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Parks & Outdoor Spaces

Fort Lauderdale’s outdoor spaces range from the coastal hammocks of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, where visitors can rent boats and fish, to the inland butterfly gardens and interpretive trails of Secret Woods Nature Center. The 35-acre Bonnet House Museum and Gardens preserves historic architecture and diverse ecosystems, while Flamingo Park offers a quiet neighborhood green space. The International Swimming Hall of Fame provides a unique look at aquatic sports history.

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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

An Eden-like garden where you can rent a boat, go fishing or just wander around its nature trails.

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International Swimming Hall of Fame

The International Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum is a history museum and hall of fame, located at One Hall of Fame Drive, Fort Lauderdale…

Flamingo Park

A lovely historic neighborhood in the middle of suburbia with a quaint green park nearby. A nice place to just kick back and relax.

Secret Woods Nature Center

A forest, butterfly garden, interpretive center and countless trails - this natural complex has it all. Perfect for families.

Bonnet House Museum and Gardens

A 35-acre historic estate featuring a plantation-style house and art gallery. The surrounding grounds encompass five distinct ecosystems, including mangrove wetlands and a maritime forest, preserving a piece of old Florida’s coastal landscape.