HUGH TAYLOR BIRCH STATE PARK TRAIL
3109 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Since 1941
Accessible, Bicycling, Birding, Camping, Canoeing and Kayaking, Fishing, Hiking and Nature Trail, Horse/Equestrian Trail, Picnic, Playground, Restroom Facilities, Snorkeling, Swimming, Visitor Center & Wildlife viewing
Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway & Visitors can rent a canoe and paddle along a mile-long freshwater lagoon
Price: From $2
SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER
2701 W State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Since 1978
Birding, Hiking, Trail Running, Walking, Forest Lake, Beach, Wild Flowers, Park, Loop Trails, Nature & Wildlife Areas
Protects a 56-acre floodplain of cypress strand and mangroves with uplands of tropical hammock
FERN FOREST NATURE CENTER
201 Lyons Rd. South, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33063
Since 1979
Dogs on Leash, Wheelchair Friendly, Kid Friendly, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Nature Trips, Road Biking, Trail Running, Walking, Beach, Lake, Wild Flowers & Wildlife
An urban wilderness area spanning 247 acres that surround the original floodplain of Cypress Creek