Historic park in the Sailboat Bend community managed by the Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation…read moredivision. The amenities are scarce with heavy foliage covering a cement table with seating and one bicycle locking post. Lots of vehicular and pedestrian traffic around the park. Yes, its an old park, but its a great space to illegaly park alongside and read other's Yelp reviews or do some yoga exercises on the thick grass.

A very pleasant small park located in the historical Sailboat bend section of Fort Lauderdale. I…read moreenjoyed walking around and appreciating the pretty houses that are also dotted around. This area is touted as the first Fort Lauderdale!

In the heart of Miami Beach lies Collins Park, beautifully maintained with various trees like…read morebaobab trees, palms, and many others with names I haven't learned yet. It was a warm sunny day and we decided to pull over so we could walk around this lovely park with winding paved pathways. There were several benches scattered around prime places to enjoy the view of the Miami Mountain sculpture and the Bass Museum. We sat on the bench for a while watching others walk their dogs and others riding their bikes. It's a great place to come to relax!

I love the beautifully designed Collins Park. The park fronts the Ocean between 21st and 22nd…read moreStreets on land that Miami Beach pioneer John S. Collins donated as a permanent public park in 1914. Collins was an American Quaker farmer from Moorestown, New Jersey who moved to South Florida at the turn of the 20th century. Along with Carl Fisher and the Lummus Brothers, Collins was a founder and developer of Miami Beach. He was a farmer, horticulturalist and innovator. Collins Park marks the start of South Beach's boardwalk which extends for more than 20 city blocks and it is home to the Bass Museum of Art. The museum is located in a keystone building built in 1930 as a library and cultural center and was designed by Collins' grandson Russell Pancoast. In 1964 it became the first permanent museum in Miami-Dade County. Today the park is used to stage events like weddings and receptions. Adding to the beauty of the park is the manicured lawns, wide sidewalks, palm trees, and public art. The majestic Baobab Tree is not to be missed. In some African cultures, the tree is considered the Tree of Life due to its strength and size. On the day I visited the park was being restored from a recent storm that knocked down a lot of tree limbs. Within hours of the storm the city was already cleaning up and restoring the park.

So quiet. Peaceful…read more Up the river is the Wharf. The Wharf is a cool place, been there a couple times, paid $300 minimum for the group to sit in a comfy lounger by the water. But you bring a cooler, a small grill, or use theirs, a call table and chairs and you have the same thing but waaaaay more peaceful. Watching the yachts going up and down the river is fun. This is not your typical free for all park jammed with families on the weekend. No one knows about this little park !! One gazebo, a few picnic tables, playground with rubber below, a couple grills, benches by the water. Plenty of shade. Great park to make- out.

At the turn of the century, the land where the park is was the property of Civil War General Samuel…read moreC. Lawrence of New England. He was injured in the Battle of Bull Run in 1861. In Miami he created an estate with a lush garden in which he planted with royal palms and a boat slip. He grew grapefruits on the rest of his land. After Lawrence passed away in 1911 the land was subdivided and the city of Miami purchased the land where the garden was 1964. A park was created and named for Miami pioneer Everest George Sewell who opened the first store north of the Miami River on March 26, 1896. He also served four terms as mayor of Miami. He died on April 2, 1940 at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The park is 10.33 acres along the Miami River next to the 17th Street Bridge. The park is two levels with the upper level near the parking lot containing a playground, barbecues, and benches. In this portion of the park you can see a historical marker and columns and stairs that are the ruins of Lawrences guest house that the city demolished in 1969. There is also the remains of the water pump Lawrence used to irrigate his garden. The lower portion of the park is a large linear green space along the Miami River providing a beautiful view of the water. The large royal palm trees that General Lawrence planted line the river bank. Here you will also find caves that belong to the Miccosukee Indian Tribe. There is a no trespassing sign but it is fascinating to think that there might be artifacts in there. I would be remiss if I did not talk about the cats here. This park is filled with stray cats. As an animal lover I was concerned but there were trays of food everywhere and they had the notch in the ear indicating that they are fixed. They looked well cared for. Eating at the buffet and interacting with the cats were various raccoons. Another interesting fact about the park is that the Miami New Times claims it is the best public park for Santeria rituals due to it's proximity to the river. Santeria is an Afro Cuban religion. Supposedly offerings of candy, fruit, and other objects are left on the river banks. The beautiful view and history make this one of Miami's more interesting parks to visit.

Arch Creek was a Native American settlement in what is now present day Miami. Tequesta Indians…read morethrived here until the early 16th century when European settlers arrived. The name Arch Creek comes from a natural limestone bridge that spanned the creek and was once part of an important Native American trail. The bridge collapsed in 1973 after trees with roots likely holding the bridge were removed. This area includes Arch Creek Memorial Park and the Arch Creek Environmental Preserve. Arch Creek Environmental Preserve is a 13 acre nature preserve with a mangrove forest and coastal estuary. Mangroves are important because they help reduce erosion and they filter pollutants out of the water. It is a vital wildlife corridor between two major state conservation areas, Oleta River State Park Annex and the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Some of the diverse wildlife you may see here includes manatees, saltwater crocodiles, wood storks, great-horned owls, egrets, herons, pelicans, ospreys, swamp rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, possums, box turtles, land crabs, ghost crabs, eagle rays, mullet, snapper, snook, grouper, and more. Arch Creek Environmental Preserve was designated as an Environmental Preserve in perpetuity by the City of North Miami in 2007. The Urban Paradise Guild has worked for years on habitat restoration projects such as removing invasive plants like Australian Pines and planting mangroves. There is limited parking at the start of the trail and the trail ends at the campus of Florida International University. The preserve includes a butterfly garden and the paved exercise trail used by walkers, runners, cyclists, bird watchers, and nature lovers. This was an enjoyable place to take a walk and enjoy nature in the middle of urban Miami. Whether you're looking for a quiet stroll, a safe place to exercise, or simply somewhere to unwind outside, Arch Creek Environmental Preserve offers a welcoming and accessible haven for nature enthusiasts.

I lived across the street from Arch Creek East for 10 years and somehow missed paradise hiding in…read moreplain sight. It took a global pandemic, endless doomscrolling, and one long walk to realize there was a slice of untouched Florida literally across the street from me the whole time. COVID-19 gave us a lot of things -- paranoia, banana bread obsessions, and, for me, the gift of finally discovering this little Eden. Arch Creek East is where Miami sheds the neon and noise and quietly reminds you what existed before developers paved paradise into condo parking lots. It's part of the ancient hammock ecosystem, sitting on what was once a Tequesta Native American settlement. Spanish explorers passed through here centuries ago, and if you close your eyes long enough, you can almost hear the whispers of history in the mangroves -- or maybe that's just the ibis arguing with the egrets. This place is wild Florida at its best. Winding trails, shaded canopies, and a breeze off Biscayne Bay that feels like nature hitting the reset button. You'll spot herons, manatees if you're lucky, and the occasional kayaker who looks way more coordinated than I'll ever be. During lockdown, this became my sanctuary -- my daily escape from cabin fever and bad news cycles. Arch Creek East isn't just beautiful, though; it's peaceful in a way Miami rarely is. There's no blasting reggaeton, no condo noise, no traffic screaming at you -- just water, wildlife, and sky. Pro tip: bring bug spray, a camera, and your curiosity. And if you've been living nearby for nearly two decades without visiting, do yourself a favor -- don't wait for a pandemic to stumble into paradise like I did.

This cute green space, about 0.5 acres big is just a nice space for those who live or stay around…read morethe area...there's really nothing of importance at this park, but benches to sit, green spaces to lay a blanket and a bike share station for those looking to get on/off a shared bike. It's like the green vestibule for the Sun Tower hotel and the Pelican Grand. I am sure many of the residents of the Palms might also use this as a place to bring their dogs. Right on A1A.

Willingham Park is named for Edward J. "Ned" Willingham, a land developer from Georgia who settled…read morein this area. He is said to have come up with the name for Wilton Manors in the late 1920s. This park is a small piece of land sandwiched between AIA and the towers on the beach. Parking is at meters next to the park. Willingham Park has a paved pathway, trees, and a covered pavilion with stone seats. Even though there isn't much in the park it was surprisingly busy. People were sitting on the chairs and posing for pictures and the trees were full of birds. For two decades Ft. Lauderdale has not invested any money into park improvements. In 2018 the community voted to support the Park Bonds Program which will use $200 million dollars to improve and create new parks. Willingham park is one of the 97 parks that is part of the bond improvement program. It is set to receive $201,000 of the bond money for improvements. The Parks Bond program solicited comments from the public to see what they wanted added to the park. It will be interesting to see how they use the money.

This cute little park across from the Riverside Hotel offers nice views of downtown Fort…read moreLauderdale....there are a few places to sit, not very big... It is located at the spot where Federal Highway goes under the New River.The park is located near the spot where Frank Stranahan used to dock the ferry he used to take travelers heading north across the New River....today you can take the Water Trolley to this little park if you are spending time on the Riverwalk along the New River.

Previously called Tunnel Top Park, Stranahan Landing is a park that sits on top of the Henry Kinney…read moreTunnel. It is located at the spot where Federal Highway goes under the New River. It offers a wonderful view of downtown Fort Lauderdale across the New River. Park amenities include benches and a bike rack. Green shaded lights sit at the top of 8 foot lamp posts. Parking spaces are limited. The park is located near the spot where Frank Stranahan used to dock the ferry he used to take travelers heading north across the New River. The Stranahan House which was once a trading post where the Stranahans traded with the Seminoles sits across the New River from the park. Stranahan Landing connects to Smoker Family Park. It is a peaceful place to take a stroll and take in the beautiful water view as the boats sail down the New River.

Sawyer Park is a small, charming neighborhood park in Miramar on Venetian Street and Island Drive…read more The park was named in honor of Reverend Robert E. Sawyer who along with his wife Katherine founded the Pembroke Road Baptist Church and the Pembroke Christian Academy of Miramar. In 2021 the city of Miramar embarked on a $1 million recreation expansion program that gave Miramar two new parks and refurbished eight others. $600,000 was raised from donations, grants, and fees from developers. Sawyer Park was one of the eight parks to receive new play equipment and landscaping. Sawyer Park is completely fenced in which is great for safety. Outside the fence are a few parking spaces. Inside the park the playground equipment is ADA accessible and trees provide welcome shade. There is also an open grassy area for unstructured play. This is a great recreational amenity for the people in the neighborhood to take their kids to play.

Tiny neighborhood park with a good playground, shelter and benches but it was closed. I believe…read morethey are doing some upgrades which is nice for the community of Miramar. This park is one block across from Perry Air port on Venetian Street. Call to see when they will open 954-602-4357

This is a great find! Great little park right along the water with big open space. It's a great…read morespot to sit and watch the boats. They also have picnic benches! It's dog friendly and they have pet waste pick up stations with garbage bags as well. It's a small space but a fun find- I will be back!!

This park is called Rivermont in the Sailboat Bend neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale. It is an…read morearcheological site. Artifacts discovered there by archeologists indicate that the Seminole and Miccosukee tribe's ancestors once occupied it. The original property was known as Rivermont, located at 1016 Waverly Road on the banks of the New River, and it was dotted with oak and palm trees. A 1918 built pioneer home that sat on the site's midden, or mound, was demolished several years ago. Middens often contain domestic waste, which may consist of animal bone, botanical material, shells, potsherds and other artifacts associated with past human occupation. "This site represents the most intact and deepest surviving black earth midden along the New River, with at least 2,000 years of prehistoric occupation. It likely is the best-preserved prehistoric site in eastern Broward County," city archeologists said in a 2020 survey report. The report said the site has intact archaeological deposits as deep as four feet. Ceramic dating and archival research indicates the site was used during periods roughly between 500 B.C. and 1513 A.D., as well as during the second and third Seminole Wars (1835-1858) and throughout the middle 19th century. Prehistoric artifacts found at the site include shell refuse and faunal bones. The most common artifact was pottery - 1,414 ceramic sherds were found. Oyster shell, animal bones (mostly fish), conch shell, and charcoal were also discovered. Bone artifacts include bone point or pin fragments, perforated shark vertebrae, and a drilled shark tooth. Sunfish, gar, and shark were identified, along with amphibians and reptiles such as soft shell turtle, box turtle and alligator. Mammals identified at the site include deer and raccoon. During a 2006 survey, a blue Seminole glass trade bead was found at the site, and a human molar was found in one shovel test in 2014.