Things to Do in Deerfield Beach

The recreation atmosphere of Deerfield Beach is refreshingly void of gaudy T-shirt shops and beach bars. Because of this absence, many rank Deerfield's wide, breathtaking beaches as the best in Broward County. This lack of crass tourism, however, does not prevent those seeking Fun In The Sun from finding much more than they expect.

Deerfield Beach's Beach Parks Are Open from Sunrise to Sunset

There are many activities for the active, outdoors enthusiast. All of Deerfield's beach parks are open from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise noted. At Deerfield Beach public beach, for example, one can find picnic tables, covered pavilions, and Kids on Deerfield Beach

enough sand and surf to make any Sun Worshiper smile. Another must-see is Deerfield Island Park. This park, accessible only by boat, provides guided nature tours Wednesday through Saturday. Also available on this island park are picnic areas, playground, fishing, and a marina. Other parks and recreation areas in Deerfield Beach are Constitution Park, Pioneer Park, and Westside Park. All of these facilities have various sports courts, meeting rooms, playgrounds, and picnic tables.

Laxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Offers Fishing, Boating, and Canoeing

For those seeking adventure in the wild outdoors, The Laxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is not to be missed. Situated in the northern part of the Everglades, the refuge, spanning 145,000 acres, provides a protected habitat for threatened and endangered species. Besides exploring the endless wonders of the Florida Everglades, one can tour the refuge's visitor center, featuring animal exhibits, a video, and an observation tower. At Laxahatchee, when visitors are through observing birds, bobcats, and alligators in their native environment, they can take advantage of the other amenities available to visitors. For example, fishing, boating, and canoeing are all allowed on the premises.

Morikami Museum and Butterfly World

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miss either the Morikami Museum or nearby Butterfly World. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens house 200 acres of serene pine forests, Japanese bonsai collections, waterfalls, lakes, and nature trails. The Morikami Museum is dedicated to celebrating traditional and modern Japanese culture. Picnic grounds and pavilions are also available on the grounds. Butterfly World, just south of Deerfield Beach, provides three acres of tropical and water gardens through which to stroll and amaze at the thousands of brilliantly colored butterflies. Also on the grounds of Butterfly World are an insectarium and a butterfly museum.

There are many special events and celebrations in Deerfield Beach. One of the largest of these is the annual Deerfest. This November festival is attended by over 60,000 people and is held in Quiet Waters Park. At Deerfest, arts and crafts are featured A Couple on Deerfield Beach along with business booths, live entertainment, carnival midways and rides, and international foods. Other annual events include the Deerfield Beach Art Show in January, the Women's Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament in April, the Mango Festival in June, and the Cracker Day Parade in March.