DeGroff Park — Attraction in Lighthouse Point

After a disappointing visit to The Exchange Club Park I visited DeGroff Park at the suggestion of Stephen S. Thank you so much Stephen for telling me about this gem. Located a few miles north of the Exchange Club and also located on the Intracoastal, Degroff is a beautiful example of what a Intracoastal park should look like. Degroff was land that was once owned by FIND, Florida Inland Navigation District . They use the land along the Intracoastal for holding material that they dredge from the waterway. They still own the Exchange Club Park and have recently leveled it. Broward County however bought DeGroff from them with funds from the 2000 Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond in order to preserve more green space. Lighthouse Point acquired the land in 2003 from the county in exchange for removing the invasive species of plants. The park was designated a passive park which means that no changes can be made that will affect the natural habitat and it must remain suitable for fish, plants, and wildlife. Some residents in the area would like the park to be used for additional uses such as a dog park but the Broward County Board of County Commissioners would have to approve any changes in use. I like the park as it is in it's natural state.

The parking area is much smaller than the Exchange Club. There were only a few spots at most outside a fence but it seemed adequate for a neighborhood park where most people come by foot.

The park itself is beautiful. What a difference it makes when FIND does not own the land. The park is filled with lovely native trees. There is a playground, gazebo, benches, and a walking path. The sandy beach is perfect for launching a paddle board. The benches make for a relaxing spot to watch the boats drift by. Although this is a small park it is very nicely maintained. I love a water front park and this one is...

I had so much fun here it was wonderful to see the beautiful ships go by in the bows the people were really friendly they're walking their dogs and beautiful beautiful women and two children and cute dogs and we just had so much fun of us over the holiday spirit everybody was in such a great mood laughing and talking and then people were swimming and kayaking and I saw a bunch of people I'm laying getting a suntan like me and and people were fishing and people were snorkeling scuba diving and it's...

This park used to be better before they knocked down all the trees. But it is still a cool park. It's on the water on the intracoastal, which makes it great for watching boats go by. It is the intracoastal so I don't necessarily recommend swimming since it's not the cleanest water in the world, but I don't advise against it either. I'd be a hypocrite if I did since I grew up going to this park and have swam here many times.

There is a playground but overall there isn't a...