The Live More Broward Guide

25 Things to Do in Broward When You Need to Get Out of the House

Beaches, parks, gardens, culture, family days and easy ways to experience more close to home.

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01 • Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Walk the oceanfront promenade, enjoy the sand or plan an easy waterfront day.

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02 • Hollywood

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

Stroll or bike the car-free oceanfront path and pause for the beach.

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03 • Fort Lauderdale

D.C. Alexander Park

Pair a beachfront lawn and picnic stop with time by the ocean.

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04 • Fort Lauderdale

Las Olas Oceanside Park

Make a family day of the waterfront park, playground and nearby beach.

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05 • Fort Lauderdale

Canine Beach

Give your dog a beach day in the city’s designated dog-friendly ocean area.

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06 • Fort Lauderdale

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Bike, walk, picnic and cross over to the beach from this coastal park.

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07 • Hollywood

Anne Kolb Nature Center

Explore mangrove wetlands and take in the view from the observation tower.

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08 • Fort Lauderdale

Secret Woods Nature Center

Slow down on boardwalk trails through a quiet urban wilderness.

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09 • Coconut Creek

Fern Forest Nature Center

Walk shaded wetland trails and discover native Florida plant life.

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10 • Deerfield Beach

Quiet Waters Park

Choose from lakeside time, seasonal water play, outdoor activities and picnic areas.

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11 • Hollywood

T.Y. Park

Enjoy trails, a lake, picnic spaces and seasonal family water play.

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12 • Pembroke Pines

C.B. Smith Park

Plan a relaxed park day with picnic pavilions and seasonal attractions.

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13 • Sunrise

Markham Park

Explore a large regional park with trails, camping and specialty outdoor activities.

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14 • Davie

Tree Tops Park

Take a nature walk beneath oak hammocks or bring the family for a park day.

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15 • Fort Lauderdale

Museum of Discovery and Science

Turn a rainy or hot day into a hands-on science adventure.

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16 • Fort Lauderdale

NSU Art Museum

Choose an art-filled date or solo afternoon in the downtown arts district.

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17 • Fort Lauderdale

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Explore art, history, gardens and nature on a historic beachfront estate.

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18 • Fort Lauderdale

Historic Stranahan House

Step into local history at Broward’s oldest surviving structure.

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19 • Fort Lauderdale

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

Walk the New River, connect downtown stops and watch for free community events.

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20 • Davie

Flamingo Gardens

Spend time among botanical gardens and Florida wildlife habitats.

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21 • Coconut Creek

Butterfly World

Walk through tropical gardens filled with butterflies and birds.

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22 • West Broward

Everglades Holiday Park

See another side of South Florida through an Everglades airboat experience.

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23 • Weston

Sawgrass Recreation Park

Book an airboat ride and visit the animal sanctuary at the Everglades edge.

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24 • Across Broward

A Park Hop Walk

Choose a new park, invite someone and turn movement into an experience.

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25 • Broward County

A Park Connect Picnic

Create a date or celebration outdoors with a thoughtfully styled pop-up picnic.

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Hours, fees and park rules can change. Check each official link before you go.