Florida state parks are offering a free entry day. For Veterans Days, most state parks are waiving fees November 11. In Broward, that includes Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale and Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach. Regular fees for boat rentals and other activities are in effect. More information is available on the Florida State Parks …
Tag Archive: parks
Sep
21
Free Fun For World Day Of Play
Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department is going to enjoy Worldwide Day of Play. A variety of free activities are featured for the event, Saturday September 24. Family Sports and Game Day 10 a.m. to noon at Osswald Park, 2220 NW 21st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. This event may include egg tossing and some other old-fashioned …
Sep
06
Free Entry With Library Card Or Book
Florida state parks are offering a free entry day. As part of a Literacy Month, you’ll slide in to most state parks on Sunday Sept. 11 with something other than money. Show a library book, a library card or drop off a family friendly book. In Broward, that includes Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale and …
Jul
14
Free Entry Day at Florida State Parks
Florida state parks are offering a free entry day. As part of Recreation and Parks Month in Florida, you’ll slide in to most state parks on Sunday July 17. In Broward, that includes Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale and Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach. Regular fees for boat rentals and other activities are in effect. …
Jun
15
Discounts For Dads At State Parks
Lots of fathers enjoy a good deal. So here’s a discount he might want to hop on. For Father’s Day, dads and their families receive a 50 percent discount on the entry fees at most Florida State Parks. More information is available on the Florida State Parks website. The discounts are for Sunday June …
Nov
28
Broward County Parks Offer Passports
On weekends and holidays, some Broward regional parks issue a $1.50 fee per person. For those who jaunt out to the parks regularly on weekends, the Parks Passports may be an attractive deal. The yearly passports fees are $25 for individuals and $60 for families with up to 6 people in a vehicle. The passports are sold at …
Nov
06
Free Entry Day at Florida State Parks
Florida state parks are offering free entry Veteran’s Day. In Broward, the free entry is valid Thursday, Nov. 11 at Birch State Park on E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, 954-564-4521 and Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach, 954-923-2833. Regular fees for boat rentals and other activities are in effect. More information is available on the Florida State …
Oct
06
Plant Show And Sale At Heritage Park
Plants of various types are the stars of this event. Plant Affair, a plant show and sale, is Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday Oct. 10 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation, 954-791-1025. About 30 vendors may participate. The plant show is accessible to those who pay the park’s regular weekend entry …
Jul
12
Free Entry Day at Florida State Parks
Florida state parks are offering a free entry day. As part of Recreation and Parks Month in Florida, you’ll slide in to most state parks on Saturday July 17. In Broward, that includes Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale and Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach. Regular fees for boat rentals and other activities are in effect. …
Jun
23
$3 Nature Tots Program At Parks
The Nature Tots program features activities for youngsters at a relatively inexpensive fee. The Thursday-morning programs, July 8 and July 22 at 10 a.m., are for kids ages 2 to 4. The fee is $3. The activities might include stories, art projects and nature walks. The July 8 program is at Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek, 954-970-0150 The July …

