What a beuatiful boardwalk! I was lucky enough to get a tour of the area with Audubon Everglades,…read moreand I learned so much about the flora and fauna. There's really nothing like disconnecting from the daily grind and walking through Tall Cypress.

Glorious shade. Only one trail maybe only 0.4 miles? But very cozy, busy enough that I'm not scared…read moreof spiders but not too busy. Overall 8/10

It took me a few tries to figure out how to access this nature preserve. It is across the street…read morefrom Helene Klein Preserve and Saw Palmetto Natural Area but unlike those natural areas it does not have it's own dedicated parking lot. However you can clearly see it's sign from Hillsboro Blvd. I ended up going past the sign and making the first right I could into the parking lot that runs behind Duffy's. By following the preserve fence down the lot I was finally able to find the path that runs into the preserve. It was worth the search because the six foot wide path led across a very pretty 100 foot pedestrian bridge into a gazebo. Other amenities include benches, a bike rack, and informational signs. The preserve is a 7.43 acre tract that is important for migrating birds as well as providing a home for the birds that stay here year round. The vegetation consists of pine flatwoods, saw palmetto, and pineland grasses. Many kinds of birds, fish, and birds make their home here. On my visit I saw a beautiful bright red cardinal and a raccoon that was busy emptying Duffy"s dumpster. Neither was amicable to being photographed.

I loved that this trail is so close to my house, I just wonder why I never knew about it…read more The walking trail is free as well as the parking. The trail is nicely shaded and has a paved walkway which makes it easy for parents pushing their child in a stroller or the casual jogger out on a nice morning. The trail has plenty of benches as well as beautiful views of the natural landscape and the water that separates the path from the golfers on the course. Along the way there are information boards to learn about the Preserve environment. There are emergency posts located along the 1.1 mile trail incase there is a problem if 911 needs to be called. I also noticed a cute painted rock collection that stretches over 30 yards in the shape of a snake. Next time I will will be bringing a rock to contribute. Overall, I thought this place was great on a nice day but it would be too hot during the summer to visit.

This trail has really blossomed with all the foliage since opening many years ago. About half the…read moretrail is shaded now. There are views of waterways and the golf course. There are informational stands along the one mile path. Make sure to find the rock snake:) There is easy parking at the golf course. There's a restroom in the clubhouse.

Drove by this the other day on the way to another location and planned to come back. Brought my…read morehusband with me for a morning walk. The trail is nicely shaded and the path is wide and stable - might be a nice short running route. It links to some other local trails! The trail offers some side of the road parking, which seems to be underutilized. The park offers free bug spray at the entrance, which is spectacular because I can imagine it may get buggy in all that glorious shade. I love finding spaces like these, and look forward to coming back with the kids.

This pristine natural area is nestled in the heart of the City of Parkland and is named for Doris…read moreDavis Forman, wife of Hamilton Forman and mother of Collins and Austin. Cooperative efforts between the Forman family, City of Parkland Mayor and City Commissioners, Broward County Board of County Commissioners, and Riverglades Elementary PTA have enabled this once endangered native land to be planned, restored, and opened to the public under the 1989 Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) Bond Program. In order to further a common goal and protect this uniquely diverse 20-acre site for public enjoyment and education, Broward County voters, on March 14, 1989, approved a $75 million bond issue referendum to acquire this and several other sites across the county. In turn, to provide public access, site amenities were designed, including a 5' wide, 900' long pedestrian trail traveling through pine woods and a 1,550' boardwalk meandering through cypress wetlands and past a breathtaking oak hammock. Two seating and observation areas along with a pavilion area are located along the trail. The public is encouraged to view this wondrous natural resource, to absorb its beauty, and to learn the importance of its preservation for future generations' quality of life. This is a nice, quiet place to go for a short walk. I saw hardly any people. It was kind of attached to a school with a fence which I guess is nice but didn't want people to think I was creeping about so I stayed away from it. Lol. There is no official parking so you kind of have to park on the street. I wasn't towed so I guess it was ok. I would return.

Peace, tranquility, nature and wildlife, dirt roads, sweat, and amazing sunsets! One stop shop with…read moreSawgrass Trailhead at Atlantic Blvd. Mainly known likely for the best sunsets in Broward as it gets jammed packed for sunset lovers. Love the upgraded parking and road to accommodate more cars compared to the past. But you must come for the sunset, and stay for the peaceful long walks and all that nature has to offer. Great spot to also go for a hike/walk, bike the dirt roads, and enjoy nature with occasional croc sitings and evens Everglades deers. Enjoy a boat passing by or even an airboat. Nice outdoor trail that you must experience and hike at least once. Easily assessable, peaceful, picturesque views, amazing sunsets, and an abundance of nature all sure won't disappoint.

The Sawgrass Trail off Atlantic Blvd is where you go to view some of the most beautiful…read moremesmerizing sunsets in the area. People bring their chairs and wait to view the sky and watch the sunset in silence. This Trail is quiet and also perfect for bikers and runners. People also bring their dogs for a nice walk. Trail is home to many species of birds and you can spot alligators and snakes if you get lucky. Wide open area where fishing is allowed. You can see people fishing from their boats as well as near the canal. I enjoy coming here whenever I want to enjoy nature and do my meditation walk. It provides me with a sense of calmness and tranquility. There is parking but try to get there early before Sunset time as it can get crowded and parking is limited. Bring bug spray as there may be mosquitos in the area.

The West Palm Aire Drive Bridge is a 2 lane bridge spanning the C-14 Cypress Creek Canal in the…read morePalm Aire community in Pompano Beach. The bridge is next to the Herb Skolnick Center. Recent improvements to the bridge and surrounding area include new pedestrian lighting, landscaping, and widened sidewalks. My favorite part of the improvement project is the stunning new wildlife art by local nautical artist Dennis Friel. He also did all of the artwork on the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge and the art on the SE 5th Avenue Bridge. On the Palm Aire bridge, Friel added fish and dragon flies and my favorite birds, a Great Blue Heron and a Roseate Spoonbill. The new artwork makes the bridge a stand out. The bridge connects to a new paved trail which extends along the canal west side adjacent to Oaks drive and east side N Palm Aire Dr. During my visit the bridge was getting a lot of pedestrian traffic from walkers and bikers exercising on the trail.

This is one of Coral Springs namesake parks. It was dedicated in 1996 to Richard D. Petrillo who…read morewas a resident of Coral Springs since 1978. He was president of Cue Homes which was one of the original builders for Coral Ridge Communities. He is considered instrumental to the early development of Coral Springs. Richard D. Petrillo Park is a strip of land sandwiched between Maplewood Elementary School and the Coral Springs Improvement District which is a water utility company. At first glance it is just a field with some lovely Royal Poinciana Trees. I saw some people using the area to run their dogs. If you go to the back of the park there is a hidden fence that surrounds a radio controlled car racetrack. Unless you went down this small road you wouldn't even know it was there and I was not aware that Coral Springs had a RC track. It looks very cool. According to the race track website the track is open for practice on Saturdays and race day is Sunday. In order to use the track you need a R.O.A.R membership card that includes insurance. Rules for using the track and an events calendar is located on the Coral Springs RC Race Track website. It looks like a fun activity for the Coral Springs community.

Progress Hammock Memorial Greenway is a pocket park in the Victoria Park neighborhood of Ft…read more Lauderdale. It is on NE 7th St. between NE 14th Ave. and NE 15th Ave, just east of Holiday Park. Greenways are green spaces that have been closed to motorized vehicles in order to provide people a safe place to travel and exercise. With no cars, they are typically a great place to enjoy nature and spot wildlife. The greenway was made possible by the Victoria Park Civic Association who has made it their mission to support green space infrastructure. The VPCA partnered with City of Fort Lauderdale urban forestry services to develop the conceptual design of the park and to add and the appropriate plant species. They chose a hammock because this ecosystem has been greatly reduced in Florida over the past 50 years. Hammocks are an ideal ecosystem for urban areas because they can be created almost anywhere including residential yards, small spaces between townhome buildings, and roadside swales. There are lights along the pathway in the evening. The memorial part of the park are the plaques honoring people in Victoria Park who were civic activists. These include Pat Mayers (1945-2011) who dedicated her life to Victoria Park and fighting crime, Norman McClean (1939-2008) for his contributions to Victoria Park, Margaret "Peg" Nusser (1945-2015) for her volunteerism, and Ron Gomez (1950-2014) for his love of friends. My favorite plaque is Virginia Jones (1927-2014) with her high heeled shoe. She loved living and walking in Victoria Park for 55 years. Although small, the greenway is beautifully landscaped with native plants. The standout is a large royal poinciana tree. I love what the VPCA was able to accomplish here. They created a beautiful green space in the city and they honored the people who dedicated their lives to making Victoria Park a great place to live. Stop by and check it out if you are in the area.