Indian Mound Park

Indian Mound Park is a small 1-acre park in Pompano Beach, Florida. The park's centerpiece is a 1,000-year-old Native American burial mound that stands about 16 feet high. This mound contains the remains of approximately 100 prehistoric Tequesta indigenous people and is the only such mound in Broward County to have survived urban development.

The mound was created by the Tequesta using baskets of sand hauled from the nearby beach. Archaeological evidence suggests the Tequesta prepared bodies for burial by first allowing them to decompose, then cleaning the bones before placing them in the mound with the heads pointed toward the sunrise. This practice is thought to be connected to sun worship.

Today, visitors can walk a path to the top of the mound, allowing them to stand in the same spot the Tequesta did a millennium ago. The park offers views of Lake Santa Barbara and the Intracoastal Waterway, making it a peaceful spot to watch boat traffic or enjoy a sunset. While small, the park provides a unique opportunity to connect with the area's ancient history while enjoying natural beauty.

The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Parking is limited, with only a few spaces available along the street parallel to the Intracoastal Waterway.