Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center
| Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center | |
|---|---|
A trail in the Long Key Natural Area | |
| Location | Davie, Florida, United States |
| Coordinates | 26°4′36″N 80°19′30″W / 26.07667°N 80.32500°W |
| Website | https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/park.aspx?park=22 |
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]
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
The area was the location of Pioneer City and the Kapok Tree Restaurant.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Parks". www.broward.org.
- ^ "LONG KEY NATURAL AREA & NATURE CENTER | Davie, FL 33330". www.sunny.org.
- ^ "LONG KEY NATURAL AREA AND NATURE CENTER".
- ^ Gross, Bonnie. "Best natural spots in South Florida to get away from it all". sun-sentinel.com.
- ^ Wallman, Brittany. "Broward almost finished spending $400 million to buy land and improve parks". sun-sentinel.com.
- ^ Lade, Diane C. "Memories of the Kapok Tree restaurant". sun-sentinel.com.