BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Broward County will ease its hard closure on parks in an effort to help residents stay mentally and physically heathy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Wednesday, April 29th, residents can access some parks and nature trails operated by Broward County for walking, jogging, biking, hiking, horse trails, and personal boat launching. Individual basketball play is allowed (no multiple players or pickup games permitted). Visitors can also fish, provided fishers stay at least 10 feet apart; play singles tennis; and disc golf (as long as CDC guidelines are followed). Mountain biking will be open at Markham Park to current passholders only. Parks and natural areas will be open from 8AM to 6PM; nature center grounds and neighborhood parks will be open from 9AM to 5PM. During this time, the parks' regular weekend and holiday gate fee will be suspended temporarily. Please enjoy these activities alone or with your family.

DO NOT enter a park if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Please practice physical distancing by staying at least six feet away from others. All visitors MUST have face coverings with them at all times and are required to wear them if they are within six feet of another person. Follow CDC guidelines on personal hygiene. There will be limited access to restrooms and water fountains.

The amended emergency order gives police and park staff authority to indefinitely close off a park (or park area) if visitors ignore rules. Park offices are NOT open, but guests can call park offices with any questions or concerns. Parks and trails are NOT open for gathering in groups. Picnics, organized athletic games, and pickup games are not permitted. All playgrounds/play areas are closed. (For a full list of amenity and activity closures, see the bulleted list below.)

OPEN

The following parks are open:

• Anne Kolb Nature Center (grounds), 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33019; 954-357-5161, ext. 0
  Boaters Park, North side of Dania Cutoff Canal, west of Anglers Ave./Ravenswood Rd., Dania Beach, FL 33312; 954-357-8811, ext. 0
• Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, FL 33024; 954-357-5150, ext. 0 
• Crystal Lake Sand Pine Scrub, 3299 NE Third Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33064; 954-357-8109
• Dillard Green Space, 2699 W Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311; 954-357-8700, ext. 0
• Easterlin Park, 1000 NW 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309; 954-357-5190, ext. 0 
• Everglades Holiday Park, 21940 Griffin Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332; 954-357-8868, ext. 0
• Fern Forest Nature Center (grounds), 201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek, FL 33063; 954-357-5198, ext. 0
  
• Helene Klein Pineland Preserve, 4701 W Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073; 954-357-8109
• Highlands Scrub Natural Area, 4050 N Dixie Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33064; 954-357-8109
• Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area, 5591 NW 74th Place, Coconut Creek, FL 33073; 954-357-8109 
• Lewis-Chisom Park, 2620 NW Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311; 954-357-8700, ext. 0
• Long Key Natural Area (grounds), 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie, FL 33330; 954-357-8797, ext. 0
• Markham Park, 16001 W State Rd. 84, Sunrise, FL 33326; 954-357-8868, ext. 0 
• Miramar Pineland, 3600 S University Dr., Miramar, FL 33025; 954-357-8776, ext. 0
• Pine Island Ridge Natural Area, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie, FL 33328; 954-357-5130, ext. 0
• Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S Fig Tree Lane, Plantation, FL 33317; 954-357-5135, ext. 0 
• Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, 2520 NW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311; 954-357-8801, ext. 0
• Saw Palmetto Natural Area, 4856 NW 71st Place., Coconut Creek, FL 33073; 954-357-8109
• Secret Woods Nature Center (grounds), 2701 W State Rd. 84, Dania Beach, FL 33312; 954-357-8884, ext. 0 
• Sewell Lock, 3501 State Rd. 84, Davie, FL 33312; 954-357-8898, ext. 0
• Snake Warrior's Island Natural Area, 3600 SW 62nd Ave., Miramar, FL 33025; 954-357-8776, ext. 0
• South Fork Canoe Launch, 4490 S State Rd. 7, Davie, FL 33312; 954-357-8811, ext. 0
• Sunview Park, 1500 SW 42nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317; 954-357-6520, ext. 0
• T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, 3300 N Park Rd., Hollywood, FL 33021; 954-357-8811, ext. 0
• Tall Cypress Natural Area, 3700 Turtle Run Blvd., Coral Springs, FL 33065; 954-357-8109
• Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073; 954-357-8870, ext. 0
• Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie, FL 33328; 954-357-5130, ext. 0
• Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142nd Ave., Davie, FL 33330; 954-357-8898, ext. 0
• Washburn Park, 1955 SW 50th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317; 954-357-6520, ext. 0
• West Creek Pineland Natural Area, 4800 W Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073; 954-357-8109 
• West Lake Park, 1200 Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33019; 954-357-5161, ext. 0 
• Woodmont Natural Area, 7250 NW 80th Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321; 954-357-8109  

CLOSED

The following parks are closed as they continue as COVID-19 collection and food distribution sites:  

• C.B. Smith Park, 900 N Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
• Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311
• Quiet Waters Park, 401 S Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

The following parks are closed due to limited space to practice physical distancing and/or all amenities are closed:  

• Boulevard Gardens Community Center, 313 NW 28th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
• Carpenter House, 4414 Surf Rd., Hollywood, FL 33019
• Deerfield Highlands Nature Preserve, 701 NE 41st St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
• Deerfield Island Park, 1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
• Franklin Park, 2501 Franklin Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
• Green Park, 4400 N Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019
• Hawksbill Park, 5200 N Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019
• Hollywood North Beach Park, 3501 N Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019
• Kemp's Ridley Park, 4918 N Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019
• Lafayette Hart Park, 2851 NW Eighth Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
• Leatherback Park, 4398 N Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019
• Loggerhead Park, 4008 N Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019
• Markham Target Range, 16001 W State Rd. 84, Sunrise, FL 33326
• Roosevelt Gardens Park, 2841 NW 11th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

The following amenities/activities remain closed:  

• All organized athletic leagues, games, races, practices, and tournaments, recreation programs, and events are suspended.
• Social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people are not allowed.
  
• AllGolf
  
• Archery
  
• Batting cages
• Boat rentals
• Bridges Enterprises (airboat rides, alligator shows)
• Broward Ski & Wakeboard School
• Butterfly World
• Campgrounds
• Community centers
• Corporate shelters/pavilions
• Cricket fields
• Dog parks
• Educational farm
• Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida
• Extension Education
• Food concessions
• Football/soccer fields
• Fox Observatory
• Grills and grilling
• Horseshoes
• Indoor gyms
• Koslov Tennis Academy
• Marinas
• Marine Environmental Education Center
• Markham Target Range
• Meeting facilities
• Model airplane fields
• Model steam train rides
• Nature center exhibit halls
• Netball court
• Outdoor fitness equipment areas
  
• Park offices
• Personal watercraft area
• Picnic shelters and picnicking
• Playgrounds and play areas
• Rental halls
• Riding stables
• Ski Rixen USA
• Softball/baseball fields
• Splash pads
• Sports fields
• Stadium
• Swimming pools
• Velodrome
• Volleyball areas
• Water parks and water playgrounds
• Zack’s Snacks

For the latest information, please visit the Parks Website at Broward.org/Parks.

Recreation. Preservation. Education.

About the Parks and Recreation Division
Broward County Parks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward.org/Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.

DATE: Wednesday, April 29, 2020      
GENERAL MEDIA CONTACT: Cyndy Baker
Broward County Parks and Recreation
PHONE: 954-357-8117