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Cypress Creek Greenway... South Florida

Paved Bike Trail from edge of The Everglades to Coconut Creek

The Cypress Creek Greenway starts just outside The Everglades, running 7.5 miles from Sanibel Drive at Southgate Blvd. in Tamarac to Lyons Road in Coconut Creek. The trail runs along the Cypress Creek Canal (Stranahan River) on a paved, wide, flat path. Cypress Creek Greenway is part of Broward County's Greenways system. (Map link and photos below.)

Map link... Cypress Creek Greenway

Location: Broward County
End Points: Tephford Park to Lyons Road (Fern Nature Center)
Mileage: 7.5 miles
Surface: Asphalt, concrete; 10 feet
Nearby points of interest: West: Tephford Park, Gary B. Jones Park for People and Pups, Tamarac Veterans Park, Fern Forest Nature Center

Bike Shops/Rentals:

B&J Bicycles (Pompano Beach; sales, service)
Broward B-Cycle (rentals-bicycle sharing)

 Page Summary:

1. Biking on Cypress Creek Greenway
   - Tephford Park to Lyons Road (Fern Forest Nature Center)
2. More Information and Resources

Biking on Cypress Creek Greenway... Comments and Photos

The trail is well marked with directional signage. Popular with locals, we saw many bikers and walkers. There's virtually no shade, so plan accordingly. Occasional covered benches are provided.

While easy to ride, there are some negatives:

1. The road crossings are very busy, be careful. Go to the crosswalks and use the crossing signals.
2. There are little roundabouts regularly in the middle of the trail which can be a hazard - Bobcat hit a curb around one and fell. Some have trail signs while others are unmarked. Some have concrete barriers erected, we presume as a safety feature. These should be much better marked to avoid accidents.

Tephford Park to N. University Dr. (3 miles)

• The trail starts at Tephford Park (parking, restrooms, picnic, playground, fishing pier). The first section runs between the canal and Southgate Blvd., and includes 3 road crossings (NW 100th Ave., N. Pine Island Rd., N. University Blvd.). At road crossings, follow the signs and use the crosswalks.
• Approaching University Blvd. is Gary B. Jones Park, a dog park. Then the Tamarac Veterans Park offers parking, restrooms, picnic tables, boat ramp, and the Tamarac Veterans Memorial and Honor Wall.

N. University Dr. to Rock Island Road (2 miles)

• After crossing N. University Avenue, Southgate Blvd. cuts to the south, and the trail continues along the canal abutting residential areas.
• Where the trail meets Rock Island Road, we saw bikers crossing the road directly. However, it's a busy road and the trail actually runs about 400 feet north, across the canal to a crosswalk at NW 1st St.

Rock Island Road to SR 7 (1 mile)

• Across Rock Island Rd. is Margate's Veterans Memorial Park with parking, restrooms, picnic pavilion, boat ramp and fishing pier. The trail then crosses back over the canal and resumes canalside past residential areas.
• At very busy SR 7, the trail runs south about 1/10 mile to the crosswalk at Southgate Blvd.

SR 7 to Lyons Road (1.5 miles)

• Cross SR 7, and return north to the trail.
• From where the trail meets Lyons Road, a sidewalk runs roadside about 1/10 mile to the Fern Forest Nature Center with parking, restroom, nature trail, picnic, amphitheater, nature exhibits and programs. (Note: the Nature Center closes at 5 p.m.)

More Information and Resources

Nearby Biking:

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
El Rio Trail (Boca Raton)
Conservation Levee Greenway - Everglades Eco-biking
Southeast FL Region - More trails plus Regional Overview map

Related Resources:

Broward County - Greenways