RECREATION

State Parks

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 East Sunrise Boulevard • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-564-4521
Relax and unwind at this beautiful park that features several shaded picnic areas, a children's playground, barbecue grills, and beach access. Visitors of the park can also enjoy inline skating, volleyball, canoeing, fishing, and a nature trail. more... map

Port Everglades
1800 Eller Drive • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-523-3404
Known as the "world's premier cruise port," this major cruise port features a diverse maritime operation which includes a major petroleum storage and distribution hub, South Florida's primary bulk cargo depot, and a favorite U.S. Navy liberty port. more... map

BHC Yacht Charters & Sales
954-720-0475
Established in 1990, this prestigious company offers luxury yacht vacations with over 1,000 charter yachts available. An exciting, romantic trip to nearly anywhere in the world awaits you at BHC Yacht Charters. more...

Carolina Club
3011 Rock Island Road • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33063
Located in Margate
954-753-4000
Enjoy 18 holes of championship upscale public golf with county club amenities at this golf club that includes an award-winning pro shop and a full service, natural grass practice facility. more... map
Jacaranda Golf Club
9200 West Broward Boulevard • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33324
Located in Plantation
954-472-5836, 888-955-1234
Nestled in a unique tropical setting, this 36 hole semiprivate golf club offers all the amenities and service of a private country club and features ponds, canals, and waterways that come into play on the holes. A fully stocked pro shop is also on site. more... map
Tournament Players Club Heron Bay
11801 Heron Bay Boulevard • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33076
Located in Coral Springs
954-796-2000, 800-511-6616
Home of the Honda Classic, this golf club is one of the most unique clubs in the nation and features an 18 hole course designed in the highest quality, as well as a fully equipped golf shop, a snack bar, and a restaurant. more... map

Scuba School and Dive Center, The
3331 East Oakland Park Boulevard • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-566-6344, 877-88SCUBA
This scuba school offers a wide list of courses including a one day scuba intro course and two or three day scuba certification course. They also offers snorkeling and diving excursions off of the beach, as well as a wide selection of dive and snorkel gear in every size and color. more... map

Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex
501 Hall of Fame Drive • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-828-4580
Home to the Fort Lauderdale Swim Team, the Fort Lauderdale Dive Team, and the International Swimming Hall of Fame, this complex was also home to the first pool of Olympic size in Florida and is open daily for lap swimming and water aerobics. National and international aquatic competitions are also held here. more...