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Someone asked me the other day about picnics. “Where’s a great spot to go for a nice romantic picnic for two?” Good question. This is the perfect time of year to take a basket of food and beverages outdoors. The sunny, mild spring weather just begs to be enjoyed. And so I’m giving my answer here, my own personal picks for the Top Ten romantic picnic spots in Broward County. In ascending order, here they are:
10) Quiet Waters Park – If you like fresh water activities, this is your spot. Should you and your sweetie want to get active, there are boat rentals here, even water skiing at the only wakeboard and cable skiing park in South Florida (no boat needed). Or just enjoy a quiet picnic. 954-360-1315
9) Plantation Heritage Park in Plantation – A small and delightful place, with a pretty lake. Peaceful and relaxing. There’s even good fishing, if you both want to cast a line. 954-791-1025
8) Sawgrass Recreation Park on Highway 27– A bit of a ride, but that can be romantic too, this is a fun destination for nature lovers. This place is out in the Everglades. Take an airboat ride, then dive into those sandwiches and sodas. 800-457-0788
7) Broward County Main Library in downtown Fort Lauderdale – This is right near the art museum and lots of restaurants. Buy yourself a nice lunch of sushi or a panini (the Charcuterie on the second floor offers lovely food choices) and sit on the steps just north of the building for a romantic citystyle meal or down in the park where Wednesdays there is a bonus of free music. 954-357-7444
6) Hollywood Broadwalk in Hollywood – This 2 ½ mile-long walk along the sand offers plenty of benches and open beach for picnics and anything else. And plenty of spots to buy lunch if you didn’t bring it yourself. Sugar Reef is a favorite of mine.
5) Butterfly World – What can I say? Look at my two recent blogs about this amazing place, called “Butterflies, Birds and Bugs,” and you’ll get the idea. It’s charming and unique … and very romantic, if you’re so inclined. 954-977-4434
4) Bonnet House Museum & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale – This beautiful estate and grounds just reeks romance. There is a romantic story to learn here too. Lazy lagoons and lovely spaces made for two, with picnic tables to eat your brie and baguette. 954-563-5393
3) Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale – Right across Sunrise Boulevard from the Bonnet House, this large park offers enough natural nooks, crannies and quiet places to accommodate couples galore. 954-564-4521
2) Beach wave wall in Fort Lauderdale – Pull up your own patch of white wavy wall along Fort Lauderdale’s beautiful beach. The wall is wide and comfortable and urban with one of the best citygoing views in South Florida … the Atlantic Ocean. It doesn’t get much more romantic than that.
And, drumroll please … the number one spot for a romantic picnic in greater Fort Lauderdale is:
1) John U. Lloyd Beach State Park in Dania Beach – This is my own favorite romantic picnic spot. I’ve gone here many times and usually can find a shady spot under the trees to spread our blanket and dive into that basket of food. Plus, it’s right on the ocean! Take a swim, then steal a smooch. Excellent!
954-923-2833
And special mention to Anne Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood and Anglin’s Pier in Lauderdale by-the-Sea. If you have a favorite, let me know since I am sure there are plenty of others.
10) Quiet Waters Park – If you like fresh water activities, this is your spot. Should you and your sweetie want to get active, there are boat rentals here, even water skiing at the only wakeboard and cable skiing park in South Florida (no boat needed). Or just enjoy a quiet picnic. 954-360-1315
9) Plantation Heritage Park in Plantation – A small and delightful place, with a pretty lake. Peaceful and relaxing. There’s even good fishing, if you both want to cast a line. 954-791-1025
8) Sawgrass Recreation Park on Highway 27– A bit of a ride, but that can be romantic too, this is a fun destination for nature lovers. This place is out in the Everglades. Take an airboat ride, then dive into those sandwiches and sodas. 800-457-0788
7) Broward County Main Library in downtown Fort Lauderdale – This is right near the art museum and lots of restaurants. Buy yourself a nice lunch of sushi or a panini (the Charcuterie on the second floor offers lovely food choices) and sit on the steps just north of the building for a romantic citystyle meal or down in the park where Wednesdays there is a bonus of free music. 954-357-7444
6) Hollywood Broadwalk in Hollywood – This 2 ½ mile-long walk along the sand offers plenty of benches and open beach for picnics and anything else. And plenty of spots to buy lunch if you didn’t bring it yourself. Sugar Reef is a favorite of mine.
5) Butterfly World – What can I say? Look at my two recent blogs about this amazing place, called “Butterflies, Birds and Bugs,” and you’ll get the idea. It’s charming and unique … and very romantic, if you’re so inclined. 954-977-4434
4) Bonnet House Museum & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale – This beautiful estate and grounds just reeks romance. There is a romantic story to learn here too. Lazy lagoons and lovely spaces made for two, with picnic tables to eat your brie and baguette. 954-563-5393
3) Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale – Right across Sunrise Boulevard from the Bonnet House, this large park offers enough natural nooks, crannies and quiet places to accommodate couples galore. 954-564-4521
2) Beach wave wall in Fort Lauderdale – Pull up your own patch of white wavy wall along Fort Lauderdale’s beautiful beach. The wall is wide and comfortable and urban with one of the best citygoing views in South Florida … the Atlantic Ocean. It doesn’t get much more romantic than that.
And, drumroll please … the number one spot for a romantic picnic in greater Fort Lauderdale is:
1) John U. Lloyd Beach State Park in Dania Beach – This is my own favorite romantic picnic spot. I’ve gone here many times and usually can find a shady spot under the trees to spread our blanket and dive into that basket of food. Plus, it’s right on the ocean! Take a swim, then steal a smooch. Excellent!
954-923-2833
And special mention to Anne Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood and Anglin’s Pier in Lauderdale by-the-Sea. If you have a favorite, let me know since I am sure there are plenty of others.
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 4:43 PM
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