Formerly named Civic People's Park in Fort Lauderdale was renamed Dr. Elizabeth Hays Civic Park in…read more2009, in honor of longtime Barry faculty members Dr. Elizabeth Hays. Dr. Hays was a faculty member at Barry University's School of National and Health Sciences for twenty-four years while working as a Ft. Lauderdale civic activist serving on many city advisory boards. Dr. Hays passed away in 2009. The 2.49 acre park is located off of Riverland Road in Ft. Lauderdale, It is open daily from 6 AM until 9 PM. Park amenities include a walking exercise path, open play area, pavilion with picnic tables, grills, benches, and a very nice shade covered playground. Since it is a civic park there is a grove of trees at the park entrance that have plaques commemorating the volunteer efforts of community members. Although small the park is very nicely maintained is perfect for taking the kids to play, a picnic, or just getting some fresh air and exercise.

Visiting this park for the first time . Love the location so close to the turnpike. Love the…read morePlayground for the toddlers kids . The park has small parking lot. Luckily we park. Love all the trees around it . Clean and safe.

I brought my godkids (ages 2 and 7) to this amazing park, and they had an absolute blast!…read moreThere's so much to do -- a tennis court, basketball court, soccer field, a pool, and even a gym inside the YMCA. The park was super clean, very family-friendly, and there's free parking inside. Such a great place to spend the day with kids!

Peter Bluesten Park was formerly City Park which was built just after the Korean War so residents…read morecould have a place to gather and play. By 1990 the park had fallen in disrepair. In 2005 City Park was changed to honor Peter Bluesten who was the founder and publisher of the Hallandale Digest. Mr. Bluesten was a WWII veteran who moved to Hallandale from New Jersey in 1946 and he founded the paper in 1963. He took the paper from a one sheet advertisement to a widely read and respected paper that chronicled the history and growth of the city. It was a hometown paper that the community relied on. Mr, Bluesten was very involved with youth sports in the city. He passed away in 1996. The park was redesigned by Craven Thompson & Associates Inc. and the remodeled 16.5 acre Peter Bluesten Park opened to the public on September 28, 2019. One of the highlights is the park's Aquatics Center which has a 25-meter by 25-yard competition style pool with eight lane short course section for high school swim competitions and recreational interactive water features. The pool was designed to meet all of the requirements for USA Swimming. The multipurpose main pool has a large learn-to-swim area, a dedicated water aerobics area, and a beach entry. Both pools are design-built concrete pools with deck level overflow gutter systems. There is also a 1,800 sq. ft water playground with an elevated play structure, which includes multiple decks, slides, rain buckets, water cannons, dancing floor jets and water curtains. Other park amenities include The Hallandale Beach YMCA, an artificial Safeshell turf soccer field, three baseball fields, concession stand, outdoor stage, playground, tennis, basketball, bankshot basketball, racquetball, walking path, and support buildings. The city uses the park for a number of events like their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Movies Under the Stars. If there is one small drawback to Peter Bluesten Park it is that it does not have a parking lot. You have to pay by app and park on the street. Other that that this is a really amazing park with something for everyone to enjoy.

What a cute find. My almost 1 year old had a blast. It's small but had everything you need when…read morelooking for a playground. It's perfect for younger kids and especially those who love trucks, fire trucks, like my little guy. I heard sometimes the firefighters will even pop over for a visit, which would be cool to experience.

This park is just as cute as it looks in the other pics. It's small but I love that it's right next…read moreto the fire station and police station so it's very safe. It's also tucked away a bit. My main concern with playgrounds is always safety, cleanliness and a good time for the kids of course. This park checks off.

Great park to take your kids if you are in the Dania beach location. This park is always…read moreproviding fun eventful activities for everyone to enjoy on special occasions.

This is a beautiful park and is regularly hosting great events! There is parking along all of the…read moresides of the park but it's also very walkable from surrounding neighborhoods. The park is well maintained, from the foliage and landscaping to the baseball field and the skate park! This lovely city park also houses one of my absolute favorite trees (does everyone not have a favorite tree?). If you're looking for a nice place for a picnic there are plenty of covered picnic areas as well! Some of my favorite events that take place here are the Dania Beach Arts & Seafood Festival in April, the regular Dania Beach Flea Market, and the Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show! I would highly recommend this park if your looking for a wonderful afternoon outdoors!

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.

Big park that includes walking trail where some people roller skate and/or ride their bicycles…read more It has a big lake and a place for RVs. Spaces for rentals where people can host family birthdays, etc. I've taken my dogs for walks there so you can do that as well. I am not sure if there is a specific area for dogs so I would not let them off their leashes if you are not in a secluded area. it even has a water park on the northeast end. Small entrance fee and worth it. FYI, do not go if it has been raining a lot. There are some areas that tend to get flooded.

I don't like to be outside in the summer during the day. At all. But I made an exception for my…read morefavorite eleven year old. It was his birthday party and I had to be there. Parking was tough. I had several heavy things I was bringing and it was a long schlep with them. The party was at the water park. I couldn't find it but a nice employee helped me and told me to follow him. We had Funbrella A. It did provide shade. There were about twenty of us. I swam with the kids. I played Marco Polo with them. It was fun. We ate and two and a half hours into the party, it rained. The lifeguards came around to assist with a cart for us to load the things so we could leave. Four of them came around and were super nice. I am giving this park 3 stars because, and I know this sounds odd, but it just feels outdated. The water park area just seems ho-hum. Not exciting. The last time I was at this park was maybe forty years ago when I was a child. Everything looks the same! They do offer a raincheck if it rains within two hours of being there. There are no refunds. Park admission is $3 per car and the water park is $10 per person to get in. I do think they gave my friend the raincheck for our admissions, even though it was slightly over two hours.

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.

Young Circle has sustained total upgrades several times in the last twenty years. Currently, the…read morefountains are pumping water in the center of the park creating an artistic view. On the opposite side of the park is an outside amphitheater which hosts musical events, but empty tonight. The wild squirrels are so people friendly they will eat a nut right out of your hand. There are three concrete backgammon and checkers tables under a blue tarp for public use. The ArtsPark is surrounded by several eateries, retail shops and expensive high rise condos.

This is a nice park in downtown Hollywood that often hosts free city events. There are often…read moreconcerts in the amphitheater and free movies every Friday. The playground is big and brand new, with an adjacent splash pad. Hollywood Hot Glass is also located here and offers glass blowing classes that make for a super fun date! Parking downtown isn't free, which is my main drawback for this park. But we love coming and enjoying city events here!

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.

This is a nice park with plenty of parking during weekend mornings. There is a boat ramp and their…read moredog friendly with poop bag stations. Plenty of park benches and picnic tables to enjoy. It's located on the intercoastal so plenty to see with passing by boats and the restaurants on the other side.

What a super cute, hidden park on the water way. I had previously been to LE TUB on the opposite…read moreside of the waterway and spotted the tower. Having googled it, I discovered this was a park. This park is called Holland park. It is a hidden gem and definitely worthy of a visit. There is a tiny mini beach area that you can enjoy. They also offer the vista tower, which shows you a nice vista point of boats coming and going.