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 is a beautiful community center located in Volunteer Park in Plantation. The center has…read moremeeting rooms with seating from 10 to 175 people. The main banquet room can seat 50 to 240 people. It has a dance floor and stage and a grand piano can be made available. The center also has a full service kitchen with a convection oven, walk-in cooler, ice machines and commercial warmers. The community center can be rented for weddings and other events. I attend a rummage sale held at the community center that benefited the Plantation Historical Society. Two large rooms were filled with vendors selling books, housewares, clothes, sporting goods, toys, collectibles, and all the usual kind of things you find these second hand item sales. I was able to find a one of a kind fancy feeding station for my dogs that has a crown. It was nice to shop the items and help a worthy organization at the same time. The next event that will be held here is a craft fair to benefit the Plantation Woman's Club on Nov 9 - Nov 10, 2019.

In 2001, the Community Enhancement Project in front of the Volunteer Park Community Center was…read moreconstructed and donated by Plantation's First Club and GFWC Plantation Woman's Club. The project consists of a two level circular brick structure with a spurting water fountain at the center. There were a few pennies inside the pond, but probably not encouraged.

A hard to find tranquil park with walk paths and a beautiful water fountain spouting out thirty…read morefeet in the air at the center of the lake - love that sound. White picket fencing surrounds the perimeter of the park with a warm red brick entry sign. The park is nestled unexpectedly within the Plantation Acres community with a decent sized parking lot - no overnight parking allowed. Fishing is permitted although motorized vehicles and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. A new kiddie playground is coming soon. A few giant olive trees but not much other coverage. Great spot to relax, take a stroll or read a great book. PARK #63

Plantation North Acres park is located very close to Sawgrass Mills Mall. I saw it on a map and…read moredecided to come over and check it out. At first I wasn't even going to get out of the car. It looked like just some basic playground equipment , a picnic tables, bench, and an open field. They call this kind of park passive but you never know what you will find unless you look so I decided to walk the field and was in for a surprise. In the very back of the park is a lake. Water attracts birds so I sat down and waited. It was only a few moments before a mama duck and her duckling swam by. The babies were so adorable,. Not long after a little heron flew down to say hello. The lake was very beautiful with interesting cypress knees at the waters edge. There is a ten acre field next to the park that is undeveloped. As I was leaving a family rode up on their bicycles to use the play area. A short distance away from this park is Volunteer Park with many more amenities including a wetlands walk. While I love that park I wouldn't discount this park at all. Parks are the one thing we can never have enough of. If you are into quiet beauty and serene nature that come out and enjoy this little known gem.

Peaceful park, great for shorter dog walks. You can walk on the water and there's some shade and a…read morefew benches. There's a playground area and bathroom as well. Free parking.

Im on another quest, and this time to find the most tranquil park in Broward County. Weston does…read morehave many and the Yelpers reviews seem to indicate that the smaller parks maintained by the city are much more relaxing than the larger parks maintained by the county. Several parking spaces and a short walk down the sidewalk, across a wooden walkway to the amazing water view. Plenty of grassy areas to play fetch with your dog, toss a frisbee, take a jog or just read a good book under the sprawling trees.

This is a staple park in the heart of Plantation. Whether you like to Pickleball, play soccer, play…read morebaseball, swim, run around a track or do some skating or running. This is your spot! This park is pretty big and accommodates for all those activities. And the recent years as Pickleball has been trending as a sport, they've even increased their Pickleball courts to accommodate the demand during Covid years, I would occasionally come here in the open air to walk around the track or to bring my in-line skates and skate around. It's something fun active and free to do. I definitely recommend coming here for a nice activity. Not sure regarding the sign up, but I also see a lot of organize children sports groups play here as well. The park has different entrances and plenty of parking and all the different sections. 10/10 Park!

Really nice park! It's clean, peaceful, and well maintained. Great place to take a walk, relax, or…read morejust enjoy some fresh air. I really enjoyed spending some time here and would definitely come back.

Beautiful park for a peaceful low key intimate walk. Calm and serene this park is truly a reset…read morebutton for your nervous system. Totally Zen! No kids birthday parties here or loud people. No noise except the beautiful sound of birds shirping. Have a sit on one of their benches and enjoy a moment of introspection and thinking. Stroll down the many walkways and trails and enjoy nice lake views and untouched old trees that have branches stretching wide and low with spanish moss hanging. Dreamy almost ghostly like vibe. The visitor's center is big and has a museum exhibition inside about tribal history. Wish it was closer to home otherwise this would be my go to meditation park. Just a peaceful and beautiful place.

The mother of all parks! This little hidden gem has it all! A friend rave about this park and I had…read moreto visit and boy it did not disappoint. Plenty of parking to start your adventure and be ready to explore and be amazed with each step. It offers many trials and paths, paved and unpaved for the adventure seekers. Might see a nice horse rider as well as they have a horse trail through the park. Fully shaded trails allowing you to be engulfed in nature and local wildlife. We saw an armadillo which was cool. Lovely variety of botanical species that's keeps you intrigued. Very peaceful and zen which is great for relaxation and meditation. Welcome center offers a wealth of information and artwork and a history museum allowing you to absorb and increase your knowledge of the area. They also offer indoor rented space for functions. Lovely park for a great hike and walk or for relaxation as you sit in the many rocking chairs staring into the lagoon with tranquility!

Lovely park with a beautiful walking trail. It was a nice way to spend the morning with my friend.read more

Absolutely beautiful and quiet park in Sunrise. Shaded area,…read morenative plants, educational signage and restrooms. Perfect for a day out or casual stroll.

We've never been to this park before, so today we decided to stop by. There are about 20 regular…read moreparking spots, 4 handicap spots and 2 veteran. It's got a walking trail around the park and it does have shade canopies. There are a few benches and there are also 2 tables. My kids instantly ran over to the zip line, which is pretty popular with all the kids - everyone formed a line and took turns. They have a couple of kiddie slides, and a few saucer swings, but no regular swings. They do have a little "hill" that the kids loved to run up and down, and a couple of rope carousels, and net climbers.

A brand new park opened on August 30th in Sunrise. Funding for this park was provided by Sunrise's…read more2014 general obligation bond referendum which has been used to improve parks and recreation facilities throughout the city. The new City of Sunrise Veterans Park honors the U.S. Military with an elevated memorial monument. The parking lot has designated spaces reserved exclusively for combat-wounded veterans. Next to the memorial is a labyrinth, an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness combining the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. The Labyrinth represents a journey to our center and back again out into the world. Labyrinths have a long history as meditation and prayer tools in memorials. Veterans Park also has paved walkways, a remembrance pavilion, picnic tables, benches, a restroom, and a boundless playground with a zip line, netted spinner, net and slide climber, spinning spinner, swings, rope pyramid climber, embankment slide and rope climber. The grand opening of the park will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 am followed by a free BBQ lunch. The first 200 attendees will receive a commemorative coin and T-shirt. Parking for the event will be available at the Faith Center, located at 5555 NW 95th Avenue. You can walk over to Veterans Park or ride the free shuttle.

Went on a hike with my kids and discovered this hidden gem…read more Battle of Pine Island Ridge was a battle during the Second Seminole War fought on March 22, 1838, at the site of Pine Island Ridge in South Florida. U.S. troops under the command of Lieutenant Colonel James Bankhead and Major William Lauderdale attacked a large Seminole village on top of Pine Island Ridge, an island in the Everglades at the time. The village was headed by Abiaka, who had recently become the principal chief of the Seminole Indians. As the U.S. troops approached the village, they were fired upon by Seminole warriors perched in the trees on Pine Island Ridge, who held off the U.S. troops long enough for Abiaka and the other villagers to escape. The attack ended in failure for the U.S. troops as they failed to kill or capture any of the Seminoles, who successfully evacuated their village without casualties. The battle was the closest the United States came to catching Abiaka during the Seminole After repulsing Zachary Taylor's army at the Battle of Lake Okeechobee, the Seminoles under the leadership of Chief Abiaka relocated south to Broward County. Abiaka and his people then built a large village on top of Pine Island Ridge, which is 29 feet above sea-level and the highest point in Broward County. A Seminole traitor named Billy Benefactor told the U.S. Military about the location of the village, and that it contained up to 100 warriors. General Thomas Jesup then ordered an operation to attack Pine Island Ridge. Jesup assigned the operation to Federal soldiers of the 3rd Artillery Regiment under James Bankhead, and volunteers of the Tennessee Militia under William Lauderdale.

Natural area between Nob Hill and Pine Island Rd, just north of Tree Tops Park (there is actually…read morean entrance to the park that connect with the Ridge). Beautiful area that attracts many types of wildlife, has paved paths, as well as, several dirt trails. Great place to walk, jog, bike or just sit and connect with nature. Next to the path you will find signs with information about the flora and fauna that inhabits this area, and there are also several benches along the way. You can access this natural area from any of the neighborhoods that have been built around it or from Tree Tops Park.

Markham is a park that stands out from the rest. There are many great parks in south Florida that…read moreare good at so many things: canoeing, beauty, biking, picnics and more. Markham has these and so much more. When I first got to South Florida I came out this way for bike rides. Although it's very famous for its off road courses, biking the paved roads of the park is great as well. I've also used the range here, solid. But over the past couple years, we have come out here for the disc golf. It's a great course. Tough holes that feel very makable but still can humble most that play it. There are many other things to include a RC boats and RC planes areas, but whatever you mind come out West by, you are bound to enjoy Markham.

Such a beautiful, calm, peaceful, and family-friendly park. Lots of picnic tables and seating. Lots…read moreof trash cans everywhere, but bring your own trash bags!! As well as grills. Has multiple huge areas to play ball, have a party, run around, all that you can imagine. The women's bathroom did not have any toilet paper, I had to go to the men's to grab some.