Outdoor activities have made a cozy home at Tropical Park. Accompanying miles of paved trails for walking, running and biking, are amenities like tennis, racquetball and basketball courts, soccer, football and softball fields, a dog park, and four lakes. The lakes are perfect spots for boating and fishing. There's something for everyone at this park.
Visit the Kampong National Tropical Botanical Garden to see a variety of tropical plants from all around the world. The outdoor garden is full of plant life from Southeast Asia, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, and includes a number of fruit and flowering trees. A few plants you may see are the cultivars of candle fruit, peanut butter fruit, egg fruit, cocoplums, and over 50 varieties of mango.
Learn something new through the hands-on exhibits and attractions at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science . The museum explores a little bit of everything with exciting exhibitions like Energy Tracker, The Sea Lab, and Heart Smart, among many others. While you're there, be sure to see a presentation at the Planetarium or the Wildlife Center.