Colee Hammock gets its name from an actual hammock—a closed-canopy ecosystem of tropical hardwood trees—named in the city’s early days for James Louis Colee, a civil engineer who purchased land in the area in 1891. Bounded on the south by The New River and the east by the Rio Navarro Canal, Colee Hammock is a prime location for the water-lover: hop onto Las Olas Boulevard to get to the beach in minutes, or take the scenic route with a Water Taxi. And even landlubbers will recognize the curb appeal. Oak-lined boulevards and majestic Spanish estates give Colee Hammock an old-world charm, while building height restrictions ensure even sightlines and peaceful streets.
Bounded on the south by The New River and the east by the Rio Navarro Canal, Colee Hammock is a prime location for the water-lover: hop onto Las Olas Boulevard to get to the beach in minutes, or take the scenic route with a Water Taxi. And even landlubbers will recognize the curb appeal. Oak-lined boulevards and majestic Spanish estates give Colee Hammock an old-world charm, while building height restrictions ensure even sightlines and peaceful streets.
The verdant Colee Hammock Park offers riverfront views, fishing and picnic areas, and beginning at the northern boundary of the neighborhood is the beautiful Victoria Park. Only a few blocks away is Fort Lauderdale’s largest public play place, Holiday Park, with lighted athletic fields, a gymnasium, and the recently restored War Memorial Auditorium.
Students in Colee Hammock are served by Virginia Shuman Young Elementary school, a public Montessori school and among the top-rated primary schools in the state. Middle school students attend Sunrise Middle School, and Fort Lauderdale High serves the high school population. Private options in the area include the American Heritage School and Pine Crest School—among the top high schools in the nation.
Las Olas Boulevard, perhaps the most famous street in Fort Lauderdale for its eclectic mix of art galleries, shopping boutiques, and dining choices, runs right through the heart of Colee Hammock. Local favorite restaurants include Timpano Italian Chophouse, BAO Asian Kitchen and Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila. Located just a few blocks away from the downtown core, Colee Hammock also offers easy access to museums, a performing arts center, fine dining and award-winning nightlife.
With an excellent mix of townhomes, luxury condos, and single family homes, Colee Hammock, in the 33301 zip code area of Broward County, is among the most desirable locations in Fort Lauderdale for families of all sizes.