Topeekeegee Park in Hollywood, or TY Park, is popular for a wide variety of outdoor activities, including picnicking and walking, running or skating on a path around a lake lined with shady live oaks. Watercraft rentals are offered on weekends.
Park manager Jim Babb offered his perspective
TY Park Photo/Broward Parks & Recreation
Why do people enjoy walking and biking at your park
“People love the huge live oaks that provide a cool shade canopy over much of the park. T.Y. Park has the feel of a neighborhood park, while providing the amenities of a large regional park,” Babb says. “The 2-mile walking path draws residents daily as they enjoy the opportunity to experience the scenic walk around the lake.”
What are some features and amenities
- Picnic areas
- Tennis
- watercraft rentals on weekends
- 61-site RV campground
- lagoon and slides at Castaway Island water park — not open until further notice
- playground & other amenities — not open until further notice
What types of wildlife reside in the park
“T.Y. Park is home to squirrels, green parrots, box turtles, peacock bass, Egyptian geese, egrets, and ibises among many others,” Babb says.
Where’s your favorite place
“Sitting lakeside watching the fountain,” Babb says.
TY Park Information
- Entry to the park is free on week days
- Weekends & holiday fees are waived until further notice — when in effect, weekend & holiday fees are $1.50 per person for ages 6 and older
- TY Park is at 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood 33021, 954-357-8811
Other information is on Broward County Parks website .
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Previous events
- 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. January Florida Youth Orchestra Flute Choir, conducted by Sarah Weinstein Pavilion 12, free with park entry fee
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. February 17 Ukulele Fest, free with $1.50 weekend park entry fee. Pick up some tips for learning to play, or enjoy listening to others.
- Blues & Jazz Festival, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 10, Pavilion 12, free except for weekend park entry fee, which is $1.50 for ages 6 and older. The event features Joey Gilmore and his Blues & Jazz Revue. Food trucks & kids’ activities are offered
- Native Plant Sale 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 7th
