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West Lake Park

The Waterfront Escape

Hollywood

1200 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33019

  • Walking trails
  • Lake
  • Picnic areas
  • Playground
  • Fishing
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Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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Your park quest

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  • Walking

    Walk the shoreline path, or paddle one of the marked mangrove trails.

    1 mile shoreline path, or a marked paddling trail · about 40 min · Paved shoreline; paddling needs calm water and a rental.

  • Adventure

    Photograph the water from the fishing pier or the boat launch.

    0.3 mile to the pier or the launch · about 15 min · Paved with railings.

  • Live More

    Invite someone to join your next Park Hop.

    No walking needed · about 5 min · Shaded picnic tables nearby.

  • Movement

    Walk or ride the lakeside path along Sheridan Street for at least 20 easy minutes.

    1.5 mile lakeside path along Sheridan Street · about 40 min · Paved and flat with limited shade at midday.

  • Together

    Claim a picnic shelter, sit down together and eat or hydrate before you head back out.

    Picnic shelter area · about 30 min · Paved access and tables in the shade.

  • Bonus · optional

    Bonus: check the tide, then paddle the no-motor launch into the mangrove tunnels.

    About 1 mile paddle from the no-motor launch · about 60 min · Check the tide first; life jackets required.

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Discover this park

West Lake Park is the sprawling mangrove wilderness that Anne Kolb Nature Center sits inside — around 1,500 acres of coastal wetland running roughly three miles from the C-10 Canal down to Holland Park. It is a rare thing this close to the beach: a genuine tidal ecosystem you can paddle through on marked canoe trails, with manatees, ospreys and wading birds along the way. Rent a kayak or just walk the boardwalks — either way it is one of the most immersive nature experiences in urban Broward.

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Before you go

Hours
Regional park hours, roughly sunrise to sunset — check the county page
Entry
Gate fee on weekends and county holidays only: $3 per vehicle (8 or fewer people), $20 for 9 or more. Free on foot or by bike. Small-craft launch $1.50.
Getting there
Main entrance at 1200 Sheridan St, Hollywood, between US-1 and the Intracoastal. Reach Sheridan St from I-95.

The mangrove tunnels are shallow and tidal — check the tide before you paddle.

What's here

  • No-motor kayak and small-craft launch
  • Mangrove paddling trails
  • Hiking and biking paths
  • Picnic shelters
  • Fishing access
  • Restrooms and parking

Park rules to know

  • The boat launch is for small craft with no motors.
  • Check the tide before kayaking the mangrove tunnels.
  • Gate fees apply on weekends and county holidays.
  • Stay on marked paths and boardwalks.

Park rules and safety instructions always take priority over an LMGT quest, challenge, XP, badge, stamp or reward.

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Did you know?

West Lake Park protects around 1,500 acres of coastal mangrove wetland in Hollywood.

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What can you find?

A gentle scavenger hunt. Stay on the trails, leave everything where it is, and enjoy the looking.

  • A view where water meets sky
  • A boat, paddler or kayak in the distance
  • A bench worth sitting on
  • Something that makes you want to bring someone here

About this park

Wide open water, breezy paths and plenty of room to spread out. Great for a relaxed walk, a picnic and inviting a friend along.

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.