Late post but just came across some pics from this morning. Hahahah... I can't say we killed…read morepickleball but we managed... haha.... Love love this park and how nice they keep making it. Loving the new sculpture art. But I just love the vibes overall. It's a must stop by if in the area. If you're into pickleball, regardless if you're good at it or not, this is the place to play. So much fun, people are friendly. We had such an awesome time this morning.... Hahahaha..

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.

NEW SEASON of great bluegrass....FREE Starting Oct 11,…read more2026....2 PM also FREE parking. These guys have been doing this GRATIS for over 25 years. We go every year and love it.

Being from the area, I can't believe I never knew about this beautiful natural preserve. It even…read moremade the name Cypress Creek finally make sense! This is an amazing piece of protected nature in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. I especially enjoyed seeing cypress trees and knees, wild coffee with its red berries, air plants, bromeliads, and many other native plants I couldn't identify. Restrooms & boardwalks were very clean & well maintained. Wear sneakers if you plan to explore the natural trails. My only suggestion is for the center to add labels to the plants and trees, which would make the experience even more educational and enjoyable. Love this place!

This Park is THE BEST in the area!…read more My kids absolutely love it & so do I! The playground is beautiful constructed both for younger & older children. There are so many different options of activities to park take in. Some options: Adult workout area, picnic tables, kayak launching area and a wonderful walking trail. If that isn't enough this park also has a few tennis courts, pickle ball courts, basketball courts and volleyball. Including clean restrooms, cover pavilions and cameras in the parking lot. Do not forget the ample parking. If you are local and have yet to visit, I highly recommend doing so!

This was a great place to have a relaxed walk without traveling too far out of town.read more

Shhh, tell no one. Lean it close and I will whisper in your ear....well, its amazing! A hidden gem!…read moreFree, free, free!! A few grills and picnic tables. Bring a few water bottles in your backpack, fruit, nuts and your camera or phone. Enjoy peace, tranquilitzeey and reconnect with your inner being. Go early. Avoid the crowd. Go early, we went in April. Summer months will be unbearable by noon. Today was glorious. Low tide so you can see into the Mangrove bottom. 1. Free parking, 4hr time limit. 2. Drive to Parking lot. Map Deerfield Island. Go early. Get there 9:45 for 10am. Ferry comes every 45 min so that it arrives at the hour. 3. Free entry to island. 4. Very friendly staff 5. By noon..there a line waiting to board the ferry. 5. Wear comfy shoes. Sneakers. Sarah is a wonderful tour guide. Take the tour. Worth every minute. Super knowledgeable. Bring your camera or phone, go early. Clean bathrooms. Benches scattered around. Take a blanket to plop down on some open space. Kids might be bored after 1 hr. No electric for phones. Beautiful morning out. If you have young kids, 7 and under bring your bathing suit for splash pad that sits out front of parking lot with small playground. Of course if you have a boat, Just pull on in to Deerfield Island like Capone envisioned lol. Google this spot for the history...

I have visited Deerfield Island Park twice since it reopened earlier this summer. It is a Broward…read morecounty park and free to visit. There were a lot of upgrades made. The paths are well marked and wide. There are benches along the paths. There are picnic tables and water fountains on the island. The trails are appropriate for most abilities. The island is well shaded. There are a few butterfly statues which make for a nice photo op. You catch the shuttle boat at Sullivan Park, it runs on the hour between 10 and three Friday through Sunday. Parking is convenient ( and free) in the large lot. If you have children you could also visit Sullivan Park. Local lore has it that Al Capone buried some treasure here although it has never been found. You can see all the island in about an hour but could make a day of it with a picnic lunch.

For earth day and for a milestone review, this is the park I chose to go to. We were not far away…read moreand I was curious to explore the area. I could easily live in this park. You'd never know it was here -- right along the intracoastal waterway -- unless you lived in this neighborhood. It's not the easiest to find as it's set back amongst the expensive homes, boats, marinas, and winding streets of Lighthouse Point. But it's well worth a trip to find it. There's not that much man made entertainment here -- no bbq grills or tennis courts or basketball nets or swing sets. What it does have is natural beauty and spectacular water views. There's a paved path to the middle and around the edge as well as some sandy paths. There are several spaces to park your car just outside the fence. Inside the fence is a bike rack. To the left of the entrance is the butterfly garden. And yes, we did see some colorful orange butterflies when we went -- but they were too fast (or shy?) for pictures. There are flowers -- yellow ones (sorry I don't know their name) and a number of green ones planted to attract the flying beauties. To the right of the entrance is a lovely large white Jasmine flowering bush. Heavenly scented. Inside the park are wide green expanses under the trees and several tented pavilions where you can rest and read or just contemplate nature. There is a bat house on a tall pole -- the bats eat mosquitos and are encouraged to visit, but I doubt there's one in residence. There was an empty bird house high up on a tree, too. There is an exercise area with instructions telling you what to do. But no one was using it. There's a sandy area with many coconut palms (and coconuts on the ground) and sea grape bushes that lead right down along the water. You could even dip a toe in if you're adventurous -- or just pull up a towel and sun bathe. In any case, along the water you get to see all the sail and speed boats passing by. And hear a soft lap as the water meets the shore. Such a nice respite from the hubbub noise of civilization. It was a welcome quiet space to rest and relax -- to get away and enjoy Mother Nature. So, come here -- and make every day Earth Day!

A beautiful and tranquil waterfront park set alongside the Intracoastal. Gentle lapping waves are…read moreonly interrupted by the passing boats. Lots of places to choose a quiet spot to chill out and enjoy the foliage.

We had an absolutely lovely morning going on a private horseback riding tour At Tradewinds Stables…read more I'm a vet so animal welfare is always my top priority when riding, and you can tell they LOVE these horses! My fiance rode Rooster and I rode Ryder, both incredible horses, we hardly had to do anything they just followed right along so we could enjoy the ride. Our guides had great info on some of the wildlife in the area, and on the horses at the stables. The majority of the ride was shaded, so helped with some of the heat. Couldn't recommend the experience more, especially if you have a kiddo who loves horses!

Love this park! It's beautiful, large and full of a variety of activities. Walking trails, horse…read moretrails, lakes, train ride (center weekends of the month for kids), a bee sanctuary too and more! We went this weekend for their fall festival and what a treat! Hounce houses, photo opportunities, pumpkin patch, pig races, hayrides and more! The kids and us had a blast. With the overwhelming amount of people that came, it never felt so crowded that you could not participate in what you wanted. Some lines, but not always. It was pretty well organized too. Props to the staff on that! The day was beautiful,and we got through everything we wanted to in the 3 hours we were there!

The Great Lawn is where Atlantic Ave meets North Pompano Beach Boulevard. There is pay parking…read morealong the sidewalk and in a lot across the street. Pompano Beach has put a lot of money and thought into the area they call the Great Lawn. It has a splash pad for the kids and an outdoor shower. If you get hungry you can grab food at Sandbar Snacks. There is even public art projects, the Pirates Treasure Chest and a painted Pompano fish called Yellow Polka Dots. Right behind the lawn is access to the beach. The city of Pompano stages events here like Music Under the Stars and Movies on the Lawn. With beautiful views and plenty of room to relax and hang out, this is a popular gathering place for the beach crowd. I really like what Pompano has been doing to improve the beach area. There is a new parking garage so there is always a spot to park, great new restaurants, outdoor exercise equipment, and a fun playground for the kids. The Great Lawn fits in perfectly with the improved beach area. I can't wait for the last piece to be completed, the new Pompano Beach Pier. I am eagerly awaiting it's opening. I used to come to this beach because it was close to where I live. Now I come because of the great amenities. Well done Pompano.

Love the new addition to Pompano Beach. The playground is great lots of kids having fun beautiful…read moreviews and lots of challenging activities for the kids to push themselves. We will definitely be coming back soon as the kids and I both enjoyed our time here.

We enjoy this park mainly because it's covered. It's a great climbing park especially for the older…read morekids. My youngest who is one and oldest who is three however still enjoy it very much. There's a lot of grassy area on the sides too. Not a lot of traffic so you don't have to worry about the kids getting hurt.

Some parks give you grass. Lakeside Park gives you therapy--without the co-pay. You've got the lake…read moreglistening like it was hand-polished by God's landscaper, shady trees that practically beg you to nap under them, and picnic tables that have probably overheard more family drama than your group chat. It's the kind of place where you can fish, grill, jog, or just sit and judge the ducks like a retired Floridian. The sunsets? Five-star Instagram filters built by nature. The vibe? Chill enough to make you forget that your inbox exists. Clean, peaceful, and somehow still underrated--Lakeside Park is proof that not everything in Florida has to cost $25 a ticket and three hours in line. Five stars, because this park makes doing absolutely nothing feel like an achievement.

This was a charming beach "park" in Lauderdale By The Sea. I was actually upset that I hadn't found…read morethis place sooner. My contact at the town, however, told me that the grassy area used to be a parking lot years ago and most of the amenities were added within the last ten years. There's resident permit parking right out front and metered parking just across the street. As you walk along the sidewalk there are colorfully painted Adirondack chairs -- two per -- under umbrellas. And a shade pavilion with chairs. At the beach entrance are various signs with information. No dogs are allowed nor is cigarette smoking on the beach. The park is open 7 am - 10 pm. There's a display with life jackets hanging from it in case someone needs to borrow one. And some info re rip currents and water safety. Two shower towers are at the entrance, too. There are bottom water spouts for washing the sand off your feet after the beach, as well. One of the nicest things was the beach access path. There are two entrances to the beach and one is covered in a hard mesh -- perfect for wheel chairs or wheeled carts or if you have trouble walking. I took a short walk out to the beach itself. It's wide with clean, white sand here. Mid week it wasn't busy with visitors. Talk about a "chamber of commerce" picture! I couldn't resist taking a short video. We truly live in paradise and this park proves it.

My wife found a quaint beautiful Beach side park to enjoy some sunshine, warmth from the sun and…read moresome fresh ocean breezes to soothe and recharge her internal solar battery! A beautiful little park with plenty of accessible parking just across the street.

Such a cute little hidden gem in Deerfield Beach! I honestly wasn't expecting it to be this pretty,…read moreespecially because it's tucked right near a busy road. There are so many different trees and plants throughout the park, bamboo, palms, huge oak trees, tropical flowers, and little waterfalls and water features along the way. Parts of it gave me almost a Japanese garden/Zen feel mixed with tropical Florida. It's not a huge park, but it's perfect for a peaceful walk when you just want to get outside and wander around for a bit. And the fact that it's completely FREE makes it even better. Really pretty, relaxing, and definitely somewhere I'd come back to.

We live in Jacksonville and were visiting the West Palm Beach area visiting our daughter,…read moreson-in-law and grandkids. We were in the Deerfield area and found this park and wow it's so nice! My wife and I walked around looking at all the beautiful plants and trees for several hours. They also have a few water falls as well. They have paved walkways and you can bring your dogs along for the walk. They do have trails you can venture off through the plants and trees that leads back to the paved paths. We loved it! On the grounds they have tennis courts, basketball courts and a nice playground for kids. If you are ever in the area you MUST stop by this park! We definitely recommend it!