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Miami/Ft. LauderdaleMiami/Ft. Lauderdale OUTDOORS
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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Huizenga ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 32 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL Huizenga Park, formerly known as Bubier Park, is located along the river in the heart of old Fort Lauderdale, and has undergone a major rejuvenation that includes the construction of a bandshel...
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Pinecrest GardensParent rating: ![]() Location: 11000 Red Road, Miami, FL More than a half-century of vegetation has evolved into the lush oasis of towering banyans, natural streams, and panoramic landscapes that is Pinecrest Gardens. The Splash 'N Play |
Amelia Earhart ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 401 East 65th Street, Hialeah, FL Amelia Earhart Park is a large, beautiful area nestled in the midst of highways, and a bustling community. The park offers many traditional park features, including wide open spaces, pavilions ...
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Knauss Berry FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 15980 SW 248th Street, Homestead, FL Knauss Berry Farm is known for its fresh produce, baked goods, and milkshakes. Locals drive for miles for strawberry shakes, but other flavors like mango, chocolate, raspberry, and vanilla are ...
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Schoolhouse Children's MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach, FL Take an interactive walk through Florida's history at the Schoolhouse Children's Museum, winner of our 2009 Parents'...
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West Lake Park / Anne Kolb Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, FL As of Oct. 1, 2009, the park is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays due to budget constraints. Check the Broward County website for additio...
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Gold Coast Railroad MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 12450 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL Since 1957, the Gold Coast Railroad Museum has been home to several trains of historical significance, resting on a half mile track. Significantly damaged by Hurricane Andrew in 1991, the museu...
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Markham ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 16001 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL Markham Park encompasses over 660 acres on the edge of the Everglades Conservation Area. Outdoor activities abound at this park, including fishing, boating, swimming, skeet shooting, stargazing...
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Quiet Waters ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 401 South Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach, FL As of Oct. 1, 2009, the park is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays due to budget constraints. Check the Broward County website for additio...
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Tree Tops ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 3900 SW 100th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL As of Oct. 1, 2009, the park is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays due to budget constraints. Check the Broward County website for additio...
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic GardenParent rating: ![]() Location: 10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL This 83-acre garden, home to many tropical and sub-tropical plants, eleven lakes, and open meadows between different plant groupings, is a beautiful place to visit. Exploration off the pathways is enc...
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Matheson Hammock Park and MarinaParent rating: ![]() Location: 9610 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL Originally built in the 1930s from land donated by conservationist William Matheson, this park's man-made lagoon, refreshed by Biscayne Bay, is warm, shallow, and calm, making it an ideal place...
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, FL |
Oleta River State ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 3400 NE 163rd Street, Miami, FL Oleta River State Park is a 1043 acre park, the largest urban park in the state, smack dab in the middle of North Miami. Located on Biscayne Bay, with the Oleta River coursing through it, this ...
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