Broward County - Broward County Parks and Recreation

C.B. Smith Park

This diverse 299-acre park has an extensive range of facilities. Here are some of the wonderful recreation opportunities waiting for you at C.B. Smith Park.

Picnics and Parties
There are lots of picnic areas and shelters with grills and picnic tables for your gatherings. Park patrons can ride their own bikes on paths throughout the park or rent boats to tour the more than 80 acres of lakes. There are canoes, paddle boats, and jon boats available for rental. You must be at least 18 years old to sign a contract, and no one under the age of 12 may use a boat without an adult also in the boat.

Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Paradise Cove Water Park
The aquatics complex was named Paradise Cove when the swimming lake was removed and the current structures opened a few years ago. The features include two large water playgrounds, a meandering rushing water tube ride, and two 450-foot water slides. One of the water playgrounds is designed for toddlers and the other is designed for older "kids." This aquatics facility is phenomenal and must be seen to be appreciated! For more information, contact the Paradise Cove Water Park at 954-437-2650.

C.B. Marina
Boat rentals offered 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. when the park is open. Boat rental fees are: $10 per 1/2 hour; $15 per hour; $20 for two hours; $30 for 1/2 day (4 hours); and $50 for a full day (over four hours). Types of boats available include: Paddle boats, jon boats, kayaks, and canoes.

Bicycle Rentals
Bicycle rentals are available through Toby's Concession Services, Inc. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends, Broward County holidays (when the park is open), and school breaks. A standard 2-wheel bike is $5 per hour; Junior Carriage (seats 3-4) is $10 per hour; and a Limo Carriage (seats 6) is $20 per hour.

Golf and Batting Cages
Near the entrance of the park, you will see the All Golf Facility and Batting Cages. This area has a driving range, miniature golf course, batting cages, and a pro shop.

You are in luck if you are looking for variable speed batting cages for softball and baseball. There is also a covered driving range with lights and a short game area to bring you up to par. The Pro-Shop is stocked with all major brand names and PGA instructions are also available.

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Friday - 9 a.m. till 10 p.m.
Saturday - 8 a.m. till 10 p.m.
Sunday - 8 a.m. till 9 p.m.

Contact All Golf at 954-441-1333, for more information.

Concert Green
Many people know this park as the home of the annual Chili Cook-off event. If you plan on staging a large special event for about 5,000 to 25,000 people, there's room at C.B. Smith. The Concert Green has a 32 by 48-foot stage and an open-air amphitheater for up to 5,000 people. The Special Events Field is available for up to 25,000 people. Please check with the park for availability of dates and other requirements when planning a special event.

Camping
The campground at C.B. offers sites with full RV hookups, picnic tables, charcoal grills, and restroom complexes with hot showers. There's also a laundry room. Campground map (PDF -179.60).

The campground provides after-hours security. Two pets per campsite are allowed with proof of current vaccinations and appropriate licenses. Pets must be registered at check-in and must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet at all times when not inside the RV or tent.

Camping fees vary based on residency, with residents of the tricounty area of Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade receiving discounts. Reservations are highly recommended, especially during the peak season of November through April. Reservations are made by contacting the park office by phone. Parks will accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.

Contact the campground at cbsmithpark@broward.org

Other Amenities
Many patrons come here because it is a great place to fish (except in the marina area). You can fish from the shore, from the pier, or even fish from a rented boat. C.B. Smith also has a Safety Town — a miniature two-block village designed to teach children pedestrian and bike safety — and a Racquet Center with tennis and racquetball courts. Mackey Sports Enterprises Incorporated operates at the Racquet Center. Current hours and prices.

And if all this still isn't enough recreation for you, C.B. Smith also has one basketball court, a biking/jogging path, several playgrounds and a few areas for volleyball and horseshoes. There are no fees charged to use any of these areas (except park admission) and you can either bring your own equipment or rent it at the park office.

C.B. has an area that has minature roadways and designated as Safety Town, a program of Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Here children learn such bicycle safety basics as which side of the road to ride on, how to observe a stop sign, and how to proceed at railroad crossings.

C.B. Smith

A little history of the park...The land was acquired in 1959 from the federal government, which had used the property as a firing range for a gunnery school during World War II. It was known as Snake Creek Park and then renamed in 1967 after former Broward County and City of Hollywood Commissioner Charles Barney Smith. Photo courtesy of the Broward County Historical Commission.