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115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Due to impacts from major construction starting July 7, 2025, north-side amenity operations, including farm tours, pony rides, the museum, windmill square, and the north playground, will be closed and are not expected to reopen until long-term construction is completed. Trailblazers Horse Camp, public and private trail rides, the Pony Tales program, and the Farm Fables program will continue to be offered. Check for updates.
Four of our regional parks offer public horseback riding trails. The Tradewinds Park stables are County-operated and offer trail rides, pony rides, camps, and field trips. Horseback riding trails are available to the public at Tree Tops Park, Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, and Vista View Park, where riders bring their own horses.
Seasonal camps are offered during Broward County Public Schools' spring, summer, and winter breaks. Registration for all camps will be available online or at the park office before designated holiday breaks. For availability, check Webtrac or call the park's main office. Register online through Webtrac under "Events and Programs" or in person at the park's main office. Registration is limited.
Ages 9 to 14
Fee: $375 per five-day session; no single-day sessions
Daily Duration: 8:30AM-3:30PM
June 8-12, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 20-24, and August 3-7, 2026
If your child is wild about horses, this is the camp for them. Campers will learn the basics of horseback riding, different aspects of horsemanship, and basic farm animal care through fun, hands-on educational activities. Beginners are welcome.
Camp duration varies depending on the season. Enrollment may be offered per day or as a multiday package. Maximum enrollment capacities vary by season. Call the park office for more information. Register online through Webtrac or at the park's main office.
Tradewinds Park & Stables, north side
3600 W. Sample Rd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
954-357-8870
Ages 9 and up
Fee: $40 per person, tax included
When: Saturday and Sunday; reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance
Trail ride sessions are one hour long and follow the mostly shaded trails of the park. Each rider is assigned a horse, and every trail group has at least one guide leading the ride. Depending on the size of the group, an additional guide may ride at the back. Double riding is not permitted. Trotting, cantering, and galloping are prohibited. All rides proceed at a walking pace.
All riders must meet the following requirements:
Prospective riders who do not meet all three requirements will not be permitted to ride. Riders who appear close to 52 inches tall will be measured to confirm they meet the height requirement.
For the health and safety of the horses, all riders will be weighed on a professional doctor's scale to confirm they meet the weight restriction. Riders stand on the scale fully clothed in a semi-private check-in booth with a stables staff member, without revealing the rider's specific weight. For more information about the weight restrictions and weighing process, call the park's main office at 954-357-8870, ext. 0.
Riders age 16 and younger must wear an ASTM/SEI-certified riding helmet provided by Tradewinds Park & Stables staff.
Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required. Crocs, slip-on clogs, and similar footwear are not permitted. Insect repellent and sunscreen are recommended.
All rides must be reserved at least 24 hours before the requested date. Guided trail rides may be reserved several weeks in advance. Availability is first-come, first-served.
To schedule a guided trail ride, call 954-357-8870, ext. 0. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and paid for within 24 hours of booking through Webtrac.
Payment is not accepted over the phone. The regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $3 per vehicle for eight or fewer occupants and $20 per vehicle for nine or more occupants will apply.
Ages 9 and up
Fee: $50 per rider, tax included
When: Tuesday through Thursday only; reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance
Private guided trail rides are offered on a limited basis during the week. Sessions are one hour long and follow the mostly shaded trails of the park. Each rider is assigned a horse, and every trail group has at least one guide leading the ride. Depending on the size of the group, an additional guide may ride at the back. Double riding is not permitted. Trotting, cantering, and galloping are prohibited. All rides proceed at a walking pace.
All riders must meet the same requirements listed under Public Guided Trail Rides.
To schedule a private guided trail ride, call 954-357-8870, ext. 0. Reservations must be booked at least two weeks in advance and paid for within 24 hours of booking through Webtrac.
Payment is not accepted over the phone. Rides may be reserved several weeks in advance. Availability is first-come, first-served.
Fee: $3 per lap, tax included
When: Saturday and Sunday
Weather permitting. Children must be shorter than 52 inches tall to ride the ponies. Tickets are sold at the park's General Store. Ticket sales end at least 15 minutes before the activity ends but may close earlier depending on operational needs. The regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $3 per vehicle for eight or fewer occupants and $20 per vehicle for nine or more occupants will apply.
Fee: $3 per participant, tax included; children under age 2 are free
When: Saturday and Sunday
Duration: 30 minutes
The park's farm complex, located next to the stables, includes farm animals that can be viewed from outside the fence during park operating hours. Public farm tours are offered every weekend, weather permitting. Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes 15 minutes before the tour begins or when the group reaches maximum capacity. For more information, visit the farm's home page.
Fees:
Undecorated: $50 per hour
Decorated: $90 per hour
When: Monday through Friday, excluding County-designated holidays
Duration: One-hour minimum
Guests may rent one of the park's horses for a one-hour photo shoot. The fee includes a horse handler but does not include a photographer. Photo shoots may only be scheduled on weekdays, and the photographer must obtain a film permit before the day of the photo shoot.
Equine photo shoot sessions must be booked and confirmed at least two weeks in advance. For information about obtaining a film permit or scheduling a session, call 954-357-8870, ext. 0.
Call 954-357-8870, ext. 0, for available programming options.
For more information about stables and farm programs, call 954-357-8870, ext. 0, or email TradewindsEducation@Broward.org.
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