Broward parks

Some of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach and other towns in Broward are free. Allow your wallet a break and browse these recommendations. Places with free entry ArtServe Fort Lauderdale  The venue  offers a gallery and gift shop with an emphasis on work featuring South Florida artists. It is usually …

DJ entertainment, bounce houses and food vendors are featured at a Family Fun Day  at Waters Edge Park in Tamarac. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 17, and entry is free. Waters Edge Park, which includes a book walk and a splash pad, is at 7508 NW 61st Street, …

For a free family activity, ArtsPark in Hollywood features events with inflatables, games and entertainment. The Summer Fun events in 2024 are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays in July and part of August, and offered prior to free outdoor family films at the park. Feel free to bring portable seats and blankets. ArtsPark is …

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 …

Splash in the water playground. Play games. Splashtacular events are offered at Castaway Island, the water park at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, and entry is $7.  The events in 2024 include: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, Pirate Night. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, Luau Night. T.Y. Park, 954-357-8811, is …

Pack up your portable seats and blankets. Rock In The Park events feature a live band at ArtsPark in Hollywood.  It’s extra nice because it’s free. Rock In The Park in 2024 includes 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, featuring Live From 05 Miami Beach Rock Ensemble ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. It’s …

Nature hikes and a scavenger hunt are featured at Long Key in Davie for Kids To Parks Day, a national initiative that promotes outdoor play. Kids To Parks Day in 2024 is Saturday, May 18, and includes events in Plantation and Oakland Park.  Long Key is  a Broward Parks and Recreation natural area, 954-357-8797, is …

For folks who want to relish the outdoors on Earth Day, parks in South Florida are ideal. For Earth Day in 2024, several Broward regional parks that usually require an entry fee on weekends and holidays are waving the fees, which represents a savings of $3 per vehicle for up to eight people. Parks waiving …

Please phone the park to verify the farm is open the day you want to go  The farm attraction may be temporarily paused    Tradewinds Park in northwest Broward features an educational farm with sheep, a pig, and other animals. Farm tours are usually offered on weekends for $3 a person. Entry is free for …

On weekends and holidays, Broward regional parks require entry fees. Regional Parks include Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield, Tree Tops Park in Davie and several others that usually offer an array of amenities. Previously weekend fees were $1.50 per person for ages 6 and older. Those fees were revised.  For some, the revised weekend fees …

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 …