I really enjoyed going to this park even though it's a little on the far end for me. My husband and I bought a county pass for all Broward County parks because with a toddler you go to the park more often than before. This particular park is one of the larger ones I know of in Broward County. As soon as you enter the park you are going to see a playground for kids and lots of space to park and have a picnic. They have an area where you can bring your model airplanes and fly them, they also have an area to go RV camping, a place to drop off your boats, a gun range, and a trail that you can bike. Let me not forget to mention they also have a very large dog park. The day I went I believe I saw different areas for large, medium, and small dogs. These days I can't take the dogs and my toddler to the park but the park seems like a fun place to bring your four-legged child. However, don't stay here too late in the evening because the mosquitoes will get you and with this whole zika thing going around nobody wants to get bit. read more

I like the Markham Park a lot. The only thing I do not like are the bathrooms. In general everything is clean and the view is very good and quiet. read more

This park is awesome. First off, its huge. But of course, the real reason people visit this park is to play with guns, and boy, does this place have the facility. This park is fantastic for skeet and sport clays. There are something like 10 stations for sport clays, a shooting range and a club house. Best of all, the prices are reasonable and you bring your own ammunition! The staff are very helpful as well. They wont hesitate to coach you a little if you ask. Great park. read more

Nice park, but some of the clowns who go to the shooting range know nothing at all about gun safety and shouldn't be allowed to own guns! How about being muzzle swept left and right on the rifle range, or having some numbnut point a shotgun at your face to show you how your head should be positioned at the skeet field, doesn't matter that it's unloaded! They should probably offer a short safety course requirement at least teaching people the basic four rules of firearm safety and how the shooting lines operate, and range officers should maybe enforce safety better? The 4 Rules of Firearms Safety: 1. Handle all firearms as if they were loaded. 2. Never point the gun at anything you're not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until you have made the decision to fire the weapon. 4. Know your target, and know what is beyond the target. read more

This is a review of the shooting range only--which was great! It is $1.50 to enter the park (per person). Then it is $10 to shoot, for up to 4 hours. Only $7 if you are 17 or under. Staff is very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. Someone who thinks they know it all, doesn't practice safety, or cares to communicate with staff about it, will not enjoy shooting here. This is a range where safety is paramount, as it should be. If you want to screw around, don't bother showing up. The range does not allow targets with heads, even silhouettes--only "circle" targets are allowed. 66 lanes, but you need to show up when they open if you don't want to wait. read more

I have not utilized the entire park off of I-595 in Sunrise, FL, but have been numerous times to Barkham at Markham, the dog park area over the past two years. It's nice that the small and large dog areas are separately fenced off. The grounds and equipment are well maintained by Markham Park. Any problems I've had have been related to people from the small dog section bringing too aggressive tiny pooches who can't get along with other small dogs over into the large dog area, creating dog pile ups and skirmishes. That's not the park's fault though, that's down to dog owners themselves. read more

First off I must say this park is amazingly huge !! Great place to engage in a lot of different activities. The one that I use most though is the shooting range. It is an outdoor range so summertime can be a little bit brutal, but for skeet and trap shooting it's pretty much your only recourse. The staff that works here is truly a pleasure to be around. They are knowledgeable and friendly. If it's your first time shooting and you don't go with someone that know, the staff is extremely helpful. As far as the regular range goes, you can shoot handgun or rifle. It's all done manually so you have to go outside and move your own target, but fun none the less. read more

This review is specifically for the gun range... This is probably one of the most inexpensive/hassle free ranges in South Florida... but if you come here mid-day/afternoon on the weekend be prepared to wait or possibly be turned away depending on time of year... it gets really packed... its also outdoors to be prepared to sweat, unless its nice outside, then its probably packed anyway lol Range officers can sometimes be a pain but they are generally tolerable... some even seem nice... but most are generally helpful... I have seen them help several people having "technical difficulties" but some don't seem to know much about firearms, which is a bit unnerving... Range is only 100 yards so good for pistols/shotguns and whatever rifles you want to zero for 100 yards I guess... read more

I was nervous going in as it was the second time I had been shooting and my first time was not the greatest experience. I must say that this place completely changed my view on guns and what an amazing experience it can be. The staff went Above and beyond to make me feel at ease and very comfortable. The establishment is very organized and clean. It almost feels like you're with family and everyone there just wants you to enjoy the experience in the most safe way possible. Love this place and will be going back without a doubt! read more

It's a pretty big park not my favorite but we can't deny that it has some much stuff and options for every one We saw an alligator once in the lake next to the playground read more

What a Delight this part is. It is always clean, employees are friendly, feels safe. At the skeet area the employees are incredible! They go above and beyond to make your experience great! The skeet fields are always impeccably clean, with fresh water on table, and well kept buildings. They have a lovely porch and the prices are reasonable. I made the mistake of going to the one in Miami, that place is a dump! Don't bother with the Miami location, I didn't even stay when I went. There was garbage everywhere. read more

As of today (04/03/2014) the mountain bike trails are in as good of shape as ever. it seems the boys over at Amelia park have made the boys at Markham really step it up. Trails are smooth and are rolling nicely. Nice new jumps and obstacles all over. If you have not been to the MTB trails in a while, its time to get reaquianted. They also have a seesaw stunt in the front entrance of the trails. Along with a nice little pump track and narrow bridge. Have Fun, Ride or Die! read more

Please tell me why this park allows full capacity with thousands of people. NO LIE. but won't allow people to tent camp at the campgrounds because of "covid" and the tent spots are more than 6 feet apart. There is Porta potty's around the entire park for everyone to use so please explain to me why we can still can not camp at this park? Makes zero sense in my eyes seeing that many people unmasked in the park but won't allow private camping. MAKE A CHANGE, we wanna camp! read more

this has to be one of my favorite parks. it's huge (666 acres) and the camping here is really nice. there's lots of trails and if you find the trail through the primitive camp site there's a cool trail through the trees around the lake. read more

Fish here, Gun range too. Really like this place as it is around the corner. Tons of area for fishing, and bbq Gators are present, but wont bug you Great recreational park, very mellow. read more

Great place for the whole family. This was the first park me and my son visited when we moved to Florida two years ago. We really enjoyed our day. It very big and very clean. read more

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The park and park staff in general are great. The Mountain Bike Trails are AWESOME! There is a building just left of the park entrance. You'll want to stop there first will be your first time riding the trails at Markham. Find out info about a daily or annual pass. They have trails available for the novice, intermediate, and the expert/pro rider. Do not attempt to ride anything over novice if you haven't ridden actual mountain bike trails (not a bike "path"). Oh and helmets are required. These trails are for Mountain Bikes only. The team of volunteers who maintain the trails do an excellent job of making sure the trails are kept up, fun to ride as well as challenging. There are periodic races held at the trails so if you don't plan on entering the race, be sure to call the park ahead of time to make sure there is public riding that day/morning. There are 3-4 other parks in South Florida with nice mountain bike trails but I'd have to say Markham has the best trial system. read more

The range at the park is great for some family fun. The staff is very professional and very eager to help. This was my second time going to shoot skeet. I have found a new pastime and I feel it has a lot to do with my overall experience. The prices are fair and the environment is full of comraderie. read more

Markham Park - My 15yo cousin receiving some tips from the ranger. - Parks Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

Took the dogs to the dog park. Nice area for them to run around in actually 2 different areas 1 for big dogs and 1 for small dogs. I use both areas since there are not always small dogs in that area. Couple of watering stations with hoses to cool the dogs down. Here is why I rated it only 3 stars to get into the park Mon-Fri it's free, but to use the dog park you have to buy an annual pass for 25.00 read more

This is an awesome park. Looking for a place to fly your rc plane? Maybe you want to have a picnic or Bbq? How About a safe place to shoot your firearms? Camping? Not to mention some of the best mtb trails in South Florida. Markham park has got something for everyone. Even your dog at "barkham at Markham" dog bark. read more

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If I could I would give this place 0 stars. DO NOT book your events here. I booked a shelter for my baby shower and they they call me 2 months after booking it saying that the park is already booked by somebody else that rented all shelters on that section. Apparently this people are just money hungry because I did my reservation way in advance for that reason and now they telling someday had done it before me. Seriously!? Why the fuck would you call 2 months after the reservation was made??? And nothing convenient was offers to us even tho it was clearly an issue with them and not us. NEVER RECOMMENDING THIS PLACE!! read more

Very nice park first time visiting and I was amazed to see such a beautiful park in the area it was in. Surprised me actually how big the park really is a very nice place to come and hangout with friends and family. read more

This park has everything! Fishing from multiple locations along their gorgeous lake, a boat launch, target range, lovely trails, a model airplane field, and tons of pavilions to rent for events! My husband and I have a dog that loves their dog park (which is divided into "big dogs" and "little dogs" sections :) The staff (especially Linda, front desk) are all so polite and helpful! We love this park!! read more

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**This is a review of the Markham Mountain Biking Trails** I am tired of hearing the same old cliches from people: "Mountain Biking in Florida? There are no mountains, dude... whaddya ride? Ant hills!" Haha. Yes, you are very clever, sir. Please step closer so I can c*ck-punch you for being a trite idiot, who spends his days and nights in the cold comfort of your desk job, hopping from one Netflix video to another, while stuffing your fat face with bon bons and Taco Bell. Please tell me more about the Great Outdoors, when the last time you saw nature was probably on some Discovery Channel program as you quickly clicked past it to catch Gilmore Girls. I'm not bitter! Really! So yes, while Florida is not the most mountainous region in North America, there is no shortage of great mountain biking trails; Markham, Amelia Earheart, Oleta, Quiet Water, etc. These trails vary in their difficulty, and speaking as someone who has ridden trails across North America, their degree of difficulty can reach those of some of the biking hotspots in the US. This is why Markham's trails are such a great destination for riders in South Florida. Located in a Weston, the nearly 11 miles of trails are designed and maintained by dedicated MTB'ers, which means they are smooth, tested, technical and fun. From novice to Expert-Pro, if you are a rider, you are sure to enjoy these trails that weave in and out of the beautiful woods, with excellent drops, bridges, corners and jumps. Here, you can test your skills and improve your riding, scaling up the degrees of difficulty until you are performing at your peak. The expert and expert-pro trails have superb climbs and nut-shrinking drops, wicked corners, bridges, jumps and stumps that will ensure that adrenaline pumps through your veins like battery acid, fueling your legs to push harder, breathe deeper and pay closer attention to the the trees and stumps coming at you at full speed. And if you're a beginner, you can ride the beginner trails which offer smoother terrain, while still being difficult enough to make you want more. Markham takes great pride in its trails and it should. To make sure that you know what you're doing and to keep the riff-raff out, they only allow mountain bikes on the trails, require written consent for anyone under 17, enforce helmets, and even require MTB'ers to register with the office and sign a waiver. This is some serious sh*t! Taking a few hours to come here and ride some awesome trails with names like "Area 51", "Puma Trail", "Crime Scene", and "Route 66" is not only a fantastic way to push your skills to their limits, but also a chance to become one with nature for a little while (hopefully, not literally! Watch those drops!). Lest this review becomes an Adrenaline Junkie's ode to Markham, let me also point out that NONE of this would be possible without the dedicated work of volunteers who maintain the trails and who rely on donations to keep it "wicked awesome", since the park's measly $1.50 admission is the best deal in South Florida for riders and thrill seekers. Here are some links for you to click for more information: Trail map: http://www.markhamparktrailbuildingfund.org/resources/Markham-Map.jpg Markham Park Trail Building Fund: http://www.markhamparktrailbuildingfund.org/ Making a donation: http://www.markhamparktrailbuildingfund.org/Park/ Nearest Emergency Room :-) http://my.clevelandclinic.org/florida/locations/cleveland_clinic_florida_weston.aspx So don't waste another weekend trying to figure out what to do and where to go. Go ride Markham and the next time someone talks smack about Florida Mountain Biking, you have my blessing to punch them right in the nut! read more

Do not come here for their gun range. All of the range officers are senile old men who don't even know where they are. I expected to shoot my weapons on peace without being constantly annoyed by elderly men. This place needs a new staff that is more familiar with how a business should be run. I never plan on returning and will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

This park is beautiful but the people the work for it are not very nice . They recently took out a piece of the side where you take the big dogs mind you they already have a side for little dogs but this piece they took out was for dogs smaller than three pounds . Come on that's ridiculous. They already charge to get in plus there's an actual annual fee to get inside the dog park when it used to be free . I believe all they care about is money and not the animals . The big fat old guy that works there is a complete jerk and not very friendly. He is obviously a miserable soul .I don't recommend going here . I'm stuck until I move next year other than that don't waste your time coming here where they don't love animals . read more

Gun range,nice range good prices but range staff over the top with the rules So much is not fun to shoot here,I shoot few times at the range and it all ways the same grumpy staff read more

REVIEW IS FOR GUN RANGE... was here earlier today to shoot a little bit. Every time I come here it seems like I get into it with a different senior citizen range "officer" that tries to talk to me like I've never seen a gun before.. The only thing that keeps me coming back twice a year to be beat down with rules and checks and loud speakers is that I can shoot whatever casings I want.. Not just brass. read more

Hi, This park is a very nice park except for one huge problem, there has been a Series of car break-ins over the last eight months this 2016. On 8/28/16, my wife and I were taking pictures of birds in the bird area, and much to our surprise when we came out the passenger side window of our car was smashed and everything inside the car had been stolen. I called the police, and while filling out the police report the officer told me that, Unfortunately there had been many break-ins similar to mine over the last part of the year. So if you plan to go to this park be prepared, this can happen to you. Lou read more

Not senior friendly! I had both hips replaced so my running days are over. However I figured I can still come to this park and walk. I figured wrong. Walking in 90 degree weather I realised I needed to rest. But guess what? I couldn't find a bench to save my life! Imagine that, a park with no benches. What am I suppose to do if I have a heat stroke? Lay down on the side of the road and hope no one runs me over? You think that a park that charges an entrance fee can afford to have a bench here and there. Are they waiting for a disaster to happen before they make any changes? read more

I use to frequent the park twice a week for the dog park. Now they charge $5 a day or $25 for the yr. It was free with park admission on weekends and free week days. My taxes pay for county parks. And you have to have proof of shots in order to get a pass into the dog park. Also any bully breeds have to wear a muzzle. In 90 degree temps that is inhumane. I won't be coming back. There are many parks that are free. Goodbye Markham park . Hello happy trails. Also the pool is closed and bathrooms are dirty. read more

Bird watching tip: Look for Least Bittern, Wood Stork, Snail Kite, King Rail, Purple Gallinule, Purple Swamphen and Limpkin in the Water Conservation Area immediately west of the park. read more

Range is a little better, the new 2 hr limit can be difficult when running multiple people per lane. The 3 gun limit is still lame.

The park itself is huge so many different areas and a lot of parking. I was there over the weekend for a car show and the amount of cars that were there was impressive for the park to be able to have 50-100 cars just parked and hanging out seeing that the park we were at in west palm beach told us all to leave. I haven't had a chance to do anything in the park just walk around for an hour or so. The park itself was beautiful and the surrounding areas are beautiful as well will come back to see the whole park and what it has to offer! read more

The gun/rifle range is AWESOME!!! I only wish we could shoot uninterrupted. But I had an AMAZING time today! I really appreciate that the gun range attendant helped me to work on my hand placement. read more

Always heard this was a great park for bike trails but never could venture this far north. Well I finally made it today and it just makes me sad that I don't live closer. These trails are awesome! I like that they have bike wash rack along with a clear map of the trails at the entrance. Inside they have picnic benches in certain areas. The signs inside are also clearly mapped letting you know of 2way traffic, intermediate, novice, or advanced trails. I would say the difficulty of these trails is a little harder than amelia & va key. All in all, its a great park! read more

Not for fishing in my opinion. I understand it's next to the Everglades, but it's a little disconcerting to try to fish while an alligator swims towards your fishing pole. I would not enjoy having one of these come on shore, especially with kids and pets. It was about a 3-foot baby, but I won't be back. read more

Great outdoor shooting range (100 yard maximum distance.) A lot of people complain that the staff are "range nazis" when it comes to rules but you have to understand that A) There are A LOT of people with little or no training in firearms safety and that come to the range acting like "been there done that" know it alls NO TRUE MILITARY PROFESSIONAL ACTS LIKE THAT. The range officers are not trying to jack YOU up, they are trying to keep the 30 .OTHER people safe. B) It is a public range and as such, is subject in more liability and increased public scrutiny than a typical privately owned range. C) Those that knock on the range officers' attention to safety have no doubt been called out for committing a safety violation due to their lack of attention to detail or inability to follow basic commands. That being said, the staff is VERY friendly and extremely knowledgeable from shooting to gunsmithing to reloading. Most of them are former military, law enforcement or both. If you need help zeroing an optic or are having trouble tightening your shot group these guys will definitely get you up to speed. The range is a slow shooting bull's-eye range. That means no shooting faster than one round every five seconds. The staff admit that 1/5 is excessively slow and that they wish it would change. If you're planning on practicing your Mozambique drills, tactical reloads and other high speed fancy pants 3-gun cool guy stuff then you may want to try an indoor range instead. That doesn't mean that you can't get in some good training, you just have to realize your limitations and plan your training out accordingly. The Markham Park rifle/pistol range is family friendly and the staff will go out of their way to make sure that everyone is safe, comfortable and enjoying themselves. I've actually range officers get personal ammunition and optics from their cars to make sure that customers were able to stay and shoot after they realized that they had forgotten some vital piece of shooting accoutrement. Try finding THAT at some of the other local "guntry clubs" in Broward. Whether you are new to shooting or a professional member of the shooting community (they get quite a bit of both), out on a date or training for the zombie apocalypse, Markham Park Rifle/Pistol has a bench for you. At $13 for 3 hours (for an adult), 100 yard long lanes, short wait times and knowledgeable friendly staff who WON'T talk to you like you're an idiot (unless you deserve it) there is simply no better "bang" for your buck. read more

Spent the afternoon here on Valentine's Day. Obviously many people had the same idea, but there was more than enough room and space to accommodate everyone. We saw people flying planes, riding bikes, playing with their dogs, etc. Such a beautiful park with so many options to endure at such a low entrance fee. read more

Great big park with an activity for everyone! We attended the Yamaha jet-ski demos... Then took the boat out for some fun in the sun! PS You can bring your pets here. They have a dog park but you can bring them around the park (as long as on the leash!). read more