Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center explained

Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center
Location:	Davie, Florida, United States
Map:	Florida
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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Parks. www.broward.org.
2. Web site: LONG KEY NATURAL AREA & NATURE CENTER | Davie, FL 33330. www.sunny.org.
3. Web site: LONG KEY NATURAL AREA AND NATURE CENTER.
4. Web site: Best natural spots in South Florida to get away from it all. Bonnie. Gross. sun-sentinel.com.
5. Web site: Broward almost finished spending $400 million to buy land and improve parks. Brittany. Wallman. sun-sentinel.com.
6. Web site: Memories of the Kapok Tree restaurant. Diane C.. Lade. sun-sentinel.com.