Anne Kolb Nature Center
The Mangrove Adventure
Hollywood
751 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33019
- Boardwalk
- Observation tower
- Kayaking
- Wildlife
- Scenic views
Official LMGT meetup
Good To GoSaturday, October 10, 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Your park quest
5 to tick, plus a bonusWalking
Climb all five levels of the observation tower.
Five flights of tower stairs · about 20 min · Stairs only to the top; there is no lift.
Adventure
From the top of the tower, photograph the mangroves stretching toward the ocean.
At the top of the tower · about 10 min · Open deck, windy and sunny.
Live More
Name one thing about the mangroves you did not know before today.
No walking needed · about 5 min · Shaded seating near the exhibit hall.
Movement
Climb the five-level observation tower, then walk one full mangrove boardwalk loop.
Five-level tower plus a 1 mile mangrove trail · about 45 min · Mix of boardwalk and shell path with partial shade.
Together
From the top of the tower, name three landmarks you can see with the people you came with.
At the top of the tower · about 10 min · The deck has room for a small group.
Bonus · optional
Bonus: visit the exhibit hall (open 9am-5pm) and learn one fact about Broward mangroves.
Exhibit hall, indoors · about 20 min · Air-conditioned, open 9am to 5pm.
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Discover this park
Climb the five-level observation tower and West Lake's mangrove wilderness spreads out toward the ocean — one of the best views in Broward County. The center opened in 1996 and anchors roughly 1,500 acres of restored coastal mangrove wetland, making it the largest nature center in the county park system. It is named for Anne Kolb, the first woman elected to the Broward County Commission. Trails, a tram, paddle rentals and an exhibit hall make it easy to spend a whole morning watching herons, crabs and fish move through the tidal creeks.
SourceBefore you go
- Hours
- Exhibit hall 9:00am to 5:00pm daily; outdoor grounds follow West Lake Park hours
- Entry
- Nature centre admission is separate from the West Lake Park vehicle gate fee — check current rates
- Getting there
- At 751 Sheridan St, Hollywood, between US-1 and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Boat, kayak and tram tours run seasonally with their own posted hours.
What's here
- Five-level observation tower
- Mangrove boardwalk trails
- Exhibit hall
- Amphitheatre
- Fishing access
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms and parking
Park rules to know
- Stay on the boardwalks and marked trails.
- This is protected habitat for threatened species — do not disturb wildlife.
- Follow posted hours for the tower, tram and boat tours.
Park rules and safety instructions always take priority over an LMGT quest, challenge, XP, badge, stamp or reward.
Did you know?
The nature center is named for Anne Kolb, the first woman elected to the Broward County Commission.
What can you find?
A gentle scavenger hunt. Stay on the trails, leave everything where it is, and enjoy the looking.
- A mangrove root doing something surprising
- A wading bird at the water's edge
- The best view over the water
- A place where the city disappears completely
About this park
1,500 acres of coastal mangrove wetland with an observation tower, boardwalks and open water views. Bring your camera for the view from the top.
Before you go
Park names, locations, amenities and other public information are provided for informational and navigational purposes. Park information may change. Verify current hours, closures, fees and rules with the applicable park authority before visiting.
Check current weather and park conditions before starting. South Florida weather changes quickly — no stamp, XP or badge is worth continuing in unsafe conditions.
You decide what is safe for you and your group. Follow posted park rules, closures and staff instructions. Children stay with a responsible adult. Never enter closed or restricted areas to finish a quest.