Love this park. Years ago I did some contract work for a nearby company. This was a great place to…read moretake a break to enjoy a bit of nature or have a picnic lunch in this warehouse/residential area. It's nice to see how the vegetation has grown up over the years. The park was built in conjunction with the EPA and the city. I imagine that this was part of the builder's agreement to provide green space in order to get their housing unit approvals. In any case, they did a very good job. The path around the perimeter is easy to navigate. There's bathroom facilities; a covered pavilion; a children's playground; benches placed periodically throughout; volleyball sand court; basketball courts; handball courts. All these activity areas are spaced between stately trees, sable palms, and sawgrass palmettos. So glad we stopped by again for some fresh air and a spot of nature. PS You can even rent the park!

This park was near where I had lunch so I came over to walk around and get some fresh air and…read moreexercise as I digested lunch. You can find the park near the entrance to Calvary Chapel Christian Academy. This park was dedicated in 2003. I was surprised by how much was packed into its 3.26 acres. There is a full basketball court, pavilion with tables and grills, restroom, racquetball court, sand volleyball court, picnic tables, a playground with a toddler area and climbing equipment, slides, and swings for older children, and my favorite a paved nature trail. The trail wasn't very long but it takes you around the perimeter off the park and you could walk it several times. The pavilion can be rented from the city for private events. This park was actually quite busy for a weekday afternoon. Kids were on the playground, there was a basketball game going on, and some people were just sunbathing on the grass. Although a major road is nearby, this park feels like a tucked away secret.

This park is set around three lakes and it does offer a lot in terms of picturesque views and…read morerecreation. I was not here very long, but I enjoyed my brief respite here.

I stumbled on this park when visiting the new Stunson Nature Trail next door but this park is worth…read morea visit in it's own right. There is so much here located on 3 picturesque lakes. Park amenities include a basketball court, benches, bocce ball courts. an exercise path, fishing, grills, tennis courts, covered picnic tables, a playground, racquetball courts, volleyball, and workout stations. The lakes attract a lot of native birds. On my walk I saw Ibis and Moorhens. There were also invasive Muscovy ducks, Egyptian Geese, and iguanas. On a week night the park was full of people exercising, fishing, kids playing on the playground, and feeding the ducks. This well maintained park is a great addition to the Royal Palm neighborhood in Oakland Park, providing a respite of nature in the urban landscape.

Self-explanatory, a community park in Pompano Beach…read more Came here with friends to play pickleball on a Sunday. The park is huge with tons of parking. If you're coming here specifically for the pickleball courts, there's a good amount. When we came, it looks seemed like the followed the play format of four on, four off where a new team of four comes onto the court everytime, so playtime goes by kind of fast and everyone gets a chance to play. I'm sure it tends to change with crowds but I found this useful for a big crowd. They also have paddle holders so you can organize who's up next. Although a bit crowded, we got to play two games before heading out. Located super close to a bathroom and right next to a gazebo/pavilion plus small playground. Overall, great park to play at!

Sadly the amount of trash that has piled up on the playgrounds lately is just too much. I…read morefrequently have to call the police about homeless people hanging out and smoking in the playgrounds as well. I've since stopped going. There are cleaner parks with fewer homeless.

I was passing through this neighborhood on the south side of Margate after a tag sale and when I…read moresaw how nice and new looking this park was so I had to stop and check it out. This park was recently renovated over 8 months when the city received a $200.000 grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through their Land, Water, and Conservation fund program. Southgate Park first opened in Margate in 1978 and was high on the city's master plan for a refurbishment. Total renovations for the project cost $600,00 with the balance being paid by the City of Margate with money set aside from their 2020 budget. In April of 2021, the city held a reopening ceremony at the park. Renovations to the park included a basketball court with two hoops, an exercise trail with 6 fitness stations, and a covered playground with ADA accessible astro turf, two different age play structures, and an ADA accessible swing. I love how the park planners thought about children of all needs and abilities when designing the playground. I had a great morning walk around the exercise path trying out the six exercise stations that work every part of your body. I especially liked the one where you can twist your waist which tightens up your obliques which are very important for making your core strong. This is a really great neighborhood park and the southside Margate residents have a beautiful new place to work out and play.

City Park is a 5.5 acre park located on the east side of the city in one of Sunrise's original…read moreneighborhoods. It was one of the first parks built in the City of Sunrise. Through the years it had become run down and people stopped using it but in 2021 the park got a make over paid for by a bond referendum approved by voters. The park was redesigned to bring fun, fitness, and entertainment to city residents. Improvements to the park include an expansive 140-yard multipurpose field and amphitheater with a professional audiovisual system and a modern green room that is used for community events, concerts and sports. For fitness enthusiasts there is a quarter mile walking path along the outside of the field with seven outdoor exercise stations that use your own body weight to get you in shape. There is also a new playground with sun shades and splash pad so the kiddies can cool off after play. Two newly resurfaced tennis courts appeal to tennis players. While all of the new amenities are great the star of the park has to be the three fully covered and lighted basketball courts with professional rims and backboards. Every court was being used and enjoyed when I visited the park. With this park Sunrise lives up to its motto of "live, work and play in the city of Sunrise." Money from the bond also paid for improvements to the adjacent Village Multipurpose Center. Another welcome feature that helps visitors to feel safe day or night is security features throughout the park with emergency health stations. Rounding out the park are a pavilion that can be rented, gas barbecue grills, picnic tables, baby changing areas, bottle filling water fountains and mosaic chess boards. There are up to 100 available parking spots and bike lanes which connect the park to other community corridors. It took over a year to complete the renovations but now an underutilized park in the city has become a destination that has rejuvenated recreation in the city.

We came here for the Halloween 2022 event and it was crazy packed!…read more There's a nice paved path around the park. There's an enclosed basketball court and splash pad. Other amenities include, outdoor exercise equipment, multipurpose field, stage, playground, tennis courts, and more parking. Overall, a nice neighborhood park over on the east side of the city.

The Wimberly Athletic Complex is a park in the industrial warehouse section of Oakland Park. It was…read morenamed in honor of Harry L. Wimberly, one of the most beloved and dedicated public servants to the City of Oakland Park. His grandparents moved to area in the 1920's where they made their living as vegetable farmers. Harry began his career in Oakland Park by mowing lawns for the City. For the next 40 years he worked in various positions where he led a team of City employees responsible for streets and building maintenance, parks and roads, solid waste, water, stormwater, wastewater, and garage operations. Harry was known as being willing to do any job needed. He became the City's Recreation Director when the parks and recreation departments were combined and retired as the Director of Public Works in 1996. Harry is perhaps most well known for for helping organize the City's first Youth Day celebration in 1957. Youth Day continues to live on with Broward County's longest-running parade and it is still held every year at the park. Today the City of Oakland Park's youth enjoys all that Harry Wimberly put into the city at the Wimberly Athletic Complex. Park amenities include a baseball/softball diamond, concession stand, football field, and hockey rink. Just south of Wimberly Park is the brand New City Park which opened in 2022 and has lighted basketball court, pickleball courts, a woodland themed playground with shade cover, splash pad, and restrooms. Harry Wimberly loved the children of Oakland Park and he was devoted to making it the best city it could be. It is fitting that such an important gathering place and recreational resource in the community carries his name.

Pretty new park with a fenced in playground, basketball courts and splash pad. There was one…read morecovered area of the playground and the ground surface was the cushion material. There wasn't a lot of parking close by the playground, only street parking nearby. There might be more parking by the baseball fields. We have been to a lot of parks and this one could have been more creative with the space.

Front desk ladies are absolute angels. The general manager or whoever supervises them is a witch. I…read moreasked kindly if I could record an audition for 30 minutes for the school that I'm trying to go to and the front desk ladies were so sweet and helpful they tried to accommodate me the best way they could and said that they see no problem, however, they have to ask their boss. their boss came out and saw me and immediately was so condescending with her tone and the way that she was looking at me, said that I was not allowed to record there because they didn't use their facilities for that however, if that was the case, why did the front desk lady say that there should be no issue. just very strange behavior and it was not appreciated.

Nice little hidden park. It's behind the community center and on a busy intersection so it's easy…read moreto miss. I've driven past it multiple times without noticing it. They have a couple wide open grass areas for picnics or lounging. The playground is big enough for multiple kids to play with slides, swings, and other stuff. I really love the water play area. My son absolutely loved it, especially now with the hot Florida days returning. There are a few spots for adults to sit in the shade and relax while the kids play. I didn't go in and use the bathrooms but they have some onsite including a water fountain. We've gone twice and my son loves going there. Also a spot by the huge lake if you want to go fishing in the shade.

City Park is a brand new park in Oakland Park that opened in the summer of 2022. It is located just…read moresouth of Wimberly Field in the industrial warehouse district of Oakland Park. City Park was created with a $40 million bond referendum that was voted on in 2018 by Oakland Park residents. City Park has a number of great amenities that are attractive to families. These include a new splash pad, woodland themed covered playground, basketball courts, renovated pickleball courts, and a concession stand. Visitors to the park can enjoy new family restrooms, a shaded seating area, batting cages, lighting and native Florida landscaping. The park also includes the Collin Community Center. The brown, green, and beige colors chosen for the splash pad will be seen citywide in upcoming projects. The park benches and trash cans are also part of a new design that will be seen throughout the wide. City Park is phase 1 of the bond referendum and the second bond project will be new North Andrews Community Center. Other projects to enhance the city will be built as part of the ten-year plan to update the City's public facilities for its Second Century. In the meantime families can benefit from the new recreational facilities at City Park.

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.

This park has something for everyone! There's a basketball court, a lot of pickle, ball, courts,…read morevolleyball, courts, shelters, playgrounds for Biggs and Littles, swings, and even a ninja obstacle course and a fitness area. There's also a trail that you can walk around. It's quite a large park! There's a huge field of grass if you just wanna kick a ball around. I think the coolest part is the ninja obstacle course. I have not seen that in any other part! If you're ready for some fun and some fitness, this is your park.

Greenleaf Park is located between the Oakland Park City Hall and the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park…read moreLibrary. On one side of the park is the Spiher Recreation Center. Built in 1975 the rec center offers a number of programs geared towards children including after school care and summer camps. The location of this park makes it a real community hub. Currently Greenleaf Park has a large covered playground with play areas for younger and older children that have slides, climbing equipment, and swings. The park also has paved walkways, a gazebo, picnic tables, and popular basketball and tennis courts. Greenleaf Park is part of the Horizon project set to reshape downtown Oakland Park. The Horizon project will be a mixed use project at the current city hall site. It includes 310 new residential units, 195 new public parking spaces, a potential train stop, a living street for better walkability, and a new Greenleaf Park. $140 million will be provided by private investment and 5 million from Broward County for infrastructure. The project is supposed to bring economic stability and affordable housing to Oakland Park and I am curious to see how this project will improve the city.

Greenleaf Park is a park in Oakland Park located on Northeast 37th Street. The park is situated…read morenearby to the fire station Oakland Park Fire Prevention, the Oakland Park library and the church Christian Life Center. There's several areas that make this park very busy...there's a tennis court, basketball court, picnic areas, dog walking area, children's playground and an overall green area for people to walk, stroll or just relax. It's located next to the library, which has a public restroom that can be used. Parking is limited right next to the park, but you can park in the downtown Oakland park business area or the library, just yards away..