About Middle River (George English Park) in Fort Lauderdale
George English Park and the Middle River are designated by the City of Fort Lauderdale as a Watersports Activity Area suitable for water skiing, tubing, kneeboarding, and wakeboarding. George English Park is approximately 19.7 acres and offers such amenities as kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, boat access/ramp, and walking/jogging trails.
**Water samples taken within 48 hours of a rainfall event for inland coastal waterways are likely to exceed bacterial standards due to urban runoff.**