Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, FL is an approximately 627-acre Broward County regional park located on both sides of Sample Road at 3600 W. Sample Rd. in Coconut Creek, just west of Florida's Turnpike. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. during daylight saving time and until 6 p.m. standard time. The park office is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tradewinds Park offers unique recreational opportunities on the north and south sides of Sample Road. The north side has a farm theme that includes an educational farm, farmhouse museum, guided horse trail rides, pony rides, miles of horse trails, and small fishing lakes. The north side also features the Florida Live Steamers, a group that operates miniature steam trains the third weekend of each month. The Horses and the Handicapped barn and riding area are also on the north side.
The south side of the park has many active recreational activities including pathways for walking and biking, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a fishing lake with pier. In 2011, a new softball and soccer complex opened for field rentals and tournaments. The world’s largest butterfly and bird park, Butterfly World, is also located on the south side of the park.
Shelters for corporate events and private parties are available for rent throughout the park.
Equine Birthday Party Package at Tradewinds Park
Tradewinds Park is now offering an Equine Birthday Party Package at $10 per child with a minimum of 10 children and maximum of 20. The package includes: rental of one 15x15 foot tent that accommodates up to 30 guests, five picnic tables (2 adult, 2 children's, one ADA accessible), one grill, three trash cans, recycle containers, two pony ride tickets per paid child (children must be under 52 inches tall), stables barn tour for paid participants, party invitations, and a special shirt for the birthday boy or girl.
Additional services are available: food menu package provided by Toby's concessions, bounce house tickets available at General Store for $1.50 per person for 15 minute session (weather permitting), guided trail rides for persons 9 years old or at least 52 inches tall at $30 per person, additional barn tour tickets can be purchased for $2 per person, and snacks are available for purchase in the General Store.
Party Package does not include gate admission fee. Gate admission fee charged on weekends and designated holidays. Prepaid gate passes are available for purchase in the park office for packages purchased at least two weeks in advance.
Tradewinds Gate Admission Fee
The gate admission fee of $1.50 per person is charged on Saturdays, Sundays, and designated holidays (children 5 and younger are free); $8 maximum charge per car or van (nine or fewer occupants); $20 per commercial school bus. Park Passports are available; inquire at the park office.
Picnic Shelters Rentals
Tradewinds Park offers 10 rental picnic shelters and four tents of various sizes to host your gathering of friends and family as well as corporate events, weddings, parties or cultural festivals. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the park office at 954-357 - 8870. Please review Broward County Parks and Recreation's Facility Rules and Regulations (PDF) regarding shelter rentals.
Tradewinds Park Jogging and Biking Paths
Paved jogging/biking paths run throughout the south side of the park with an approximate length of one and three quarters miles. The park has two certified 5k courses along the roadways and pathways, and the park hosts several 5k runs, walks, and triathlons throughout the year.
Fishing at Tradewinds
Fishing is encouraged throughout the park unless specifically prohibited. A freshwater state fishing license is required.The park has hosted several youth bass fishing tournaments throughout the year.
Sports Equipment Rentals
Tradewinds Park offers a variety of sports equipment to rent for your event. Equipment is available at the park office on a first-come,first-served basis upon check-in on the date of your event. The following items are available to rent for the fee and deposit as indicated:
- Bats (2); bases (set of 4 throw-down); football (1); Frisbee (2); Volleyball (1); soccer ball (1); horseshoes (4) -- cost is $5 per day plus $10 deposit for any one item.
- Softball set (2 bats, 4 bases, 2 balls) -- Cost is $10 per day plus $10 deposit
- Tug-of-War Rope is $25 per day plus $25 deposit
- Sports Bag (16 items)-- Cost is $25 per day plus $25 deposit.
Bounce Houses
Tradewinds Park Farm and Stables operates a horse-themed bounce house on the third full weekend of each month between 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sessions of 15 minutes are $1.50. Bounce house session tokens are available for purchase at the General Store. Tokens are nonrefundable and valid only on the date of purchase.
Tradewinds Park offers a sports-themed bounce house for rent for on-site shelter rentals or special events. The fee is $150 for four hours. Contact the park office for availability and reservations.
Playgrounds
Two large well-equipped playgrounds are available for your family's enjoyment. One playground is located on the south side of the park next to Butterfly World, Buckeye Shelter and Crescent Shelter. The second playground is located on the north side of the park in Windmill Square next to the four Windmill Square tent rentals, pony ring, farm house museum, farm and stables. Uncovered general use picnic tables are also available near both playgrounds on a first-come, first-serve basis at no charge.
Disc Golf Course at Tradewinds Park
An 18-hole disc golf course is available to the public, free of charge. Disc golfers must provide their own equipment. Disc golf course maps and scorecards are available at the park office. The disc golf course is available during the park operating hours.
Fun Fitness: Workout Classes at Tradewinds Park
Chris Carr, a Florida Atlantic University graduate,exercise physiologist, certified-personal trainer, certified-Pilates instructor, weight management instructor, and certified-nutritional specialist, is offering "Fun Fitness" classes at Tradewinds Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. For more information, rates, and class enrollment forms, please contact Chris Carr at 954-304-3922 Exercises included in the Fun Fitness class are stretching, Pilates, cardio, and a full-body workout.
Dog Obedience Classes
Dog training classes are offered on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. (new program starts every 7th week). The cost is $150 for the full program. In addition, there is now an advanced canine obedience class on Tuesday nights from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. (location in the park may vary depending on the weather).
Preregistration is required. Call 954-791-2717 prior to registration to ensure that a group class is appropriate and will meet your expectations. Registration and class information may be faxed or mailed to you. Information regarding the class and forms can also be found at www.adogsbestfriend.com. Dogs must be 4 months old, and young handlers should be accompanied by an adult.
Food Concessions
Food is available through Toby's Concession Services, Inc. Concessions are located at the General Store. The General Store is open weekends and Broward County holidays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Toby's offers various food and beverage options for purchase.
The History of Tradewinds Park...
Tradewinds Farm was a horse-breeding and boarding business owned and operated by William K. and Margueritte C. McLean from 1944 to 1975. Their original farmhouse still stands and is a museum on the north side of the park. In 1975, Broward County bought the property from the widowed Mrs. McLean for $1.75 million, $150,000 of which she returned to the County for the development of the park. The initial 90-acre site, on the north side of Sample Road, was developed as a park for equestrian activities and opened in February 1977. Funds from the 1978 bond issue allowed for the expansion of the park by 450 additional acres (on the south side of Sample Road), and it opened in 1985. A subsequent land purchase of 31 acres from the 1989 bond issue along with additional out-parcel acquisitions, and the purchase of several acres of land known as the Vinkemulder property have brought the park to its current size of roughly 627 acres.
For more information, contact:
Tradewinds Park
3600 W. Sample Rd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Phone: 954-357-8870
Stables: 954-357-8720
Fax: 954-357-8881
TradewindsPark@broward.org
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