Fees take effect on January 1, 2025.
Admission fees are charged only for entry to regional parks on weekends and County-observed holidays only. County-observed hoildays shall mean the following holidays.
1. Federal holidays observed on Mondays: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and President's Day.
2. Holidays that fall on the same day or day every year: New Year's Day (January 1), Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4), Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November), and the day after Thanksgiving Day.
Whenever any County-observed holiday falls on a weekend, admission fees shall be applicable on that weekend day, and not on any weekday that the County elects to observe such holiday. All County parks are closed on Christmas Day.
The following admission fees are applicable on weekends and County-observed holidays, except as otherwise expressly provided.
1. Motorized vehicle (8 or fewer occupants) - $3
2. Motorized vehicle (9 or more occupants) - $20
3. Per motorized vehicle (Military/Veterans, as defined below) - $2
4. Park admission for bicyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders (to parks with horse trails only) - Tradewinds, Tree Tops, and Vista View) - Free
There is no fee to enter Boaters Park, neighborhood parks, nature centers, natural areas, and specialty parks. At Hollywood North Beach Park, a parking fee is charged instead of the gate entrance fee. See Parking below.
For the purposes of this fee schedule, "County-observed holidays" shall mean the following holidays:
1. Federal holidays observed on Mondays: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and President's Day
2. Holidays that fall on the same date or day every year: New Year's Day (January 1), Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4), Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November), and the day after Thanksgiving Day.
Whenever any County-observed holiday falls on a weekend, admission fees shall be applicable on that weekend day, and not on any weekday that the County elects to observe such holiday. All County parks are closed on Christmas Day (December 25).
Annual Parks Passportsββ
Parks Passport (per motorized vehicle 8 or fewer occupants) - $30
With a Parks Passport you never have to worry about paying the $3/vehicle fee (for 8 or fewer occupants) thatβs in effect on weekends and County holidays at most of our regional parks. (The Parks Passport does not cover the parking fee at Hollywood North Beach Park nor any special amenity or event fees.) The credit card-style passports are good for one year from the date of purchase and are available at park offices and through Reserve Online.
The Parks Passport covers the park gate admission for a vehicle (with 8 or fewer occupants) on weekends and holidays.
Disabled Veterans Parks Passport Program
The Broward County Commission has approved a plan that will allow honorably discharged disabled veterans with a service-related disability to enter County parks for free. Veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces and have a service-related disability can apply for a free Parks Passport.β
The credit card-style passes will be good for five years from the date of activation β a savings of more than $150 β and may be renewed. (The pass does not provide prepaid parking at Hollywood North Beach Park or admittance into special park amenities or events.) It covers the weekend and County-observed holiday entrance fee in a vehicle (with fewer than 8 occupants).
To determine eligibility, call 954-357-β6622 to schedule an appointment at one of the seven Broward County Veterans Service locations to complete an application to determine eligibility.
United States Armed Forces, National Guard, Law Enforcement, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic Employed by State of Local Government
Admission fee is not applicable to any of the following: (i) individuals of groups on official park and recreation-related business, when authorized by the Director; (ii) individuals who have a current, valid Veterans Parks Passport issued by the Division; and (iii) individuals who present information satisfactory to the Division evidencing eligibility under Section 125.029, Florida Statutes. The foregoing waivers do not apply to admission to special park amenities, special events, or parking at Hollywood North Beach Park. Active members and honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces, National Guard, or reserve components thereof, suffering from service-related disabilities (see Disabled Veterans Pass Program above); (iii) the surviving spouse, domestic partner, or parents of a deceased member of the United States Armed Forces, National Guard, or any reserve components thereof, may also purchase yearly regional Parks Passports at a 25 percent discount. Exemptions in this section are not applicable to fees changed by any County-approved concessionaire operating at a park facility or amenity.β
Yearly Regional Parks Passports
βMembers of thee Parks Advisory Board, and members of Parks advocacy groups may be issued Parks Passports for use on official parks and recreation-related business as approved by the Division Director.
1. Annual Parks Passport per motorized vehicle (with 8 or fewer occupants) - $30