DATE: October 10, 2016                                                                       

GENERAL MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Mills

Parks and Recreation Division

PHONE: 954-357-8115
CONTACT FOR THIS PROGRAM/EVENT:
Tradewinds Park, 954-357-8870

WHAT: BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Visit Tradewinds Park & Stables in Coconut Creek from 10AM to 4PM on Saturday, October 29th, when the park will double up on Halloween and celebrate its fifth annual Fall Festival. Tickets ranging from $1 per individual ticket to 25 tickets for $20 will let you pick and choose which specialty activities you want to participate in. Other regular park activities are fee-based.

The roster of activities includes fall games and crafts, hayrides, food trucks, model steam train rides, farm tours and demos, barn tours, bounce houses. Proceeds benefit the Retirement Pasture, which provides a home within the park for horses that gave years of enjoyment and educational experiences to visitors.

WHERE: Tradewinds Park & Stables

3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33073

954-357-8870

WHEN: Saturday, October 29th, 10AM-4PM

WHO: For all ages.

HOW: Fees vary by activity. The park's regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will also be in effect. A car or van with nine or fewer occupants pays $8, and a bus is charged $20 for admission.

For further information, call the park at 954-357-8870. Tradewinds is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #34.

Recreation. Education. Preservation.

About the Parks and Recreation Division

Founded in February 1956 and accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, Broward County Parks and Recreation Division manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, a skate park, an observatory, mountain bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. Hours and fees vary by location. For more information, visit Broward.org/Parks. 

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.