Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that's accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Please phone 954- 357-5100 for verification the day you are interested in.

Activities at the island park include nature walks and picnicking. Picnic tables and barbecues are on site.

The island provides a habitat for raccoons, squirrels, armadillos, and gopher tortoises, as well as a variety of migratory and indigenous birds. The island was designa

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