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Deerfield Island Park has reopened to the public on weekends..
See below for shuttle times
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 that have been completed include replacement of all the old composite boardwalk with natural wood, removal of some of the invasive Australian pines, expanding the old 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. New water fountains have also been added.
The Park just reopened to the public this summer. Although, some areas are still closed, such as the Cochina Trail, the newly refurbished restrooms are open and the beautiful new Butterfly Garden and walkways are comfortable places to stroll.
Photos from work-in-progress in the Butterfly Garden 2024-2025
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 winding pathway from the Marina
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 from old boardwalk
New Photos from the Butterfly Garden - 2025
Visit our "Events" Page to see Park Staff and FoDIP Volunteers in action in the Butterfly Garden
Nature Trails:. A half-mile Mangrove Trail, over the newly completed boardwalk through the mangrove wetland and accessible from the Butterfly Garden over new rubberized pathways.
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.
The Cochina trail is currently closed to the public.
Weekend Shuttles: A free park-operated shuttle provides transportation to the island on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays hourly from 10am - 2 pm. All shuttles leave from the dock at Sullivan Park. The last shuttle returns from the island at 2:45pm. 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 10:00am - 3:00pm, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
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