Did you know why Deerfield is named like this? It is said this name was chosen because of the numerous deer that grazed along the Hillsboro River. This river formed the northern boundary of Deerfield.
Deerfield has one of the most fabulous boardwalks I’ve seen. The boardwalk is long — over one mile — and quite gorgeous, with grass and palm trees lining the promenade a few steps from the sand. The nice thing about the boardwalk is that if you’re not a huge fan of sand, or if you’re tired of the sun, you can park your chair in the grass under the palm trees
Amenities at the large Quiet Waters Park range from the unique Rent-a-Tent and Tepee Campground to Ski Rixen USA, a cable water-skiing park. The park also includes seven miles of mountain bike trails as well as Splash Adventure Water Park and Woofing Waters Dog Park. Whether you want to bring your dog and splash around the water or just relax in the park’s pleasant surroundings, there is something for everyone at Quiet Waters.
Try your hand at fishing at the enormous International Fishing Pier located along the boardwalk in Deerfield Beach. Even if you’re not a master angler, that’s okay. There’s a little shop on the pier that rents rods and reels and has all the bait you need. We like to walk out to the end of the pier and just watch the fisherman and look out over the ocean. It’s super relaxing, and the view is beautiful. There are quite a few restaurants right next to the pier, so you can really make an evening of it
Get away from it all and explore nature’s beauty at Deerfield Island Park. Located just a boat ride away, the park is located on the Intercoastal Waterway. This nature lover’s paradise is only accessible by boat. Free boat rides take off from the mainland all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hit the trails and check out the wildlife that roams the island. You’ll most likely see turtles, lizards, and birds. The trails are mostly uneven dirt trails, so if you aren’t super sure-footed, you may want to take this into account. There are no restaurants or commercial buildings on the island, but feel free to pack a picnic to enjoy in the serene surroundings.
Island Water Sports, your one-stop surf and skate destination since 1978. Free Lesson Program is the longest running in the country teaching you how to surf, skim, or stand-up paddle. We offer private and group lessons in surf, skim, skateboarding, and stand up paddle. The Sunset Stand Up Paddle and Eco Tours are popular attractions for locals and tourists alike.
The Arboretum, our “tree zoo”, is approximately nine acres of land containing over 200 exotic trees from five continents around the world. These trees are displayed along a half-mile walking path, fully accessible by wheelchair. The types of trees included in the tree zoo are Flowering Tropical Fruit, Exotics, Palms, Wetlands, Bamboo, Natives and the Butterfly Garden.
Tours of the Arboretum are offered every Friday and on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 am. These tours are free to the public but special group tours require a minimum of $25 donation.
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