Family Fun

In September 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the "No Child Left Inside Act," which is aimed at improving outdoor education programming by giving states funding for teacher training, environmental literacy and research. In September 2006, the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division launched a new fitness program, Commit 2B Fit!® - It Starts in Parks, to encourage people of all ages to get active.

Residents need to become more responsible for their own health as well as the health of their children. Children can benefit from regular exercise and introducing them to nature will get them off the couch and outside. It is widely known that regular physical activity improves health by:

• controlling weight
• lowering blood pressure
• reducing the risk of many diseases
• promoting psychological well-being

There are many fun things for families to do together at Broward County Parks.

Dry playgrounds!  Yes, we have them at

• Brian Piccolo Park
• C.B. Smith Park
• Central Broward Regional Park
• Deerfield Island Park
• Easterlin Park
• Markham Park
• Plantation Heritage Park
• Quiet Waters Park
• Tradewinds Park
• Tree Tops Park
• T.Y. Park
• West Lake Park

Wet playgrounds (in season from March through October only) are at

• C.B. Smith Park - Paradise Cove
• Central Broward Regional Park - Tropical Splash
• Quiet Waters Park - Splash Adventure
• T.Y. Park - Castaway Island

 

 

 

Nature exhibits and nature programs for the family are at

• Anne Kolb Nature Center
• Fern Forest Nature Center
• Long Key Nature Center
• Secret Woods Nature Center

Check out Exploring Nature.

Stargazing on Saturday evenings at Markham Park's Fox Observatory.

The parks continue to be the best place for friends and family to gather and "get active" to Commit 2B Fit.  Check with the park's calendar of events or featured events for things to do.

Camping is a fantastic way to experience the true outdoors.  We offer camping at

• Markham Park
• Easterlin Park
• C.B. Smith Park
• T.Y. Park

If you don't have the gear (tent, etc.) to enjoy camping, try renting a tent or tepee at Quiet Waters Park.

 

Horseback and pony rides are offered at two parks -- Tradewinds and Tree Tops.

Fishing is a great family activity that can be done at any of our parks that have lakes or access to open water.   (Applicable licenses are required for those over age 16 and under age 65.)

Visit this Web page for a list of just about everything offered at Broward County Parks.