What a nice little parklet. It's a small green space dedicated to someone who served his community…read morewell and tirelessly. This park is located just steps from our condo and it's a nice visual green break from the concrete buildings around. Pio Ieraci was born on January 10, 1962 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Florida in the 1990s. Pio started fresh but quickly found success and founded International Property Investments Corp. in 1993. Pio was a civic leader and active in his community. He was appointed to the City of Fort Lauderdale Education Advisory Board, served as the Chairman of the South Florida Business Advisors, Inc., and Chairman of the Broward Beach Coalition. Thanks in part to his tireless efforts the beach renourishment project was completed after over a decade of perseverance. In addition, Pio served as the Chairman of the President's Council and President of the Galt Mile Community Association. He has also served as the President of the Galt Ocean Club Condominium Association for over 20 years and became a Licensed Community Association Manager. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission adopted an "Expression of Sympathy," recognizing Pio Ieraci's many achievements and contributions to the city of Fort Lauderdale in 2021 with this nice landmark.

Really underrated area, I took my daughters here and we all had a great time! The atmosphere to the…read moreplant life it was wonderful

Ilene Lieberman Botanical Garden was named for Lauderhill community leader Ilene Lieberman. She…read moreserved as a council women in 1984, mayor in 1988, and as a Broward County Commissioner in 1996. The garden is a small sized at only two acres. Although they didn't have a lot of land to work with they maximized what they had. The garden has an outdoor amphitheater that seats 40 people. There is also a gazebo, a tot lot playground, and an observation deck. Throughout the park there a walking trail, botanical gardens, and public art. The city of Lauderhill uses the park to stage events like the Jazz Picnic in the Park. This park provides a welcome green space in the middle of the city where the community can exercise, play, and gather together for events.

This is a great park located right across the street from the ocean and on the other side of the…read morepark is the intra coastal waterway where you can watch all the boats go by. They have easy and safe access to the beach through underground tunnel from the state park to the beach. The park is pretty good size and has plenty of shaded areas for your picnics with grills and tables and also open area for playing sports and games.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is actually a really nice park. The drive loop is peaceful, there are…read moreplenty of little trails to wander down, and lots of places to view the Intracoastal. However, I would like to file a formal complaint regarding the park's turtle advertising. There is an overwhelmingly large amount of signs warning drivers about turtle crossings. And yet... not a single turtle. What I did see, though, was an impressive number of men (some shirtless) with backpacks emerging from various wooded areas. More backpack guys than wildlife. Significantly more. I came for turtles. I like turtles. The park itself is lovely, but the turtle-to-sign ratio is wildly misleading. Feels a bit like a marketing campaign. A ruse, if you will. My boyfriend was so excited about the possibility of turtles. Then there were no turtles. Thanks, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. You made my boyfriend cry.

Stuart was first settled in 1870. It was recognized as a town in Palm Beach County in 1914. In…read more1925, it was designated a city in the newly created Martin County. Stuart is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World because of the large number of sailfish in the ocean waters off the coast of Stuart. The Stuart Riverwalk located in the historic downtown has cute shops, art galleries, restaurants, and spectacular views of the St. Lucie River and the Roosevelt Bridge. The riverwalk runs along the edge of town on the banks of the St. Lucie River. Take in the boats, fish, birds, and the river. There is a health trail you can follow if you are looking for exercise. At the waters edge on Sundays the city offers the free Rock 'n Riverwalk concert series and the Green Market. You can pick up the $10 Tiki Taxi Cruises behind Mulligan's Restaurant where they pick every hour on the hour Thursday through Sunday. If you visit Stuart, this is an area you will definitely want to check out.

If you find yourself in Stuart, FL, this is a good point of reference spot. It's a nice spot to see…read morethe River view. It's most picturesque to me at night. It can be very windy on those super windy days. It is also a hop skip away from the quaint downtown area with shops to browse. On the weekend, you can find a farmers market on a Saturday morning!

Amazing and really large park with something for everyone. There is a boat launch, a water park, a…read morepublic golf course, very large dork parks, a lake, trails, barbecue areas, fishing areas, you name it! Everyone is welcome. 4th of july fireworks were really nice to see here and low key in a great way.

Really nice big park! They have a little of everything for everyone. There's a water park,…read moreplayground, dog park, walking paths, bike trails, pavilions and also a amphitheater that has events! I had been to the amphitheater for an EDM concert (Illenium) before and it was so fun to have a great EDM artist come right to Boca! Felt like a smaller music festival. I have also come to the kids playground for mommy groups with my daughter and playground is fenced and spacious! Note: it is really big and easy to get lost driving around. For the kids playground, follow signs for the dog park and the kids playground is right next to the dog park!

Can lead you to the beach which is beautiful but it can get really busy. Fair prices in my opinion…read morefor really good food.

A classic, must-go spot in Miami. Great for biking, hanging out in the lawn and getting some sun…read more(when it's not super hot), and grabbing a bite to eat (though expect steep prices). There's public restrooms and a small water park for kiddos. Obviously, the path takes you to the beach which is relaxing and really nice. Can get a little crazy during peak season.

It's not often you check in at a street but when you're as iconic and memorable as Las Olas…read moreBoulevard, you get that privilege! Truly, there is no Fort Lauderdale without Las Olas. This boulevard has it all, shops, restaurants, parks, bars, cozy sitting areas, and dessert spots. There is something for everyone to enjoy. It's the perfect place to spend a few hours just wandering. On this beautiful Sunday, we had lunch at Louie Bossi, grabbed coffee at Ann's Florist & Coffee Bar, and strolled through the art festival. Such a fun way to spend an afternoon! It's very walkable, though the street isn't always closed to traffic like it was for the festival , which made it even more enjoyable today. Whether you're planning a full day out or just popping in for one stop, Las Olas never disappoints.

Las Olas Boulevard has to be one of the most fun streets to visit while in Fort Lauderdale. Filled…read morewith everything from the best cocktail bars, foody haunts, some gorgeous little boutiques and a few museum spots, too. It's one of those areas that's amazing to visit in the early evening (after a long day of exploring). it is one of Fort Lauderdale's main shopping, dining, and entertainment hubs. This space has morphed into a massive coastal space encompassing many of Fort Lauderdale's best-known businesses. Las Olas is divided into four distinct areas: the modern business district, its shops, the village, and Millionaires' Row Cars drive up and down the popular shopping street but speed bumps and pedestrian crossings make it safe for those exploring on foot. There are plenty of parking lots one block behind the boulevard.

Me and my boyfriend went to Morikami and it was BEAUTIFUL. Only thing is, we went during the winter…read moretime so it was very good weather to be outside. I do not recommend going to this place during Spring or Summer since this is an outdoor activity. Before entering the outside, you go inside to buy the tickets and then watch a small documentary about the history of this place. I thought it was very interesting to watch and it's nice to find out new stuff. After that, you head outside and there is such pretty trees and wildlife. I loved it so so much. Just not in the hot seasons..

This post is long overdue but I had a wonderful time when I visited the Morikami Museum & Garden…read more The museum is small but well curated and organized. There is a snack cafe on the way out to the gardens where you can purchase drinks & light food items. There is also a museum store and a theater inside the museum. I do recommend that you visit the museum as early as possible to have the best experience with fewer people and cooler temperatures. However, the real showstopper here is Roji-en (Garden of the Drips of Dew) - the 16 acre Japanese garden with over a mile of accessible walking paths to explore and enjoy. The original museum building (the Yamato-kan) measures approximately 2,000 square feet and is set inside the garden. There is a huge pond in the garden as well, and plenty of nooks and crannies to discover/ When driving into the museum grounds, you experience part of the 200-acre Morikami Park, which includes pine forests, nature trails, and picnic spaces. You can definitely continue to enjoy your day surrounded by nature in the park once you've toured the museum & garden. Open: Tuesday -Sunday 10am-5pm Adult entry: $18 Plenty of parking in the large parking lot Arigato!

Paraiso Park is a .6-acre acre waterfront park in the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami. It is set…read moreamong four high-rise condominiums, Paraiso Bay, Grand Paraiso, ONE Paraiso, and Paraiso Bayviews in the luxury Paraiso District. The park was created by the development firm Related Group who built the small park for the city in 2019 in exchange for closing NE 31st Street to allow construction of the new district. While it is a City of Miami park, it is maintained by the Paraiso District. There are approximately 7,000 residents living within a 10 minute walk to the park. While this is a park primarily used by area residents anyone is free to use it. Parking for Paraiso Park can be difficult to find but I found a metered spot a couple of blocks down the street. The main draw of this park is the stunning view of Biscayne Bay with a wide brick bay walk. The walkway is part of the Biscayne Line, a 10-mile waterfront promenade connecting Edgewater in the north with downtown Miami in the south. Next to the park and connected by the bay walk is the restaurant Amara at Paraiso, where diners can enjoy outdoor seating with bay breezes. Other park features include a popular dog park, public art, a children's playground with rope climber, benches, water fountain, and an exercise area with three Kompan Fitness Zone machines. I was really impressed by how much half an acre can hold while making the most of the breath taking view of Biscayne Bay.

This park is next to Paraiso building however it's open to the public. Gorgeous bay view. Very well…read moremaintained little park that in the last year had a dog park added which is awesome!

Crandon Park is popular for its beautiful beach, rich coastal environment, unique fossilized…read moremangrove reef, protected wetlands, birding sites and extensive range of sports and outdoor activities. Crandon Park is home to various ecosystems, from dunes and mangroves to coastal hammock and seagrass beds and rare plants like the Biscayne prickly ash and beach peanut. Underwater, fossilized reefs and colorful sea life give divers and snorkelers plenty to explore. Crandon Park comprises the northern portion of Key Biscayne (almost 7 miles southeast of Miami). The key began as a coconut plantation, before being donated with the stipulation that Miami-Dade County uses the land as a public park. With its golf and tennis facilities, unique eco-adventures and breathtaking beach, Crandon Park offers something for everyone Parking: Weekdays $7 and Weekends $10

I was here as a child when it was a zoo. I'm happy to see it remains a park with beach access…read more More importantly, the beach often hosts some endangered migratory birds, Piping Plovers. These birds are adorable, but they are threatened by habitat loss. There is a volunteer who regularly checks for Piping Plovers during migration, and she looks for bands that reveal the path of the bird's migratory flight. It's important that we have places for these birds to forage, and I hope the city continues to protect this beach for that use. The bathrooms were a welcome amenity. I had problems paying the parking fee, it was a complicated process. There were about 10 peafowl (peacocks) that roamed the park, a remaining vestige of when this was a zoo. There were many wild birds throughout the park.