NEW SEASON of great bluegrass....FREE Starting Oct 11,…read more2026....2 PM also FREE parking. These guys have been doing this GRATIS for over 25 years. We go every year and love it.

The best spot I have been so far for long hiking trails in the Pompano area. Easy hiking. Didn't…read moreget bit by any type bugs, spiders, mosquitoes , snakes or alligators. The Trails are clean. Nature Center is great. Perfect trails for all ages. Restrooms and refreshments available. I did the Half mile boardwalk loop trail which is very shaded, so it wasn't feeling too hot. Very tropical. Felt like it was actually misting but no rain. Lots of water under the walkway. It's a Lush forest. Then I did the 1 mile loop prairie trail plus an extra 300 yard loop trail off the prairie trail. Overall a nice forest. Check it out if you haven't been. It's free and plenty of parking was available on a Saturday. They Even had a cleaning station with a water hose and foot scrubber to clean your shoes on the way out.

Super cool park in south florida! And the best park...It's FREE!! There are many things to do for…read moreyoung kids. They have an indoor science area, massive playground, splash/spray area, carousel, and more! It was so hard to get my kids leave. They would just stay there all day! Definitely a great place to take the kids...especially if you are looking for a budget friendly outing.

Beautiful park- I drive by this park every Wednesday and always thought the entrance was a private…read morehome community. Well I was wrong. Definitely the best park I have been to so far. It Has everything and more. picnic areas, tables and grills, nature trails, kids learning exhibits, playgrounds, merry go round. Indoor and outdoor basketball courts. Plenty of baseball fields. I have never seen so many fields in one park. Impressive! Clean fun environment for all to enjoy. Nothing but the best fun. Come and experience a special park. It's a winner. Merry go round $2.00 per ride. 2 1/2 minutes long Free parking, no entrance fees. FREE!

Late post but just came across some pics from this morning. Hahahah... I can't say we killed…read morepickleball but we managed... haha.... Love love this park and how nice they keep making it. Loving the new sculpture art. But I just love the vibes overall. It's a must stop by if in the area. If you're into pickleball, regardless if you're good at it or not, this is the place to play. So much fun, people are friendly. We had such an awesome time this morning.... Hahahaha..

Sadly the amount of trash that has piled up on the playgrounds lately is just too much. I…read morefrequently have to call the police about homeless people hanging out and smoking in the playgrounds as well. I've since stopped going. There are cleaner parks with fewer homeless.

Tucked in the back of a neighborhood is a 20 acre oasis of nature and recreation in Pompano Beach…read more The park is on a canal that attracts wildlife like birds, fish, turtles, and iguanas. Park amenities include a shade covered playground, covered basketball court, three sports fields, concession stand, dog run, exercise path, and disc golf. There is also a building that can be rented for meetings, special events, classes, and private parties. There is a plenty of parking for the recreational leagues. I was surprised at how nicely kept this park is. On the day I visited there were several teams using the fields, a group of people enjoying the shade covered basketball courts, and another group playing disc golf. I walked around for exercise and checked out the wildlife near the water. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again but if you live in the neighborhood this is a wonderful recreational amenity to have.

This is a very small park within a neighborhood. You wouldn't just pass it on the street you would…read morehave to be driving in the neighborhood to even see it or know it even existed. They have a large basketball court area, a small park, football and 2 baseball fields. They do a lot of children's team leagues here. My nephew Jack plays here 3 days a week for a little league baseball team. He used to be on a soccer league here too a few years back that practices on the football field. They have a concession stand that is open during games that takes cash only. The park is kept pretty clean and the bathrooms are usually decent enough to use for a public park. There is plenty of parking in the lot. Most of the people that use this park either live in the neighborhood or just take their kids there for games etc. It's an ok park nothing special really.

Shhh, tell no one. Lean it close and I will whisper in your ear....well, its amazing! A hidden gem!…read moreFree, free, free!! A few grills and picnic tables. Bring a few water bottles in your backpack, fruit, nuts and your camera or phone. Enjoy peace, tranquilitzeey and reconnect with your inner being. Go early. Avoid the crowd. Go early, we went in April. Summer months will be unbearable by noon. Today was glorious. Low tide so you can see into the Mangrove bottom. 1. Free parking, 4hr time limit. 2. Drive to Parking lot. Map Deerfield Island. Go early. Get there 9:45 for 10am. Ferry comes every 45 min so that it arrives at the hour. 3. Free entry to island. 4. Very friendly staff 5. By noon..there a line waiting to board the ferry. 5. Wear comfy shoes. Sneakers. Sarah is a wonderful tour guide. Take the tour. Worth every minute. Super knowledgeable. Bring your camera or phone, go early. Clean bathrooms. Benches scattered around. Take a blanket to plop down on some open space. Kids might be bored after 1 hr. No electric for phones. Beautiful morning out. If you have young kids, 7 and under bring your bathing suit for splash pad that sits out front of parking lot with small playground. Of course if you have a boat, Just pull on in to Deerfield Island like Capone envisioned lol. Google this spot for the history...

I have visited Deerfield Island Park twice since it reopened earlier this summer. It is a Broward…read morecounty park and free to visit. There were a lot of upgrades made. The paths are well marked and wide. There are benches along the paths. There are picnic tables and water fountains on the island. The trails are appropriate for most abilities. The island is well shaded. There are a few butterfly statues which make for a nice photo op. You catch the shuttle boat at Sullivan Park, it runs on the hour between 10 and three Friday through Sunday. Parking is convenient ( and free) in the large lot. If you have children you could also visit Sullivan Park. Local lore has it that Al Capone buried some treasure here although it has never been found. You can see all the island in about an hour but could make a day of it with a picnic lunch.

Crystal Heights is a neighborhood in Deerfield Beach built between 1975 and 1987. It mainly…read morefeatures mid size single family homes. There are several parks in the Crystal Heights neighborhood, this is the South Park. Since this is a neighborhood park there is no parking lot or restrooms. There is however a very nice shade covered playground with climbing structures and slides. There are also swings. The park also has benches, a grill, sand volleyball court, and large open area for play. There are trees for shade and nicely maintained landscaping. This park is ideal for exercise, taking the children to play, or having a cookout. This is a very nice recreational amenity for the neighborhood.

What a wonderful venue for adults and children alike - and what's even better is that it is…read morecompletely FREE. The location is across from the shoreline in Boca, and offers limited parking - if you're coming for an event, you should plan to arrive early. We weren't able to explore the whole property during our visit on account of lightning. We came for the BioBlitz event, and explored the mangrove shoreline, the butterfly garden and the mini aquarium. We did not get to walk the boardwalk or climb the observation tower, but I'd like to return to explore those areas another day. Staff (volunteers) are very knowledgeable, and the events they host are geared toward children between 5-12.

I'm not sure how I've never been here before but leave it to social media to hype up the new…read moreJacob's Overlook and prompt a visit. This small but mighty facility rescues and researches turtles and other marine life but turtles mainly. Staff/volunteers are very friendly, informative, and eager to help. They have fish feeding and turtle talks not sure if daily or just weekends but check their website for schedule. Also check the weather because if there is lightning, they will close. This spot is free but you can make a donation in the main building to help support the education and research provided here. There is free parking but it gets full quick. However the place is not that large and it may take only a couple loops to line up with someone leaving. If not there is paid beach parking across the street along the road there. There isn't a food or beverage but maybe bring a water bottle if you plan on doing the overlook (especially as it gets hotter). They have a butterfly garden but we only saw one butterfly at the time. They have two tall tanks where they do the feedings that have fish, rays, and a couple turtles. They also have two smaller tanks, one with really large fish and another with smaller. There are some outdoor tortoises as well as a college Marine research area where you can watch them being studied and ask questions of the students there. The overlook is beautiful and provides a nice view of the intracoastal and a slight view of the ocean. There are a few interactive educational boards along the walk up the ramp. If you want a more direct route up or down, they also have stairs. The path also extends into the mangroves and along the way back to the main building.

This is a neighborhood park in the 1.3 square mile Highlands section of Pompano Beach. Highlands is…read morea neighborhood that was developed with single family homes in the mid 1950's by developer Mackle Company and architect James Vensel who laid out four basic types of open floor plan homes. Highlands Park is a 3.3 acre neighborhood park located next to the Highlands Community Center which was built in 1998 and contains an auditorium and two classrooms. Programs offered include karate, Art with Shelia, and Ms. Peach's Little Bookworms. Park amenities include a basketball court, covered playground with toddler area and one for older children, two pavilions with picnic tables, and an open space for play and recreation. There were a lot of large shade trees in the park. I ducked in to use the restrooms and was delighted to find it clean and stocked. Some people were setting up for a party as I was leaving. This looks like a well maintained green space ideal for the community's recreational enjoyment.

We live in Jacksonville and were visiting the West Palm Beach area visiting our daughter,…read moreson-in-law and grandkids. We were in the Deerfield area and found this park and wow it's so nice! My wife and I walked around looking at all the beautiful plants and trees for several hours. They also have a few water falls as well. They have paved walkways and you can bring your dogs along for the walk. They do have trails you can venture off through the plants and trees that leads back to the paved paths. We loved it! On the grounds they have tennis courts, basketball courts and a nice playground for kids. If you are ever in the area you MUST stop by this park! We definitely recommend it!

After breakfast nearby, we decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and stroll through…read morethe arboretum. Kids were happily playing on the playground, couples relaxed on benches, and a few people stretched out on blankets on the grassy areas soaking up the sun. Even with families and activity, it somehow still felt peaceful and restorative. Walking the trails surrounded by exotic plants and towering trees is magical. It's amazing how this lovely, tucked-away spot (you can only see it if you're looking for it) can feel so calm and healing right in the middle of the city. A perfect place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with nature.

openings day YOGALATES classes at the Dan Wit recreational center, offering classes to the Public…read morefor a small fee of $10.00 is awesome!! Imagine going to a regular studio will cost you at least $35.00. This will open the door for more activities at the recreational center! Great job, who initiated this Program!! Thank you for opening your facility to NOT ONLY RESIDENTS!!

We were having lunch around the corner when we decided to come by this park and check it out. It's…read morequite small. In fact, we passed by the entrance to it. It's one way in and one way out of the car lot. This park is more concrete than "park", although it is connected to a large open grassy field. The majority of the trees and bushes (greenery) are in the parking lot between the car rows. In addition, the John Trudel Community Center building with various programs is located right next to the park. The park is mainly two basketball courts and four pickleball courts. And they are blue painted pavement -- not green. We observed some kids getting lessons on the pickleball court and one older guy shooting baskets on one of the basketball courts. It's still a nice convenience for the locals in Lighthouse Point as it is located amidst the houses in a residential section of the city. I am glad we found it. But it's not the place you'd wish to go out of your way to visit unless you lived nearby.