Great spot for trail hiking. Plenty of parking. Free to enter. Bathrooms available. It's kind of…read moreswampy below the elevated boardwalk trails. No mosquitoes got me so this is a plus. They did have one section closed as they were pressure washing the boardwalk. Overall a great woodsy easy walking trail, very tropical and no spiders that I could see . Trails are well shaded from the sun. Clean easy walking trails.

A Broward County public park open daily 9am - 5pm (dont be late to exit or you will be locked…read moreinside overnight). Plenty of parking and heavy foliage hiking trails with blacktop walking areas too. The security alerts are posted everywhere, "Park Under Video Surveillance", "Lock Your Vehicles", "Park At Own Risk", which actually brings a heighten safety concern for me as I sip my coffee in a secluded area. No pets are permitted on nature center grounds - assume since wildlife may devour a small dog, not sure. Other signs advise pets permitted by park permit only, but does not indicate on the posts about service dogs - kind of confusing. They provide guided nature walks through the park which seems like a fun tranquil activity for people with good knees and a decent pair of binoculars. The far west side of the park provides beautiful views of the New River and small critters like crabs along the waters edge.

Very nice park for going on trails with a challenge Up and…read moredown landfill hills . I only wish there would be more trees for shade and bathrooms on the top of the hills . About this park Vista View Park is a 272-acre park in Davie, Florida, notable for being built on a former landfill, which creates the highest manmade elevation in Broward County. The park is a popular spot for outdoor activities like biking, running, and paragliding due to its unique hills. Other amenities include a fitness trail, fishing piers, playgrounds, picnic areas, and equestrian trails. Come check it out .

Vista View Park has something rare for a Florida park...yes you guessed right- it has HILLS! Vista…read moreView was built in a former landfill that is now covered. These slopes are a true invite for movement and activity. Many come here for walking, cycling, cross training , running or just to admire the panoramic view. There are paved trails for running but also there's a lot of gravel and big rocks. Be careful when running avoid twisting your ankle. Going up these hills you will definitely feel it in your legs and enjoy a great work out that will leave you out of breath. Here you can also see wildlife such as burrowing owls, butterflies and birds. If you enjoy fishing, there are also areas to do some catch and release fishing. Great place for families, birthdays and barbecues with plenty of picnic tables. The park is clean and spacious. If you are looking for a park that combines activity, serenity and view then Vista View Park has it all.

Lovely park with a beautiful walking trail. It was a nice way to spend the morning with my friend.read more

Absolutely beautiful and quiet park in Sunrise. Shaded area,…read morenative plants, educational signage and restrooms. Perfect for a day out or casual stroll.

Multi recreational park in Sunrise off Weston Rd. This is the type of park hidden from the main…read moreroadways but when you find it's a win. They have a baseball field open to first come first serve although on Sunday its seems the adults own the field. A blacktop walking trail surrounds the grassy multi-use playing field. Picnic tables under a covered pavilion allow small bbq parties and kiddie events overlooking a tranquil lake. There is a decent adult fitness area with several gymnastic type equipment. The kiddie park near the entrance is large and has sufficient parking.

Completed in 1989, Oscar Wind Park is located along State Road 84 and Interstate 75. When it opened…read moreit was the first park near Weston and Bonaventure, paid for with city money, The park was named in honor of Oscar Wind, the developer who donated the land in 1983 when the city annexed the area. In 1993, six more acres were added to the park as was a new softball field, a soccer/football field and a new park shelter. Today the park is looking better than ever. A new playground and outdoor fitness court were unveiled last month which increased the fitness and play options in the City of Sunrise. The new playground is ADA accessible with a wheelchair entry. It now has more than a dozen play structures including slides, swings, climbers, and a merry go round. Elements were added to foster learning, inspire music, and provide tactile games. The playground is covered in shade canopies and new seating and landscaping were added. Also brand new at Oscar Wind Park is the first Fitness Court in the city and it is also shade covered like the playground. The Fitness Court has an app on the side that teaches you how to use it. You do a circuit of exercises using your own body weight in order to condition and strengthen during work outs. It can be modified for all fitness levels. Additional park features included an open green space with a new 1/2 mile walking path, new landscaping, renovations to the restroom and picnic pavilion, and new LED lighting. My favorite improvement is that there is now a connecting walkway between Oscar Wind Park and Sawgrass Sanctuary Park. I like that you can do a really long walking circuit around both parks and never have to go into the road. The two parks blend together seamlessly. With the new additions to Oscar Wind Park, I think this is the best place in the city to enjoy nature, take the kids to play, and exercise.

Nicely maintained park with a lot of natural beauty surrounding the lake. They offer drinking…read morefountains, restrooms and a play area that is lit at night. This location gets a lot of visitors and kids like the playground equipment.

The parks in Weston are some of the nicest and most well-maintained parks in Broward County and the…read more5 acre Emerald Estates Park is no exception. Located near I-75, Emerald Estates Park is located just outside the gates of the Emerald Estates community in Weston, a neighborhood made of 607 single family homes. Emerald Estates Park has many amenities including a shade covered playground, basketball courts, exercise path, outdoor fitness equipment, lighted tennis courts, picnic shelters and grill. There is even a bike Fixit Repair Station. Dogs are allowed as long as leashed. During my visit I saw a lot of people throughout the park exercising, playing tennis, and at the playground. I walked on the paved fitness trail and tried out the the outdoor exercise equipment. While I worked out I could see all of the birds attracted by the water in the park. At the back of the park is an island filled with wood storks, a large wading bird that is considered threatened in the United States. There were also a lot of cormorants too. Not only is this park a great place to play, exercise, and cook out but it is also a wildlife sanctuary and a fantastic place to bird watch.

Gorgeous park with a big beautiful shaded playground, well maintained bathrooms, and newly updated…read moregazebos. The playground is great for mixed ages - my rambunctious 3 year old is very happy even with the "big kid" areas, excited to explore and climb. Love the tandem swings and the interactive play spots. Only wish is that there would be more benches for lazy adults to sit!

All of the parks are really nice in Weston They are all garbage free and beautifully landscaped…read more They are the kind of parks where people pick up after their dogs. This park is located next to Gator Run Elementary School. I came over to seven acre Gator Run Park to walk off some anxiety after dropping off my dog at the vet for surgery. Park amenities include a bike fixit repair station, lighted walkways, restroom, sand volleyball court, shaded playground, and three picnic shelters. Rest assured that there are no gators to run from here. The alligator in the parks name refers to the fact the Weston is Broward County's most western town, situated right next to the Everglades. This is a great park to come for exercise, take your dog for a walk, take the kids to play, in, or have a picnic. I really love Weston and the immaculate parks are one of the reasons.

Wow, a winding black tar .47 mile walking path encompassing a jungle-like preserve with echoes of…read moresmall wildlife lightly guarded by a rustic wooden split-rail fence. Great spot to have a picnic at the Bald Cypress Pavilion with a small bbq grill. Gender assigned bathrooms were clean with baby changing tables. An orange tubular metal bike rack artistically shaped like an Ibis bird is available near the parking lot and was donated by AARP. The kiddie water park is named Cypress Marsh Splash Pad was not in use today. Visited here today with my wife and had a good experience and was satisfied with the cleanliness of the park.

One of the most well maintained public parks that I have been to in the middle of a residential…read morearea. It was very quiet here today with a pick of twenty plus parking spaces. The half mile walking trail was nice with butterflies flying around. The bathroom was very clean with a maintenance woman working inside. The amenities were nice with a splash park and covered bbq grilling area. It is strongly noted that dogs are not allowed. Not sure when the front gates close but it is a nice park to visit for quiet time or with the kids.

I live in Palm Beach County but I have been hearing about this most amazing dog park in Broward…read moreCounty called Snyder Park. Yesterday we decided to truck down there to see what it was all about. Honestly, I've never seen something so beautiful....and just for dogs! It had this big Shady Lake where the dogs could play and go swimming. My dog WANTS to swim (he even has webbed feet!) but because he's a pitbull, he sinks. I recently bought him a life preserver and I thought this might be a game changer for him, and it was. He had the time of his life running with the other dogs and swimming! Besides it's beauty, there's two locked fences to keep your dog from escaping the area. And further across the park is one of the nicest and largest dog parks I have ever seen! After he swam for about an hour I took him over there to hose off the lake water and just let him run around until he was dry. We will definitely be going back to this park because I believe he had the time of his life. And the best part? It was free! I have heard the weekends are insane with crowds. I was glad that we were able to go during the week. So if you decide to take your pup during the week, maybe I'll see you there! I will let these pictures do the talking as you can see how happy he is! I wish they had one of these up near us in Palm Beach County. But like I said it wasn't a bad drive and it will not deter us from returning!

OMG, this place is awesome!! Specifically, the Dog Beach! I'm in town for a few weeks and was…read morelooking for a dog beach for my Teddy. He gets hot, so I wanted to go in the morning on an overcast day. There's so much conflicting information about the hours and locations for all the dog beaches, I thought I'd start here. It was recommended on Reddit. BEST recommendation ever! First of all, where the dogs play is mostly shaded. From what I read, it's a man-made lagoon. The water is beautiful. You can see the bottom as you enter the water. At first, Teddy was a little hesitant to get in, but there were so many other dogs there, he just wanted to play. There are poop bags there if you need them. There's also a bench-style table to sit at. Teddy had a blast! Be sure to bring some water shoes. The beach/ground is riddled with small rocks, so walking barefoot isn't necessarily comfortable. I wore slides, and it was good. After I let Teddy play, we walked in the park so he could dry off. They have a nice shaded path. They also have a Disc Golf Course. What is that you asked? I wondered the same thing. I didn't see anyone playing, but I did see the Disc catchers scattered throughout. They also have a volleyball section with beach sand. Oh yeah, they have a pretty cool butterfly garden. No dogs allowed in there, but the butterflies were flying all over that area, so I was able to see a few. Overall, it's a really nice park. I'll probably go back tomorrow.