Hollywood, FL
Anne Kolb Nature Center
A 68-foot observation tower, mangrove-lined kayak trails, and a 3,500-gallon aquarium inside Hollywood's 1,500-acre West Lake Park.
Six ways to experience 1,500 acres of mangroves
Anne Kolb Nature Center is the gateway to West Lake Park's mangrove estuary — a 68-foot tower, an aquarium-anchored exhibit hall, marked kayak trails, and miles of boardwalk and shellrock paths all built around the same 1,500-acre wetland. Here's what each part is actually for.
The 68-Foot Observation Tower
Climb five levels — by stairs or elevator — for sweeping views over the mangrove canopy and West Lake.
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Exhibit Hall & EcoRoom
A 3,500-gallon saltwater aquarium, mangrove-ecology displays, and a hands-on EcoRoom built for kids.
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Nature Trails
Boardwalk, paved, and shellrock trails covering just under five miles through the mangroves.
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Kayak & Canoe Marina
Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and follow marked, color-coded trails through the mangrove tunnels.
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Intracoastal Fishing Pier
A paved quarter-mile trail leads to a fishing pier on the Intracoastal Waterway — catch-and-release only.
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Mangrove Hall & Amphitheater
A rentable event hall and an open-air amphitheater host weddings, ranger programs, and community events.
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751 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33019 · The nature center and exhibit hall are open daily, 9 AM–5 PM. The surrounding West Lake Park grounds and trails keep longer hours, 8 AM–6 PM daily.