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Fern Forest Nature Center

83 Reviews

#3 of 19 things to do in Coconut Creek

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Nature & Wildlife Areas, Nature & Parks

201 S Lyons Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33063-6783

+1 954-357-5198

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“We wanted to do something different ”

We wanted to go out somewhere in S florida besides shopping 🛒 Centres! Our friends have been here... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

SunshineMontreal

Montreal, Canada

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“One of My Favorite Broward County Parks”

My husband and I try to go to this park at least once a month. It has a wonderful boardwalk, but... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

VKauf2014

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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This 247.1-acre Urban Wilderness Area is home to more than 200 species of plants, including more than 30 species of ferns, making it one of the finest examples of preserved native plant communities in South Florida.

4.5

83 reviews

Excellent50%
Very good40%
Average8%
Poor2%
Terrible0%

Travellers talk about

“broward county” (6 reviews)

“elevated boardwalk” (5 reviews)

“gopher tortoise” (2 reviews)

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

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201 S Lyons Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33063-6783

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SunshineMontreal

Montreal, Canada

48485

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We wanted to do something different

We wanted to go out somewhere in S florida besides shopping 🛒 Centres! Our friends have been here before so they picked us up ! It’s a very nice nature Center but we didn’t see the one animal !! Just a couple of pretty butterflies...More

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VKauf2014

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

17145

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

One of My Favorite Broward County Parks

My husband and I try to go to this park at least once a month. It has a wonderful boardwalk, but also an open area of scrub land where from time to time you can see a gopher tortoise.

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Arielfl

Coconut Creek, Florida

7246

Reviewed 16 March 2018

Florida Untamed

This nature center is around the corner from my house and I have been coming here for years so it will always hold a place in my heart. I primarily come here to run. There is not a lot of visible wildlife compared to some...More

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Kai A

Higganum, Connecticut, United States

4113

Reviewed 5 March 2018 via mobile

Beautiful!

We’ve been here a few times now and as always it was a beautiful experience. They have a small nature center and a lovely boardwalk that leads to some nice trails as well. The vegetation and wildlife are captivating!

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Brenda H

Hawthorn,Co.Durham

412152

Reviewed 8 December 2017 via mobile

Beware the mossies

We visited here and found it extremly interesting. The park is in 2 parts and we loved the boardwalk area and found lots of interesting wildlife. The other part on the forest floor I did not enjoy although it was a circular route and we...More

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jpwiii1958

Seattle, Washington

11346

Reviewed 9 September 2017

Can't Miss Park

While on vacation in southern Florida we wanted to visit as many nature venues as possible. The Fern Forest Nature Center did not disappoint. There was a nice mix of boardwalk hikes to go along with trail hikes. Everything is well marked and the grounds...More

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Erik F

Tamarac

1810

Reviewed 4 August 2017

Best Nature Spot In Broward!

This is the best place to explore and enjoy Nature in Broward County. From the boardwalk through the Cypress Dome to the Prairie Overlook to the primitive Maple Walk, this gem has hiking/walking options for various interests and physical abilities.

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387indy

Coral Springs, Florida

3180919

Reviewed 21 May 2017

Fern Forest Nature Center

Fern Forest is a good place to see Florida in a more natural state. Lots of trees, ferns, shrubs. They have built facilities and walkways. They have events, I have been to plant sales, to a wedding with a band.

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789Princess099

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

4324

Reviewed 16 May 2017

Back to nature, very zen and FREE

Wow, what a beautiful place. I've lived here for years and never visited this place. Great place to see nature in all its beauty. Lots of overhanging foliage to shade from the hot sun for part of the trail. This section also includes a fabulous...More

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Lee T

Manhasset, New York

24346

Reviewed 28 March 2017

Peaceful

Hidden away right on a main road. this is a little treasure. The long boardwalk walk under the trees is a delight. The small museum area is nice. Even the bathrooms are nice!

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