Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve — Attraction in Wilton Manors

One wouldn't usually think of a little 5.4 acre park to be anything worthy of yelping about, but Richard Historic Park and Nature Preserve happens to be one. It has everything a good park should have. It has quiet green space, lovely trees, a natural nature surrounding, a historic building, plenty of parking, an observation walk and pier, a boat dock, a superb location and provides a variety of recreational not only for individuals but for community functions as well.

Wilton Manors, sometimes known as the Island City, really is an island city, but only somewhat, being bordered by the North and the South Fork of the Middle River, and it is in Richardson Historic Park and Nature Preserve that the "Wilton Manors Taste of the Island" event is held wherein numerous area restaurants offer a taste of the culinary arts. It is also here that people enjoy nature walks, bird watching, picnics, fishing, and canoeing, kayaking, crabbing and other leisure activities. The centerpiece of the park is the historic Richardson building, the grandest and most prominently historic (historic because here, other than retirees from the north, things aren't very old) home in Wilton Manors. Built in 1958 as the Richardson's manor house it was sold to the City of Wilton Manors in 2002 and dedicated as a...

We had our wedding here on May 11, 2019. Nice venue with beautiful nature and ample space. A little on the expensive side though. We did experienced some miscommunications regarding the tables and chairs that comes with the venue, and had to shuffle at last minute with outside vendors. Also, the AC stopped functioning in the Manor house (bridal suite) on the day of our wedding. Nevertheless, our day was awesome. We did not regret choosing here. Just wished that these issues could have been prevented. We had our wedding ceremony outside, in front of the gazebo, and the reception by the carriage house. We did also have a backup plan in the event that it rain. Indoor was set up with chairs and tables since it was rainy season. The outdoor bar area and the dance floor was a big hit for our guest! Great venue for amazing photoshoots! Scott was very...

My one stipulation when looking for a venue is I didn’t want a hotel or hall rental. But I also didn’t want a rustic barn house type venue either. It was a lot harder than I anticipated. The Richardson is a hidden gem in the middle of Wilton Manors. Within 5min of being there I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. The grounds are perfect for an outdoor ceremony & reception. We used the gazebo for the ceremony, and the carriage house and pavilion for the reception and cocktail hour. The pavilion was huge and fit 100 guests, dessert table, food stations, dj, and dance floor without a problem. The best part is how reasonable the price is for a wedding venue. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for the perfect...