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4.2 (43 reviews)

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Mia R.

This park is on the way to Hollywood Beach going east on Sheridan St. If you're looking for a place to canoe, paddle board or kayak- West Lake park is a great option! This park is like many of the parks scattered across Broward county with shelters you can rent out for birthdays, a playground for kids, trails to walk or bike around, and even some volleyball courts but the thing that sets it apart is that you can kayak and canoe here! I came here once before for kayaking but came again recently and loved it! It's waterways include mangroves and you get access to a lake that you can cross to their trails. I love it because I'm not an outdoorsy girl by nature but it was super beginner friendly if you've never done this before. It's calm and serene and the staff is super helpful. You can purchase how long you'd like to rent them for (hourly rates) and they have single and double kayaks. It's cheaper than most places and a great activity to do!

Maurice P.

I don't know if this is a hidden gem, but it showed up when I was searching for good places for beginner paddleboarders. West Lake might look like a smaller park, but it's chock-full of activities. There are numerous picnic tables and gazebos, a splash park, racquetball/tennis courts, and a kayak/paddleboard/canoe rental with incredible trails to paddle. I just got an inflatable paddleboard and needed a safe place to figure out how to do it. It's incredibly cheap to get into the park ($1.50/person) and it gives you access to all of the facilities. The staff at the rental office and at the water side are incredible!!! They're friendly and very knowledgeable about the services and trails. They were able to provide great tips to first time paddleboard enthusiasts, making sure everything was safe and a lot of fun was had exploring. I highly recommend checking West Lake Park out for whatever you're into. And if you want to paddleboard race... Bring it!!! (I might need a couple months practice though)

Maisha invited niece Stephanie and I to her friend's Pop-Water Sports inflatable kayak n paddleboard.  Great times with Sonia and Joanne
Carlos T.

Thanks to My friend Maisha and her friends zjoanne and Sonja,  I was introduced to thia great park for the water activities or Kayaking and Paddleboarding.   They bring rugged inflatables which is super convenient but the park does rent out their own hard shell flatable kayaks.  Entry fee last Sunday was $3 which surprised me! Parking is a breeze and taking the kayaks and paddleboards to the boat dock is a breeze. What makes this place unique is it has a lagoon where you set off from toward the mangrove white trail wide enough for two way boating traffic.  Kayaking is peaceful, relaxing, energizing especially in the fall that is now upon us.  It was a bit breezy which made things nice. Did I say nice?  The trail takes you to the actual lake which last Sunday a week ago the breeze from the northeast made it a challenge to get into the lake beauce of getting blown backward.  LOL.  Upper body workout time! The lake actually is huge with a bridge north of this spot to paddle under to the other side.  It took awhile with determination and stamina but made it for just a few minutes before both the choppy waters and wind made us literally turn around!  At this point we must have beem paddling 30 minutes already. Other benefits of this kayaking adventure include other trails on the oppositde eastern side of the lake.  We paddled eastward (south of the bridge of course due to the choppy waters lol)  and ended up on the green trail.  The calm er waters were very much welcome meandering about zigging here and zagging there.  Resting and hyrdating when possible.   It almost seemed like an eternity,  we paddled under two small pedestrian bridges where two bicyclists rested above and I waved hello. Eventually we finished the green trail and popped back out to the lake again where this time was more south where we first started.   Now,  at this point you could technically take the southern point and kayak a ways toward Holland Park and intracoastal waterway (just a note).  We had to get back so headed toward the northwest sort of into the wind and it was a good upper body workout again to the west side of the lake back to the white trail.  I sure was happy to once again to have calm (but slightly stinky and murky mangrove brownish water. Back to the docks we go! Ok what meakes this park perfect?  Well after a midmorning and afternoon here it serves as a great jumping point to other activities nearby whether it be on the intracoastal waterway, or the beaches, or breweries or more!  Makes a for a great daycation.  Hands down.

Greshka P.

After being "social distancing" for months, we decided to do something outdoors. My boyfriend contacted West Lake Park to make sure they were open the weekend of July 4th and after they confirmed we decided to go that Sunday. At 9am on the dot they opened and we called to reserve a Kayak for 2. We go there around 9:20am, signed in, filled in the waiver form and paid $30 for 2 hours for a tandem kayak. They give you a map if you want to follow their route or you can just paddle away aimlessly as long as you come back in time. After that we were asked to stand behind a yellow line with our masks on, until the people in front of us were all set and in the water (they are following distance rules and also ALL staff wears masks). Still with our masks on we were given life vests, our oars and settled in our kayak. Once in the water we were allowed to remove our masks and enjoy the ride. The place is peaceful, and we were lucky to go during a beautiful day, with some breeze here and there which was amazing during the FL hot summer. After two hours we headed back, happy we got to spend time outdoors and still safe from virus. Very grateful this park was open and conscious of the situation we are living in allowing us to enjoy the experience fully.

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Stephanie M.

Kayak rentals here!! It's not on the Broward County website for some insane reason. Reasonable rental prices, lovely nature kayaking paths in the mangroves with herons perching right next to you. See photo for prices in 2024

Basketball court
Jo H.

West Lake Park is a large, serene park located along Sheridan St. and is open daily from 8am - 7:30pm. The entrance fee is $1.50 per person on weekends and holidays, and free during the week. The park offers so many activities for family fun such as: * Basketball courts * Interpretive/picnic shelters * Water play fountain * Small playground * Fishing pier * Handball courts * Racquetball/tennis courts * Volleyball nets * Canoe & kayak rentals * Vending snack concession You can walk around the park's trail to view the amenities. The park is so quiet that you can hear these big green iguanas crawling through the grass...EEK! I've learned that the park has canoe/kayak tours and classes. You have to register for the programs. Once you've completed the Basic Kayak Class where you learn the required equipment, techniques, paddle strokes, braces, and turning methods necessary to properly handle a canoe and/or kayak; you can then experience either the Moonlight or Sunrise tour on West Lake. The West Lake Paddling Eco-Tour explores the trails of West Lake, learns about its history, and discovers its inhabitants.

Roxanne G.

I stopped at this park (after work) and was amazing. It's perfect to take a walk or to bring the family to enjoy a nice place. Definitely I'm coming back.

Crocodiles possible when kayaking
Erin M.

The kayaking trail was easy to follow and I'm super sore from kayaking for 2 hours. It just feels amazing to be back outdoors and enjoying nature. They sprayed everything down with alcohol between uses

Jaquie M.

Great park for a Pandemic birthday! No reservation needed for the pavilion and clean bathrooms! Great day for volleyball and UNO with your favorite peeps!

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Lindsay F.

A peaceful and quiet kayaking spot amongst the mangroves. My husband and I have kayaked from here twice now and each experience was wonderful. The first time, we rented kayaks. You're charged by the hour and while I can't remember the exact price, it was an affordable and seamless process. Kayak, oar, and life vest included. The staff helped us get into the water and then we were on our way! More recently, we had the chance to get out on the water with our friends and their kayaks. It was extremely easy to launch the kayaks ourselves and navigate the various trails. West Lake Park has signs throughout the creeks leading to the lake to provide different scenic routes. We took a trail through the mangroves, across the lake, and into the intracoastal. It's a quiet park with plenty of routes to ensure that everyone can spread out nicely. It's also easy to spot birds, fish, and maybe even a manatee if you're lucky!

The beach area to launch your kayak
Sarah P.

Nice enough park on Hollywood. My husband and I came for a look around on our way back from Hollywood, during the covid. It looks like a nice park, with water views, and boat and kayak launch. See my pictures for some idea of this park, although we only walked around so we cannot comment on anything else

Out on West Lake
Cristi A.

To call West Lake Park a gem is an understatement. This place is such a pleasant nature retreat to escape the pressures of urban life. I love kayaking here. During the week, this place is not busy at all. Even on the weekends it is usually not a problem to rent watercraft at the marina. I went last week Wednesday and me and my friend were the only ones on kayak between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. We took the Red Trail to Anne Kolb Nature Center. The marina workers and the park rangers are super nice. You can see birds, iggy iguanas, flying fish, and crabs here if you keep your eyes peeled; the animals camouflage well. I mostly kayak here but there is also a cool short jogging/walking trail that I have used.

Peaceful Mangroves Kayaking! White Trail-
Samantha D.

Kayak Rentals Canoe Rentals Paddle Board Rentals Basic Classes Moonlight Paddle West Lake Eco Tours Playgrounds Fishing Platforms Picnic Shelters Boat Docking Walking Paths NEW Zumba Classes With Nature All Around all you want to do is enjoy the elements while exploring around their adventurous park! With an assortment of activities to choose from this is a great park that can be enjoyed on many different levels. We decided to explore the Mangroves, Kayak Style! At a reasonable price $14 per Hour/Kayak. They offer 3 different Trails that are dependent of your expertise and experience level. White Trail, Green Trail, and Red Trail are the travel routes you can take while Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, or Canoeing out on the waters. Most of the inlets are consumed of Mangroves, Animals, Insects, and Close Counters! With a leisurely trip you will find a great amount of wildlife and beauty! We explored the White Trail and Green Trail during our trip. With Mangroves all around and a Lake in between, the trails can be completed within an hour dependent on your speed. The staff was friendly, efficient, and not overly worried about the 10 to 15 mins over you go on your route! TIPS- =Be sure to bring your ID for Rentals. =$1.50 Park Entrance Fee Per Person =Dog Friendly =Bring Insect Repellent/ Sunscreen/ Water Proof Bag =Lockers are for Rent for Only $1 plus tax =Life Jackets are Included with Every Rental

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