Size:  56.3 acres

Habitat: Mosaic of natural vegetation communities including both pine upland and wetland habitats. The site features pine flatwoods common to this part of Broward County, with surface rock outcroppings and a variety of grasses and wildflowers.

Vegetation: Slash pine, saw palmetto, myrsine, gallberry, staggerbush, beautyberry, cypress, swamp fern, sword fern, wax myrtle, muhly grass, and yellowtop.

Wildlife: Several species of hawks, various wood warblers, owls, woodpeckers, different species of wading birds, and various species of butterflies including zebra longwing.

Amenities: Covered overlooks, concrete walkway, restrooms, benches, interpretive signage, 2,334 feet of elevated boardwalk and nature trail.

A Little History: The site lies in the historic transition zone between the high-and-dry Atlantic Coastal Ridge of eastern Broward County and the now-drained Everglades of urbanized western Broward. Located near the headwaters of both the historic Hillsboro River and Cypress Creek, the area was once a vast landscape of marshes and swamps, with wet prairies and pine flatwoods occupying the higher ground. The site was purchased for $4.74 million with funds from the 1989 Environmentally Sensitive Lands Bond acquisition program.

Aerial image of Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area 

The natural area is accessible from Broward County Transit Route #18.

Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area
5591 N.W. 74th Place, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Phone: 954-357-8700
Fax: 954-357-8703
E-mail: ParksMarketing@broward.org