New Panoramic Photograph of Tall Cypress Natural Area

By John Potter

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The 66.4 acres that is Tall Cypress Natural Area was slated for development when Coral Springs High School environmental group, “Save What’s Left” managed to convince officials to save one small scrap of the natural environment of the region.

Jointly managed since opening in the early 1980s by The City of Coral Springs and The Broward County Parks Department the area features a lengthy board walk from which to observe the habitat. The tree canopy is dense throughout most of the area and large, luscious ferns blanket the ground below the boardwalk. The foliage is exceptionally lush and green in comparison to other natural areas I’ve visited in the area. I suppose that can be attributed to it’s low, swampy elevation.

Tall Cypress Natural Area Park is located at 3700 Turtle Run Blvd., Coral Springs, FL, not too far from Fern Forest Nature Center.

New Panoramic Photographs of Tree Tops Park

By John Potter

Go straight to the panorama

Tree Tops Park is a Broward County Park located in west Davie, Florida. The 243.3 acres were purchased in 1980 using 1978 bond issue funds. A true multi-use park, this place has two trails and an observation tower plus equestrian trails, shelters, boat rentals, three playgrounds, and a multipurpose building used for weddings and such. There are actually more features than that including a sculpture dedicated to the Seminole leader Sam Jones (Abiaka), Pine Island Ridge which is the highest point in Broward County at 29 feet and an archaeological site. The park is also connected to Pine Island Ridge Natural Area which is a nice natural area (open to the public and sporting a paved bike path) managed by the county.

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