Butterfly World
Opened in 1988, Butterfly World is located inside Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. It is the largest butterfly sanctuary in the world. It is home to 20,000 butterflies. The park got it’s humble beginning when local Coconut Creek resident – Ronald Boender starting raising butterflies and the plants they fed on in his backyard. The park is modeled after the London Butterfly House. The park expanded to also be the home of the largest free flight hummingbird aviary in the U.S.
The Promenade at Coconut Creek
Opened in 2008 in Coconut Creek, The Promenade at Coconut Creek is an upscale shopping center sprawling 23 acres. The shopping center is home to many restaurants, retail shops, nightclubs and boutique shops. It is also home to Silverspot Cinema where local residents can take in a movie on 1 of 11 screens. The Promenade is located on the corner of Lyons Road and Wiles Road.
Tradewinds Park
One of the largest parks located in Coconut Creek is Tradewinds Park. It is located off Sample Road and the Florida Turnpike. It has many facilities including horseback riding, a farm, model steam train rides, pavilions, fishing and sports fields. Local Coconut Creek residents enjoy having the park nearby as peaceful sanctuary where they can enjoy green grass and trees. The park is beautifully landscaped with plants to attack butterflies.