I don't want to share this, because I want to keep it my secret,, but this park has the nicest…read morepublic restrooms I have ever been in. I love to go walking around the trail and search through the little free library. They just took out the pavilion and it is now plain grass. I'm not sure if they plan on replacing it. This is not large, but it is a beautiful little retreat.

Orchid Park is enchanting! The Cypress trees are incredible for photo backdrops and the walk over…read morethe bridge and boardwalk loop makes for a quality shorter stroll. Looks like a new shelter house is on the way, too.

What a beuatiful boardwalk! I was lucky enough to get a tour of the area with Audubon Everglades,…read moreand I learned so much about the flora and fauna. There's really nothing like disconnecting from the daily grind and walking through Tall Cypress.

Glorious shade. Only one trail maybe only 0.4 miles? But very cozy, busy enough that I'm not scared…read moreof spiders but not too busy. Overall 8/10

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!

OMG! Can't believe this place. It's way more than just a large park as it's a destination worth a…read moredrive. It's in Broward County just off University Drive and it's free. So glad some friends told us about this place awhile back when we were talking about places to take the grandkids in the future. But even if you're just a kid at heart, You may want to visit here. Wear your bathing suit. It's easy to find. And there's ample free parking out front. Mid week when we stopped by it wasn't very busy. But if I had kids, I'd be here every weekend -- especially in our recent hot weather. First and foremost is the interactive water/splash pad. So many machines spraying water, buckets dumping, etc etc. The three kids there were squealing with joy and excitement. Such fun. There's also a story walk/trail for children with various stops plus a regular walking trail. A covered playground with equipment for kids. A Volleyball sand court; basketball court; grills; picnic areas... all with a large swath of green grass in the middle -- perfect for events/concerts. On the south end is the canal C-14 with a fishing pier. More "waters edge" as in the name. And also for adults, there's a covered area right near the water with all sorts of gym/exercise equipment. Don't know what more you could want except maybe a few more resting benches along the main trail for the older folks... Go check it out. Bring the kids.

During a conversation with friends we were talking about parks to take grandchildren or little ones…read moreto with all this heat. Waters Edge came up so we had to check it out. Featured at the entrance are children's water fountains and refreshing jets of water! Fitness equipment, a short fishing pier, picnic grills and other amenities abound in this beautiful and well maintained park.

This park was so much fun. it is for ages 5-12 and my two year olds had a great time but the high…read moretower is a bit dangerous for them in my opinion but it's okay! overall it's great because it's fenced in. the bathrooms look and smell so clean which was amazing. they have a variety of swings including one for parent and child. i made a video because i love when i can see reviews with videos of exactly what to expect.

Top 3 favorite parks in soflo! It's perfect if you have an…read moreage gap crew like new walkers and adventure seekers. There's a nice path for walking if you want to get your steps in. One of the few parks I've seen with a vending machine. Lots of parking. Just an overall great park!

Such a beautiful peaceful park not crowded at all walking path picnic tables bathroom play ground…read more Plenty of parking . Would definitely come back to run even have lunch

This a nice little park in Coral Springs. Is green, clean and hidden away from the main streets…read moregiving peace and quiet. It has some play sets for kids, a nice trail, restrooms, volleyball courts, and more. Great place to go for a walk.

We are so glad to have found this dog park in our community!…read more This is a great spot to let your pets run free and meet other dogs. I love how they have separate areas for smaller dogs. They have water stations throughout both areas as well. My dogs love coming here and every patron is respectful by picking up after their pets.

This a fun park for kids! The swings and climbing opportunities are endless. There are also…read morebasketball court and pickleball course. They have a nice trail to walk. And some free fitness equipment on the trail.

We enjoy this park mainly because it's covered. It's a great climbing park especially for the older…read morekids. My youngest who is one and oldest who is three however still enjoy it very much. There's a lot of grassy area on the sides too. Not a lot of traffic so you don't have to worry about the kids getting hurt.

Some parks give you grass. Lakeside Park gives you therapy--without the co-pay. You've got the lake…read moreglistening like it was hand-polished by God's landscaper, shady trees that practically beg you to nap under them, and picnic tables that have probably overheard more family drama than your group chat. It's the kind of place where you can fish, grill, jog, or just sit and judge the ducks like a retired Floridian. The sunsets? Five-star Instagram filters built by nature. The vibe? Chill enough to make you forget that your inbox exists. Clean, peaceful, and somehow still underrated--Lakeside Park is proof that not everything in Florida has to cost $25 a ticket and three hours in line. Five stars, because this park makes doing absolutely nothing feel like an achievement.