Nicely maintained park with a lot of natural beauty surrounding the lake. They offer drinking…read morefountains, restrooms and a play area that is lit at night. This location gets a lot of visitors and kids like the playground equipment.

The parks in Weston are some of the nicest and most well-maintained parks in Broward County and the…read more5 acre Emerald Estates Park is no exception. Located near I-75, Emerald Estates Park is located just outside the gates of the Emerald Estates community in Weston, a neighborhood made of 607 single family homes. Emerald Estates Park has many amenities including a shade covered playground, basketball courts, exercise path, outdoor fitness equipment, lighted tennis courts, picnic shelters and grill. There is even a bike Fixit Repair Station. Dogs are allowed as long as leashed. During my visit I saw a lot of people throughout the park exercising, playing tennis, and at the playground. I walked on the paved fitness trail and tried out the the outdoor exercise equipment. While I worked out I could see all of the birds attracted by the water in the park. At the back of the park is an island filled with wood storks, a large wading bird that is considered threatened in the United States. There were also a lot of cormorants too. Not only is this park a great place to play, exercise, and cook out but it is also a wildlife sanctuary and a fantastic place to bird watch.

Located near Annabelle Perry Elementary School and Henry D. Perry Middle School, this park was…read moreonce a former 2 acre garbage dump. Shirley Branca, the wife of Miramar Mayor Frank Branca worked to transform the site into a place the kids from the school and the people in the community could come to and enjoy by beautifying the area and turning it into a park. Walking paths, a small amphitheater and plants native to South Florida were added. The park was named in Shirley's honor after she passed away in September of 1986 at the age of 51 from a rare form of cancer. Today Shirley Branca Park still serves as an anchor tor east Miramar. Park amenities include the walking trail with small hills , a splash pad, picnic pavilions, picnic tables, amphitheater, open space for play, and restrooms. They even had an EV charging station. On the day I visited a lot of people were exercising on the walking trail. Different community events are held at the park like the Pop N' Shop at Branca held every 3rd Saturday from 11 AM until 3 PM. This is a very nice park for exercise, attending an event, or enjoying a picnic.

Lovely park with an amphitheater great for a concert . Recently at this park they did covid testing…read moreand I heard it went well very organized. This park has bathrooms but they were closed when I went. Has benches and a very nice walking path. This park is just past the turnpike over pass. I would only come to this park if there was a concert .

We've visited this park a few times as my son has a few soccer games here sometimes. It's such a…read morenice park with lots of spaces to park and a variety of areas to enjoy.

This is a great neighborhood park to take your kids and play. We came and realized that it's used…read morefor kids soccer games. There are pavilions you can stay at. First come first serve basis and there is a small path( 15 min walk max) and leads you to an amazing view of the lake especially when the sun goes down. They have a playground and equipment you. A use to work out. Nice park.

Silver Shores Park is a 16.23 acre neighborhood park in the Silver Shores neighborhood of Miramar…read more Silver Shores is a family friendly neighborhood of homes built from the late 1990's to the early 2000's. The park is located next to Silver Shores Elementary School. Silver Shores Park amenities include a basketball court, tennis court, football field, pavilions with picnic tables which can be reserved from the city, a shade covered playground, sand volleyball court, and restrooms. I personally enjoyed the exercise path that ran around the perimeter of the park. I was surprised to see how popular this small park is. While I was exercising I saw a festive birthday party in the pavilion, runners on the path, kids enjoying the playground, and a game on the volleyball court. This is a park that brings the community together for recreation. The well maintained and clean Silver Shores Park is ideal for sports, a family get together, or simply for a walk in the sunshine.

Very spacious and everyone's minding their business, doing their own thing. I came here to have a…read morepicnic because CB Smith Park closed too early (at 6) and it's a great alternative.

Memorial Park in Pembroke Pines is a park located near the Charles F. Dodge City Center. On one…read moreside of the park is a covered ADA accessible play ground with swings, slides, and climbing structures. The playground was very busy the night I visited. It was nice to see all of the kids having fun under the eyes of their watchful parents. The other side of the park has the Veterans Memorial, a fifteen foot black granite obelisk which bears the seals of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. It also features the flags of the City of Pembroke Pines, the State of Florida, and the United States. Across from the Veterans Memorial is the restrooms and a pavilion that houses a memorial to 9/11. A steel girder from one of the Twin Towers was obtained after Pembroke Pines Commissioner Angelo Castillo reached out to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg who bequeathed the steel piece to Pembroke Pines in 2005. The memorial also has sculptures by local artists Benoit Menasche and Felix Gonzalez. Benoit Menasche Italian white marble sculpture is especially moving. It features four stages from the 9/11 event: shock, grieving, acceptance, and the rebuilding. It is a piece that evokes a lot of emotions, especially the shock side which features a skull and the bodies of people falling from the towers. Gonzalez is a retired firefighter who became a sculptor. He contributed a sculpture made from steel of a firefighter and child which is a memorial to the heroism of the first responders on that day. I love how this park is a place for children of Pembroke Pines to play but is also a powerful memorial to America's heroes. Never forget.

I love this playground especially that it's only 5 minutes from my house. It's located across from…read morecity hall (back side) in a quiet corner. It has a large green area perfect for kids to play ball or the nicely kept playground for the younger little ones.

I loved discovering this beautiful neighborhood park dedicated to Pembroke Pines Commissioner and…read moreVice Mayor, Ashley Hale in May 1977 for her "many years of service unselfish and untiring towards the betterment of all of the youth of our city, Pembroke Pines." Set along aside a picturesque canal, at 3.28 acres, this park is much larger than your typical neighborhood park. Park amenities include a basketball court, benches, and a very nice covered playground with climbing structures and swings There is also a swing set. Also in the park is a memorial to Lucas Donovan Repetto. Lucas was the young son of City of Miami Fire-Rescue Lieutenant Patricio Repetto. He tragically passed away from an accident at the age of almost three. In his memory his family created this memorial and collected and assembled Joy Kits for the patients of Joe DiMaggio Children's hospital. My favorite part of visiting this park was discovering an adorable burrowing owl in the open area of the park. Burrowing owls are protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. These owls are small and live in underground burrows found usually in parks. It is always a treat to find one and then quickly leave it in peace.

Miramar is the southern most city in Broward County. The city was founded by A.L. Mailman as a…read morebedroom community for nearby Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Mailman built 56 inexpensive homes of concrete with flat roofs which sold quickly because of their low cost and which launched the city of Miramar. The city was incorporated on May 26, 1955, and was named for the Miramar area of Havana, Cuba where Mailman had a summer home. Miramar translates to look at the sea in Spanish. Miramar has a number of well appointed parks both large and small. On the small side is 19th Street Park. This quarter acre community recreational resource is considered a tot lot or pocket park. Pocket parks are generally less than a half acre in size and can have different amenities for the public. This type of mini park arose from a desire in communities to have places for kids to play instead of another building or wasted vacant land. The creation of this park arose out of the need to provide recreational amenities to a east part of Miramar that had none for miles and kids were playing in the street. Three private residential lots across from St. Stephen Catholic School were purchased to develop into this park. The fenced in 19th Street Park offers a pavilion with electricity that can be reserved, barbeques, picnic tables, a playground, swings, and very unusual for a pocket park, restrooms. There are a few parking spots in front of the park. The 19th Street Park has fulfilled the mission of providing a safe place for community kids to play and for people to gather for parties and events.

This was a very nice a cozy little park. There's four swings two for older kids and two for babies…read more There's a pretty decent size playground with slides and all. Our little man was surprisingly enjoying himself here. There's some bunches and a restroom for men and women. That's pretty much it.

This park in east Miramar was named in honor of former Miramar City Commissioner A. Joseph Forzano…read moreand his wife Mary Forzano who also served as City Commissioner. The couple moved to Miramar in 1967. Joseph passed away in 1975 and upon his death Mary ran for and won the seat of her husband on Miramar's City Council. Mary passed away in 2019. Forzano Park feels like two parks. On one side is fields for soccer and football with a restroom and concession stands. The restroom was very clean and even had Dyson airblades to dry your hands which is a nice upgrade. On the other side is six sand volleyball courts, a playground, and shelter pavilion. The park isn't very exciting unless you come to play sports. The playground could really use an update but a new $400,000 multi purpose recreational facility is about to open in the park. Forza\no Park is best suited for the Miramar youth athletic leagues.

Nice park... The…read moreactual Soccer fields need some attention but Overall it is a nice place. Bathrooms are clean and there are lots of parking spaces.