Stunson Nature trail opened on April 27, 2018. It was created in partnership with many community…read moregroups including the School Board of Broward County, Florida Sea Grant, and Florida Urban Community Forestry Grant. The nature trail is named for longtime city manager John Stunson who died in November of 2016. There is a dedication plaque at the entrance of the trail to him. The contractor on the project was MBR Construction. The created an educational walking trail with emphasis on environmental zones, an enhanced wetland area, new landscaping and irrigation, creation of earthen berms, and new fences and landscaping. $474,000 was spent on the walking trail and another $27,000 for the archway entrance to the trail. This trail is a welcome addition to Oakland Park. You can park at Royal Palm Park located next door and walk over. The natural ground trail is perfect for all fitness levels. Native plants line the trail as it winds around a lake and passes through six environmental zone. Once you finish walking here you can pick up the fitness trail at Royal Palm Park.

Stunson Nature Trail is named after John Stunson, a longtime city manager of Oakland Park. The…read morenature trail is a quarter mile loop that goes through different ecological zones such as seashore zone, hardwood zone and flat wood zone. There are benches along the loop. The loop is gravel and boardwalk and is easy to navigate. Stunson Nature Trail has participated with the Million Orchid Project in which native orchids are planted (I didn't see any) The trail was very well maintained. It is a nice walk if you are in the area. It is next to Royal Palm Park, that is where I parked.

This county park is another one of the few natural pine scrub areas left in Florida. And after…read morevisiting Highland Scrub Natural area not far away, we decided to drive over and visit this very rare to south Florida natural preserve park, as well. The park is located right on a fairly busy street just south of the middle school. There was a lot of traffic traveling north and south here, but only one other car with one person had stopped when we were there. And the parking lot here is quite large. The person was relaxing in one of the shady pavilions having a late lunch. This sand pine scrub park is accurately described. The ground is sandy like beach sand and there is dry, desert like vegetation here. If you read the history, it explains how many thousands of years earlier Florida was mostly under seawater -- except for these high ridges that attracted vegetation and unique animals. And if you visit, it will remind you of parts of old Florida prior to urbanization. I like plants and flowers and found many interesting ones of both types to photograph here. As it was quite hot the day we came, we didn't walk the majority of the hiking trails. There are two trails -- one paved and one "natural". And they're both considered easy trails if you're dressed appropriately with comfortable shoes (which we were not). But we did also get to see some animal tracks -- some of which I'm not too fond. If you are new to Florida or new to the area, or just curious to what very old Florida looked like, this is a unique experience. It's quiet and relaxing and feels a world away from city life. I'm so glad that they've preserved this rare and ecologically sensitive spot since most have disappeared.

I recommended it's quiet not a long trail. I been to the one In Tampa it's long about 5 miles…read morereminding me the 5 miles

Greenways are green spaces that have been closed to motorized vehicles in order to provide people a…read moresafe place to travel and exercise. With no cars, they are typically a great place to enjoy nature and spot wildlife. The Cypress Creek Greenway is 16.5 miles from the everglades to the ocean. The trail was mainly constructed between 2009 and 2012 and it is the longest stretch of paved recreational path in Broward County. The segment closest to where I live runs from Fern Forest Nature Center to 441. The entirety of the trail runs between Lyons Rd. and Sanibel Dr., just east of Sawgrass Expressway. The trail is asphalt and concrete making it ideal for walking, running, and biking. For three miles of the trail it parallels Southgate Boulevard on one side and the C-14 Canal on the other. While walking the greenway today I spotted wading birds and an Osprey diving for fish. The trail used to end at Fern forest but another segment was recently added that takes it to the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately the new segment of the trail is not directly linked to the old section. Instead you have to travel along the bike lane on Lyons Road 1.6 miles to McNab road before reconnecting to the Cypress Creek Greenway. Bike travel on Lyons road can be potentially dangerous. On the western end of the trail parking is available in Tamarac at Tephford Park Playground and the Gary B. Jones Park for People and Pups. On the east end of the trail parking is available at the end of Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach. There is also parking at Fern Forest nature Center. One thing to note is that the greenway does not have any shade so it is best in the cooler months. There are a few benches along the way and it passes the Margate Boat Ramp. I had an enjoyable time looking for birds and walking off some of the turkey day dinner today. With the dip in temperature, this is a a fun trail to come out and explore.

Really nice shaded walking trail in the Boca area. They have several different paths you can take,…read moresome covered and some in the sun. Bikes are not allowed.

Yamato scrub is back open after some prescribed burns . Trails have been cleared and are wider…read more Great place for off trail hike or quick walk.

This area just knocked my socks off…read more I couldn't believe that I was so close to an industrial area just east of busy Dixie Highway, yet it felt like being in a whole other world. A quiet secluded place where you could hear your heart beat. It made me think that this is what many areas of old Florida used to look like. Kind of scruffy vegetation, almost desert like it was so dry and sandy in spots. You have to come here. Even if you don't do the short-ish walk, it's on paved pathways --and you are urged to stay on the paths and not wander off thereby endangering the endangered species of plants, etc. Occasionally, there are shelters for shade. There were no other people or cars when we stopped by. We got to explore a bit -- we didn't walk the entire path as it was in the 80's and quite hot (and we weren't dressed properly), but we did get to see cactus, and some pretty flowers, and moss, and various palms, etc. etc. And we read about the history of this type of landscape and how there are very few places like this still left in the state. I think if I worked or lived nearby, I'd come here often. Just to escape the buzz of civilization. But, it does feel a bit isolated so you might want to visit with a friend. I'm so glad we got to see this....

Interesting Florida landscape. We are visiting and wanted to explore. This may be as foresty as…read moreFL gets. Easy to find, mostly paved 1/4 to 1/2 mile short trail. There were very few people there and numerous parking spots. We enjoyed the signage, the history of FL land, indigenous plants wildlife... well kept park

I really enjoyed my nature walk in this spot. It is very clean, they have a fun activity with a…read morekid's book along the way, and I saw a turtle!

Heyyyy, we got a new park to visit! And its not far from home…read more Its actually close for most people in the area as its right off the 95 exit onto Spanish River. We stopped over the other day, as my daughter found it on a basic search for places to take a walk or jog in the area. a little embarrassing that I didn't even know it was right there. I scouted it a little so I knew the right move was to park at the Spanish River library. After getting ready where we parked we headed out on a nice jog. The Pondhawk nature trail felt like about a mile around. it meandered left and right and plenty of things to distract as we jogged by. After that loop we too the other route which was around the lake there. that was closer to a half mile so we went around that 3 times. there were plenty o other people walking and jogging but the positive vibes were every where as people would say hi as we passed by. it was a nice Sunday morning jog, and I think we have a new spot to get some cardio in, Pondhawk.