Hillsboro Pineland

 

 

 

Size:   56.3 acres

Habitat:  Mosaic of natural vegetation communities including both pine upland and wetland habitats.  The site features pine flatwoods common to this part of Broward County, with surface rock outcroppings and a variety of grasses and wildflowers.

Vegetation:  Slash pine, saw palmetto, myrsine, gallberry, staggerbush, cypress, swamp fern, sword fern, wax myrtle, muhly grass, and yellowtop.

Wildlife:   Several species of hawks, various wood warblers, owls, woodpeckers, and different species of wading birds.

Amenities:  Covered overlooks, concrete walkway, benches, interpretive signage, 2334 feet of elevated boardwalk and nature trail.

 

View aerial image of Hillsboro Pineland.

The park is accessible from Broward County Transit bus route #31.

 

 

 

For more information:

Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area
5591 N.W. 74th Place, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Phone: 954-357-8700
Fax: 954-357-8703
E-mail: NatureNews@broward.org