Coconut Creek, Florida is a suburban city located in the northern part of Broward County. It has seen rapid growth since its incorporation as a town back in 1975 and now boasts a population of over 54,000 people. Like many cities along the southeastern coast of the United States, Coconut Creek has some fascinating sites to explore that reflect both its history and culture.
The Seminole Casino Coconut Creek offers plenty for visitors to enjoy. This casino was opened on February 10th, 1997, making it one of the first casinos ever established in South Florida. The casino features more than 2,300 slot machines and 65 table games spread across its 85,500 square feet gaming floor. Visitors can also take advantage of all the live entertainment events hosted at this venue including professional comedy shows and musical acts from around the country. For those looking for even more adventure, Butterfly World is nearby offering an educational opportunity to learn about these beautiful creatures while enjoying views of multiple butterfly habitats.
For outdoor recreational activities, Tradewinds Park provides plenty of options with miles of trails perfect for horseback riding or biking through nature areas filled with banyan trees, wildflowers and native wildlife species like otters and bobcats inhabiting the area’s swamps and lakes. There are picnic pavilions available as well as playgrounds ideal for children aged five years old or younger. Additionally, there is a water park featuring waterslides which makes a great day trip destination during summer months when temperatures reach high levels in south Florida.