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Fern Forest Nature Center

96 Reviews

#3 of 8 things to do in Coconut Creek

Features Animals

Nature & Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas

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

Review Highlights

“My Feedback to the FFNC’s visit”

Serenity, beautiful sounds and scenery of the wilderness forest that brought calmness to my soul... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

Edwin H

via mobile

“GREAT BLUEGRASS”

Happened to take the family on a Sunday afternoon and was surprised to find these 5 guys playing... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

LovinFernbluegrass

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4.5 96 reviews

Excellent49%
Very good41%
Average8%
Poor2%
Terrible0%

Travellers talk about

“elevated boardwalk”(5 reviews)

“broward county”(6 reviews)

“swamp area”(2 reviews)

About

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.

Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

As featured in Guide to Fort Lauderdale for Families

Contact

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

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+1 954-357-5198

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Edwin H

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

My Feedback to the FFNC’s visit

Serenity, beautiful sounds and scenery of the wilderness forest that brought calmness to my soul bringing me to a complete halt from the high stress environment, is how I can describe my visit to FFNC. I highly recommend you to visit. A female staff (sorry...More

Thank Edwin H

Gitana1973926

Coconut Creek, Florida

2932

Reviewed 1 week ago

Nice place for a quite family picnic

The place is very secluded. Club house is very nice. But I would only do a lunch activity. Is very dark after sun down.gg

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LovinFernbluegrass

Reviewed 1 week ago

GREAT BLUEGRASS

Happened to take the family on a Sunday afternoon and was surprised to find these 5 guys playing bluegrass at the main pavilion for over 200 folks clapping and stomping their feet. Proved to be a wonderful day,,,\\\...kids loved it also. Check it out...lots of...More

Thank LovinFernbluegrass

David W

103

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Pleasant Walk

Fern Forrest is a pleasant walk through what is basically the natural world of wild Florida. Depending on the day there is much to see of the wild life on and the natural beauty of flowers, tees and other plants.Butterflies and animals if your observant...More

2 Thank David W

Justdesert4me

Huntington, New York

365

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Disappearing ecology

Interesting walk through forest and swamp. We took 1/2 mile loop on boardwalk which was fine given 90 degree heat and humidity. Well worth it an there was no cost.

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lalocadr19

Hollywood, Florida

1439303

Reviewed 13 August 2018 via mobile

Beautiful!?

Beautiful trails probably 1 miles, if you lucky can spot birds, butterfly, lizard, there definitely mosquito, worth the trip and the time. Nature at it best.

1 Thank lalocadr19

BrandNewMachine

Kingston, Jamaica

6927

Reviewed 26 July 2018

great place for a family respite in nature

i was pleasantly surprised to find such a large park located so near to my relatives house in Coconut Creek...i always try to find nature parks when i travel and was happy to find the trails and nature centre located at Fern Forest...its ideal for...More

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Nick A

274

Reviewed 21 June 2018

Fun park

If you like nature this is a good place to visit. Its very relaxing and quiet. Great for walks, biking, and playing around.

1 Thank Nick A

bnbdigs2

Hyattsville

9431

Reviewed 19 June 2018

Perfect venue for a wedding

The rain added to the romantically green, lush backdrop for the ceremony and reception. Since Fern Forest Nature Center is covered, no one had to worry about getting wet while enjoying the trees and ferns which densely populated the area around us. Once the ceremony...More

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Alysia P

Reviewed 16 June 2018 via mobile

Great Spot

We only walked the Cypress Creek Trail because it was the only trail with a boardwalk. We have small children and there are many signs saying that there are crocodiles/alligators in the area so we avoided the trails near the swamp area. Very nice peaceful...More