It was a nice park and everything. It had beautiful trails. The thunder and rain came before we…read morewere able to enjoy more. The only disappointment was the little free library was empty. We put 2 books in.

I revisited this park today and it deserves an upgrade to 5 stars. I was out exploring the Hilton…read moreRoad Greenway and saw that it connected to the Winston Park Nature Trail. The old nature trail in the Winston Park Nature Center was blocked off in 2018 because the decrepit boardwalk had become dangerous. Gone is the ratty old boardwalk and it was been replaced with a beautiful paved nature trail that connects the Hilton Road Greenway to the Winston Park Nature Center. The path goes through trees and along a canal filled with ducks and wading birds before exiting at the park. The trail is a fantastic improvement over what used to be here. Another upgrade to the park is a new NASA shuttle themed playground. Kids can pretend to be astronauts as they slide through the shuttle. The new playground is so cute and who knows, it just may inspire a kid to go to space. Other park amenities include a basketball court, pavilion, picnic area, racquetball court, tennis and volleyball courts, and a restroom. This park is so much better than the last time I was here. Well done Coconut Creek!

This is a large neighborhood park in Plantation. In 2005 the playground equipment was damaged by…read moreHurricane Wilma. It was rebuilt by 200 volunteers from Massey-Yardley Chrysler Jeep, The Chrysler Foundation, the City of Plantation, organizers from KaBOOM!, and residents of the community who all came together to restore the play structures for the children. In addition to the playground the park has a half basketball court, practice baseball field, a pavilion which can be rented, picnic tables, benches and a restroom. There is also a large open area for play and exercise. My favorite part of the park was along the canal where the water attracts local birds. On the day I visited there were two Egyptian Geese with big personalities and a common moorehen with her chick. They are also known as a swamp chickens and live around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals and other wetlands. I loved watching the sweet little fuzzy chick explore the world under its mother's watchful eye. That is why I enjoy checking out all kinds of parks. You never know what you will discover. This is a great park to play, picnic, or to just watch the nature swim by.

Stumbled across this little park while killing some time with my son. It's a lot larger than I…read morethought. There's a huge grass area for literally whatever you want. There's a decent sized playground for kids. There's a softball field and a single basketball hoop in what looked like a part of the parking lot that they blocked off. I noticed they had a book box that I've been seeing around the county more. One of those where you get give and/or take a book. I say one pavilion and a bench along the huge lake. I didn't check if they were open but it looked like there were bathrooms near the entrance. I can't confirm if there was a water fountain. The parking lot is a bit small and the path to get in is a little tight. Otherwise, this looks to be a great park, especially if you just want to lay out in the sun on the grass and relax.

Huizenga Park was such a pleasant surprise. We stopped by after a sports event and ended up really…read moreenjoying this peaceful little spot by the water. The park feels very new, clean, and well-maintained. There are refreshing fountains throughout the area, which make it especially nice on a warm Florida day. I was also impressed by how clean the restrooms were -- there was even an attendant inside, which you honestly don't see often in public parks. There's a fully fenced dog park with water fountains for dogs, comfortable benches overlooking the bay, and plenty of modern design details that make the whole space feel stylish and thoughtfully planned. There's also a cute food trailer on site that looks brand new, plus a beautiful large fountain and several interesting art installations around the park. The only downside is that there isn't much shade yet since most of the trees are newly planted, so it can get pretty hot during the day. Also, just before the bridge near the park, there's a beautiful restaurant that caught my attention with its stunning Greek-inspired design -- definitely on my list to visit next time. Overall, such a lovely hidden spot for a quiet walk, relaxing by the water, or just taking a break from the city.

Huizenga Park located in East Las Olas by the Riverfront…read more Great for walking, catching a live event , food event or festivals. Great view to the River. I love the renovations and how beautiful and peaceful this park is. You can sit on the many green areas and people watch or relax. You can't miss the red smash burger truck or the amazing large water fountain. There are many walk ways and seating areas. The Public restrooms are extremely clean and have a security guard for added safety. Many drinking water fountains for your convenience and also for your pet. Dog friendly as there is dog park in the area. Definitely a nice gathering City Park.

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.

Rented a hall at Kiwanis Hall for a Friendsgiving and it was exactly what I needed for my event…read more The venue comfortably holds 50 people, parking was spacious, and the hall itself was very nice.

We had a graduation party here and it was very nice and intimate holds 50 ppl 60 comfortably.read more

This is a huge park in Plantation and has multiple amenities. The entrance to the park is free. It…read morehas multiple soccer fields, running track, pickleball courts, aquatic center and a big lake to sit by, bird watch and relax. Plenty of parking around and a great place for an active lifestyle.

Central Park is really convenient to the west central part of Plantation. This park is very big,…read moreincluding a community center, many ball fields, pickle ball courts, swimming and diving pool, and pavilions for the playgrounds for birthday parties as well as a splash pad for the little walkers who want to play in the water on a hot day. The pool area charges a daily admission fee and a fee to watch athletic competitions. The tennis courts are always busy and there is plenty of parking in each of the areas. I enjoyed taking a peaceful walk around the lake and I look at the cute sculptures by the water. This is an all ages and abilities city park, I just wish they would add EV charging stations around the park.

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!

Absolutely the cutest park in South Florida! The mini town for kids to explore is so sweet and such…read morea cute place for them to use their imaginations. Worth the drive to check it out!

This was the first Park I came to looking for a shady spot for my dog. We drove down from Maryland…read moreand it's pretty hot here for him! I was looking for someplace I could take him for a walk that had a lot of shade. And as Parks go, this one was quite small. I did like the fact that it had body weight exercise machines. That's a nice little concept, it also had a basketball court and a short boardwalk to view the water. We didn't stay long but it does has have its purposes for somebody.

This is a lovely little park in Wilton Manors. I was snowbirding for a few days from the Canadian…read morecold, and needed a calisthenics park to workout at. This was a pleasant surprise - with fairly clean washrooms. The calisthenics park has a pull-up bar, dip bar, ab foot holds, and some body weight lever machines. The park also has a basketball court, outdoor BBQ, children's playground and more than enough parking.