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

  1. 1 2 "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.


26°4′36″N 80°19′30″W / 26.07667°N 80.32500°W / 26.07667; -80.32500

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