Tigertail Lake Recreation Center (Dania Beach)
Toddler-friendly nature spot in Dania Beach, FL
580 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 330043 yr–18 yrs
60–240 min
morning · afternoon
Daily 9 AM–5 PM. Visa, Mastercard, Discover or check; no cash, no American Express.
Broward College's lake recreation center rents kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards from $20 an hour (the center's own pages list both $20 and $30 per hour, so confirm with the venue: 954-201-4500). The all-day Paddlesports Pass is $40 and lets you switch between kayaks, paddleboards and canoes, with a locker while they last. Open daily 9 AM–5 PM. Life jackets are required; kids must weigh at least 30 lbs to fit the smallest one, and under-18s need a parent or guardian with them and a signed waiver. Cards and checks only, no cash.
Why kids love it
A calm lake for a first kayak ride with a parent, once your kid is 30 lbs or more.
Dania Beach · South Broward
🎒 Packing list
- • Bug spray
- • Water bottles
- • Sunscreen
- • Hat
- • Closed-toe shoes
- • Wipes
- • Water shoes
- • Dry bag for phones
- • Change of clothes
Safety notes
- ! Stay on boardwalks and trails — this is gator country
- ! Never let a toddler approach the water's edge
- ! Check for ticks after grassy trails
Parent reviews
Quick facts
- Address
- 580 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
- Cost
- Rentals from $20/hr (confirm with venue; some pages say $30/hr); all-day Paddlesports Pass $40; no cash
- Ages
- 3 yr–18 yr
- Time needed
- 60–240 minutes
- Best time
- morning and afternoon
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Shade
- Little or none
- Water play
- Yes
- Hours
- Daily 9 AM–5 PM. Visa, Mastercard, Discover or check; no cash, no American Express.
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Questions about Tigertail Lake Recreation Center (Dania Beach)
Is Tigertail Lake Recreation Center (Dania Beach) good for toddlers?
Yes. We recommend Tigertail Lake Recreation Center (Dania Beach) for ages 3 yr–18 yr. A calm lake for a first kayak ride with a parent, once your kid is 30 lbs or more.
How much does Tigertail Lake Recreation Center (Dania Beach) cost?
Rentals from $20/hr (confirm with venue; some pages say $30/hr); all-day Paddlesports Pass $40; no cash. Prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go.
How long should we plan for Tigertail Lake Recreation Center (Dania Beach)?
Most families spend 60 to 240 minutes. It is at its best in the morning and afternoon. Daily 9 AM–5 PM. Visa, Mastercard, Discover or check; no cash, no American Express.
Does Tigertail Lake Recreation Center (Dania Beach) have shade, restrooms and stroller access?
Plan for little or no shade. We have no record of restrooms or stroller access here, so check before you go.
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