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Insider tips for TY Park in Hollywood

Topeekeegee-Yugnee Park in Hollywood – or TY Park, as it’s known – is popular for a variety of outdoor activities. South Floridians love it because it’s a great venue for walking, running or skating on a shady path around a lake lined with oaks. It’s also a venue for festivals and entertainment.

TY Park is  at 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. Entry is free week days.  Weekend and holiday entry fees are $1.50 for guests age 6 and older.

Food Trucks

Events with food trucks are 6  p.m. – 9 p.m. second Thursdays, with free entry.  

TY Park Photo/Broward Parks & Recreation

Water park

The park features a pool and splash playground. It’s open weekends in Spring and daily during summer. Phone to verify when it’s open.

Pool & water playground within  T.Y./Topeekeegee Yugnee Park,  3300 N. Park Road., Hollywood 33021, 954-357-8811

Waterpark fees:

$9.50 per day

Discount opportunity: $5.75 after 3 p.m.

T.Y. Park features

Park manager Jim Babb offers his perspective:

Q: Why do people enjoy walking and biking at your park?

A: “People love the huge live oaks that provide a cool shade canopy over much of the park.  T.Y. Park has the feel of a neighborhood park, while providing the amenities of a large regional park,” Babb says. “The 2-mile walking path draws residents daily as they enjoy the opportunity to experience the scenic walk around the lake.”

Q: What are some features and amenities?

A: They include:

  • Picnic areas
  • Tennis
  • Watercraft rentals on weekends during  winter
  • RV campground
  • Castaway Island water park (not open in winter)
  • Playground and other amenities 

Q: What types of wildlife reside at T.Y.?

A: “T-Y Park is home to squirrels, green parrots, box turtles, peacock bass, Egyptian geese, egrets, and ibises among many others,” Babb says.

Q: Where’s your favorite place?

“Sitting lakeside watching the fountain,” Babb says.

For other information, log in at the Broward  Parks’ website or  954-357-8811

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