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Park Hours

Important Notice Regarding Park Hours

Broward County regional parks, nature centers, and natural areas are closed on Tuesdays,* however, the following four County parks will continue to be open daily:**

  • Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill; 954-321-1170
  • Markham Park, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise; 954-389-2000
  • Topeekeegee Yugnee (T. Y.) Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood; 954-985-1980
  • Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek; 954-968-3880

All campgrounds will remain open daily to registered campers, with the exception of Quiet Waters rent-a-tent campground which will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.*  Neighborhood parks will continue daily operations.  Private facilities – AllGolf, Butterfly World, and Ski Rixen – will continue their normal operating schedule.  Polling sites will be open for voting purposes only on election days.

The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division thanks you for your patronage and looks forward to continuing to meet your recreational needs.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009. Quiet Waters rent-a-tent campground will re-open on Monday and Tuesday during these time frames.

**All Broward County parks are closed on Veterans Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Holidays at Broward Parks

Veteran's Day:  All Broward County regional parks and nature centers will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2009; however, All Golf (C.B. Smith Park), Butterfly World (Tradewinds Park), and Ski Rixen (Quiet Waters Park)  will remain open.

Thanksgiving Day: All Broward County regional parks and nature centers will be open on Thursday, November 26, 2009, although Butterfly World (Tradewinds Park) will be closed.

Day after Thanksgiving: All Broward County regional parks and nature centers will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2009; however, All Golf (C.B. Smith Park), Butterfly World (Tradewinds Park), and Ski Rixen (Quiet Waters Park) will remain open.

Christmas Day: All Broward County regional parks and nature centers will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2009, although All Golf (C.B. Smith Park)will remain open.  Ski Rixen (Quiet Waters) and Butterfly World (Tradewinds) will be closed.


Boaters Park
Park Hours:

Standard Time
Hours when open, closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time
Hours when open, closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Boulevard Gardens Community Center
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Year-round Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  Saturday - Sunday
Closed
 


Brian Piccolo Park 
Click here for a list of park holiday closings. Note: Hours of operation may be adjusted with Division approval to accommodate local school holidays, park programs, and special events.

All Broward County parks will be open on the following Tuesdays:  December 30, 2008; April 7, 2009; and all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

Athletic field hours approximate scheduled league play.

Periodic field maintenance may require temporary closings of athletic fields throughout the year; public prenotification of closing is given. (i.e., soccer/football - December, April, and August; softball - December and May; baseball - December, January, and July).

Park Hours:

Year-round
Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Park Office:

Year-round
Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Athletic Fields Hours:
Availability based on scheduled activities and league play.

Year-round
Monday - Saturday
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Closed Tuesday*
 
Sunday
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Tennis Hours:

Year-round
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Closed Tuesday*
Friday

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

 
Sunday - Sunday, Holidays
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Food Concessions:
One each at baseball/softball complexes.

Year-round Open during regular park activities, special events, and league play.
 

Velodrome:

Year-round
Monday - Friday
3:15 - 10 p.m.
Closed Tuesday*
 
Saturday
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
 
Sunday
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Skate Park:

Year-round
Monday - Friday
3:15 - 10 p.m.
Closed Tuesday*
 
Saturday
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
 
Sunday
10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

"Snack Attack" Concession at Velodrome/Skate Park:

Year-round
Monday - Friday
3:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Closed Tuesday*
 
Saturday
10:45 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.
 
Sunday
10:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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C. B. Smith Park 
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Note: Hours of operation may be adjusted with Division approval to accommodate local school holidays, park programs, and special events. 

Park Hours:

Standard Time
Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time
Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Paradise Cove
Weekdays Weekends
May 4 to September 7, 2009* 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
*May & August -School in Session 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
September 8 to October 25, 2009 Closed 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
October 26, 2009 to March 2010 Closed Closed

The entrance fee for the entire day is $8.50 per person. After 3 p.m., the fee is $5.50 per person. For more information, call 954-437-2650.

Boat Rentals:

Saturday, Sunday, and County Holidays *
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.*

*Last rental goes out at 4 p.m., back by 5 p.m.

Tennis:

Year-round Monday - Friday
 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Closed Tuesday*
Year-round Saturday, Sunday, and County Holidays *
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Park Office:

Year-round
Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Central Broward Regional Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings
Note: Hours of operation may be adjusted with Division approval to accommodate local school holidays, park programs, and special events.

Park Hours:

Standard Time Daily
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time Daily
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
 

Park Office:

Year-round
Daily
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
 
Tropical Splash Water Playground
Weekdays Weekends
May 4 to September 7, 2009* 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
*May & August -School in Session 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
September 8 to October 25, 2009 Closed 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
October 26 to March 2010 Closed Closed

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Crystal Lake Sand Pine Scrub Natural Area 
Click here for a list of park
holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Deerfield Island Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Office:
Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Boat Shuttle:

Year-round*

Saturdays and Sundays
(on the hour - every hour)

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

*Boat shuttle may be scheduled for reserved group tours during the week.

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Easterlin Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:

Standard Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Park Office:

Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Fern Forest Nature Center
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.

Park Hours:

Year-round Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Tuesday*
  Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  Holidays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Park Office:

Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Facility Rental:

Year-round Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Tuesday*
  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
8:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Franklin Park 
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:

Year-round Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

(Hours will be extended on Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m. if there is a rental.)
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Helene Klein Pineland Preserve
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:

Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Highlands Scrub Natural Area
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open on the following Tuesdays:  December 30, 2008; April 7, 2009; and all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Hollywood North Beach Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:

Standard Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Concession Stand:

South Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Lafayette Hart Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:

Year-round Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  Saturday - Sunday
Closed


Long Key Nature Center and Natural Area
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:

Standard Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Park Office:

Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesdays*
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Exhibit Hall:

Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesdays*
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 andAugust 21, 2009.

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Markham Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings. Note: Hours of operation may be adjusted with Division approval to accommodate local school holidays, park programs, and special events.

Park Hours:

Year-round Daily
 8 a.m. 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time Daily
 8 a.m. 7:30 p.m.


 

Safari Isle Pool
Weekdays Weekends
May 25 to August 7, 2009 10 a.m. to  4 p.m.   
May 23 to September 6, 2009 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, September 7, 2009 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
September 8, 2009 to May 2010 Closed Closed

* When school is in session in May and August, hours will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The entrance fee for the entire day is $8.50 per person. After 3 p.m., the fee is $5.50 per person. For more information, call 954-437-2650.

Boat Rentals:

September 3 - May 25 Closed  
May 26 - August 8 Daily
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(last boat goes out at 4 p.m.)
May 31 - September 2 Weekends and Holidays
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(last boat goes out at 4 p.m.)

Personal Watercraft Lake:

November 1 - March 14 Closed  
March 15 - October 26 Weekends and Holidays
3 sessions
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Noon - 3 p.m.
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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Markham Park Target Range
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Rifle/Pistol Ranges:
Year-round Monday
Closed
  Tuesday
1 - 5 p.m.
  Wednesday
1 - 9 p.m.
  Thursday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Saturday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Sunday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
September - April Friday
1 - 5 p.m.
May - August
Friday
Closed

Note: The range may close early or have delayed shooting due to inclement weather. There is a weekend/holiday park entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free).

Skeet/Trap Fields:
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.

Year-round Monday
Closed
  Tuesday
 1 - 5 p.m.

Skeet Only 6 - 9 p.m.

  Wednesday
 1 - 5 p.m.

Trap Only 6 - 9 p.m.

  Thursday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Thursday
Sporting Clays 6 - 9 p.m.
  Saturday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Sunday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
September - April Friday
1 - 5 p.m.
May - August Friday
Closed

Note: Skeet and Trap fields close on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 5 - 6 p.m. to allow for change over.

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Plantation Heritage Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.

Park Hours:

Standard Time Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed Tuesday*
  Saturday, Sunday, and
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  Holidays
Daylight Saving Time Saturday, Sunday, and
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  Holidays  

Park Office:

Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Quiet Waters Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.

Park Hours:

Standard Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Park Office:

Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Campground is closed Monday and Tuesdays when the park is closed Tuesdays and Christmas Day.

Splash Adventure (seasonal):
Splash Adventure
Weekdays Weekends
May 4 to September 7, 2009* 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
*May & August -School in Session 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
September 8 to October 25, 2009 Closed 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
October 26 to March 2010 Closed Closed
 
 
Skate Park:
Weekends / Holidays

Closed Tuesday*
Session 1 -
Session 2 -

Noon - 5 p.m.
 Noon - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 5 p.m.
 
Bike-only session
Sundays, Session 2 - 2:30 - 5 p.m.
 
Boat Rentals:

Year-round Weekends and Holidays
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Last boat out at 4 p.m.
 

Ski-Rixen:
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.

Year-round Tuesdays
Closed
  Mondays, Wednesdays - Fridays
Noon - 6 p.m.
  Saturday and Sunday
Noon - 6 p.m.
 
*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park 
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Year-round Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  Saturday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  Sunday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

(Hours will be extended on Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m. if there is a rental.)

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Roosevelt Gardens Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Year-round Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  Saturday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  Sunday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

(Hours will be extended on Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m. if there is a rental.)

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Secret Woods Nature Center
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Year-round Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Tuesday*
  Saturday and Sunday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Assembly Hall Rentals (includes setup and cleanup time):

Year-round Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Tuesday*
  Saturday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  Sunday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Snake Warrior's Island
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.

Park Hours:
Standard Time
Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time
Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Sunview Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.

Park Hours:
Year-round Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  Saturday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  Sunday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

(Hours will be extended on Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m. if there is a rental.)

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Tall Cypress Natural Area
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Tradewinds Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Standard Time Daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
       
Daylight Saving Time Daily 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Park Office:

Year-round Daily 8:30 a.m. - *6 p.m.

*Park office will remain open (but locked) for shelter deposits only on weekends and selected holidays.  The park office closes for business at 6 p.m. daily.

General Store:

Year-round Weekends and
Selected Holidays
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Pony Rides:

Year-round Weekends and
Selected Holidays
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Guided Trail Rides:

Year-round Weekdays By appointment only
Year-round Weekends and 
Selected Holidays
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Park Operated Educational Farm Tours:

Third weekend
of each month
Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Contracted Educational Farm Tours:

Year-round Monday - Friday
Advanced Registration Required
Beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Steam Train Rides:

Third weekend
of each month
Saturday and Sunday
Excluding November and December
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Field Rentals (Soccer and Softball):

Year-round Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Standard Time Saturday and Sunday

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Daylight Savings Time Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Insurance required; advance reservations required.

Cricket (No Lights):

Standard Time Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time Daily

9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Insurance required; advance reservations required.


Tree Tops Park 
Click here for a list of park holiday closings. Note: Hours of operation may be adjusted with Division approval to accommodate local school holidays, park programs, and special events.

Park Hours:

Standard Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Park Office:

Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Boat Rentals (at Marina):

Year-round Weekends and Holidays
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park 
Click here for a list of park holiday closings. Note: Hours of operation may be adjusted with Division approval to accommodate local school holidays, park programs, and special events.

Park Hours:

Standard Time Daily
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time Daily
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Park Office:

Year-round Daily
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Castaway Island
Weekdays Weekends
May 4 to September 7, 2009* 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
*May & August -School in Session 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
September 8 to October 25, 2009 Closed 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
October 26 to March 2010 Closed Closed

Castaway Cantina:

October - March Weekends and Holidays
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
April - August Daily
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
September Weekends and Holidays
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Boat Rental (the last boats go out at 4 p.m.):

Year-round Weekends and Holidays
Noon - 5 p.m.

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Vista View Park
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Standard Time
Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time
Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Park Office:

Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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West Lake Park/Anne Kolb Nature Center
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Standard Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Park Office:

Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

West Lake Marina:

Year-round Weekends and Holidays
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exhibit Hall:

Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.


 

*All Broward County parks will be open on all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

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Woodmont Natural Area
Click here for a list of park holiday closings.
Park Hours:
Year-round Hours when open, Closed Tuesday*
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*All Broward County parks will be open all Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009.

 

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