They have picnic areas, a waterski area, and biking. Its not perfect for hiking, but doable. Not a lot of shaded areas unless you go to the picnic areas. I recommend a weekday visit over the weekend for a quieter park and less expensive entry.
I stayed here in October and the weather was perfect. We rented about 6 tent's and it was really nice. Fun for the whole family, close to a waterpark and a rope pull water ski park. The Tent's all have power and water hookups and are really nice.
My family went camping, with a couple of friends. 4 adults and a 3 1/2 year old. The first night we stayed in a tent and the second night we stayed in a tee-pee (everything else was booked) We actually LOVED staying in Tee-Pee #2, the space we had was great. The price was 35 a night. The only downside to the Tee-Pee's is that there is a small opening at the top that does not close, so if it rains...you and all of your stuff is soaked. It didn't rain on us though <3 WE all had a great time, we barbecued and hung out around the campfire at night.We rented paddle boats and went fishing (caught nothing). It was great because my daughter loves playing in the dirt and there are showers on the campsite. We all had a wonderful time, the only downfalls were that on the campgrounds you can't really fish! You get tangled up on the trees, weeds etc. and that the paddle boats were waaaayyy on the other side of the park. Also the nature trail was closed :/ We would still return
The problem with this park is that Broward County decided to remove all the "non-native" "invasive" Australian Pine Trees that covered this park and made its annual Renaissance Festival, its outdoor biking and its rustic camping activities great. You used to feel you were in an enchanted "southern" forest at Quiet Waters Park. Unfortunately the goons in Broward County decided to eradicate all the "non-native" trees, and now the place resembles Chernobyl after nuclear fallout, burning hot from the scorching Florida sun and just a really unpleasant place to be. Such a shame.
This is a very large and pretty park, but we were only there for the Renaissance Festival, which, in my opinion is not worth the money. We go to the Minnesota one every year and that one is fantastic, so I may just be spoiled!!! If I hadn't already bought the tickets online, we would not have even gone. There were a couple acts that were mildly amusing and one unique act.
I enjoyed my 2 visits to Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach earlier this month. It is a very unique and fascinating park that has great hiking and mountain biking trails, an exciting Ski Rixen cable water skiing area, a bald eagle nest on the lake by the mountain biking trail behind the camping area, wading birds, quaker parrots, warblers and was excited to see redhead ducks hanging out with the American coots which was a first time for me. Definitely worth the trip. To enter the mountain biking trail which is the only way to see the nest, I went to the office and paid around $5.00. They offer bald eagle viewing with a volunteer naturalist on Saturday mornings for $3.00 which includes binoculars.
Great park, good parking, lots of trees and if you have ever cable wake boarded, they got one here !
Take you family someplace other than the beach. This is a wonderful park. The park offers many shaded areas and a lake for swimming. It is located off Powerline Road and is easily accessible. Parking is never a problem.
my daughter and I went to the ren fest in quiet waters park, we had a lot of fun. however please note a few things..1. wear closed toe shoes ( sneakers ). fire ants are all over. 2. bring a lot of money... food is reasonably priced, but rides, archery, misc activities are a bit pricey. 3. there is a lot of interesting things to purchase. bring your credit card. ( I think all vendors accept them ). 4. the shows are fun. try and see them5. zip lining was fun. give it a tryoverall we had a great day !
My son (9 years old) and I rented bikes and helmets for one hour and rode around the park (I believe $30.00 plus tax total). My wife and daughters walked the trail around the Ski Rixen. A nice way to get a little exercise on a non beach day. It's a small fee on weekends to enter the park ($1.50 per person) and I believe free on weekdays. Bring your own food and drink. You can purchase drinks and snacks in the Bike America Shop.