Formerly named Civic People's Park in Fort Lauderdale was renamed Dr. Elizabeth Hays Civic Park in…read more2009, in honor of longtime Barry faculty members Dr. Elizabeth Hays. Dr. Hays was a faculty member at Barry University's School of National and Health Sciences for twenty-four years while working as a Ft. Lauderdale civic activist serving on many city advisory boards. Dr. Hays passed away in 2009. The 2.49 acre park is located off of Riverland Road in Ft. Lauderdale, It is open daily from 6 AM until 9 PM. Park amenities include a walking exercise path, open play area, pavilion with picnic tables, grills, benches, and a very nice shade covered playground. Since it is a civic park there is a grove of trees at the park entrance that have plaques commemorating the volunteer efforts of community members. Although small the park is very nicely maintained is perfect for taking the kids to play, a picnic, or just getting some fresh air and exercise.

Visiting this park for the first time . Love the location so close to the turnpike. Love the…read morePlayground for the toddlers kids . The park has small parking lot. Luckily we park. Love all the trees around it . Clean and safe.

Right across the street from Las Olas Oceanside Park and home to The Great American Beach Party and…read more4th of July Extravaganza. Tons of shops and restaurants to visit after a dip in the biggest pool ever! Lifeguards are on duty, but only at certain times.

The best spot for kids! A great playground! You do have to pay to park. But that's typical for all…read morethe beaches.

I LOVEEEEE bayview park!!!! There's so much to do and it's so fun for all the little ones!read more

A great park to enjoy as a family! Lots of slides and a smaller section for toddler age. There is…read moreample benches for parents to relax while supervising kids. They have swings and multiple slides. One downfall is there isn't much shade. They have a nice path that circles the playground so kids can scooter or bike. It's clean, safe and enjoyable for the whole family!

With three playgrounds, five pavilions available to rent, and the added bonus of an enclosed splash…read morepad, it's the kind of place where you can easily spend the whole day. The park is located in a beautiful neighborhood, right across the street from the library, making it a perfect spot for families. It's spacious, lush, and green with plenty of trees providing shade--great for both play and relaxation. Whether you're there for a picnic, to let the kids burn off some energy, or just to enjoy the outdoors, there's more than enough to keep everyone happy. The park does close on Wednesday mornings for landscaping but reopens at noon. On weekends, it definitely gets more traffic, but it never feels overwhelming thanks to the space and layout. If you're looking for a clean, fun, and family-friendly park in Plantation, this is it!

I think all parks should offer a free water splash pad like this. Floridians would so appreciate…read morethis for the hot weather. The entry way is very whimsical also. If I had small kids and lived closer, I would come here a lot.

What a cute find. My almost 1 year old had a blast. It's small but had everything you need when…read morelooking for a playground. It's perfect for younger kids and especially those who love trucks, fire trucks, like my little guy. I heard sometimes the firefighters will even pop over for a visit, which would be cool to experience.

This park is just as cute as it looks in the other pics. It's small but I love that it's right next…read moreto the fire station and police station so it's very safe. It's also tucked away a bit. My main concern with playgrounds is always safety, cleanliness and a good time for the kids of course. This park checks off.

Welleby Park is hands down the best park and dog‑park combo I've ever visited. The staff keeps the…read moreentire area incredibly clean, and there are two huge fenced-in sections for different-sized dogs. There's also a beautiful trail that wraps around the park with water views and plenty of benches, plus a wide path just outside the park that stretches for miles. It's truly an amazing place to take your dog and enjoy the outdoors.

I can't believe this place is free! What a gem…read more The miniature city is a must visit! A lot of the kids were riding bikes and scooters around when we visited. There are no shaded areas so plan to visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon. However, if you end up here right in the middle of the day, don't worry! Your kids will be excited to cool down at the adjacent water park- also free! In between the city and water park there is a nice mostly shaded playground. This was such a fun place to visit! There is a big mall within a 10 min drive so you can make this a day trip!

The only concern I have regarding this beautiful city park is what seems like dangerous driving in…read morethe portion of the parking lot near restrooms. People have a ball, while being seriously competitive, playing sand volleyball as though they were on a Beach. Boat ramp looks great for launching jet skis as well as boats.

This park has something for everyone! There's a basketball court, a lot of pickle, ball, courts,…read morevolleyball, courts, shelters, playgrounds for Biggs and Littles, swings, and even a ninja obstacle course and a fitness area. There's also a trail that you can walk around. It's quite a large park! There's a huge field of grass if you just wanna kick a ball around. I think the coolest part is the ninja obstacle course. I have not seen that in any other part! If you're ready for some fun and some fitness, this is your park.

Went today with our son, the park was great! My son had a wonderful time and there's a lot of stuff…read morefor the children. The prices are extremely reasonable, we would be back way more often if we lived locally! A+

Let's get the obvious out of the way. The water is gross. Get over it…read more Security checked our bags at the door. Good. Keep the place safe. This is heaven for kids who aren't afraid of water. It's pretty cool for adults who don't take themselves too seriously. Pure chaos. Make sure you rinse off before leaving, and wash everything when you get home. Aside from how absolutely disgusting the water must be, this is S-tier wholesome fun.

Cute little urban park at the intersection of 6th St and 3rd Ave. During the years, they have…read moreevents here like Food trucks (usually second Friday of the month), night markets, picnic get togethers, etc. The park is about 1.33 acres and it has a variety of amenities like: Bicycle Rack Drinking Fountain Park Benches Picnic Tables Children's playground. Nice green area to relax and walk around if you are in the Flagler Village area.

So grateful to have this park within walking distance from home! The kids play area is completely…read morefenced in with a locking gate so you can let younger kids loose to run around. The equipment is much newer compared to holiday park but there are no swings. There's an extra tall slide that we didn't feel comfortable letting our 1.5 year old climbing/going down without one person behind and one person waiting on the other side. Otherwise, it's a nice little spot for kids to interact and get some exercise climbing on things. Shade sails provide some shade but it can get sunny depending on the time of the day. The play surface is artificial turf with a concrete walkway that's great for sidewalk chalk. Parks and Rec regularly maintains the park, emptying trash, picking up palm fronds, etc. Picnic tables and benches are available.

We were in the area with a couple of kids and this was a perfect indoor playground. It is way too…read morehot to play outside. The place was a bit pricey for what it is, but I like the concept. I do like there were some seating area for the adults to sit and watch, but there are some spots you can't see unless you follow them. We were there on a week day mid-morning, so it wasn't packed. The kids had a great time. There is a cafe on site, but the menu was limited so we opted to go elsewhere (walking distance) to grab a bite to eat. If you're visiting Ft. Lauderdale and are in the area with little kids, this is a great spot to cool off while the kids burn their energy off.

Took our nephew here and it was such a cute place! Great size and they have really cool soft play…read morearea for children of all ages. Unfortunately a few Things fell short starting from the arcade that's right in the middle and you do have to pay extra for. So on top of paying the entry fee you have to pay for each game. Which is fine in a way but there's no way to avoid children from seeing it, so you see multiple children having meltdowns of the parents say no to the arcade including my nephew. The city area was so cute! But no toys for them to play with so for instance the market had literally no toys, no play food or literally anything. We looked everywhere and they weren't even hidden in the ball pit (which was a hit with most of the kids) The staff was sweet and friendly and the place was cleaner than other indoor playgrounds we've been to so that was a plus but I don't know if we'd go back