Secret Woods Nature Center

Category: Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Address: 2701 W State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA

Phone: +19543578884

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Astrid Silva

May 9, 2022

Felt in love with to his great capture of amazing nature in the middle of a lot going on. This peaceful well preserve magical center capt my attention and my kids were super excited and curious. I am glad I know where to go when I need relaxation and get back to the real world.

Chelsea Heyboer

Apr 19, 2022

Loved the opportunity to relish the glory of this nature preserve. Clean, well maintained and we saw many crabs, spiders and birds! Looking forward to the manatee overlook being completed!

Monica Wilson

Feb 28, 2022

This is a beautiful place for a pleasant walk. Plenty of benches for those who need to rest. Observe the nature lots of spiders, crabs, and tiny lizards. Best of all the is no admission fee and free parking.

Fish

Feb 1, 2022

This is a gorgeous and well-maintained nature center. Plants are native and I didn't see any invasive plants (which are a HUGE problem in Ft Lauderdale). The trails are decently long for a good nature walk. They also have a LOT of public educational events posted. You can tell they work hard to help the community and provide family-friendly experiences for all to learn more. I'm still new to Fort Lauderdale and with all the run-down, overgrown exotic "parks" around, I was starting to think there weren't any protected natural areas around here. I was pleasantly surprised finding this place!! :) Also, they have lots of wildlife! Saw this cute raccoon while we were there. 🦝 *Note: For environmental reasons, dogs are not allowed at this park.

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Questions & Answers

Can you pack a lunch?

Michael Griffo | Sep 7, 2018
Ida Stenzler | Sep 7, 2018

You can pack a lunch anywhere you go....enjoy

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Is parking free?

desiree santiago | Sep 7, 2019
Andrew Perez | Sep 7, 2019

Yes

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can you bring a small dog?

rosemary monaco | Sep 7, 2018
Karen Labance | Sep 7, 2018

I believe there were signs saying no dogs allowed

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Are they open today?

T’s High Adventures | Sep 7, 2019
Gabriel Ba | Sep 7, 2019

Yes

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How much does this cost

Gods Child | Sep 7, 2018
Dave Edwards | Sep 7, 2018

Admission is free.

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Can you smoke

ashley clark | Nov 10, 2021
John J Gumbs | Nov 10, 2021

Why would want to smoke in a park?

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Does this nature center offer benches and/or places to sit along the trails for the elderly and limited walking capacity?

Janelle R. | Sep 6, 2020
Mariann M | Sep 6, 2020

There are a few benches along the trails.

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Is the walking trail shaded?

Vivi D | Sep 6, 2020
Astrid Dawn | Sep 6, 2020

Yes it is

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Is there anywhere here where you could spread a picnic blanket under the shade of some trees for lunch? How far from the parking?

Anne LeMaster | Sep 6, 2020
Ricot Marseille | Sep 6, 2020

Oh yeah! 75 meters from the parking I think

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What is the length of the walking trail?

Kay Wally | Sep 7, 2019
Charlie Calderin | Sep 7, 2019

Yeah more or less a 30min walk but it so nice but when you get to the bay you can sit and enjoy the bay

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Do they open on 4th of July

Junjie Yang | Sep 7, 2019
Roxanne Hosford | Sep 7, 2019

Usually parks are closed on major holidays, especially 4th of July. This is a major holiday.

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What about for a summer camp to go?

Desiree Wright | Sep 7, 2019
Honey Bunz | Sep 7, 2019

No summer camp, but they have activity days for kids and a monthly events calendar that lists different kid friendly events during the summer months

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Is it true no dogs allowed?

Gillian Leniston | Sep 7, 2019
Susan Ban | Sep 7, 2019

I think so, they have lots of wild animals like racoons, crabs and birds- so they are particular about the habitat being disturbed. Probably best to not take your dog. But it's a lovely park!

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It is possible to grill your food?

Elena Ninotti | Sep 7, 2019
elvis james | Sep 7, 2019

Nah, not really a picnic park

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How do you get there?

Celia Shih | Sep 7, 2018
Vivi D | Sep 6, 2020

Two words. Google. Maps. You're welcome

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Is there a bike trail, if not, can you ride bikes on the paths?

Wendy van Woerden | Sep 7, 2018
Tiana Anechan | Sep 7, 2018

No it's not good terrain for bikes.

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Is there an entrance fee?

Kiara Chavez | Jul 8, 2022
Duarte Hernández | Jul 8, 2022

Not for nothing is it free

Do we have to reserve a timeslot for visit? Or can we come when we want (until 5pm)?

Dennis Scheuring | Apr 9, 2022
Jonathan Frankel | Apr 9, 2022

Open entry

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Are dogs allowed?

Nicole Sky | Dec 10, 2021
K bellanger | Dec 10, 2021

Only stuffed animals

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How much do you pay to go there

Estefani Mendez | Sep 6, 2021
Benita Jorge | Sep 6, 2021

It's free

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Is fishing allowed?

Snake 05 Regulator | Sep 6, 2020
Mary Ann King | Sep 6, 2020

There is a spot but unsure. Check with office.

Can you spot rabbits, armadillos, or foxes at the nature center?

George Vasilescu | Sep 6, 2020
St Aubyn King | Sep 6, 2020

Snakes, birds, lizards, raccoons and lot of crabs

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Is there a picnic area there?

Chanie Levinson | Sep 6, 2020
Marcy Kellogg | Sep 6, 2020

No picnic areas

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How much is the cost p/p??

Aurelio Colon | Sep 6, 2020
Michael Trachtenberg | Sep 6, 2020

Free

Are the paths wide enough to accommodate bike riders. ?

Sherrin Mitzner | Sep 6, 2020
Marvin Dukes | Sep 6, 2020

No its just for walking

Is there wifi available so we could catch an uber back to our hotel?

Meg D | Sep 6, 2020
Karen Agulian | Sep 6, 2020

No wifi

are dogs allowed?

Gregory J. Mullen | Sep 6, 2020
Katherine Hendrickson | Sep 6, 2020

Dogs are not permitted in any Broward Natural Area or nature center because their smells disrupt the species that live in those areas. Dogs are allowed at any large regional Park as long as they are on a leash . The staff at Secret Woods work really hard to protect the plants and animals...and they do make sure that pets stay off the trails .

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Is this park accessible beyond open hours? ie. Can I walk the park area after closing time?

RB Morris | Sep 7, 2019
Sergio Cardenas | Sep 7, 2019

I don't think so.. there is a gate on the main entrance.. and I think they closed when is time ..

Can I walk on the board walk with a stoller?

Sharayah Klein | Sep 7, 2019
Charlie Calderin | Sep 7, 2019

Yes. You and the child will love it

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Now that time is up an hour are they open longer or do they still close at 5?

Sharon “Ms. Adventurous” Johnson | Sep 7, 2019
Agatha Leyva | Sep 7, 2019

They close at 5pm everyday

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Is there a playground?

Maleja Coronado | Sep 7, 2019
Honey Bunz | Sep 7, 2019

No... there is an educational center designed for young kids to learn about florida wildlife and history with several little centers that kids can go thru and complete, such as coloring, games, etc designed to teach them as they go... they have a butterfly garden as well that my 7 year old enjoys...

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How much is admission ?

Melanie Pacheco | Sep 7, 2019
Traci Colley | Sep 7, 2019

free

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Can you have a wedding here? Do they allow liquor at ceramony?

Dolores Sanchez | Sep 7, 2019
Criss | Sep 7, 2019

I wouls say it depends on how big the wedding party is. The hall isn't that big. It would probably hold max 30 to 40 people. And no I do not think they allow you to bring liquor there. The best thing would be to call and get the specifics if you plan on having your big day here. Hope this helps.

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hello good day my name is francisco figuera I am a wedding planner and I would like more information about this place, I have a client who wants to make his wedding in this place

francisco figuera | Sep 7, 2019
Ozzie | Sep 6, 2020

It would probably be best to call them directly.

Can i do fishing there

Gregory Walker | Sep 7, 2018
Rosa Díaz | Sep 7, 2018

No

Is there enough room on the trail for a jogger stroller?

Patra Thompson | Sep 7, 2018
Diane Wuchevich | Sep 7, 2018

Sure. But nobody else.

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Is there an entrance fee?

Rona HIsiger Palermo | Sep 7, 2018
M Pridgen | Sep 7, 2018

No

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Where do you park?

Syrus Tolentino | Sep 7, 2018
Lynn Cascio | Sep 7, 2018

In the lot

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R dos allowed

Juan Manjarres | Sep 7, 2018
Lynn Cascio | Sep 7, 2018

Nope

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How do you get there

Tracy Kett | Sep 7, 2018
Reggie Thayil | Sep 7, 2018

Used Google Maps to navigate. It was spot on

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Can you fish here?

Ron woodard | Sep 7, 2018
Lynn Cascio | Sep 7, 2018

No

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Can I take my dog?

fernandafernanda mason | Sep 7, 2018
Melisa Tog | Sep 7, 2018

No, they do not allow pets.

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Do they have a place to charge your phone

Gods Child | Sep 7, 2018
Leo Hernandez | Sep 7, 2018

What for just enjoy park

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How much is it to enter in secret nature garden

Audrey Frades | Sep 7, 2018
Gyver | Sep 7, 2018

It is free

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