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.

This is a great park located right across the street from the ocean and on the other side of the…read morepark is the intra coastal waterway where you can watch all the boats go by. They have easy and safe access to the beach through underground tunnel from the state park to the beach. The park is pretty good size and has plenty of shaded areas for your picnics with grills and tables and also open area for playing sports and games.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is actually a really nice park. The drive loop is peaceful, there are…read moreplenty of little trails to wander down, and lots of places to view the Intracoastal. However, I would like to file a formal complaint regarding the park's turtle advertising. There is an overwhelmingly large amount of signs warning drivers about turtle crossings. And yet... not a single turtle. What I did see, though, was an impressive number of men (some shirtless) with backpacks emerging from various wooded areas. More backpack guys than wildlife. Significantly more. I came for turtles. I like turtles. The park itself is lovely, but the turtle-to-sign ratio is wildly misleading. Feels a bit like a marketing campaign. A ruse, if you will. My boyfriend was so excited about the possibility of turtles. Then there were no turtles. Thanks, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. You made my boyfriend cry.

Esplanade park held the 20th Annual Duck Fest Derby…read morePresented By JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This was a charitable event to support Kids In Distress (KID) and Family Central (FCI), serving more than 20,000 children and families each year across South Florida. There were food trucks, live Dj, fun zone for the kids, face painting and kid Olympics. You're able to adopt a duck for $5. Each adoption goes towards helping a child in need. A duck race was held where all adopted ducks were let loose in the river to race. The winner of the race wins $10,000. This was such a fun thing to do with the kids. Looking forward to supporting this event next year!

A long, open, level park in the historic district of Fort Lauderdale, Esplanade Park is greenspace…read morebetween the Museum of Science and Discovery and the New River. The mile-long Riverwalk path goes through it as well. It's a great place to see the various nautical vehicles go-by in this boat crazy city. The fronting street is SW 2nd Street. On this Saturday, the street was closed for vehicle traffic for a chili cookoff.

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.

This is a great little park! There's parking right in front, lots of benches, plenty of shade with…read morethe trees, and a waterfront view to watch all the boats go by. I also love that they have a free little library stand for you to give and take books. The park hours are from 6 AM to 9 PM.

This is one of my favorite little pockets of Fort Lauderdale. I like coming here because the…read moreriverfront view of the beautiful houses alongside the lushly vegetated and historic neighborhood is the perfect backdrop for a leisurely stroll with my dog. While it's not a huge area, it is perfectly sized and quaint with well-lit waterfront sections that even has a few benches and some ornate statues with historical importance all throughout. It's only a block or so away from the strip with all the dining and shopping options you'd like yet it's tucked away in the corner where there's plenty of parking across the park. It's a nice stroll. My favorite part is the corner of Tarpon & Tarpon just a few steps away from the park with the beautiful tree-lined bend proving that Broward ain't so vanilla after all. It's a nice escape from the Miami bustle & the breeze is always blowing even in the peak of summer so switching up your dog walking routine and coming here is certainly a sight for sore eyes.

Traveled through the beautifully maintained Victoria Park community full of rental apartments,…read moretownhouses and waterfront homes with a busy plaza along Federal Highway offering an array of retail and eateries. Victoria Park area has a distinctive Key West vibe and spans from Broward Blvd 1/2 mile to NE 6th St just east of Federal Hwy. FYI, certain times of the summer there is horrific flooding due to storms in Victoria Park.

A very nice and cute park in a nice "posh" part of Fort Lauderdale. It is also right next door to…read morethe Annie Beck park. Here is some information about it, see below. Centrally-located near trendy Las Olas Boulevard and the famous Intracoastal Waterway, Victoria Park has long been one of the city's most prestigious communities. Indeed, it attracted the attention of none other than Julia Tuttle, the American businesswoman credited as the "Mother of Miami." Partnering with railroad magnate Henry Flagler, she convinced him to extend his railway down to South Florida, thereby allowing the region to grow and develop. Fort Lauderdale was one of the many cities that benefited from the economically vital Florida East Coast Railway, which ran right through it, albeit with an auspicious curve to the west of what is now Victoria Park. This is no accident - at the turn of the 20th century, Julia Tuttle explicitly denied Flagler the right of way through what is now Victoria Park, having recognized it as one of the most beautiful and pristine areas in South Florida. Its elegant oak hammock, prime waterfront, and gorgeous climate had made it - as to this day - the crown jewel of the burgeoning new city.

Love this relatively new park. Spacious. Very green. But the shade & staged seating provides…read moreshelter to the homeless. Tricky to sit around more than a few minutes without being approached. Such a fabulous oasis but under-used in the summer. More imaginative seating, water fountains & ice cream or fruit attractions would make the park friendlier.

Grassy field and cement area for live music with mommys & baby carriages across from the ocean and…read morethe Elbo Room. Once an open pay2park lot was filled today with arts and craft tables. American flags lined the park ready for the 4th of July.

My family always likes visiting the Fort Lauderdale beach. It was such a nice day with wind and a…read morefew clouds. The are wasn't overrun with so much seaweed like other areas. We enjoyed our time there with our family friends.

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.

Holiday Park is definitely one of the more popular spots for pickleball in Fort Lauderdale. There…read moreare usually plenty of people playing, so it has a really active and social atmosphere. The downside is that you may have to wait a bit to get on a court, especially during busier times. If you don't mind being patient, though, it's a great place to play and meet other people who are into pickleball. A solid option if you like a busier, more social pickleball scene.

A massive multi-activity dog friendly, entertainment, family and sports orientated atmosphere…read moreoperated by the Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreaction Division. Noticed several maintenance workers keeping the area clean. Aside from sports and relaxation, the park offers the Parker Playhouse, War Memorial Auditorium and Social Center Gym. Perfect place to bring your kids, dogs or just chill in your vehicle in total silence.

Parking is only $6 for the entire day. You can come and go as you please…read more As you leave the parking lot to go to the beach, the flags indicated that there was moderate surf and/or currents (Medium Hazard) and a warning that there were Man o' War, Jellyfish and Stingray. We were there on July 2nd and I was surprised that it wasn't crowded. Not sure if it was due to the excessive amounts of seaweed in the water and on the shore which I forgot to take a picture of. The seaweed on the shore was about a foot wide. Needless to say, we didn't go in the water. The ladies' restroom was clean and had soap. We would definitely come back here the next time we want to get some sun.

Just wanted to share an honest update about Dania Beach…read more Parking is $6 for unlimited parking, & there are showers, bathrooms, & a bridge walk over the inlet to get to the beach. Unfortunately, once we arrived, the beach had a very strong foul, rotten smell and seaweed was covering the shoreline. The smell was so bad we ended up leaving. We used to come here often & have so many great memories, so it's really disappointing. Posting photos & video so others can see the current conditions before making the trip.