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2025 BROWARD COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION 950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309 954-357-8100 • 954-537-2869 Broward.org/Parks

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ��1 MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS �� 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS �� 3 ADVISORY ORGANIZATIONS �� 4 A. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD �� 4 B. URBAN WILDERNESS ADVISORY BOARD �� 4 C. MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE �� 5 COUNTY MAP WITH PARK/NATURAL AREA SITE LOCATIONS �� 6 PARK NAMES, ADDRESSES, TYPE, HOURS, ACREAGE, AND COMMISSION DISTRICT �� 7 SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS �� 14 AMENITIES ��16 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND �� 26 FUNCTIONAL TABLE OF ORGANIZATION �� 28 BUDGET AT A GLANCE – OPERATING AND CAPITAL �� 29 PARKS ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS ��30 A. DIRECTOR’S OFFICE ��30 B. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S OFFICE ��30 C. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES GROUP �� 32 D. PARKS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP (PARKS IT) �� 33 E. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT GROUP ��34 F. PARKS MAINTENANCE GROUP (PMG) �� 35 G. PARKS PLANNING & DESIGN (PPD) �� 37 H. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH GROUP �� 39 I. PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP (PSG) ��43 PERFORMANCE & PRACTICES �� 44 PARKS FOUNDATION OF BROWARD COUNTY ��46 FRIENDS GROUPS ��48 VOLUNTEERS ��50 SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS �� 52 A. EXTENSION EDUCATION �� 52 B. MASTER NATURALIST ��54 C. SPECIAL POPULATIONS ��54 D. SWIM CENTRAL �� 55 REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAMMING �� 56 CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS ��61 REGISTERED VENDORS AND INSTRUCTORS ��61 Fact Book

MISSION STATEMENT RECREATION. PRESERVATION. EDUCATION.

“The Parks and Recreation Division is dedicated to providing a countywide park system with diverse facilities and recreation opportunities, along with natural area conservation and research-based educational outreach, to enhance the well-being of all residents, businesses, and visitors.”

VISION STATEMENT The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division Envisions: Opportunities for Recreation through programs, events, and facilities that provide a sense of community and enhance the quality of life Preservation of our natural resources, open spaces, and environment through responsible management and stewardship Innovative programming to promote Education through learning experiences for all segments 2

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Mark D. Bogen, Mayor District 2

Robert McKinzie, Vice Mayor District 8

Nan H. Rich District 1

Michael Udine District 3

Lamar P. Fisher District 4

Steve Geller District 5

Beam Furr, District 6

Alexandra P. Davis District 7

Hazelle P. Rogers District 9

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Clockwise from left: Loggerhead Park and Mooring Field, Eastern Screech Owl, Sunview Park playground.

ADVISORY ORGANIZATIONS The Parks and Recreation Division maintains three advisory groups consisting of members appointed by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board The function of the advisory board will be to:

• Provide an ongoing process allowing public access to the planning, development, management, and programming of the County parks and recreation system. • Plan and recommend to the Board of County Commis4

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sioners proposed projects and activities for the non-land acquisition components of the 2000 Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond Issue.

participation forum one evening a year. All meetings are open to the public.

• Serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to the Parks and Recreation Division.

The function of the advisory board will be to:

Each County Commissioner is represented by up to two appointees from his/her voting district. The advisory board holds meetings at various park locations on the first Friday of scheduled months at 7:30AM. The Board also holds a public

Urban Wilderness Advisory Board

• Develop and maintain a list of the lands within Broward County that are suitable for designation as wilderness areas. • Submit to the Commission reports on those lands that should be given the highest priority for designation as wilderness areas.

• Submit to the Commission reports on feasible methods for the acquisition of lands suitable for designation as wilderness areas. • Formulate rules and regulations to govern the use of designated wilderness areas that may be adopted by the Commission. • Promote and solicit bequests, donations, and contributions for the benefit of the Urban Wilderness Park System. • Review and comment on staff-developed resource management plans and master plans and periodically readdress resource management plans for modifications. The board is composed of nine members with one member appointed by each County Commissioner. Each member of the board must have either a professional degree or demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in at least one of the following scientific fields: biology, botany, physical sciences, zoology, environmental science, archaeology, history, and hydrology.

Marine Advisory Committee

The committee consists of up to 18 members appointed by the County Commission, with each Commissioner having up to two appointments. The committee meets the first Thursday

of every month at 2PM, if need is determined by the chair, at Plantation Heritage Park. The function of the advisory board will be to: • Advise the County Commission on marine- and recreational boating-related matters in Broward County. • Review boating improvement projects submitted by cities, the County, and other governmental agencies, and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for the expenditure of funds received from the state (based on vessel registration fees and based on a percentage of actual fees collected) for the Broward Boating Improvement Program (BBIP). • Review enhanced marine safety and boating safety education projects submitted by law enforcement agencies or other boatingrelated agencies, via their governing bodies, and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for the expenditure of local funds from the Broward County Enhanced Marine Law Enforcement Grant program (EMLEG). • Recommend policies and programs to the Parks and Recreation Division for consideration by the County

Administrator and the County Commission, for all existing and future needs of Broward County regarding recreational marine facilities and services.

Funding

The BBIP provides funds for projects such as the construction of boat ramps, recreational channel marking, public docking and mooring facilities, access roads, derelict vessel removal, and recreational boating-related support facilities and utilities. The annual allocations for this program are approximately $335,000. Since its inception in 1974, the MAC has recommended $20 million for the development of recreational marine facilities and projects. EMLEG is funded by a 50 percent increase in vessel registration fees, approved by the County Commission under the Local Option Vessel Registration Fee provisions of the Florida State Statutes. The funds are collected by Broward County, with one dollar for each vessel registration sent to the State for manatee protection. The balance of the funds is kept in Broward County until it is distributed to fund the EMLEG program. The annual allocations for this program are approximately $425,000.

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COUNTY MAP WITH PARK/ NATURAL AREA SITE LOCATIONS

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REGIONAL PARKS AND NATURE CENTERS

1. ANNE KOLB NATURE CENTER 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood; 954-357-5161 2. BRIAN PICCOLO SPORTS PARK & VELODROME 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City; 954-357-5150 3. C.B. SMITH PARK 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines; 954-357-5170 4. CENTRAL BROWARD PARK & BROWARD COUNTY STADIUM 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill; 954-357-5400 5. EASTERLIN PARK 1000 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park; 954-357-5190 6. FERN FOREST NATURE CENTER 201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek; 954-357-5198 7. LONG KEY NATURAL AREA & NATURE CENTER 3501 S.W. 130th Ave., Davie; 954-357-8797 8. MARKHAM PARK & TARGET RANGE 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise; 954-357-8868/5143 9. MIRAMAR PINELAND 3600 S. University Dr., Miramar; 954-357-8776 10. PLANTATION HERITAGE PARK 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation; 954-357-5135 11. QUIET WATERS PARK 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach; 954-357-5100 12. SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER 2701 W. State Rd. 84, Dania Beach; 954-357-8884 13. TRADEWINDS PARK & STABLES 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek; 954-357-8870 14. TREE TOPS PARK 3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie; 954-357-5130 15. T.Y. (TOPEEKEEGEE YUGNEE) PARK 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood; 954-357-8811 16. VISTA VIEW PARK 4001 S.W. 142nd Ave., Davie; 954-357-8898 17. WEST LAKE PARK 1200 Sheridan St., Hollywood; 954-357-5161

34 31 28 37 REGIONAL PARK

NATURAL AREA SITES

26. CRYSTAL LAKE SAND PINE SCRUB 3299 N.E. Third Ave., Pompano Beach; 954-357-8109 27. DEERFIELD HIGHLANDS NATURE PRESERVE 701 N.E. 41st St., Deerfield Beach; 954-357-8109 28. HELENE KLEIN PINELAND PRESERVE 4701 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek; 954-357-8109 29. HERMAN & DOROTHY SHOOSTER NATURE PRESERVE 740 S.W. 64th Terrace, Margate; 954-357-8109 30. HIGHLANDS SCRUB NATURAL AREA 4050 N. Dixie Hwy., Pompano Beach; 954-357-8109

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NATURAL AREA SITE

SPECIALTY PARK

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NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS

18. BOULEVARD GARDENS COMMUNITY CENTER 2870 N.W. Fourth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-6867 19. FRANKLIN PARK 2501 Franklin Dr., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-7080 20. LAFAYETTE HART PARK 2851 N.W. Eighth Rd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-7970 21. *LEWIS-CHISOM PARK 2620 N.W. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-8700 22. REVEREND SAMUEL DELEVOE PARK 2520 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-8801 23. ROOSEVELT GARDENS PARK 2841 N.W. 11th St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-8700 24. SUNVIEW PARK 1500 S.W. 42nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-6520 25. *WASHBURN PARK 1955 S.W. 50th Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-6520 *Unstaffed

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 31. KRISTIN JACOBS NATURAL AREA AT HILLSBORO PINELAND 5591 N.W. 74th Place, Coconut Creek; 954-3578109 32. MILITARY TRAIL NATURAL AREA 4600 N.W. Ninth Ave./ Military Trail, Deerfield Beach; 954-357-8109 33. PINE ISLAND RIDGE NATURAL AREA 3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie; 954-357-5130 34. SAW PALMETTO NATURAL AREA 4950 N.W. 71st Place, Coconut Creek; 954-357-8109 35. SNAKE WARRIOR’S ISLAND NATURAL AREA 3600 S.W. 62nd Ave., Miramar; 954-357-8884 36. TALL CYPRESS NATURAL AREA 3700 Turtle Run Blvd., Coral Springs; 954-357-8109 37. WEST CREEK PINELAND NATURAL AREA 4900 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek; 954-357-8109 38. WILLIAM J. KELLEY ROOKERY 5000 N.W. 31st Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-8109 39. WOODMONT NATURAL AREA 7250 N.W. 80th Ave., Tamarac; 954-357-8109

SPECIALTY PARKS

40. BOATERS PARK (accessible by boat or by land) 26°4’ 5.45” N 80° 10’ 17.76” W; 2450 S.W. 42nd St., Fort Lauderdale;954-357-8811 41. CARPENTER HOUSE/MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER 4414 Surf Rd., Hollywood; 954-357-5125

42. DEERFIELD ISLAND PARK (accessible only by boat) 1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach; 954-357-5100 43. DILLARD GREEN SPACE 2699 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-8801 44. EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK 21940 Griffin Rd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-434-8111 45. GREEN PARK (metered parking) 4300-4500 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood; 954-357-5161 46. HAWKSBILL PARK (metered parking) 5200 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood; 954-357-5161 47. HOLLYWOOD NORTH BEACH PARK (pay parking lot) 3601 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood; 954-357-5161 48. KEMP’S RIDLEY PARK (metered parking) 4918 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood; 954-357-5161 49. LEATHERBACK PARK (metered parking) 4300-4500 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood; 954-357-5161 50. LOGGERHEAD PARK & MOORING FIELD (metered parking) 3600 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood; 954-357-5161 51. SEWELL LOCK 3501 State Rd. 84, Davie; 954-357-8898 52. SOUTH FORK CANOE LAUNCH 4490 S. State Rd. 7, Davie; 954-357-8811 53. WEST BROWARD BOAT LAUNCH 3451 N. U.S. Highway 27, Weston; 954-357-8868 *. PARKS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY NOT LISTED.

Plantation Heritage Park

PARK NAMES, ADDRESSES, TYPE, HOURS, ACREAGE, AND COMMISSION DISTRICT Acreage Commission District

Name and Address

Park Type Hours

Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33019

Nature Center

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

1,503.9

Boaters Park, 2450 S.W. 42nd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Specialty

8AM-5PM.

7.5

Boulevard Gardens Community Center, 2870 N.W. Fourth St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Neighborhood

Monday-Saturday: 10AM-6PM. Closed Sunday.

1.5

Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, FL 33024

Regional

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

175.2

Regional

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. 296.2 Office: 9AM-5PM. AllGolf: 9AM-10PM.

C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

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T.Y. Park K9 Water Festival Acreage Commission District

Name and Address

Park Type Hours

Carpenter House at Hollywood North Beach Park, 4414 Surf Rd., Hollywood, FL 33019

Specialty

Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM-5PM.

0.5

Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311

Regional

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

109.4

Coconut Creek Maple Swamp, 3700 N.W. 59th Place, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Natural Area

By appointment only.

9.7

Crescent Trail Natural Area, 3901 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Natural Area

By appointment only.

7.1

Crystal Lake Sand Pine Scrub, 3299 N.E. Third Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Natural Area

8AM-6PM.

24.2

Deerfield Highlands Nature Preserve, 701 N.E. 41st St., Deerfield Beach, Fl 33064

Natural Area

8AM-6PM.

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Acreage Commission District

Name and Address

Park Type Hours

Deerfield Island Park, 1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Specialty

Friday-Sunday: 10AM-3PM.

53.3

Dillard Green Space, 2699 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Specialty

24/7.

3.9

Doris Davis Forman Preserve, 7300 Parkside Dr., Parkland, FL 33067

Natural Area

Managed by Parkland.

19.3

Easterlin Park, 1000 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309

Regional

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

46.6

Everglades Holiday Park, 21940 Griffin Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332

Specialty

24/7 personal launches; 9AM-3:30PM airboat tours/gator shows/concession rentals.

39.2

Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd., South, Coconut Creek, FL 33063

Nature Center

9AM-5PM.

247.1

Franklin Park, 2501 Franklin Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Neighborhood

Monday-Friday: 8AM-9PM. Saturday: 8AM6PM. Sunday: 10AM-6PM.

2.9

Green Park, 4300-4500 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019

Specialty

8AM-6PM.

0.5

Hawksbill Park, 5200 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019

Specialty

8AM-6PM.

0.7

Helene Klein Pineland Preserve, 4701 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Natural Area

8AM-6PM.

Herman & Dorothy Shooster Nature Preserve, 740 S.W. 64th Terrace, Margate, FL 33068

Natural Area

8AM-6PM.

19.8

Highlands Scrub Natural Area, 4050 N. Dixie Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Natural Area

8AM-6PM.

38.3

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Acreage Commission District

Name and Address

Park Type Hours

Hollywood North Beach Park, 3601 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019

Specialty

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM.

62.2

Holmberg Road Site, 8701 Holmberg Rd., Parkland, FL 33057

Natural Area

Managed by Parkland.

38.4

Kemp’s Ridley Park, 4918 N. OceanDr., Hollywood FL 33019

Specialty

8AM-6PM.

0.9

Kristin Jacobs Natural Area at Hillsboro Pineland, 5591 N.W. 74th Place, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Natural Area

8AM-6PM.

56.5

Lafayette Hart Park, 2851 N.W. Eighth Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Neighborhood

Monday-Saturday: 10AM-6PM. Closed Sunday.

3.1

Leatherback Park, 4300-4500 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019

Specialty

8AM-6PM.

0.5

Lewis-Chisom Park, 2650 N.W. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Neighborhood (unstaffed)

8AM-7:30PM.

0.6

Loggerhead Park & Mooring Field, 3600 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019

Specialty

8AM-6PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

2.8

Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, 3501 S.W. 130th Ave., Davie, FL 33330

Nature Center

9AM-5PM.

200.4

Markham Park & Target Range, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise, FL 33326

Regional

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Target Range hours differ.

669

Military Trail Natural Area, 4600 N.W. Ninth Ave./N. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064

Natural Area

8AM-6PM.

19.9

Miramar Pineland, 3600 S. University Dr., Miramar, FL 33025

Regional/ EST: 8AM-6PM. Natural DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Area Office: 9AM-5PM.

156.7

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Name and Address

Park Type Hours

Acreage Commission District

Pine Island Ridge Natural Area, 3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie, FL 33328

Natural Area

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM.

103.4

Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Ln., Plantation, FL 33317

Regional

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

88.5

Pond Apple Slough, 4200 S. State Rd. 7, Davie, FL 33312

Natural Area

By appointment only.

214.7

Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Regional

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

427

Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, 2520 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Neighborhood

Monday-Friday: 8AM-9PM. Saturday: 8AM6PM. Sunday: 10AM-6PM.

33.5

Roosevelt Gardens Park, 2841 N.W. 11th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Neighborhood

Monday-Friday: 9AM-9PM. Saturday & Sunday: 10AM-6PM.

5.4

Fern Forest Nature Center Fact Book

Name and Address

Park Type Hours

Acreage Commission District

Saw Palmetto Natural Area, 4950 Natural N.W. 71st Place, Area Coconut Creek, FL 33073

8AM-6PM.

11.1

Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Rd. 84, Dania Beach, FL 33312

Nature Center

9AM-5PM.

Sewell Lock, 3501 State Rd. 84, Davie, FL

Speciaty

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM.

3.4

Snake Warrior’s Island Natural Area, 3600 S.W. 62nd Ave., Miramar, FL 33025

Natural Area

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM.

54.4

South Fork Canoe Launch, 4490 S. State Rd. 7, Davie, FL 33314

Specialty

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM.

0.3

Sunview Park, 1500 S.W. 42nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

Neighborhood

Monday-Saturday: 9AM-10PM. 20.8 Sunday: 10AM-6PM

Tall Cypress Natural Area, 3700 Turtle Run Blvd., Coral Springs, FL 33067

Natural Area

8AM-6PM.

Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Regional

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

638.5

Tree Tops Park, 3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie, FL 33328

Regional

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

243.3

T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Regional Hollywood, FL 33021

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

138.6

Vista View Park, 4001 S.W. 142nd Ave., Davie, FL 33330

Regional

EST: 8AM-6PM. DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

271.5

Warbler Wetland, 4701 N.W. 21st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Natural Area

Managed by Fort Lauderdale.

6.2

Washburn Park, 1955 S.W. 50th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

Neighborhood

24/7.

0.6

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Markham Park and Target Range

Name and Address

Park Type Hours

Acreage Commission District

West Broward Boat Ramp, 3451 N. U.S. Highway 27, Weston, FL 33327

Specialty

24/7.

7.4

West Creek Pineland Natural Area, 4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Natural Area

8AM-6PM.

7.4

West Lake Park, 1200 Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33019

Regional

EST: 8AM-6PM; DST: 8AM-7:30PM. Office: 9AM-5PM.

65.4

William J. Kelley Rookery, 5150 N.W. 31st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Natural Area

8AM-6PM.

16.7

Willow Pond, 7101 N.W. 51st Terrace, Coconut Creek, FL 3307

Natural Area

By appointment only.

9.9

Woodmont Natural Area, 7250 N.W. 80th Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321

Natural Area

8AM-6PM.

21.1

TOTAL

6,337.5 Fact Book

BikeBox

Butterfly World

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Hours and observed holidays may vary at Specialty Parks and Special Attractions. Patrons should call to confirm. • AllGolf (batting cages, mini golf, driving range) C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 954-441-1333 • BikeBox (mountain bike rentals, bike service shop, gift shop, TropiBowl) Markham Park & Target Range, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise, FL 33326 813-298-4808 • Bridges Everglades LLC (airboat rides, boat rentals, alligator show, snacks, souvenirs, store) Everglades Holiday Park, 21940 Griffin Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332 954-434-8111

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• Butterfly World (butterfly lab, lorikeet encounter, aviary, museum/insectarium, shop, snacks) Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-977-4400 • Casely Tennis Academy (training, tournaments, summer day camps) Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, FL 33024 (use Palm Avenue entrance) 305-962-2633 • Koslov Tennis Academy (tennis lessons, matches) C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 954-993-7183 • Loggerhead Park & Mooring Field (28 spaces for boats 40 feet or less), 3600 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019 954357-5282

• Marine Environmental Education Center/Nova Southeastern University (turtles, interactive interpretive center, exhibits, programs) Carpenter House, 4414 Surf Rd., Hollywood, FL 33019 954-357-5125 • Ski Rixen USA (cable waterskiing, aqua park, wakeboard, kneeboard, classes, camps) Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-429-0215 • Soccer 5 (field rentals, pickup games, training, birthday parties, leagues) Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, FL 33024 954-790-7165 and Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-737-0025

Casely Tennis Academy & Koslov Tennis Acacemy

Soccer 5

MEEC/NSU

AllGolf Bridges Everglades/Everglades Holiday Park Ski Rixen USA

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AMENITIES Aden Perry Hero Life Ring 7 parks • Easterlin Park, Oakland Park • Everglades Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale • Loggerhead Park & Mooring Field, Hollywood • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise • Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale • Vista View Park, Davie • West Lake Park, Hollywood Airboat Rides/Alligator Shows – 1 park • Everglades Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale Amphitheaters – 4 parks • Anne Kolb Nature Center, Hollywood (1 @ 250 capacity) • C.B. Smith, Pembroke Pines (1 @ 5,000 capacity) • Fern Forest Nature Center, Coconut Creek (1 @ 120 capacity) • Secret Woods Nature Center, Dania Beach (1 @ 100 capacity) Archery – 1 park • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise 16

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Basketball (Full Court) – 13 parks • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City

• Sunview Park, Fort Lauderdale • T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood

• C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines

• West Lake Park, Hollywood

• Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill

Batting Cages – 1 park • AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines

• Easterlin Park, Oakland Park • Franklin Park, Fort Lauderdale • Lafayette Hart Park, Fort Lauderdale • Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach • Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, Fort Lauderdale • Roosevelt Gardens Park, Fort Lauderdale

Bike Rentals – 1 park • BikeBox at Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise Boat Docks – 4 parks • Boaters Park, Dania Beach • Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach • Everglades Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale • West Lake Park, Hollywood

• Sunview Park, Fort Lauderdale

Boat Ramps – 7 parks • C.B. Smith, Pembroke Pines

• T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood

• Everglades Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale

• Vista View Park, Davie

• Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise

• West Lake Park, Hollywood Basketball (Half Court) – 6 parks • Easterlin Park, Oakland Park • Franklin Park, Fort Lauderdale • Lafayette Hart Park, Fort Lauderdale

• Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale • Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek • West Broward Boat Ramp, Weston • West Lake Park, Hollywood

Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium hosted West Indies vs. India

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Boat Rentals – 3 parks • Everglades Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale • Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach • West Lake Park, Hollywood Born Learning (STEAM) Trail - 1 park • Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation Cable Water-Skiing – 1 park • Ski Rixen USA at Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach Campgrounds – 5 parks • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines (83 RV sites)

• Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise (1 @ 250) • Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach (1 @ 500) • Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek (2 @ 250) • T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood (1 @ 300) Cricket Batting Cages - 1 park • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill (3) Cricket Fields – 3 parks • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City (2 fields)

Dog Park – 2 parks • Barkham at Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise • Woofing Waters at Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach Educational Farm – 1 park • Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek Equestrian Trails – 4 parks • Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Davie • Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek • Tree Tops Park, Davie • Vista View Park, Davie

• Easterlin Park, Oakland Park (45 RV sites)

• Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill (3 fields)

• Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise (88 RV sites)

Exhibit Halls – 5 parks • Anne Kolb Nature Center, Hollywood

• Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek (1 field)

• Fern Forest Nature Center, Coconut Creek

Disc Golf Courses – 6 parks • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City

• Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Davie

• Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach (25 Rent-a-Tent sites) and 2 tepee sites) • T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood (61 RV sites) Corporate Shelters/ Pavilions – 6 parks • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines (1 @ 500 capacity; 2 @ 350 capacity) • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill (2 @ 250)

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• Easterlin Park, Oakland Park • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise • Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation • Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach • Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek

• Marine Environmental Education Center, Hollywood • Secret Woods Nature Center, Dania Beach (temporarily closed) Fishing – 19 parks • Anne Kolb Nature Center, Hollywood • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City

• C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium • Everglades Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale • Hawksbill Park, Hollywood • Hollywood North Beach Park, Hollywood • Kemp’s Ridley, Hollywood • Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise • Pine Island Ridge, Davie • Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation • Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach • Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, Fort Lauderdale • Snake Warrior’s Island Natural Area, Miramar • Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek • Tree Tops Park, Davie • T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood • Vista View Park, Davie • West Lake Park, Hollywood

Football/Soccer Fields – 4 parks • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill • Sunview Park, Fort Lauderdale • Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek Gazebo – 2 parks • Miramar Pineland, Miramar (1 @ 25 capacity) • Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation (1 @ 20-40 capacity) Golf Facilities – 1 park • AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines Horseshoes – 1 parks • Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach

• Franklin Park, Fort Lauderdale • Lafayette Hart Park, Fort Lauderdale • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise • Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation • Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach • Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, Fort Lauderdale • Roosevelt Gardens Park, Fort Lauderdale • T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood • Vista View Park, Davie • West Lake Park, Hollywood Meeting Facilities – Large Capacity – 4 parks • Anne Kolb Nature Center, Hollywood (1 @ 160 capacity)

Jogging Paths – 15 parks • Boaters Park, Dania Beach

• C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines (1 @ 350 capacity)

• Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City

• Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Davie (1 @ 210-280 capacity)

• C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill • Easterlin Park, Oakland Park

• Tree Tops Park, Davie (1 @190 capacity) Meeting Facilities – Medium Capacity – 7 parks • Fern Forest Nature Center, Coconut Creek (1 @ 120-175 capacity) Fact Book

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• Franklin Park, Fort Lauderdale (1 @ 150-175 capacity) • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise (1 @ 120 capacity) • Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation (1 @ 125 capacity) • Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, Fort Lauderdale(1 @ 125 capacity) • Roosevelt Gardens Park, Fort Lauderdale (1 @ 100 capacity) • Secret Woods Nature Center, Dania Beach (1 @ 75 capacity)

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Meeting Facilities – Small Capacity – 8 parks • Anne Kolb Nature Center, Hollywood (1 @ 15 capacity) • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City ((1 @ 50 capacity) • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill (1 @ 20 capacity) • Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Davie (1 @ 40 capacity) • Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, Fort Lauderdale (1 @ 25 capacity) • Miramar Pineland, Miramar (1 @ 60 capacity)

• Sunview Park, Fort Lauderdale (1 @ 70 capacity) • T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood (1 @ 35 capacity) Micro-Apiary – 3 parks • Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation • Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek • Tree Tops Park, Davie Model Airplane Field – 2 parks • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise • Vista View Park, Davie

Model Steam Train Rides – 1 park • Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek

• Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Davie • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise

Mooring Field – 1 park • Loggerhead Park and Mooring Field, Hollywood

• Military Trail Natural Area, Deerfield Beach

Mountain Bike Trails – 2 parks • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise (14 miles)

• Pine Island Ridge Natural Area, Davie

• Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach (7.5 miles) Nature Trails – 25 parks • Anne Kolb Nature Center, Hollywood • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill • Crystal Lake Sand Pine Scrub, Pompano Beach • Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach

• Miramar Pineland, Miramar

• Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation • Saw Palmetto Natural Area, Coconut Creek • Secret Woods Nature Center, Dania Beach • Snake Warrior’s Island Natural Area, Miramar • Tall Cypress Natural Area, Coral Springs • Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek • Tree Tops Park, Davie

• Easterlin Park, Oakland Park

• West Creek Pineland, Coconut Creek

• Fern Forest Nature Center, Coconut Creek

• West Lake Park, Hollywood

• Helene Klein Pineland Preserve, Coconut Creek • Herman & Dorothy Shooster Nature Preserve • Highlands Scrub Natural Area, Pompano Beach • Kristin Jacobs Natural Area at Hillsboro Pineland, Coconut Creek

• Woodmont Natural Area, Tamarac Netball Court – 1 park • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill

Outdoor Exercise Equipment – 8 parks • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise • Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation • Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, Fort Lauderdale • T.Y. Park, Hollywood • Tree Tops Park, Davie • Vista View Park, Davie Personal Watercraft Area – 1 park • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise Pickleball – 3 parks • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise Picnic Shelters – 22 parks XL = 91-200; L = 61-90; M = 41-60; S = 20-40 • Boaters Park, Dania Beach (2 S)

• Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Observatory – 1 park Velodrome, Cooper City (1 L) • Fox Observatory at Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise Fact Book

• C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines (Meeting Cabin, 5 XL, 6 L, 8 M) • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill (7 M) • Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach (1 S) • Easterlin Park, Oakland Park (1 M) • Everglades Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale (1 M) • Fern Forest Nature Center, Coconut Creek (1 S) • Franklin Park, Fort Lauderdale (2 M) • Hollywood North Beach Park, Hollywood (1 M) • Lafayette Hart Park, Fort Lauderdale (1 M, 1 S)

• Tree Tops Park, Davie (2 L, 3 M)

• Sunview Park, Fort Lauderdale

• T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood (3 L, 8 M, 1 S)

• Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek

• Vista View Park, Davie (2 L, 2 M, 3 S)

• Tree Tops Park, Davie

• West Lake Park, Hollywood (2 S) Playgrounds – 17 parks • Boulevard Gardens Community Center, Fort Lauderdale

• C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines

• Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise

• Deerfield Highlands Nature Preserve, Deerfield Beach

• Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach

• Easterlin Park, Oakland Park

• Secret Woods Nature Center, Dania Beach

• Miramar Pineland, Miramar (1 L, 2 M)

• Lafayette Hart Park, Fort Lauderdale

• Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation (3 L, 5 M, 4 S)

• Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise

• Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach (1 XL, 6 M, 3 S)

• Miramar Pineland, Miramar

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• West Lake Park, Hollywood

• Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City

• Franklin Park, Fort Lauderdale

• Roosevelt Gardens Park, Fort Lauderdale (1 M, 2 S)

• Vista View Park, Davie

Pollinator Gardens – 5 parks • Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach

• Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise (2 L, 4 M, 1 S)

• Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, Fort Lauderdale (1 M)

• T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood

• Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation • Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach • Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, Fort Lauderdale • Roosevelt Gardens Park, Fort Lauderdale

• Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek Primitive Group Camping – 6 parks • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines • Easterlin Park, Oakland Park • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise • Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach • T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood • Tree Tops Park, Davie

Public Art – 12 parks • Anne Kolb Nature Center, Hollywood • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill • Dillard Green Space, Fort Lauderdale • Everglades Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale • Fern Forest Nature Center, Coconut Creek

• Franklin Park, Fort Lauderdale • Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Davie • Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation • Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, Fort Lauderdale • Roosevelt Gardens Park, Fort Lauderdale • Secret Woods Nature Center, Dania Beach

Racquetball/Handball Courts – 5 parks • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines • Lafayette Hart Park, Fort Lauderdale • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise • West Lake Park, Hollywood

• Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek

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Riding Stables – 1 park • Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek Safety Town – 3 parks • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines

Tennis Courts – 7 parks • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines

• Tree Tops Park, Davie

• Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill

• T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood

• Lafayette Hart Park, Fort Lauderdale

Softball/Baseball Fields – 3 parks • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City

• Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise

• Sunview Park, Fort Lauderdale

• West Lake Park, Hollywood

• Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek

Velodrome – 1 park • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City

Splash Pads – 3 parks • Miramar Pineland, Miramar

• T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood

• T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood Waterslides/Tube Ride – 1 park • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines Water-Skiing/ Wakeboarding – 1 park • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines Wi-Fi – 24 parks* • Anne Kolb Nature Center, Hollywood (Mangrove Hall) • Boulevard Gardens Community Center, Fort Lauderdale (meeting room) • Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City (conference room, softball field, tennis center)

• Vista View Park, Davie

Volleyball Areas – 6 parks • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines

• West Lake Park, Hollywood

• Easterlin Park, Oakland Park

• C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines (campground, meeting cabin, water park)

Stadium – 1 park • Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill (8,150 permanent covered seats and additional space for up to 17,000)

• Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach

• Carpenter House, Hollywood (throughout house)

• Tree Tops Park, Davie

• Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill (field house, corporate shelter – #8, stadium)

Swimming Pools – 1 park • T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood Target Range – 1 park • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise 24

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• T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood • West Lake Park, Hollywood ater Playgrounds – W 3 parks • C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines • Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach

• Easterlin Park, Oakland Park (campground, conference room, main office area, to the south and north) • Fern Forest Nature Center, Coconut Creek (Royal Fern Hall)

• Franklin Park, Fort Lauderdale (meeting room) • Hollywood North Beach Park, Hollywood (Carpenter House meeting room) • Lafayette Hart Park, Fort Lauderdale (meeting room) • Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Davie (Oak Hammock Hall, classroom) • Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise (campground, dog park, target range) • Miramar Pineland (building)

• Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation (Fountain Meeting Room, Shelter #3, around gatehouse)

• Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek (around Atala Shelter, around main office, softball field)

• Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach (campground, main office)

• Tree Tops Park, Davie (Oak Ridge Hall, office building lobby

• Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, Fort Lauderdale (meeting room)

• T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood (conference room, campground, main office, water park)

• Roosevelt Gardens Park, Fort Lauderdale (meeting room) • Secret Woods Nature Center, Dania Beach (Julia Hall, outdoor deck) • Sunview Park, Fort Lauderdale (meeting room)

• Vista View Park, Davie (main building *also available in the Cypress Room and other areas at Administrative complex

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Broward County Parks and Recreation was established in February 1956 by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. By April 1965, the system consisted of a County beach and three undeveloped areas, with an annual operating budget of $10,000. Today the agency has grown to include 60 regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers, specialty parks, and natural areas for a total of nearly 6,500 acres. Such growth and expansion have been made possible with broad public support: a $73 26

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million bond issue in 1978, supplemented with state and federal grants that came to more than $7 million; 1989’s $75 million Environmentally Sensitive Lands Bond Issue, used to purchase more than 1,100 acres of the best remaining natural area sites; and the 2000 Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond Referendum, approved by 74 percent of County voters, which authorized $400 million toward preserving and reclaiming remaining natural lands and restoring the aging park system.

The emphasis throughout has been on diversity of programming and facilities: from aquatics centers to an outdoor target range, from horse stables to campgrounds, from classes for children, adults, and special populations to athletic leagues and one-time special events. Parks and Recreation has long been committed to the idea that recreation isn’t a luxury, it’s an essential component that improves the mental and physical health of residents and visitors of Broward County.

C.B. Smith, 1982

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Plantation Heritage Park, 2005 Brian Piccolo Park, 1989

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2026 Annual Meeting

FUNCTIONAL TABLE OF ORGANIZATION Broward County  Parks Advisory Board Parks and Recreation Division  Marine Advisory Committee  Urban Wilderness Advisory Board Functional Table of Organization Director Central Office Management Commission Agenda Items

Assistant Director

Advisory Boards Public Records Requests

Park Public Environmental Operations/ Communications Management Superintendents & Outreach 21 Regional Parks & Nature Centers 21 Natural Area Sites 8 Local Parks 8 Specialty Parks Operations Management

Parks Public Safety Group

ADA Capital & Renovation Projects

Emergency Management & Response

Information Technology

Asset Management

Parks Security

Applications

Fleet Liaison

Safety & Insurance

Network

Capital Program Administration

GIS Mapping

Marketing

IFAS/Extension Education

Construction & Project Management

Media Relations

Master Naturalists

Public Information

Natural Resources & Land Management

SWIM Central

STEAM Coordination Marine EMLEG/BBIP

Parks Maintenance *

Environmental Interpretation

Environmental Grants

Parks & Recreation

Administrative Services

Parks Planning & Design *

Community Partnerships Foundation/ Friends

Special Populations

Administrative Manager

Senior Administrative Officer

Engineering Design/Special Projects *Shared Resources for Capital & Renovation Projects

Infrastructure Repair & Renovation Natural Areas Management

Server/Desktop

Business Operations Accounting, Reporting & Payroll Budget & Contract/Grant Management Business Solutions & Rec Trac Support Purchasing & P-cards

Human Resources Class & Comp FMLA/WC Labor Relations Staffing Training & Development Volunteer Coordination

BUDGET AT A GLANCE – OPERATING AND CAPITAL OPERATING Fund / Program

FY26 Adopted Budget*

FY25 Actual Revenue

# of Employees (Cap)

# of Employees (Non-Cap)

General Fund (Includes Regional Parks, Nature Centers, Specialty Parks, Administration, SWIM Central, and Extension Education)

$59,049,990

$15,406,850

395

531

Broward Municipal Services District $4,786,580 (BMSD) Parks

$194,550

Target Range

$1,494,350

$1,731,270

Everglades Holiday Park

$1,752,550

$1,392,550

Hollywood North Beach Park

$1,465,550

$1,095,550

Enhanced Marine Law Enforcement $1,714,500

$1,946,000

Friends of Parks & Recreation Trust Fund Balance

$511,914

N/A

Fund / Program

FY26 Adopted Budget*

FY25 Actual Revenue

# of Employees

30205 - General Capital

$21,772,000

30220 - BBIP

$1,966,250

35040 - BMSD Capital

$7,350,000

30225 - Parks Impact Fee Trust Balance

$210,793

CAPITAL & BOND

Impact fees not collected by Parks but by Revenue, Taxes, and Treasury

*Budget information as of 10/1/2025; Operating and capital budgets only include FY26 appropriations, no rollover funds.

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PARKS ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS DIRECTOR’S OFFICE The Director oversees a comprehensive budget that allocates $70.263 million for ongoing operational needs and $29.122 million for vital capital projects. A dedicated team of professionals forms the backbone of the Director’s Office. These highly skilled staff members ensure the seamless operation of all administrative functions within the office, and act as the first point of contact for any inquiries. They serve as the critical bridge between the Division and County Administration. Their core responsibilities encompass preparing and 30

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finalizing responses to commissioner requests, preboard meeting inquiries, and crafting board agenda items. Additionally, they handle administrative and public records requests and spearhead various special projects that contribute to the Division’s collaborative spirit, actively seeking input and working closely with the Division’s diverse groups, sections, and field staff to address public inquiries promptly and comprehensively.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

The Assistant Director’s Office plays a pivotal role in supporting the Director’s Office by providing leadership and guidance for the operational

and maintenance functions of the Division. This office is responsible for developing and implementing internal programs, establishing procedures, and reporting key activities to executivelevel administrators. The Assistant Director’s Office is comprised of the Parks Superintendents, who oversee regional parks, nature centers, and Broward Municipal Services District Parks. They serve on all Division committees and provide guidance on operational issues. Additionally, the Parks Operations Administrator oversees critical areas such as the Special Populations Section, SWIM Central, procedural development,

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Clockwise: AIM Team 2025 MVP winners, Dan West, Chris Deal and Cyndy Baker speak with lead singer of Whisky Six, Trevor Feld at the target range. registered vendor and instructor programs, Divisionwide special event programming, roving manager coverage, Certificate of Insurance approvals, and the park survey program. Key functions also include reviewing and recommending proposals for park expansion or modification, advising the Director on park operations, coordinating personnel matters and recordkeeping, and aligning the capital budget with Business Operations. The Assistant Director’s Office ensures the proper operation of facilities by conducting inspections focused on public safety, identifying issues, planning corrective actions, and contributing to longterm planning for future park projects. The office also provides direction on employee matters and oversees emergency management procedures. 32

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES GROUP

The Administrative Services Group oversees Business Operations, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Business Operations Section The Business Operations Section oversees all functions of the Division’s business and financial operations. This section consists of Accounting and Payroll, Budget Management, Business Solutions and RecTrac, Contract Management, Grant Administration, and Purchasing. The operating and capital budget management is handled within this section and is performed in accordance with the guidelines and standards set forth by County Administration and the Office of Management and Budget.

Accounting and Payroll Section The Accounting Section is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions of the Division in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Broward County policies and procedures. Functions are performed in conjunction with the County’s Accounting Division and include employee payroll, vendor payments, cash receipt processing, reconciliation, and expense and revenue reporting. In addition, this section assists with tracking and reconciling the Division’s operating and capital budgets. Contracts and Grants Management Section The Contracts and Grants Management Section is responsible for initiating, administering, and coordinating the Division’s contract and

revenue-development functions by way of grant opportunities and revenuegenerating agreements, in accordance with Broward County’s Procurement Code and in conjunction with the County’s Purchasing Division, County Attorney’s Office, and the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. This section also assists with analyzing business processes for improvement as it relates to revenue enhancement and sustainability. Business Solutions and RecTrac Section This section administers the reservation, registration, and point-of-sale system for the Division, including the public-facing reservation side. It also provides data analysis support, financial and statistical reporting, process improvement solutions, and administrative support and training for applications used by the Division.

Purchasing Section The Purchasing Section is responsible for overseeing the purchasing functions of the Division, in accordance with Broward County’s Procurement Code and in conjunction with the County’s Purchasing Division. The team reconciles the Purchasing Card transactions of approximately 180 cardholders, conducts solicitations, issues purchase orders, and maintains operational contracts. Human Resources The Human Resources Section (HR) is responsible for human resources functions for the Division by providing professional and technical administrative work in the areas of staff and volunteer recruitment, compensation administration, employee/ labor relations duties, benefits support, and training in HR processes and procedures.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP (PARKS IT)

Parks IT supports the Division’s business by providing a variety of value-added IT services. Parks IT provides technical expertise, support, training, and advice to all Parks and Recreation Division employees. The Parks IT Group consists of two sections: Infrastructure Services and Application Services. The Infrastructure Services section is responsible for maintaining PCs, voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) phones, printers, network switches, and security cameras. The section also provides support for integrating specialized hardware into the Broward County network. The Application Services Section maintains more than 920 user accounts and provides support for numerous applications

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT GROUP

Of the nearly 6,500 acres managed by the Parks and Recreation Division, almost 3,500 acres are natural lands, including four nature centers, 21 natural area sites, and portions of regional and specialty parks, and neighborhood parks. The natural areas, preserves, and nature centers were acquired with funds from three bond issues spanning more than four decades, along with financial assistance from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Communities Trust. The Environmental Management Group is often the last line of defense when it comes to the protection and preservation of these natural areas and preserves. These

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lands represent most of the last fragments of original landscape in highly urbanized Broward County, providing some of the few remaining refuges for many native and migratory animal species as well. The group works to ensure that these areas and their wildlife inhabitants will be enjoyed by visitors, students, teachers, and scientists for generations to come. This is accomplished through acquisition, legal protection, mitigation, restoration, monitoring, and advocacy, as well as developing a plan for the management of each site. Such stewardship encompasses the removal of invasive species, prescribed fire, wetland rehydration, and mitigation for the restoration of marshes, scrub forests, swamps, mangrove wetlands,

upland hammocks, and prairies throughout the park system. Education and outreach are vital components of the Division’s environmental management, which includes a wide range of classes for all ages, from preschoolers to graduate students to seniors. Public workdays recruit volunteers to assist in removing invasive plants and replacing them with native ones. Guided hikes and other programs, most of them free, introduce participants to Broward County’s natural areas and their role in preserving the environment and addressing the challenges of changing climate. The Environmental Management Group also serves as liaison to the Urban Wilderness Advisory Board appointed by the Broward County Commission.

PARKS MAINTENANCE GROUP (PMG)

The Parks Maintenance Group is a divisionwide team who are responsible for coordination of a variety of medium-to-large-scale renovations and construction and development projects throughout the park system. They are also responsible for the comprehensive management and maintenance of the natural areas and perform larger-scale landscaping and grounds maintenance projects for neighborhood parks, regional parks, and natural areas. PMG consists of approximately 90 skilled, semi-skilled, and general maintenance personnel, including but not limited to grounds maintenance supervisors, park environmental maintenance supervisors, labor supervisors,

skilled trades supervisors, construction project managers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, vehicle mechanics, welders, sign technicians, equipment operators, park aides, maintenance mechanics, natural resource control workers, painters, and administrative staff. PMG Administrative Team Meets with the Director’s office, Superintendents, and Parks Planning & Design (PPD) weekly or, at minimum, monthly to review projects, check on progress, and overcome obstacles. During any capital or renovation project, the PMG Admin team will meet with Parks Planning & Design (PPD) Project Managers to resolve any issues or conflicts that may arise throughout all phases of construction. Some

of the interactive functions include defining project scope, budgeting, reviewing plans, permitting, revising permits, purchasing, acquiring materials, and meeting with contractors and/or vendors and inspectors. The Admin Team will coordinate throughout project completion and until the CO is obtained. In addition to working with PPD staff, the Admin Team is the Parks Division liaison with Fleet Services on all vehicle and equipment acquisitions and repairs. Admin Team members are also heavily involved in the logistics operations during a gray-sky event. From preparing for storms throughout the County and serving as Unit Leaders at the Emergency Distribution Center (EDC) to debris management and cost Fact Book

recovery/FEMA reimbursement projects, the Admin Team provides a core to responding to critical incidents.

Project and Admin Teams will acquire all materials needed for the project and work with PPD on appropriate vendors.

PMG Project Team Reviews park capital and renovation projects with PPD Project Managers and provides input on best construction methods to get the job done. The Project Team members will review draft contractor plans to provide comments/revisions, as well as review the revised draft to reduce the need for change orders. Once the plans are finalized and the permit has been pulled, the Project Team members will work closely with the PPD Project Manager until the work is completed. Project Managers will be the liaison for PMG staff and the consultant who developed the drawings.

PMG Maintenance Managers Approximately 3,255 work orders from parks throughout the Division go through two Maintenance Managers. Often, PPD Project Managers will be involved with a work order that requires a drawing and permit. The supervisor and skilled trades employee will define the scope of the work and meet onsite with PPD. PMG, PPD, and the Park managers work together to ensure a successful outcome. Skilled trades staff that respond to the Division’s work orders include carpenters, electricians, plumbers, equipment operators,

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vehicle mechanics, painters, sign shop technicians, natural resource control workers, maintenance workers, and park aides. These skilled trades staff offer daily support services to keep the Parks Division system fully functioning and safe for patrons and employees. When not repairing or renovating infrastructure, many of the staff are used in a gray-sky scenario to provide essential life-support functions in an actual emergency. PMG Natural Areas Management The Natural Areas Management Crew maintains 21 ecologically significant natural areas, using a comprehensive approach to managing invasive species while preserving and restoring the habitat.

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Rendering of new Welcome Center at Tradewinds Park and Stables

PARKS PLANNING & DESIGN (PPD) The Parks Planning & Design Section is responsible for the design, planning, and development of new park and park renovation projects identified under the FiveYear Capital Improvement Program. PPD provides project management and contract administration for the Parks and Recreation Division. PPD’s goal is to manage the design and construction of park improvement projects to ensure safe and functional facilities for the public and to provide design and construction management services for in-house and outsourced projects. The functions and duties assigned to PPD are carried out by several work groups, as follows:

PPD Project Management • Develops concepts and makes recommendations for park improvements; defines the scope of work and estimates the cost of those improvements; secures

and negotiates consultants’ proposals; prepares work authorizations; manages and coordinates all consultant design and construction management services for projects.

PPD Construction Oversight & Field Operations • Is responsible for on-site observation and engineering construction inspection of park improvement projects and work-zone safety.

• Coordinates development • Monitors construction of construction contract schedule and oversees documents and technical contractors’ work quality specifications with staff from and compliance with the Purchasing Division and construction documents. County Attorney’s Office. • Reviews and evaluates • Reviews and evaluates contractors’ invoices. construction bid proposals. PPD Engineering Design • Reviews work product and & Special Projects schedule of consultants • Is responsible for performing design and design of miscellaneous construction engineering small projects. services for Parks projects. • Oversees technical • Oversees consultants’ aspects of environmental performance and projects and assists with reviews invoices. the review of reports and grant applications. • Coordinates project scope and schedule with Parks • Coordinates development Maintenance Group. of construction contract Fact Book

documents and technical specifications with staff from the Purchasing Division and County Attorney’s Office. • Reviews and evaluates construction bid proposals. • Provides technical advice to park managers and staff on park structures. PPD Capital Program Administration • Is responsible for coordinating the activities of PPD and implementing Parks’ Capital Improvement Program. • Manages budgeting, design, permitting, construction,

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and close-out of Parks construction and capital improvement projects. • Is responsible for reviewing all consultant- and contractrelated documents, administration of budget and accounting, agenda items and Commissioner Responses, and preparation of reports and presentations to advisory boards. • Provides project management and contract administration for Parks improvement projects. • Reviews all invoices for compliance to contracts and agreements.

• Provides ongoing contract administration projects for the section; reviews, understands, interprets, trains, and provides technical assistance on federal laws, policies, regulations, statutes, and technical manuals; provides professionallevel staff assistance to administrative superiors or division or department heads in specially assigned areas of operation. • Reviews and monitors performance measures as required by Office of Management and Budget.

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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH GROUP Newsletters – Highlights Over the course of more than 30 years this monthly Parks and Recreation newsletter has evolved from a simple two-color piece into a glossy, four-color fold-out, and now into a fully digital publication, winning multiple awards from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) along the way. What hasn’t changed is the newsletter’s basic goal of providing a comprehensive overview of the activities and facilities available at a Broward County Park during any given month. Highlights reaches a readership of nearly 11,000 people who have requested inclusion on its email list. It includes

links to relevant Websites as well as the Parks Website, where it is also posted after it is distributed electronically through Constant Contact. Circulation is increased by promoting the publication in various ways – on email signatures, at outreach activities, and inclusion on the standard Parks survey. Park Avenue As one of the largest agencies of Broward County Government, Parks and Recreation disseminates information on what is going on within the organization to its employees via this monthly digital newsletter, also a multiple NACIO award winner. It is sent to employees with email access and posted

on bulletin boards for those without email. Advertising Your Park. Your Way. The Public Communications Group follows a multipronged branding initiative designed to promote the wide variety of experiences, amenities, and activities that are available at Broward County Parks. Starting with the header — Your Park. Your Way. — we use a photo and call to action for what you’ll experience, such as a photo kayaking with the call to action “Recharge @ a Broward County Park.” Ads are designed in house and run in both print and digital publications, on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, geared for tourists and residents. Fact Book

Daktronic signs for Dillard Green Space and Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium. An Instagram post.

Dillard Green Space Electronic Message Sign An electronic message display was installed at Dillard Green Space in the Broward Municipal Services District. The objective is to provide information about free programs, activities, and events offered by other County agencies, Broward County School Board, and nonprofit organizations that promote education and improve the wellbeing of members of the BMSD communities. Our internal digital designers complete requests and post and schedule the artwork to run as needed. Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium Electronic Message Signs Digital message signs were installed at the two entrances 40

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into this park located on a corner of two heavily traveled streets. In addition to sharing general messages about park facilities and programs, we also include emergency messages and promote events in other areas of the park system. Our internal digital designers create the artwork and schedule it to run as necessary. We are also accepting messages from groups that rent the park for larger events through the park permit. Social Media Facebook Since 2010, the Parks Division has been promoting facilities, events, and activities on Facebook– Facebook.com/ BrowardCountyParks. Posts are done daily, seven days a

week, to help our followers plan activities and park visits. We currently have more than 11,400 followers. We were the first County agency to be given permission to have two-way communication with our audience. Instagram We started an Instagram account in 2021. We now have more than 19,275 followers. We share photographs, shoot reels, and create images to promote events and facilities. X (formerly known as Twitter) Parks has an official X feed that began in January 2012. With more than 6,600 followers, our Twitter account is used for upto-the-minute communication, such as weather events, current

Santa takes his shot at Markham Park and Target Range. This holiday video appeared on Facebook, Instagram, and You Tube.

events, or retweeting posts from our public/private partners and other Broward County agencies. You can find us at X.com/BrowardParks. YouTube We help our guests experience activities with a YouTube channel – YouTube.com/BrowardCountyParks. The channel was started in 2010 and includes more than 410 videos and 40 shorts. We’ve received more than 406,620 views and havemore than a 1,000 subscribers. Varied video educational experiences include Wildlife Wednesdays, overviews of parks in our system, mountain bike riding, a visit to a dog park, kayaking, an introduction to an international cricket match, eNaturalist natural area

site visits, and farm tours, as well as a new series that spotlights individual parks during anniversary months. Website The Parks and Recreation Division is updated on a daily basis to keep it fresh for our visitors. The home page includes highlighted events and direct links to our most popular items – such as a list of all of our parks, camping, and special services, including Extension Education, Special Populations, and SWIM Central. Patrons can also complete online Customer Satisfaction Surveys and find registered vendors to help plan their next park event. An events calendar, facility rental information, fees, and information about

Parks’ three advisory boards and the Parks Foundation of Broward County are also included. In FY25 the Website had nearly 977,000 visitors. Media Releases and Pitching Stories Media releases are sent out on a weekly basis as well as posted to the Parks Website. We target distribution by reporter coverage area, media audience, and interest. We also pitch stories to local media on events that positively impact our communities. Printing As requested by Parks staff, flyers, brochures, rack cards, and other printed materials are created internally with Public Communications staff following County branding guidelines. Fact Book

Outreach Activities The Parks Public Communications and Outreach Group and park staff participate in events hosted by other County agencies, not-for-profits, homeowner association meetings, and company health fairs, to name a few, creating pop-up parks, organizing staff to talk about their parks and nature centers by sharing information about special services, facilities, and park amenities. The pop-up park at FLL airport was so well received, Visit Lauderdale invited us to participate with a pop-up park during the IPW convention in May 2026.

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Ceremonies and Public Meetings The Public Communications Group organizes openings, groundbreakings, and annual public meetings. Organization can include creating e-announcements, invitations, and programs; selecting/ hiring/inviting speakers; writing and distributing media releases; providing talking points for speakers, including County Commissioners and County Administrators; creating artwork; coordinating and assisting with event setup (P.A. system, ribbon-cutting, tables and chairs, decorations, etc.); providing registration desk staff and materials; producing PowerPoint

presentations or videos; and assisting with teardown. Signs and Banners To ensure consistency throughout the Division, this group reviews and edits submissions from individual parks and groups for the creation of banners and signs that require in-house design. We are the liaison with the Division’s Sign Shop. Email Account Park patrons and potential guests can email the ParksMarketing@Broward. org account for information. The email account is monitored several times each day, seven days a week.

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Chainsaw Team cleans up after hurricanes

Emergency Management team prepares

PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP (PSG)

The Public Safety Group is a divisionwide team of professionals who are responsible for the safety, security, and emergency preparedness of Parks staff and visitors. In addition, this group oversees the logistical response of the County during emergency activations. Emergency Management Section The Emergency Management Section is responsible for the overall preparedness program of the agency, which includes preparedness training, Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), and storm plans among others. In addition, the section manages the Logistics Section during emergencies. This includes the Logistics Services Branch,

which includes ESF-11 (Food and Water), ESF-15 (Volunteers and Donations), County Staging Area (CSA), and Emergency Distribution Center (EDC). The Parks Director is Chief of the County’s Logistics Section. The Logistics Resource Management Branch includes the EMAC Operations System, EOS Support Unit, Mission Tracking Unit, and the Procurement Unit that also falls under the responsibilities of this section. The Emergency Management Section oversaw the Broward County COVID-19 Logistical response from 2020 through 2022. Safety Section This section is responsible for the occupational safety of Parks staff. It has the overall

responsibility of inspecting and certifying all of our playgrounds, conducts safety audits, safety training, airquality tests, and incident reporting; acts as a liaison with Risk Management; and manages the Automated External Defibrillators (AED) program. Security Section The Security Section oversees the overall security of Parks staff and visitors. It manages the contract security and police details within all of our parks as well as the more than 700 security cameras located within our system. It also maintains our two-way radios and communications, and develops guidelines for the Customer Code of Conduct, wildlife watches and rescue, and the lightning prediction system, among others. Fact Book

PERFORMANCE & PRACTICES Parks and Recreation conducts extensive internal selfassessments of its business and professional practices. The results are compared with a comprehensive and rigorous set of 157 national standards of excellence in the field of parks and recreation, as established by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). These standards include desirable practices essential for agency professionalism, efficiency, and effectiveness in administration, planning, operations, and the quality of community services. Results of the self-assessments in 1996, 2001, 2006, and 2011 were submitted to CAPRA. Shortly thereafter in each instance, a multiday, onsite visit was conducted by a team of parks and recreation directors and educators from across the country, assigned to observe and review the agency’s performance and practices. The on-site visitation teams’ reports reflected 96 percent, 100 percent, 100 percent, and 100 percent compliance, respectively, in meeting the national standards of parks and recreation excellence. Maintaining the high standards of service led to the Division 44

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achieving CAPRA accreditation in 2023. In 2010 Parks and Recreation commissioned a comprehensive analysis, or efficiency study, to assess the agency and focus on changes it could make to achieve financial stability without sacrificing the value of the parks’ assets and amenities or reducing the services and experiences offered to patrons. Recommendations have already been implemented, such as reducing the size of the park district system from four districts to one unified team, to reduce costs and streamline maintenance operations; and establishing a Parks Foundation of Broward County. One of the recommendations from the efficiency study – a community needs assessment – was completed in 2012. The public was invited to provide input at a series of focus groups designed to assess customer satisfaction with the county park system and identify potential partnership opportunities and strategic planning issues, as well as to supply feedback about the community’s recreational needs. This needs assessment process was initiated and conducted by the Parks and Recreation Division, in conjunction with a consulting firm.

The Needs Assessment for the Parks and Recreation Division is available in its final form. The report includes key issues facing Parks, along with recommended strategies for addressing these issues. The first Master Plan in the agency’s history was released in 2023. The Master Plan documents the current facilities and practices of Parks and Recreation, highlights key trends, and identifies opportunities for the future. As part of that process, Parks and Recreation collaborated with PROS Consulting and sought public input utilizing a variety of methods. This included statistically valid mailed surveys, electronic surveys, and in-person community meetings. With the help of this feedback, along with an evaluation of the County’s Level of Services, the final Master Plan includes overall program assessments, public input, equity mapping, and market analysis. PROS Consulting and Parks and Recreation worked together to design a framework for the next decade of parks and recreation as we strive for #BetterParksBetterBroward.

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Dedication of Parks Foundation-sponsored Communication Boards at Miramar Pineland

PARKS FOUNDATION OF BROWARD COUNTY The Parks and Recreation Division recognizes the Parks Foundation of Broward County Inc. as its official charitable partner. This not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization was formed in 2013. The mission of the organization is to support and enhance the wellbeing of Broward County’s residents, visitors, and businesses through the assets available in our county parks system, including its precious green spaces. Current members include:

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• Teri Goldsmith, Chair • Sheila Rose, Vice-Chair • Alex Lazowick, Secretary • Tom Oates, Treasurer • Laurie Rich Levinson • Charlotte Mather-Taylor • Senator Eleanor Sobel • Roy Rogers, Chair Emeritus The foundation hosts virtual meetings at 3PM on the second Thursday of the month.

Whisky Six play Boots and Beats for Our Brave at Tradewinds Park

ParkFest Love and Music with Nestor Torres at Plantation Heritage Park

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FRIENDS GROUPS The Parks and Recreation Division has 12 not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that were established to benefit the park or facility they support. The friends groups are always looking for new members to help attain their goals. • Broward Model Boat Club c/o Markham Park 16001 W. State Rd. 84 Sunrise, FL 33326 browardmodelboatclub@ yahoo.com Email for details on meetings. • Florida Velodrome

Association (FVA)

c/o Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome 9501 Sheridan St. Cooper City, FL 33024 954-357-5150 Lenny@EnduranceFloor.com Email for details. • Friends of Anne Kolb

Nature Center

c/o Anne Kolb Nature Center 751 Sheridan St. Hollywood, FL 33019 954-357-5161 FriendsofAKNC@gmail.com Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7PM in the nature center’s Mangrove Hall. • Friends of Deerfield Island

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Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 2PM in the Hillsboro Cove Clubhouse. • Fern Allies c/o Fern Forest Nature Center 201 Lyons Rd. South Coconut Creek, FL 33063 954-357-5198 FernAllies@Broward.org Meets regularly in the nature center’s Royal Fern Hall. Email for details. • Friends of Long Key Natural

Area & Nature Center (FOLK)

c/o Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center 3501 S.W. 130th Ave. Davie, FL 33330 954-357-8797 FolkIncMember@gmail.com Meets regularly in the nature center’s Oak Hammock Hall. Email for details. • Friends of Secret Woods

Nature Center

c/o Secret Woods Nature Center 2701 W. State Rd. 84 Dania Beach, FL 33312 954-357-8884 KayBTaylor@yahoo.com • Friends of T.Y.

(Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park

4600 Sheridan St., Suite 300 Hollywood, FL 33021 954-357-8811 Friends@FriendsofTYPark.org Email for details on meetings.

• Markham Park Pilots

Association

c/o Markham Park 16001 W. State Rd. 84 Sunrise, FL 33326 mppapilots@gmail.com Email for meeting details. • Markham Park Trail

Building Fund Inc.

1288 S.W. 18th St. Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-302-9060 Info@mptbf.org RideMarkham.com Trail maintenance first Sunday of the month at 8:30AM. • Mountain Bike Trail Builders

at Quiet Waters Park

2925 S.W. 22nd Ave., Apt. 205 Delray Beach, FL 33445 NickCalabro94@yahoo.com Trail maintenance second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 9AM. • Tradewinds Farm Hands c/o Tradewinds Park & Stables 3600 W. Sample Rd. Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-491-4605 TWFarmTours@gmail.com Meets the third Monday of the month at 7PM in the park’s Welcome Center.

Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome Concert sponsored by Friends of T.Y. Park

Horse at Tradewinds Park and Stables

Friends of Anne Kolb honored at 2025 Annual Meeting

Mountain Bike Trail Builders at Quiet Waters

Butterfly garden at Markham Park

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Publix volunteers at Tradewinds Park and Stables

VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are VIPs at Broward County Parks

For many years the Division has depended heavily on its volunteers to augment and enhance park staff. That’s why they are a part of the VIP Program, short for “Volunteers Improving Parks.” It makes sense to use volunteers to extend our limited workforce through a more centralized and coordinated effort. In a park system as large and diverse as Broward County’s, volunteer opportunities are virtually limitless, regardless of the volunteer’s background, experience, interests, and availability. We need volunteers for maintenance assistance and general cleanup – picking up litter, painting, weeding, minor planting, etc. We need 50

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volunteers who can contribute to security by keeping an eye out for potential vandalism and maintenance issues. We need volunteers who can answer phones and assist at park offices. In short, we need people with ideas, initiative, motivation, and an eagerness to chip in and help with whatever needs doing. The VIP Program provides excellent opportunities not just for individuals but also for neighborhood organizations as well as businesses to become directly involved in maintaining and improving our parks, landscaped areas, greenways, and recreational facilities to help build community spirit and a sense of civic pride and responsibility. Park staff

are always available to offer training, supervision, and any other resources necessary for both individuals and groups willing to contribute.

How the VIP Program Works

The first step for a would-be volunteer is to find a project that’s in line with his/her talents and interests and the amount of time he/she is willing to commit. The Parks and Recreation Website includes a list on our current volunteer opportunities. In most cases, potential volunteers visit the park of their choice and pick up a volunteer application packet to be approved as a regular volunteer. Those who are volunteering for a special event

University School students at Hollywood North Beach Park

Falcon Cove Middle School students at Markham Park

or a workday download and fill out one of the following applications prior to their arrival at the park:

• Acquire skills and gain experience that can be applied in a variety of jobs and careers

• Special Event Volunteer Application

• Assist in organizing and staffing special events that help the community

• Workday Volunteer Application For volunteers who are under 18 years of age, parental signatures are required, along with photo identification.

The Benefits of Volunteerism

Judging from the feedback we get from our volunteers, they get a great deal of satisfaction from a job well done. Here are a few examples of the things you can accomplish with only a few hours a week of volunteer service:

• Increase public awareness of the importance of South Florida’s remaining natural areas • Improve the environment by clearing natural areas of trash and invasive plants • Instill sportsmanship, leadership, and team building in young people • Meet the education system’s requirement for community service hours

Campground Hosts at Easterlin Park

The Track Record for Volunteers at Broward County Parks

As one of Broward County’s largest agencies, the Parks and Recreation Division is especially dependent on the contributions of its volunteers. While more than 846 Parks employees may report to work on an average day, that workforce may be supplemented by as many as 1,960 active volunteers, especially on weekends. In fiscal year 2025, 1,960 volunteers donated 15,843 hours. Corporate volunteer groups, including Publix Supermarket, DHL, and Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School, to name a few, are giving back to the community through a variety of volunteer projects. Fact Book

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS EXTENSION EDUCATION

Parks and Recreation and UF/ IFAS Extension Education have an agreement to provide research-based information to County residents and businesses for improved quality of life and business profitability. Extension Education is a collaborative effort between Broward County Government and the University of Florida. Program areas continually evolve to meet the needs of residents. Information and educational programming cover a variety of areas. Cooperative Extension Cooperative Extension is a nationwide educational network that brings the research and knowledge of land-grant institutions to people in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Extension links the resources and expertise of more than 3,000 county Extension offices, 105 landgrant colleges and universities, and the federal government through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. Extension educators deliver researchbased programs through workshops, home-study courses, Web-based learning tools, and other methods to give people the knowledge, skills, and motivation to improve 52

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their quality of life and business opportunity and profitability. The emphasis of Extension programs is on sustained action by learners. Program Areas • Urban Horticulture - Programs focus on three interrelated areas of emphasis: UF/ IFAS Extension Master Gardeners, Sustainable Urban Food Production, and Florida Friendly Landscape Resources (TM) with the objectives that include teaching residents to maintain attractive landscapes while reducing waste, pesticide, fertilizer, and water use. Additionally, the Urban Horticulture Extension Agents are always available to assist with landscape and gardening questions. • Commercial Horticulture – Nursery production, landscape installation, landscape maintenance, and arboriculture account for more than $200 million in annual sales. Hundreds of firms and municipalities employ thousands of individuals growing, installing or maintaining landscaping, helping contribute to a strong Broward economy and a beautiful environment. The

Commercial Horticulture program provides educational classes, workshops, on-site testing, and diagnostic services to help these businesses and, along with Broward’s municipal landscapes, be environmentally friendly and successfully managed. The program participants are trained on the cutting edge of new technologies and issues. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research-based knowledge informs the curriculum and recommendations. • 4-H Youth Development – The Broward County 4-H Youth Development Program operates to connect adult mentors with youth in a learn-bydoing approach to gain knowledge, build life skills, and realize strengths in each individual to improve the world around us all. 4-H Community Clubs, open to all youth ages 5-18, offer direct experience and fun projects in a variety of subject areas such as gardening, sewing and design, food and nutrition, small and large animal care, archery, and environmental conservation.

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of learning to share their knowledge and to “foster principles of sustainability, connectivity, and biodiversity to assist others to understand and respect Florida’s natural world as Anne Kolb Nature Center: a community to which we all belong.” There are three core • Family and Consumer a coastal community modules: Freshwater, Coastal, Sciences – The University of Florida and Broward County and Upland Systems, required to receive certification as a Florida Extension is available as a Master Naturalist, a designation resource on a wide range recognized in school districts of topics from health and nutrition, food safety, saving and governmental agencies statewide. Participants must be money at the grocery store, at least 18 years old. gardening, community development, and more. This program is dedicated to providing science-based information and educational programming to the community to empower individuals and families to make informed decisions about their well-being.

MASTER NATURALIST

The Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA) joins the Parks to present the University of Florida IFAS-Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP). The FMNP mission is to “promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida’s natural world among (its) citizens and visitors.” The participants learn about Florida’s ecosystems using science-based information and interpretive techniques with the objective 54

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SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Parks and Recreation’s Special Populations Section develops and implements a variety of year-round recreation and leisure programs, special events, and services to meet the interests and needs of children, teens, adults, and seniors with disabilities. Programs are designed to develop, enhance, and/or maintain leisure skills, motor skills, socialization, and overall well-being, as well as to provide fun and enjoyment. Types of Programs • Social Functions/Events – to provide opportunities for peer interaction in an appropriate setting. • Sports/Athletics – to teach or enhance skills; to promote

physical activity, friendly competition, fun, and success in individual, duo, and team activities. • Leisure Education – to explore, examine, and discover personal attitudes, interests, and potential opportunities through experiential discussions and initiatives that focus on Leisure Awareness and Resources in order to promote healthy independent recreation and leisure lifestyles. • Physical Fitness Programs – to teach and improve general fitness in a group setting. • General Recreation – to provide for the discovery and experience of a variety of activities that promote learning, skill development, creativity, and life skills enhancement and enjoyment. Facilitating Integration and Inclusion Working directly with potential participants, significant others, and Parks and Recreation staff to provide, as needed, resources, assistance, training, modifications, and/ or equipment that will enable persons with disabilities to participate actively in any agency-wide program or event.

Special Populations Disc Golf

Special Populations 3Rs Art in the Park

Accessibility Activities An ongoing program of improving accessibility and ensuring that new facilities, renovation projects, programs, and services provide equal access and opportunity for all persons, along with staff training and advocacy. Cooperative Endeavors Working together as a co-sponsor with other Special Populations service agencies, organizations, and/ or community recreation providers to realize mutual interests and goals of providing community-based recreation and leisure programs, activities, services, and opportunities for special populations.

SWIM CENTRAL

Broward County’s primary resource and referral service for available swim programs was established in 1999 by the Broward County Commission, in cooperation with various cities and nonprofit organizations.

Swim class at Riverland Pool Housed at Parks and Recreation, SWIM Central has become the county’s chief coordinating agency for water-safety instruction and discount swim lesson coupons. It maintains the most comprehensive database in Florida, for swimming pools and water-safety programs in the County.

program It does so by providing 10 free classes of 30 minutes each over a two-week period to teach basic water-safety and swimming skills. The curriculum-based program is taught by certified water-safety instructors who have been selected and carefully trained through SWIM Central.

The program’s goal is to ensure water-safety instruction to school-aged children enrolled in Broward County Schools, charter schools, and day-care centers for the water-safety

The Children’s Services Council of Broward Council provides additional funding of more than $700,000 to pay for the watersafety instruction program and the coupon voucher program. Fact Book

Cardinal at C.B. Smith Park

REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAMMING • Acoustic Music Jams (Fern Forest, Secret Woods)

• Bowling Program (Special Populations)

• Adaptive Kayaking (Special Populations)

• Camelot Days Medieval Festival (T.Y.)

• Adult Athletic Leagues/ Tournaments (multiple parks)

• Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard Classes (West Lake)

• Adult Fitness Programs (Franklin, Lafayette Hart, Reverend Samuel Delevoe, Roosevelt Gardens) • After-School Programs (Broward Municipal Services District) • Agricultural Education (Extension Education, Tradewinds) • Astronomy Programs (Fern Forest, Markham) • Bird/Butterfly Walks (multiple parks) 56

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• Chair Volleyball Program (Special Populations) • Chip-a-Tree Christmas Tree Recycling Program (multiple parks)

Populations) • Dog Obedience Classes (multiple parks) • EcoAction Volunteer Workdays (multiple parks) • Equestrian/Farm Camps (Tradewinds) • Fall Festival (Tradewinds) • Family Nutrition Programs (Extension Education)

• Concert Series in the Park (T.Y. Park)

• Florida Bicycle Month (multiple parks)

• Cooper City Founder’s Day (Brian Piccolo)

• Florida Master Naturalist Programs (Environmental Group)

• C.O.R.E.S. (Special Populations) • DisAbilities Expo (Special Populations) • Disc Golf Program (Special

• Florida Renaissance Festival (Quiet Waters) • 4-H Youth Programs (Extension Education)

Birders at Helene Klein Pineland Preserve Fact Book

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella) sold at native plant sales at Anne Kolb Nature Center and Fern Forest Nature Center

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Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park • Friday Night Socials (Special Populations) • Gallery Art Exhibits (Anne Kolb) • Halloween Events (multiple parks) • Holiday Fantasy of Lights (Tradewinds) • Horse/Pony Rides (Tradewinds) • International Cricket/Soccer Matches (Central Broward) • J’ouvert Carnival (Central Broward) • Junior Carnival (Central Broward)

• Knee-High Naturalist/ Preschool Play ’n’ Learn (Long Key) • Mangrove Adventure Hikes (Anne Kolb) • Men’s & Coed Softball (Brian Piccolo) • Miami Masters Cycling Events (multiple parks) • Model Steam Train Rides (Tradewinds) • Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance Days (Markham, Quiet Waters) • Music at the Mangrove Concert Series (Anne Kolb)

• Musical Expressions (Special Populations) • Native Plant Sales (multiple parks) • Nature Lecture Series (multiple parks) • Nature Photography Programs (multiple parks) • Nature Tots (multiple parks) • Night Hikes/Walks/ Mountain Bike Rides (multiple parks) • Nordic Pole Walking (Special Populations) • Paddling EcoTours (West Lake) Fact Book

Kayaking at West Lake Park • ParksFest Concert (multiple parks)

• Senior Red & White Ball (neighborhood parks)

• Water Matters Day (Tree Tops)

• Scouting Workshops (multiple parks)

• Sistrunk Day Historical Festival (Reverend Samuel Delevoe)

• Water-Safety Instruction (SWIM Central)

• Scottish Festival & Highland Games (Plantation Heritage) • Sea Turtles & Their Babies (Anne Kolb/Hollywood North Beach) • Seasonal Adult Dances (Special Populations)

• Summer Camp Programs (multiple parks)

• Water-Skiing/ Wakeboarding Instruction (C.B. Smith)

• Tandem Leisure Ride (Special Populations)

• Waterway Cleanups (multiple parks)

• Teen Socials (Special Populations)

• Yoga Classes (multiple locatons)

• Tree-Trimming Classes (Extension Education) • Water Aerobics (Special Populations)

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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS Concessionaire

Park(s)

Service

A&A Adventures Horse Trail Rides

Tree Tops Park

Horse trail rides

BEST Crowd Management

Central Broward

Security and crowd management services

*BikeBox, LLC

Markham Park/Quiet Waters Park (in progress)

Bicycle rental and concession

*Brandano Displays

Tradewinds Park & Stables

Holiday Fantasy of Lights

*Bridges Everglades LLC

Everglades Holiday Park

Concession Operations

Broward Beekeepers Association Inc.

Tradewinds Park/Plantation Heritage Park/Tree Tops Park

Management of bee apiaries to protect and stabilize honeybee populations

*Butterfly World

Tradewinds Park & Stables

Butterfly farm, insectarium, and aviary

*Casely Tennis

Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome

Tennis facility operations

*Florida Renaissance Festival Inc.

Quiet Waters Park

Florida Renaissance Festival

*Horses & the Handicapped

Tradewinds Park & Stables

Equine-assisted therapies

*Jeff Ellis & Associates Inc.

Four aquatics facilities

Aquatic risk management services

*Kempersports All Golf

C.B. Smith Park

Golf driving range and miniature golf

*Nova Southeastern University

Hollywood North Beach Park

Marine Environmental Education Center

PayByPhone

Hollywood North Beach Park

Mobile payment/parking management services

*Ski Rixen USA

Quiet Waters Park

Cable water-skiing facility operations

*South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association

Markham Park

Fox observatory

*Tradewinds & Atlantic Railroad

Tradewinds Park & Stables

Steam train operations

University of Florida/IFAS

Division