Sunrise, Florida, is a Broward County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 14 beaches, parks and attractions, 10 places to eat and 39 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Markham Park and Fenced dog runs. One of the activities is free. Nearest towns: Fort Lauderdale (8.0 mi) and Pompano Beach (9.5 mi).

Last updated September 7, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

Sunrise is home to Amerant Bank Arena, where the Florida Panthers play and the arena-tour concerts land, and to Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet mall in the country. It is inland on the edge of the Everglades, with Sawgrass Recreation Park's airboats ten minutes west.

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Beaches & Parks in Sunrise

  • Markham Park (Sunrise) — Broward's biggest mountain-bike system (~12 mi), 3.5-acre Barkham dog park. Price: $1.50 weekends · Dogs: yes.
  • Fenced dog runs (Various) — Bark Park at Snyder, Holiday Park, Riverside and Poinciana (FTL), Barkham at Markham, Woofing Waters at Quiet Waters, Tradewinds Park, Mizner Bark (Boca), Pooch Pines at Okeeheelee (WPB), Blanche & Kennedy parks (Coconut Grove). Dogs: yes.
  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (Fort Lauderdale) — 10 min from Coral Ridge. 1.9-mi paved loop, freshwater lagoon paddling, beach via the A1A tunnel. The default after-work dog walk. Price: $6/car · Dogs: leashed. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Snyder Park (Fort Lauderdale) — Lakes and trails plus the city's fenced Bark Park with a dog swim lake (7–7). Price: Free · Dogs: yes. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (Dania Beach) — 2.5 mi of undeveloped beach, glass-calm Whiskey Creek paddling with rentals, jetty snorkeling. Price: $6/car · Dogs: leashed. (in nearby Dania Beach, 11 mi)
  • Anne Kolb Nature Center / West Lake Park (Hollywood) — 1,500 acres of mangrove estuary, 5-story observation tower, marked kayak trails with rentals. Price: $1.50 · Dogs: leashed (park, not center). (in nearby Hollywood, 13 mi)
  • Local spring substitutes (Coral Gables / FTL / Riviera Beach) — South Florida has no natural springs — they all sit north of Orlando. Local stand-ins: the spring-fed Venetian Pool in Coral Gables (1924 lagoon pool, $23, closed Mondays), the atoll pool at Matheson Hammock, the Snyder Park dog lake, and Peanut Island's snorkel lagoon. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Warm Mineral Springs (North Port, ~2.5 hr) — The one 'spring' on the southwest coast: 85°F mineral pool, spa vibe. Closest true spring to Fort Lauderdale. Dogs: no. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Canine Beach (Fort Lauderdale (A1A north of Sunrise Blvd)) — The neighborhood dog beach. Fri–Sun only, evening hours (roughly 3–7 pm in winter, later in summer — hours conflict across sources; call 954-828-7275). Permit required, bought in person at Holiday Park with vaccination records. Price: $30/yr resident, $45 non-resident, $7 weekend pass · Dogs: yes. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Hollywood Dog Beach (Hollywood (North Beach Park)) — Fri–Sun afternoons (3–7 or 4–8 pm). Small friendly crowd. Price: $5–10/dog day pass · Dogs: yes. (in nearby Hollywood, 13 mi)
  • Off-beach dog swims (Various) — Snyder Park dog lake (FTL), Canine Cove at South County Regional Park (West Boca), Lake Ida Dog Park (Delray), Amelia Earhart Bark Park dog pools (Hialeah), Perrine Wayside (Palmetto Bay). Dogs: yes. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)

Attractions & Activities in Sunrise

  • Flamingo Gardens (Davie) — 60-acre botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary with tram. Price: $30 · Dogs: no.

Shopping & Markets in Sunrise

  • Sawgrass Mills (Sunrise) — Largest outlet mall in the US; Colonnade and Oasis wings are open-air. Dogs: outdoor wings yes / indoor no.

At Night in Sunrise

  • Thrills and rainy-day options (Various) — Helicopter tours from FTL Executive ($150–350), hot-air balloons over Wellington ($250–300, season resumes Oct–Nov), Skydive Miami, iFLY Davie, Xtreme Action Park & K1 Speed (FTL), Topgolf, PopStroke Delray (dog-friendly outdoors), escape rooms, axe throwing, Publix Aprons and Sur La Table cooking classes, salsa lessons at Ball & Chain or Salsa Craze (FTL).

Free things to do in Sunrise

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Snyder Park — Lakes and trails plus the city's fenced Bark Park with a dog swim lake (7–7). (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)

Where to eat in Sunrise

Waterfront

  • Cap's Place (Lighthouse Point) — 1928 speakeasy, boat access only. Florida's oldest restaurant; FDR and Churchill ate here; you take their launch across. $$$. (in nearby Pompano Beach, 9.5 mi)
  • Kaluz (Fort Lauderdale (Commercial Blvd)) — Upscale casual. Closest to Coral Ridge; great happy hour and sunset. $$$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Sea Watch on the Ocean (Fort Lauderdale (north beach)) — Old-Florida oceanfront. 1970s beach-house classic; Sunday brunch. $$$. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Casablanca Café (Fort Lauderdale Beach) — 1927 home, piano bar. Oceanfront terrace, Moroccan-Mediterranean. $$$. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Coconuts (Fort Lauderdale) — Fun seafood shack. Lobster mac, boat-side seating, always packed. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)

Date Night

  • Chef's Counter at MAASS ★ (Four Seasons, Fort Lauderdale) — Contemporary tasting. Broward's only star, 15 min from home. $$$$$ · book ahead. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Heritage (Fort Lauderdale (Himmarshee)) — Wood-fired Italian — Broward's only Bib Gourmand. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Evelyn's (Four Seasons, Fort Lauderdale) — Michelin-recommended. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Daniel's Steakhouse (Fort Lauderdale) — Michelin-recommended. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Larb Thai-Isan (Fort Lauderdale) — Michelin-recommended. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)

What's on in Sunrise

The next 10 events on the Sunrise calendar (dates are America/New_York; confirm with the organizer before you go):

  • Davie Pro Rodeo — Sat, Sep 12 · Bergeron Rodeo Grounds · Sports. 7:30 pm ~$20–35. No dogs.
  • Panthers preseason vs Carolina — Sun, Sep 20 · Amerant Bank Arena · Sports. 7:00 pm
  • Panthers preseason vs Tampa Bay — Sat, Sep 26 · Amerant Bank Arena · Sports. 6:00 pm
  • Gilda's Race for Hope — Sat, Oct 3, 8:30 AM · Races & Runs. 3.1 mi, 1 mi, 5K Get Ready to Run for a Reason! The 7th Annual Gilda’s Race for Hope Color Run is hitting the streets on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and we want YOU to be part of the movement! Whether you sprint… Price: Free
  • Panthers vs Minnesota Wild — HOME OPENER — Sat, Oct 10 · Amerant Bank Arena · Sports. 6:00 pm
  • Plantation Goes Pink — Sun, Oct 11, 7:30 AM · Central Park · Races & Runs. 5K LETS ALL PAINT PLANTATION PINK ON OCTOBER 12TH TO SHOW SOUTH FLORIDA WE MEAN BUSINESS! Come out to Central Park and get dressed in your best pink dress or suit! We are going to run or walk to raise… Price: $30
  • Weezer — Tue, Oct 13 · Amerant Bank Arena · Concerts & Live Music.
  • Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks — Thu, Oct 15 · Amerant Bank Arena · Sports. 7:00 pm
  • Journey — Fri, Oct 16 · Amerant Bank Arena · Concerts & Live Music.
  • Panthers vs Seattle Kraken — Sat, Oct 17 · Amerant Bank Arena · Sports. 6:00 pm

See the full list, refreshed daily: Sunrise.

Getting there and planning your day

Sunrise sits at 26.167, -80.257 in Broward County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the City of Deerfield Beach site; the Visit Lauderdale (official tourism board) calendar lists county-wide festivals; check the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast before a beach or boat day (summer storms build after 2 pm); snorkelers and anglers should read the NOAA tides: South Port Everglades; Brightline (West Palm Beach–Boca–Fort Lauderdale–Aventura–Miami) is the car-free way in; the official Hugh Taylor Birch State Park page has hours and entry fees.

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