the plaque in her …

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Tent or Tepee Camping at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield

Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield offers tents and tepees for rent for overnight camping. The tents are set up when you arrive for your overnight at the park. The tents are on platforms. The sites, which are on a peninsula overlooking lakes, include water, electricity and Wi-Fi access. Other amenities include picnic table fire ring …

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Free ge-ode-caching fun in Miami-Dade

Go treasure hunting with the kids this month at one of 22 Miami-Dade Parks that have collaborated with O, Miami for poetry geocaching! This fun collaboration was created in hopes of engaging the community with poetry. Participation is free. Artist Aileen Neri together with Miami-Dade Parks worked to select 22 parks across the county to …

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Night hikes & other events for you to delight in nature

For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks.  Different parks occasionally offer evening nature walks in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. You’ll savor distinctive sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. Parks also offer nature walks in the day. The fee for night hikes usually …

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Free day at national parks on select holidays in 2022

All U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year – and we’ve got the schedule for 2022. This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West.  Schedule for 2022 These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for this year: Jan. 17: Birthday of Martin …

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Free national park pass for 4th-graders & their families

Got a 4th-grade student in the house? If so, thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors initiative, that fourth-grader – plus everyone else in the family – can get into any U.S. National Park for FREE. You simply need to download the free pass by clicking here, print it out and show it for entry at all …

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Hollywood’s T-Y Park: Features, amenities & more

Topeekeegee-Yugnee Park in Hollywood – or T-Y Park, as it’s known – is popular for a variety of outdoor activities. South Floridians love it because it’s a great spot for walking, running or skating on a shady path around a lake lined with oaks. It’s also a venue for festivals and entertainment. To enjoy T-Y …

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