This is a nice neighborhood park located in the Marcano Estates neighborhood in Plantation. This…read moreneighborhood is primarily made up of large, single family homes built between 1976 and 1989. Neighborhoods in Plantation are characterized by leafy tree lined sidewalks and beautiful neighborhood parks like this one. Marcano Estates Park has a large open field for play, and a playground with climbing structures and swings. Part of the park is on a lake so parents need to keep an eye on the kids so they don't wander off. Paved pathways wind through the park. This is a great place to take the kids to play, have a picnic, walk the dog, or just enjoy being outside in the beautiful Florida spring weather. On the day I visited kids were enjoying the playground. It is nice to see families playing together and enjoying the parks with their kids.

Poinciana Park is a nicer than average neighborhood park. It is named for one of my favorite trees…read morewhich is instantly recognizable by its bright red blooms. Spread out over six acres, this park has an exercise trail running around the perimeter of the park, a fenced in basic playground with climbing structures, slide, and swings, basketball courts, picnic pavilions with tables and grills, 2 tennis courts, sand volleyball court, and open area for play. Every neighborhood in Coral Springs has a park. I discovered this one while running errands in the nearby Royal Eagle Plaza. The park was the perfect place to walk around and get some fresh air after Ian had passed although parts of the walking trail were under water and a lot of palm fronds were down. This is a very nice place to take the kids to walk, play, have a picnic, or exercise on one of the athletic courts.

This is a smallish neighborhood park. It has a playground, basketball courts, a pavilion and a…read moreshort walking path. Not too big, but it is good enough to bring the kiddos or shoot some hoops with friends. There are a few parking spots. Great for an afternoon outing if feeling coop up.

Colony Park is one of the 21 community parks in Cooper City that the Parks and Recreation…read moreDepartment maintains to support the recreation and healthy lifestyles of residents and visitors. This is the neighborhood park for the Colony Estates community in Cooper City. It is a neighborhood known for nearly a thousand single family homes and prized for being quiet and family friendly. Colony Park is open from sunrise to sunset. At only 1/4 of an acre, it is considered a pocket park. Pocket parks are generally less than half an acre in size and can offer a variety of amenities for the public. This type of mini park arose from a desire within communities to create spaces for outdoor recreation instead of adding more buildings or leaving land vacant. While small, the park is still enjoyable for taking kids out to play. There is a small, shade-covered playground with a slide and climbing equipment. The park also features shade trees, benches, a picnic table, and open space. However, there is no dedicated parking or restroom facilities. An important point to note is that the park is not fenced in, so you'll need to keep an eye on children to ensure they don't wander off. It ended up being the perfect place to sit for a few minutes while I planned my next destination. If you're looking for a larger park with more recreational amenities, consider a county park like Brian Piccolo Sports Park.

Village Green park is located in the Village Green neighborhood of Coral Springs. Village Green was…read moreone of Coral Springs first neighborhoods to be developed between 1969-1975. The neighborhood is a mix of condos, townhouses, apartments and homes. The almost 5 acre park is spacious enough for everyone to find something to enjoy. There is a playground, picnic pavilion with table and grill, restroom, tennis court, open play area, and a paved walkway where I was able to walk the perimeter of the park for exercise. Along the way are benches. The park is clean and the landscaping is attractive. This charming park is a perfect blend of relaxation and recreation, making it a fantastic spot for families, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone in need of a tranquil place outdoors where they can kick back and unwind. Whether you're looking to play sports, have a picnic, or simply enjoy some downtime, this park has something for everyone.

This was such a nice park. There is plenty of parking because there are multiple parking lots. The…read morepark was clean and it had a basketball court and a very small playground so if you're going for the playground, then there are better playgrounds for sure. But I went to get in some walking with my dog and it was great for that.

First off, thanks to all who served honorably in the military. The park is beautiful and great for…read morefamilies. There's a tennis area with four courts, a huge basketball section and football/soccer field.

Small and cute park for adults and kids! There are several…read moreplaygrounds - for younger (toddler aged) kids and older kids. Covered too! There's benches/seating while you watch the kids play. There are also tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, sandy volleyball court, shuffleboard and paddleball courts! They have bathrooms- very clean! And water fountains. There is also a small covered outdoor gym area too with some machines. Great park, small in the middle of a really nice neighborhood (palm aire). The close at sunset. Occasionally they have events here too - like food trucks! Parking is available/ however not a lot of spots. But I have seen people park on the grass. Also, the buildings surrounding have yellow guests parking spots too, I have seen

This five acre park is located in Palm Aire in Pompano Beach. It had its grand opening 12 years ago…read moreon December 10, 2011. It was named in honor of Pompano Beach Commissioner George Brummer who was elected in June of 2003. He was the successor to his friend, the late Vice Mayor Herb Skolnick, who served three decades. Brummer was well known and liked in Palm Aire where he served as President of the Civic Association. He was the one to suggest the creation of a park for Palm Aire. At the opening of the park George Brummer was praised for his leadership in both business and community issues and he was recognized as a champion for the Palm Aire community. At the dedication Brummer said he wanted people to use and enjoy the park. George Brummer Park was designed to appeal to all ages from youth to seniors. Park amenities include six popular pickle ball courts, restrooms, large shade covered playground, benches, tennis courts, basketball court, bocce ball, handball, and outdoor exercise equipment. While I was visiting there was a children's birthday party and people were playing basketball. I was actually kind of surprised at how many people were using the park given the heat index. A lot of the people in Palm Aire live in multi story condo units and this is the only outdoor recreation area they have. Fortunately the park is beautifully landscaped and well maintained. The City of Pompano did a great job exceeding Brummer's vision for a recreational area that the residents of Palm Aire can enjoy for years to come.

Wonderful park used it 6 evenings a week from about 1976 to 2006 to run and walk as I aged. Great…read morefriendly fellow walkers and runners plus a rest room, a shower and secure parking lot. Small only 8 acres with a small canal at the far N end of the park (never saw a gator in it). I made it to age 86 and still trucking credit it all to this marvelous park! Thank you City of Coral Spring.

This is my go to park for running in Coral Springs. The trail is a winding gravel trail that equals…read moreone mile. It's nicely shaded and usually pretty quiet. Even on busier days it's not packed and easy to run. There is adequate parking, exercise stations at the beginning and picnic tables. I run here often at all times of the day and have never had a problem; but, lighting could be better in the back of the park. There are a few areas (near the canal and the turn near the trees) that are a little dark so I usually avoid them if running at night and stay towards the front of the park.

Sherwood Forest Indian Park is a small park located in the charming El Portal neighborhood of…read moreMiami. El Portal means the gate in Spanish. At one time there was two huge wooden gates at the entrance to the village on Northeast Second Avenue but they were taken down in the 1940s. El Portal was annexed into the City of Miami in 1925 but with the arrival of the Great Depression, Miami gave it up its jurisdiction and El Portal was incorporated as its own village in 1937. Sherwood Forest refers to one of three divisions form the Village of El Portal along with El Jardines, and El Portal. In the Sherwood Forest subdivision is the Sherwood Forest Indian Park that lies a block west of an ancient Indian burial mound. An elevated circle is thought to be a burial mound for seventh-century Tequesta Indians. This Miami-Dade County Historic Site was believed to have once been the center of Tequesta life. The Tequesta who had lived in the area for thousands of years were wiped out by slavery and disease when the Spanish came to Florida in the 1500's. In the 1920's the mound was declared a historic site, the first such archeological discovery in the area to be protected with that designation. Today El Portal is known as a bird sanctuary and you can expect to find peacocks on the streets. If you come to the park you wont see much. There is a small trail, fountain, and benches. There isn't even a parking lot. The real worth of the land is in it's connection to a Pre-Columbian civilization.

This is a really cute gem of an area, one way traffic, small roads, hidden away and is basically a…read moretree lined secret residential area. I will surely be back at some point to investigate this new found area of mine.Sherwood Forest Indian park is smack bang in the middle of this secret place Here is what I found out about it once iI was home, after being intrigued about it. The Village of El Portal is a secluded, modern Garden of Eden that encompasses barely a square mile. It was incorporated on December 6, 1937, A.D. at the residence of H. H. Filer. There were 25 homes that were included in this incorporation of El Portal. The Village was incorporated by 34 out of 41 votes. Mr. W.O. Robertson was appointed Mayor. The members of the Women's Club, formed by Dr. J. McCormick, was very active. They did many public affairs and administrative functions for the council who often were their husbands. Three divisions united to form the Village of El Portal: Sherwood Forest, El Jardines, and El Portal. Sherwood Forest --a section of El Portal that possesses the most naturally pleasing 75-foot tall oak trees, manatees, and exotic birds and reptiles. The initial vision of El Portal was to make it similar to Coral Gables. The Sherwood Forest House borrows its name from the surrounding subdivision developed by D.C. Clarke during the 1920's land boom. The Mound is known for the cave. It is debatable as to who built the cave. Some say the French Huguenots, some say the Tequesta Indians and others say a natural phenomenon. The cave had many uses during the years, including providing a cool place to sit during the summer days. The Indian Mound is one of the highest points in Miami-Dade and its history dates back to the year 600 when ancient Tequesta Indians migrated and settled at the Mound while passing by on the Little River. The Mound was one of the few areas above Water. It was actually six to eight feet higher than it is presently. Miami-Dade County declared the Indian Mound a historic landmark in the 1920s. It was the first such archeological site to carry this honor in the County. El Portal is a Bird Sanctuary. The many trees provide a large canopy that the birds enjoy. Many exotic bird species have been sighted including the peacocks that may be seen on any given day. The Radar Memorial United Methodist Church is located on 87th Street and NE Second Avenue. It was formed in 1923. It is one of the oldest churches in Miami-Dade County. An Arch, known as: "the gate," may have stood at 85th Street and NE Second Avenue. It was made out of wire and wood and had two Robin Hood type figures on each side. The oldest home in El Portal is truly a formidable sight to behold. It was moved from its original location off of Biscayne Boulevard in 1910. This house had several uses over the years from entertaining to acting once as a medical clinic back in the 1930s. Trailblazers in El PortalClerow "Flip" Wilson was a well-known comedian and actor. Mr. Wilson became famous while serving in the United States Air Force. He was asked to tour military bases to cheer up other servicemen. His barrack mates gave him the nickname "Flip" stating that he was always "flipped out". Garth Reeves was the owner of the newspaper The Miami Times. His home was always known for its beautiful landscaping. Betty Wright is a soul and R&B singer. Her mother: Rose, her sister Jeanette and brother Phillip are longtime residents of El Portal. The part of Ms. Betty Wright's song that mentions her mom saying, "I know that you're not going to sing that song" ("Tonight is the Night") occurred while Ms. Betty Wright was at home in El Portal. Recent History In December 2002, the Village of El Portal voted to change from a council form of government to a Council-Manager form of government. On January 28, 2003, the Village Council voted unanimously to appoint Newall Daughtrey as its first Village Interim Manager.The beautiful Village of El Portal values nature and takes pride in being diverse and peaceful. As we move forward, in the 21st century, we're preparing to face the challenges of a small village and at the same time remain connected to our past and true to the values that make El Portal--"The Gate".