Tradewinds Park — Attraction in Coconut Creek

This review focuses to the walking trails for the portion of the park south of Sample Road. These trails offer a nice break from the traffic and urban sprawl of Broward County that surround the park. We like to visit on weekdays, where there is no fee to enter the park. The park is quite large and the walking trails are more than a mile in length if you take one of the longer loops. A frisbee golf course overlaps the trails and it is common to see frisbee enthusiasts throwing their spinning discs as you walk. Portions of the trails are shaded (mostly in the SW corner of the park), but most are in open sunlight. A large lake separates one of the longer trails from low rise condos along the western side of the park. It is common for breezy conditions as the wind picks up over the lake on this edge of the park. It's great on a warm day, but can get chilly at certain times of the year. A raised boardwalk that once crossed a small creek into a natural area in the SW corner of the park had been closed for many years. That natural area is no longer accessible from the trails and the boardwalk has fallen into disrepair. Other than that, the park is very well maintained. All other facilities are in working order. tradewinds Park has much more than trails. Numerous baseball and softball fields, a butterfly exhibit are on the south side and livestock and stables on the north. The north side of the park erects elaborate Christmas decorations (to drive through for a fee) during the holiday...

Was very disappointed in not only the facilities and environment itself but the lack of maintenance this park had to offer after having to wait in a long line and pay to visit this public park. There is little to no signage so you never know where you are or where you’re going. Staff looked at us like we had three heads when we asked for a map of the park. No one offered any insight or help navigating the park. Almost no plants we labeled. Almost no plaques with wildlife information. The paths were continuous at best. The waters edge was lifeless w no native fauna. Just rocks and grass right up to merky water. No history of park. No mulch around trees, no benches along paths, no fountains, no sculptures…nothing! The one raised boardwalk/ trail was completely closed off, neglected and in disrepair. Paths looked on to parking lots and strange uninviting out-buildings. Glad to see our tax money in action. The last two public parks we visited in Broward also had their trails closed and one of them also had an entrance fee…??? Skip Broward parks and go to West Palm Beach. You’ll be amazed at how much better the parks are designed and maintained up their. Leave a like or follow me if this was helpful. Check back for updates and new reviews of places around...

This was our first time at this park. We really liked it. We especially took a ride on the tiny steam train that has been active since 1980. My son and I loved it. You walk around the pond. It only operates 2 days a year, I suggest you follow it and don't miss it :) The train fee is only 2 dollars. After the train ride, you can walk around, have a picnic in the picnic areas, and have a great time with your children in the park. If you want to take a ride with ponies, after a short walk, the horses and ponies will greet you at the museum. There is also a tiny shop selling souvenirs. I think it is a great alternative, especially for the weekend. If you are one of those who like fishing, you can fish in the lake. I am leaving some great photos below. Don't forget to look and like...