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Sawgrass Recreation Park is a nature preserve offering an up-close look at the local wildlife.Visitors can explore thousands of acres of swampland and enjoy activities like boat tours, airboat rides, and a boardwalk birding trail. Also included on-site are educational lectures focused on topics such as the history of the Everglades and local ecology. With its wide variety of activities, Sawgrass Recreation Park offers something for everyone from outdoor adventurers to nature lovers.Address : 1006 US-27, Weston, FL 33327, USA
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Volunteer ParkVolunteer Park is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike. Spanning over 20 acres, the park is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Perfect for picnics and hikes, it offers plenty of natural beauty to explore, such as gazebos, ponds, pavilions, playgrounds, and nature trails. There are even judicial facilities where visitors can challenge themselves at activities like basketball or tennis or get involved with an arts class.
Flamingo Gardens60-acre (24 ha) wildlife sanctuary, aviary, zoo, and botanical garden. The grounds contain more than 3,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants including 200-year-old oaks, and 300 plus species of palms. The 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) Everglades aviary houses one of the largest collection of wading birds in the United States.
C.B. Smith ParkC.B. Smith Park is the perfect place to spend your downtime. From camping sites and picnic tables to sports fields and nature trails, the park provides fun for all ages. Visitors can take a dip in the Water Park with its massive wave pool and nine water slides, or enjoy a game of volleyball, basketball or tennis on the courts provided. The fishing pier provides great opportunities for angling, and relaxing leisurely strolls are available along paved paths through lush greenery.
Plantation Historical MuseumThe Plantation Historical Museum provides a unique opportunity to explore the city's history. Founded in 1989, the museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting understanding of Plantation’s culture and history through appropriate educational methods. Visitors are invited to explore items from past generations, creative media exhibits, and artifacts from many aspects of everyday life during the 19th century. There is also a diverse selection of traveling exhibits.
Central Broward Park & Broward County StadiumCentral Broward Park & Broward County Stadium is a 5,000 seat sports complex that spans over an impressive 82 acres. It is the first public park facility certified and approved by the International Cricket Council to host international cricket matches in the United States. The park offers endless entertainment opportunities with its five softball fields, two rugby pitches, and six soccer pitches, as well as its array of batting cages and miniature golf course.
Fern Forest Nature CenterThe Fern Forest Nature Center is a great destination for a fun and educational day out. The natural center consists of 310 acres of land, filled with a variety of different structures and features. Visitors can enjoy the woods, marsh, and wetland trails that allow them to explore the plants and wildlife in the area. In addition to these trails, the nature center offers interactive exhibits about the importance of protecting the environment as well as educational programming .
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Broward CountyBroward County is one of the three counties in South Florida that make up the Miami metropolitan area. Broward County's urbanized area occupies 427.8 square miles of land. The largest portion of the county is the Conservation Area that extends west to border Collier County. The conservation area is 796.9 square miles and consists of wetlands, much of which are part of the Everglades National Park.
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