Visiting this park for the first time . Love the location so close to the turnpike. Love the…read morePlayground for the toddlers kids . The park has small parking lot. Luckily we park. Love all the trees around it . Clean and safe.

Formerly named Civic People's Park in Fort Lauderdale was renamed Dr. Elizabeth Hays Civic Park in…read more2009, in honor of longtime Barry faculty members Dr. Elizabeth Hays. Dr. Hays was a faculty member at Barry University's School of National and Health Sciences for twenty-four years while working as a Ft. Lauderdale civic activist serving on many city advisory boards. Dr. Hays passed away in 2009. The 2.49 acre park is located off of Riverland Road in Ft. Lauderdale, It is open daily from 6 AM until 9 PM. Park amenities include a walking exercise path, open play area, pavilion with picnic tables, grills, benches, and a very nice shade covered playground. Since it is a civic park there is a grove of trees at the park entrance that have plaques commemorating the volunteer efforts of community members. Although small the park is very nicely maintained is perfect for taking the kids to play, a picnic, or just getting some fresh air and exercise.

My family always likes visiting the Fort Lauderdale beach. It was such a nice day with wind and a…read morefew clouds. The are wasn't overrun with so much seaweed like other areas. We enjoyed our time there with our family friends.

The best spot for kids! A great playground! You do have to pay to park. But that's typical for all…read morethe beaches.

Bayview Park was home to my entire High School career! Which I enjoyed far more than club. I truly…read morecannot say enough good things about my time on my high school team. I felt like after many degrading years of travel soccer, high school soccer really lifted my love for the game back up. Because of this field (and the many hours spent on it) we were 4x District Champions, 3x Regional Champions, and 2x State Champions. I am so proud to have been apart of this team, we broke so many records and proved so many people wrong.

I like to take walks, but I get bored always walking in the same place. I am on the lookout for…read moreparks near me with a walking trail and plenty of shade to protect me from the hot sun and make the walk bearable. After all, it is the start of summer in South Florida. I tried this park. It's well maintained and has fields for sports including tennis, baseball, and basketball. Plus there is sort of a path that goes around the park (if you include the regular sidewalk on one side). There are a lot of nice trees, but I would say there is about 50% shade coverage. So for me that may not be enough. But for others who want to use the facilities and don't mind the heat, it could be nice.

A must visit park! 3 playgrounds all for different ages. A splash pad in the middle. 3 sets of…read moreswings and it's free to visit. I love the theming of the park it makes it unique. Also a playground with cover! Except the swings for some reason.

With three playgrounds, five pavilions available to rent, and the added bonus of an enclosed splash…read morepad, it's the kind of place where you can easily spend the whole day. The park is located in a beautiful neighborhood, right across the street from the library, making it a perfect spot for families. It's spacious, lush, and green with plenty of trees providing shade--great for both play and relaxation. Whether you're there for a picnic, to let the kids burn off some energy, or just to enjoy the outdoors, there's more than enough to keep everyone happy. The park does close on Wednesday mornings for landscaping but reopens at noon. On weekends, it definitely gets more traffic, but it never feels overwhelming thanks to the space and layout. If you're looking for a clean, fun, and family-friendly park in Plantation, this is it!

The absolute cutest and safest park in Davie! This beautiful park is along the side of a fire…read morestation. We saw at least 4 fire trucks come in kids were so excited! We also went to the station and asked if they could give us a little tour. They were the sweetest. Showed the kids the fire trucks inside and all the door and what they have inside and even gave the kids fire truck hats so cute. I drove 30 mins to this park and would return everyday. I went at the times 130-4 so and it was empty just my two kids playing.

What a cute find. My almost 1 year old had a blast. It's small but had everything you need when…read morelooking for a playground. It's perfect for younger kids and especially those who love trucks, fire trucks, like my little guy. I heard sometimes the firefighters will even pop over for a visit, which would be cool to experience.

This has been one of my favorite parks I've taken my son. It's so fun and has plenty activities for…read morehim to enjoy. We started off playing in the playground that has a large train shaped area with several fun activities. They have swings and a separate section for climbing. Later he played in the little town area! This is such a fun part of the park. It's great for children's imagination and play. The last stop was the splash pad. The splash pad is so fun and has a beautiful design. The park also has pavilions that are available for rent. We had such a fun morning at Welleby Park! Can't wait to bring him again.

I can't believe this place is free! What a gem…read more The miniature city is a must visit! A lot of the kids were riding bikes and scooters around when we visited. There are no shaded areas so plan to visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon. However, if you end up here right in the middle of the day, don't worry! Your kids will be excited to cool down at the adjacent water park- also free! In between the city and water park there is a nice mostly shaded playground. This was such a fun place to visit! There is a big mall within a 10 min drive so you can make this a day trip!

This park has a little something for everyone. There is a paved walking path around the park with…read morebenches and workout stations along the way. There is shade along the path. There are Pickleball courts (they were busy on a Sunday morning during my visit), a basketball court and volleyball courts. There is plenty of parking. There are covered pavilions, a large one with a grill. Added amenities include a cell phone charging station and a boat ramp. There are AED machines prominently throughout the park. There was a yoga class (in Spanish) going on during my visit.

The only concern I have regarding this beautiful city park is what seems like dangerous driving in…read morethe portion of the parking lot near restrooms. People have a ball, while being seriously competitive, playing sand volleyball as though they were on a Beach. Boat ramp looks great for launching jet skis as well as boats.

Osswald Park has become one of my go-to spots for pickleball. I really like how low-key it feels…read morecompared to some of the busier courts in the area. Every time I've gone, there's been plenty of space to play, which makes it easy to actually get a game in without waiting around forever. It's simple, convenient, and a great option when you just want to play without the crowds. Definitely a solid local spot to keep in rotation for pickleball.

Came here for the 3 hole golf course and was happy I did! I am new at golf so going to a golf…read morecourse is intimidating. This was very comfortable environment for me while also being challenging for me and showing me that I need a lot of work ! First hole is over water - i lost 4 balls in there lol. The rest of the holes had some sand pits to the sides, slopes, or trees to get though. Went around 3 times for 9 holes total. Will be back! This is great for beginners !

Went today with our son, the park was great! My son had a wonderful time and there's a lot of stuff…read morefor the children. The prices are extremely reasonable, we would be back way more often if we lived locally! A+

Great Splash park! We went for a birthday party but had never been prior! My 3 year old LOVED it…read more It was a great change of scenery from our back yard pool. I loved that it was wading depth water the whole way around. Plenty of room to walk and swim around. honestly great for all ages. They have a good amount of seating. Life guards are on duty. I loved how they did a routine child/parent check as well. The facilities were REALLY clean and the water was perfect. They have concessions for food and soft drinks. We will be back for sure!

New playground and two pieces of art work. This is a great park for the locals. Parking is…read moredifficult. Not a lot of paces. Bring your lunch and sit at one of the picnic tables under shade trees. There's even seats in the playground area.

Cute little urban park at the intersection of 6th St and 3rd Ave. During the years, they have…read moreevents here like Food trucks (usually second Friday of the month), night markets, picnic get togethers, etc. The park is about 1.33 acres and it has a variety of amenities like: Bicycle Rack Drinking Fountain Park Benches Picnic Tables Children's playground. Nice green area to relax and walk around if you are in the Flagler Village area.