Enhance Everglades Strategy

The 1.5 million acres wetland preserve, known as the Everglades National Park, is visited by nearly one million visitors each year. This national park borders the City of Coral Springs to the west, from south of Atlantic Boulevard to North of Wiles Road and has long been a destination for residents and visitors alike to catch iconic sunsets from the Atlantic Avenue viewing area as well as host site to numerous public events. Additionally, the Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital sits on 5 acres of land within the Sportsplex Park (adjacent to the Everglades). Given the commission direction to create a sense of place and take advantage of the Everglades, the City plans to research options and develop a long-range strategy to provide our residents and visitors multiple points of interest. In the coming year, staff will assess options for connectivity and identify key stakeholders for this development. A central part of this will be to leverage the Nature Center’s assets in the area to promote the diversity of nature in our backyard.