When you first drive up, you will ask yourself, "Where is the dog park?" That's because there are…read moreno large signs to identify it as a dog park. I'm sorry to say that it looks more like a park under construction to me. It is completely fenced, which is a good sign. I did find a small sign on some foliage near the front gate that had a small white sign that showed this area was dedicated as a dog park on March 14, 2020, by NBV mayor and his team. The gate has a chain across it to block entrance and says Authorized Personnel Only. So, I am confused about whether the public could use this park yet or not. It looks like there are two separate areas for your dog - one for smaller breeds and another for larger breeds. The weight limit for small is under 30 lbs, and for large, they have to be over 30 lbs. I hope NBV enhances this dog park soon. It is a very good location, and you can see the NBV Welcome mural. The parking area has orange cones in each spot so that you can not park there. So, at this point, I am confused about using this park.

This dog park is on harbor island and impressively big for the limited space around here. Parking…read moreonly paid and for residents. Park is well maintained!

Cypress Park is a nice place to visit, especially in the morning. The air feels fresh, even though…read moreit is close to the road and there is some traffic noise. Inside the park, there are many facilities like a soccer field, baseball field, and pickleball courts (which used to be a basketball court). There are also many trees that provide good shade. You can see different kinds of animals such as ducks, squirrels, parrots (a lot of them), owls, and iguanas. Today, I even saw a softshell turtle, which was very special. It shows that the park is well cared for and supports nature. The park is very clean overall. However, one problem is not the park itself, but some visitors. I often see people leave trash like water bottles, snack bags, and other garbage, especially on weekends during events or soccer games. This is disappointing because there are many trash bins available in the park. Overall, it is a beautiful and well-maintained park, but visitors should help keep it clean.

I love, love this park for my little toddler! They have two sets of slides a small and medium size…read more They are perfect for my one year old. They also have two sets of swings that are small and medium. The park is fenced all around and there is soft padded fake grass on the floor. My only con is that there is no bathroom near the playground... not sure why they didn't think of that. Either way, it's one of my favorite parks!

This is a very nice 5 and 1/2 acre park along a lake in the Flamingo Gardens development, a mostly…read moresingle family home neighborhood. Opened in July of 1986, it was Cooper City's ninth park to be built. There is a 1/3 mile walking/ exercise path, open play area, sand volleyball court, playground, outdoor fitness equipment, racquetball courts, and tennis courts. There isn't a parking lot. Several cars were parked along the fence on the grass. I came to the park to use the exercise path and wasn't really expecting to seeing anything interesting until I came to the lake and saw a row of the cutest burrowing owls looking back at me. Burrowing owls are considered endangered, threatened or of special concern in nine U.S. states. Unlike other owls they are not strictly nocturnal and are active during the day. They make their nests in underground burrows, which are dug out by ground squirrels and they prefer open grasslands. This is the first time I have found them near water. I always love seeing them so this was an unexpected treat and made this a five star visit for me.

Not an easy park to find in the back of Plantation Acres butting up against STRD 84. Due to the…read morevehicular traffic flowing west on the highway do not expect a quiet time here. I try alot of parks in the area to burn off some calories walking before the summer heat hits hard. This morning it was very cool outside but had to walk along the wet grass through the park since there were no walking paths. Also noticed a small murky canal on the far west side with a posted beware of alligators sign - so no fishing or swimming. Also I would not bring your dogs to this park plus they are prohibited anyways. A small portion of the grass area is burnt but enough fresh green grass to play frisbee. Most of the park is well kept. There is kiddie monkey bars and a few picnic tables but no covered pavilions except for alot of large tree shade. No parking anywhere at the park so good luck with finding a legit spot. No bathrooms here either. Really not a people friendly park, but did burn a few calories walking.

Tara Park is located in the Plantation Acres South neighborhood between Hiatus Road and Flamingo…read moreRoad between the North New River Canal and NW 28th Court. Construction of the neighborhood began in the 1960's and is still ongoing today. Most of the homes are single family one acre lots. Many of the homeowners who live out here own horses. Tara Park also known as Plantation Acres South Park is a large neighborhood park with a lot of trees and open green space. The back of the park borders the Hiatus Greenway so you can see people on horses and bikes as they ride by. Park amenities include swings, a playground with climbing equipment, picnic tables, and benches. It is the perfect spot to fly a kite, exercise, take the lids to play, or have a picnic. There are no restrooms so it is primarily used by neighborhood residents There also is no dedicated parking lot so if you come by car you have to pull off to the side of the road.

I love a stormwater park. They help the environment by capturing and retaining stormwater runoff…read morepreventing flooding in the surrounding areas. It cleanses and stores stormwater to recharge the aquifer. The pond plants removes pollutants from the water leaving it clean. Left untreated stormwater leads to algal blooms, muck deposits, fish kills, and other environmental problems. These ponds also attract a variety of wildlife including Florida's beautiful wading birds while providing a recreation area for the public. I see this type of preserve a lot in Martin County and lining the Everglades to clean the chemicals from farm runoffs but this is the first time I have discovered one so close to home in the River Oaks neighborhood of Ft. Lauderdale. River Oaks is an older Ft. Lauderdale neighborhood and it was built before modern water management. During rainstorms this neighborhood along with Edgewood was prone to flooding so this 9.1 acres of undeveloped land was constructed into a stormwater preserve to alleviate the problem. The project was a partnership between the City of Fort Lauderdale, the Florida Department of Transportation, the United States Coast Guard, CSX rail, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Fort Lauderdale Marina, Broward County and the neighbors of River Oaks. In addition to the ecological importance of this area, this park has a rare railway bridge not often seen in Florida. This bridge span moves by rolling away. The rolling lift draw span was patented by the Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company who designed this bridge and others in the early 1900's. You can still see the original structural components of this bridge including the rolling lift span today. This drawbridge was in use from 1927 until 2016 when it was replaced to accommodate more rail traffic. When the bridge was deemed not structurally able to handle the increased traffic, it was saved because of its historical significance and moved to this park. You can read about the bridge and the history of the railroad in Florida on the interpretive signs in a gazebo at the entrance to the park. Besides the informational signs and bridge, the park has a boardwalk that takes you over the wetlands where you can see wading birds, fish, and turtles. During my visit I saw an anhinga fishing. This park was an amazing find as it combines two of my loves, history and nature. I had no idea I have been whizzing by this park when I was on I-95. They are doing some work in this area so the best time to visit would be on the weekend. I can't wait until they finish and the park fully opens.

Pretty little park in a residential area. Not worth going out of your way, but if you're in the…read morearea, be sure to stop! It was quiet, noone was around, and we got to see some birds and beautiful plants and trees. No parking, so we had to park a little ways down in the residential area.

Very cute park. You can bring your dogs on a leash. It has a playground for kids. A nice walk…read morearound loop around swampy looking water with exercises to do along the way.

I have been to the Davie Old School Historical Museum next door but this is the first time I…read morerealized that there a a park connected to it in the back. Lange Park is named in honor of John C. Lange. On December 15, 1991 Juliette Lange donated the land for the park. This park contains the oldest melaleuca tree in south Florida, planted by early Florida pioneer John Lange in 1900. The tree has survived lightning strikes, vandalism, and the scorn of conservationists who have no regard for it because it is not a native. Lange Park is .8 acres and amenities include a shade covered playground and an exercise path around a wetlands area. This is a good park to birdwatch around the wetlands, take the kids to play,, or have a picnic. The old Davie school house is only steps away. I enjoyed learning about the history of Florida pioneer John Lange and about champion trees, the largest tree of its size in the state which is what this melaleuca is.

My experience at this park was OK. No parking lot so had to park on the small grassy rooted area…read moresurrounding the park and had to be careful since my car has a low ground clearance. Had 25 minutes before an appointment nearby. My wife and I walked around and noticed a large American flag surrounded by a circle of bricks. The spot was an Eagle Project by Scout Kyle Kisner in 2002. A jungle gym, sand volleyball and basketball court are the amenities.

A little public park behind the Wendy's with no parking lot except for a small strip of grass near…read morethe fence line. Took a walk inside the park with my hubby along the short path but mostly grass. Got sweaty quick but got my steps in. A girl was walking her dog on a leash and said hello. Kids were still in school so the basketball court and playground area was empty.

This is a great neighborhood park located in the Riverglen community of Deerfield Beach. Riverglen…read moreis mainly a single family home neighborhood in western Deerfield Beach. Since this is a neighborhood park there is no restroom, water, or dedicated parking lot. The centerpiece of Riverglen Park is a fun pirate ship themed playground with climbing structures and slides. There is also a swing set and benches. It is nice that the playground has a shade cover but no fence to keep kids from wandering off towards the street. There is also open space for play. Operation Santa Clause will be coming to Riverglen Park but because of this weekend's rain it has been postponed until Saturday December 23rd. Santa and Mrs. Clause escorted by the Broward's Sheriff Office will be driving by the park at 12:00 PM. Allow a 30 minute window for the drive by parade.

My son has grown up at this park! We live nearby and go here everyday...unless there's rain. Theres…read morea nice little gazebo to sit in the shade, and the property in well maintained. Kids come to play from all over the neighborhood, and sometimes kids from the daycare stop by to visit when their parents pick them up. The reason I'm giving 4 stars is because it's right near a road and a parking lot in which people tend to drive over he speed limit. They should consider building a fence.