Snyder Park

The park is open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. from March through October and 7 a.m.–6 p.m. from November through February. It is closed on Christmas and New Year's Day; dog-park hours differ in summer.

Use 3299 SW 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. Follow the park map and internal signs for Bark Park, dog swimming, nature trails, disc golf, playground, picnic areas, or The FORT pickleball facility.

Yes. The City lists general parking as free, although special-event fees can apply. Choose the internal parking area closest to your activity because the park covers more than 90 acres.

Yes. Snyder Park has both a Bark Park and designated dog swimming. Dog swim follows general seasonal park hours, while Bark Park is open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. September–April and 7 a.m.–8 p.m. May–August.

Snyder Park includes a nature trail and bike trail through its wooded and lake areas, plus a disc-golf course and guided nature, butterfly-garden, and tree-tour programming. Natural surfaces may be wet or uneven after rain.

Yes. The City lists a playground along with picnic tables, grills, pavilions, restrooms, fishing, trails, courts, disc golf, and dog facilities.

Yes. Restrooms are listed among the park's amenities. Their availability follows park operations and can be affected by maintenance, holidays, or special events.

Yes. The park has picnic tables, grills, and pavilions. Confirm reservation requirements for a group or organized gathering; casual use is subject to availability and special-event setup.

Christmas and New Year's closures, storms, flooded trails, lake conditions, special events, maintenance, and private-facility operations can affect individual areas. Check the City's park page for current notices.

Snyder Park has numerous covered pavilions, shaded nature trails, and a front office, while lakes, the dog swim area, fields, playground, courts, and some paths are exposed. The park uses a lightning-warning horn and strobe system: one long blast means leave outdoor activity and seek shelter, and three short blasts signal all clear. Use an open substantial building or vehicle during lightning; a picnic pavilion is not a safe severe-weather refuge.

The City's current Snyder Park page lists dog swimming, fishing, and lakes, but does not list a public human swimming beach or splash pad. Use only the designated dog-swim area for eligible dogs under its posted rules; it closes for water treatment from 8 to 11 a.m. on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month and on listed holidays. People should not enter the dog lake or fishing lake. For human swimming or water play, use a separately listed Fort Lauderdale aquatic facility.

The City does not identify a dedicated park shuttle or one guaranteed park-front route for Snyder Park. Use Broward County Transit's live planner with 3299 SW 4th Avenue and verify the final walk and return service before leaving; the park sits near airport and highway infrastructure where a geographically close stop may not provide a safe pedestrian approach. Arrange a ride if the planner does not show a practical route to the entrance.

Snyder Park's map separates West Lake and East Lake, the Bark Park and designated dog-swim area, butterfly garden, food forest, playground, disc golf, mountain-bike route, and several nature and sensory trails. The front office, first aid, and main restrooms sit near the central entrance, while picnic pavilions and activity areas are distributed around the lakes. The FORT pickleball complex and Lakeside Restaurant operate as a distinct facility, so confirm their hours separately from general park access.

General park and vehicle parking are free; special events, programs, rentals, private concessions, and organized activities may charge separately.

Accessibility varies by entrance, route, terrain, and destination. Review the exact mapped subsite and its official source before relying on a specific accessible route.