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The Park is currently closed for major renovations by the Broward County Department of Parks and Recreation. Scroll down to see details of the renovation in progress
Renovation Progress at Deerfield Island Park
BROWARD County Parks and Recreation is embarking on a massive and unique project to turn this urban wilderness into an easily accessible experience for all its visitors.
Projects underway are replacement of all the old composite boardwalk with natural wood, removal of some of the invasive Australian pine, clearing an area and expanding the original butterfly garden to at least 5 times the area of the original, creation of new wandering pathways with a rubberized composite surface for comfortable walking, and usage by a walker or even a wheelchair. All renovations are ADA compliant.
The purchase of a barge has made this possible. Now the final design stage for converting the original caretaker's cottage into an Education and Nature Center is underway. Hopefully, next summer will see the re-opening of this unique urban wilderness.
Pebble Base for the new ADA compliant Trails
Final Rubberized surface of the ADA compliant trails
New Boardwalks - ADA compliant
Tony the Tortoise in his new home - part of a new pathway to the future Educational Center
Butterfly Garden pathway
Butterfly Garden pathway
Pathway through the Butterfly Garden area
Painted Turtle Pad on pathway to Educational Center
Downed Australian Pine in the Butterfly Garden
Turtle Pad painting in progress
Barge purchased to deliver supplies to the island for Renovation
New Benches using repurposed lumber
Map To Deerfield Island Park
Directions: From the I-95, exit east to Hillsboro Blvd. At the last red light before crossing the Hillsboro Bridge, turn left then immediatly turn right onto Riverview Rd. That takes you into Suillivan Park and to the free shuttle boat.
Nature Trails: A half-mile sandy and rocky Coquina Trail that meanders through coastal hardwood hammock and remnant scrub. A three-quarter-mile Mangrove Trail, partly through sand and partly over the newly completed boardwalk through the mangrove wetland.
Free self-guiding maps for both trails available at the kiosks. Picnic tables and grills are located throughout the park on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two wheelchair-accessible boardwalks are also available at two picnic areas.
Weekend Shuttles: A free park-operated shuttle provides transportation to the island on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays hourly from 10am - 3 pm. All shuttles leave from the dock at Sullivan Park. The last shuttle returns from the island at 3:45pm. Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult to ride the shuttle. The shuttle is dependent on weather conditions, so please call 954-357-5100 to confirm the shuttle is operating if the weather looks questionable.
Private Boating: Marina access is also available for private boats under 25 ft from 9:30am - 4:30pm, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.