Today the wife and I took my puppy to several parks to experience the Dania Beach area. The…read moreHawksbill Park is on the intracoastal waterway with a long wooden walk path. OMG this is a must see if in the area off A1A. The amenities include a neutral bathroom pavilion, coal burning grills, four cement picnic tables. Legal in the park on a 6' leash, our puppy loved the cool air blowing in his face while walking on the dock. This spot would be a golden fishing hole. Only open 8am - 6pm and must use the Pay&Park mobile app. PARK #82

Beautiful breezy day and perfect park to walk my dog along the walking path for 20 minutes and…read moreloved it. Boats were coasting by and just took it all in. Bathroom facilities next to the pay parking lot. The park smells like dead fish but I guess that's expected.

Lake Santa Barbara Park is located on Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano beach. Formerly called Lettuce…read moreLake, it is part of the Intracoastal Waterway. This is where pioneers who came to the area first settled before the railroad came. The park is also known as Huber Park. There are just a few parking spaces. The park is very small at only .2 acres. The City of Pompano Beach lists it as a small urban space. The only park amenities are lights and 2 benches. Unlike a lot of these small waterfront parks in Pompano you can't fish here. There isn't very much here at all but a lovely view and maybe a place for people in the neighborhood to walk their dogs.

This park is convenient, spacious, and has a quiet nature feel that separates it from most parks. I…read morereally enjoyed my time, and I'll definitely be back!

The entrance to Lake Forest Park is within Anne Kolbe Nature Center. Stay to the right as you drive…read morein and you will see the path that enters the preserve next to the lake. Anne Kolbe does not allow fishing but Lake Forest Park does. Lake Forest Park has two overlook piers for fishing on the intracoastal waterway. The trail has a boardwalk that goes over channels that connect the intracoastal waterway with the Atlantic Ocean and West Lake. Lining the waterway is an important environmentally sensitive mangrove swamp. Mangroves protect shorelines from storm and hurricane damage, prevent erosion, maintain water quality and clarity by filtering pollutants and trapping sediments, and they provide nesting and breeding habitat for fish and shellfish and migratory birds. As the dying leaves fall off the mangroves into the water they form a nutrient rich soup that feeds animals. As the tide goes out the food and animals are drawn into the intracoastal to feed predators. The tide washes animals in search of food back into the estuary. Even if you are not fishing this is a very pleasant walk with beautiful views of the intracoastal. In the preserve you may see crabs, fish, birds, and even manatee in the winter. Sadly not everyone who comes here to fish takes their garbage back out with them. Take only pictures and leave only footprints.

On this beautiful day, I rode my bike along Himmarshee Street and veered off one road to the south…read morealong the historic district of Riverwalk with scenic views of the New River just in time to watch the railroad draw bridge open its rusty steel jaws to allow yachts to pass. In this area of the Linear Park, which was densely fortified with plants, trees, winding bike and walk paths, there were restaurants, historic landmarks, cultural exhibits and monuments.

The Riverwalk pathway runs from the Esplanade Park through the historic district to the New River…read morebridge and train tracks. Nice area shaded by trees with incredible views of the New River. Great pathways to ride your bike or walk your puppy and have a matcha at Pure Vida.

Possibly one of the most well manicured public parks that I have visited. Drove through the park…read morewith my wife with the windows down feeling the cold breeze against our faces. Passing the massive kiddie jungle gym, sand volley ball court, basketball court with several bbq grills and covered pavilions. Continued to the rear of the park and found ample parking spaces near the bathroom facilities that included a bicycle repair. We took a walk to the wide lake with posted warnings not to feed or harass the crocodiles which was odd - who is actually doing the harassing or feeding? Near the lake was a war veterans memorial enclave with an honor head stone for correspondent Ernie Pyle. The area included a wooden bench to sit, relax and take in the scenic park views. PARK #86

Great park for families to bring their kids to play. I came here with my hubby to check out their…read morelake and drive thru the park. It's good to know that dogs are permitted on leashes. The lake was so calming but crocodiles lurking so I kept alert. The scent of marijuana was everywhere but at least it smells better than cigarettes. The bathrooms for a park were very clean.

Hortt Park has a lot to offer. There is a group called Club 55 that uses this facility for many of…read moretheir classes. The pictures that I share are of a Chess Class and an Art Class. If you go to the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation's website, you will find a link to Club 55. The park offers an outdoor kiddy playground and a fitness trail. If you love volleyball, this is a wonderful way to play as the court is surrounded by many trees.

I passed by this park because it is very near the Bill Keith Preserve. It was so pretty I had to…read morestop and take a look around. It is situated in the middle of a neighborhood. I ended up walking the fitness trail that ran around the perimeter of the park. This 5.9 acre park has a lot of nice amenities including a beautiful community center, playground, baseball fields, basketball court, sand volleyball court, benches, and exercise stations. I really loved the exercise equipment that was under the tent. If I lived closer I would take advantage of that. The park had a lot of big beautiful trees that gave it an old Florida feel. Ft. Lauderdale did a very nice job on this park.

The Colohatchee Park is a 8.5 acre community park, which includes 7 acres of mangrove preserve…read more This mangrove preserve offers visitors a great view of a variety of species of mangroves and the animals that live in this natural habitat. From the street entrance, I did not get a feel for how large and ample this park was....it's a good size green space. An elevated walkway takes you through the wetland areas of the Middle River and leads to the back of the park. There are restrooms, a dog play area, asphalt walking trail, outdoor fitness zone and a pavilion with picnic tables. ​​The renovated Dog Park at Colohatchee requires a dog park permit and key fob for entry. The outdoor gym is great. You can just get on the equipment and exercise to your heart's content....really nice, and being under the pavilion, it makes it easy and cool for those who don't want to workout under the sun. From the website, looks like the park hours are from 8:00a.m. to Dusk, Thursday - Monday. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Nice park for dogs clean I only have one issue The rest room…read morewas locked wtf Dogs have a place to go what about humans foolish to have rest rooms n humans can't use them Dogs have no issue Large and small are separate

This is a long thin park that offers some nice outdoor area running alongside the canal here. This…read morepark is also right next door to the Victoria park (see my other review) This is a very pretty "posh" area of Fort Lauderdale. This park is named after Annie Beck who helped restore the gardens here.

Annie Beck Park is located in the neighborhood of Victoria Park. Henry Flagler wanted to have the…read morerailway pass through the land the neighborhood now sits on as he built it towards Miami. Mary Brickell refused him right of way forcing the train to curve west. Thanks to Mrs. Brickell the land was preserved and from a start as a trading post it became the neighborhood of Victoria Park. Victoria Park is made up of homes from the 1930's and is valued for it's proximity to downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Thirty percent of the homes in Victoria Park are historically significant with 494 of the homes in Victoria Park having been built before 1945. The crown jewel of the neighborhood is Annie Beck and Victoria Park. The two parks are divided by a bridge with the four parallel parking spots on the Victoria Park side. Annie Beck Park was named after beloved Ft. Lauderdale pioneer Annie Beck. Those who knew her called her Anibeck. Annie was married to Alfred Beck, Ft. Lauderdale's first pharmacist who brought her to the city in 1916. Mrs. Beck went on to found All Saints' Episcopal Church, the city's first garden club, the 1919 Study Club, and the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society in 1962, the year Alfred passed away. She was named Fort Lauderdale Citizen of the Year in 1975. Annie Beck passed away at the age of 98 in 1985. In addition to the park, the garden club's small library at its Garden Center in Birch State Park is also named for her. Annie Beck's 1916 Craftsman bungalow was saved from demolition and it was moved to Middle River Terrace Park. You can take a 3-D tour of it online. Annie Beck Park is 2.4 acres. Although small it is ecologically important because it is on the water and it has mangroves which act as a nursery from marine life and keeps the water healthy by filtering out pollution. I like to walk through the park through the nature path. Above the park you can see the historic Victoria park homes lining the street. A lot of people launch their stand up paddle boards from the park. it is also a popular place to walk a dog or just sit on a bench and take in the view. I love the history in this area.