Outdoor Recreation

Discover a new pastime or hobby, let the kids burn off pent-up energy, or soak up the area’s natural tranquility. Situated along the Atlantic Ocean and dotted with sprawling parks and expansive sports fields, Pompano Beach has year-round outdoor activities and attractions for everyone. 

Parks & Activities 

Whether you’re an athlete, fitness lover, or a family with energetic kids, you’ll find a fitting outdoor activity at the more than 50 beautiful Pompano Beach parks and playgrounds. 

North Pompano Park provides over 20 acres of synthetic turf athletic fields for soccer and football, a disc golf course, a walking/jogging track, a playground, picnic tables, and pavilion shelters. Golfing is a popular pastime in Pompano Beach, and players can hit the links at Pines Championship Golf Course or Palm Aire Country Club. 

Tennis lovers will find lighted clay courts at the Pompano Beach Tennis Center and the Pompano Beach Community Park. Those addicted to the pickleball craze can enjoy freestyle play at the Pompano Beach Community Park, which also offers tennis, an aquatics center, playgrounds, and ball fields for tournaments.

There are plenty of playgrounds for the kiddos, including the all-inclusive play area at Sgt. Kip A. Jacoby Park. 

Beach & Pier Fun

Mix exercise with ocean views at the fitness zone by the beachfront promenade, or take over a sandy court for a friendly game of volleyball. Kids can slide, climb, and spin at the playground or cool off by running through the interactive fountains of the nearby splash pad.

All abilities can enjoy the beauty of the beach thanks to six beach wheelchair access points along the shoreline and two adaptive wheelchairs available daily on a first-come, first-served basis.
The fish-shaped Fisher Family Pier is an impressive centerpiece of Pompano Beach meant for sightseeing and fishing. Access is free for those who want to stroll the 900-foot pier to see what anglers are reeling in and to check out the spectacular views. There is a daily fee to fish from the pier.   

Water Activities

Pompano Beach offers some of Florida's best scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities. From our shores, you can easily access incredible shore dive sites and boat trips to shipwrecks and marine-rich reefs. Fishing is another favorite pastime, and anglers hoping to snag the big one can book a fishing charter.

Watersports are plentiful, with the chance to rocket through the ocean on jet skis or kiteboards and more relaxing on-the-water activities such as kayaking and paddle boarding. You can even learn to surf in Pompano Beach.

Boat, Bike & Beach Rentals

Enjoying everything that the beach, ocean, and Intracoastal Waterway offer is easy, thanks to an array of equipment rentals available at local outfitters. Explore the ocean with boat rentals and jet skis, or weave down beachfront paths and scenic streets with bike rentals. Those who wish to soak up the sun and play in the ocean can rent beach loungers and umbrellas.

For more inspiration, scroll below to peruse the many outdoor activities in Pompano Beach.