Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center

Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center is a protected area with trails and rental facilities in Broward County, Florida.[1] The 157 acre park is managed by Broward County Parks and Recreation.[2] It was established in 2008.[1] The area's ecology includes elevated oak hammock.[3]

Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center
A trail in the Long Key Natural Area
Map showing the location of Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center
Map showing the location of Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center
LocationDavie, Florida, United States
Coordinates26°4′36″N 80°19′30″W / 26.07667°N 80.32500°W / 26.07667; -80.32500
Websitehttps://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/park.aspx?park=22

It is at 3501 SW 130th Avenue in Davie, Florida.[4] Funding for construction of the nature center and boardwalk was part of a $400 millions bond measure in Broward County.[5]

History

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The area was the location of Pioneer City and the Kapok Tree Restaurant.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Parks". www.broward.org.
  2. ^ "LONG KEY NATURAL AREA & NATURE CENTER | Davie, FL 33330". www.sunny.org.
  3. ^ "LONG KEY NATURAL AREA AND NATURE CENTER".
  4. ^ Gross, Bonnie. "Best natural spots in South Florida to get away from it all". sun-sentinel.com.
  5. ^ Wallman, Brittany. "Broward almost finished spending $400 million to buy land and improve parks". sun-sentinel.com.
  6. ^ Lade, Diane C. "Memories of the Kapok Tree restaurant". sun-sentinel.com.