Mangrove Hall & Amphitheater at Anne Kolb Nature Center
Mangrove Hall is a rentable indoor event space overlooking the wetlands, popular for weddings and private events, while the adjoining outdoor amphitheater hosts ranger-led programs and community gatherings.
What's here
- Mangrove Hall is an indoor rental venue overlooking the estuary, frequently booked for weddings and private events.
- The open-air amphitheater hosts ranger talks, school programs, and community events throughout the year.
- Both sit near the main nature center building, a short walk from parking.
- Rentals are booked through Broward County Parks & Recreation's facility rental office, not the nature center front desk.
Good to know
Book well ahead for a weekend wedding date — Mangrove Hall is one of the more sought-after waterfront venues in this part of Broward County.
Inside Mangrove Hall
Mangrove Hall is the nature center's indoor venue, set right at the edge of the estuary with views out over the wetlands. That waterfront setting is the main draw for weddings and private events, giving hosts a backdrop of mangroves and open water instead of a standard banquet room.
The hall can accommodate a range of gatherings, from wedding receptions to corporate functions and family celebrations. Its location inside a working nature center gives events here a different feel than a typical hotel or country club venue.
The Outdoor Amphitheater
Just outside Mangrove Hall, the open-air amphitheater hosts a mix of ranger-led programs, school field trips, and community events throughout the year. Its outdoor setting puts those programs right in the middle of the mangrove landscape the nature center is built around.
Because it sits so close to Mangrove Hall, the amphitheater is sometimes paired with a hall rental for events that want both an indoor space and an outdoor gathering area on the same visit.
Booking an Event
Both Mangrove Hall and the amphitheater are booked through Broward County Parks & Recreation's facility rental office rather than through the nature center's front desk, so anyone planning an event should start there rather than calling the nature center directly.
Waterfront event space is in demand along this stretch of Broward County, so booking well ahead is worth it for anyone with a specific date in mind — especially for a weekend wedding.
See the rest of the park
Mangrove Hall is one of 6 featured areas at Anne Kolb Nature Center.