Liberty Tree Park, now known as Rae Carol Armstrong Liberty Tree Park (gosh that is a mouthful) is…read moreone of the best parks in the City of Plantation. My kids grew up at this park. Located off 5th street , matter of fact the park used to be known as "5th Street Park", it has undergone three name changes. The park is both Dog Friendly and Pedestrian Friendly. This park has a genuinely nice children playground that is shaded with large mature trees. This is important to me and has several benches to sit down. The park is a good size, now double in size since when the City of Plantation acquired the Elks Club back in the early 2000's . There are nice walking trails and bathroom facilities too. Along the walking trails and surrounding the Gazebo you will find dedication bricks throughout. A brick can be personalized and installed for approximately $125.00. The squirrels that live there never go hungry as I see people all the time feeding them peanuts. If you are in the area, Rae Carol Armstrong Liberty Tree Park is absolutely worth a visit.

This is a park that has undergone a few name changes through the years. The original name of the…read morepark was 5th Street Park but the name was changed to Liberty Tree in 1976 to honor the United States Bicentennial which marked the 200 year anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. In 1976 an Oak Tree was planted in the park to honor the Liberty Tree in Boston that was planted in 1646. In 2009 the park name was changed to the Rae Carole Armstrong Liberty Tree Park after Rae Carole Armstrong who was mayor of Plantation from 1999-2011. In 2003 4.9 additional acres of parkland were purchased from the Elk Club expanding the park to it's current total of 9.28 acres. Through the years the members of the Junior Woman's Club have donated the signature white gazebo, brick ways, and statues for the park. In 2007 a push was made to make the park environmentally friendly and green. A comfort station, recycled plank fencing, benches, solar powered lighting and bathroom fixtures, and a bike rack were added as part of this project. This is a wonderful neighborhood park for the City of Plantation. During my visit I saw a lot of families enjoying the playground and green space in the park. There is a walking/jogging path for exercise that winds through the park. Every November the Plantation Junior Woman's Club hosts the Art in the Park event. It's an arts and crafts show and this year they have added food and alcohol vendors as well. The date for this years event is November 10 and 11.

This is a small park is located on a canal in the Ramblewood neighborhood of Coral Springs in the…read moresoutheast part of the city. Home were built in the 1970's, 80's, and 90's. The neighborhood is in close proximity to Coral Square Mall. Ramblewood has three community parks, Sherwood Forest Park, Ramblewood Park, and Countrywood Park. This is a neat and well maintained neighborhood park with no parking or restrooms but It does have benches, an open play area. a picnic tables, shade trees, and a fenced in playground with shade cover. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. There is even a house for sale across the street. This is a convenient place for neighborhood kids to meet and play. For a park with more amenities visit nearby Sherwood Forest Park.

Nice, interesting little park with a few descriptive signs. If you are riding the Water Taxi, it's…read morea great place to spend time while you are waiting for the next boat.

I've been here several times. I didn't realize it, but the last time was exactly 5 years ago in…read moreJuly 2014. This was shortly after it had been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. At the time it was only the 2nd place in Pompano listed. For some reason, my review wasn't listed in Yelp at the time. Since I was first here, the trees have grown and the lawns have become lush and green. One of the newer plaques lists the various trees planted here in memoriam. They were all donated. It is within view of the intracoastal waterway. This is what I wrote about it before -- all still true: This prehistoric Indian Mound Park honors the ancestors of the Tequesta Indians who used to bury the bones of their ancestors all together in large piles. It is now covered with grass and in the middle of the mound is a small pedestal with a plaque on it saying that it was created as a ceremonial burial place about 1300 AD. Surrounding the green grassy hill and central plaque is a small path and a couple benches. In front of the benches, there are pedestals with more information about the Mound. One embedded plaque (looks original) on the ground indicates it is also a bird sanctuary. The large leafy trees make it a shady spot for reflection and rest. There have never been any other people there when I've visited. Parking is limited nearby. There are a few spaces along the street parallel to the intracoastal.

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.

This park is named in honor of Ralph Diaz, chairman of the Coral Springs Planning and Zoning Board…read more He died in 1994 at the age of 63 while jogging. I find it kind of ironic that they named a park after him with a jogging trail which was the thing that killed him but there you go. Mr. Diaz was a proponent of keeping development in check and fostering a sense of community in Coral Springs. This is a great neighborhood park if you are looking to get exercise. It doesn't have a kids playground like traditional neighborhood parks. Instead it has an outdoor gym area and the one mile aforementioned gravel walking/ jogging path. It folds in on itself as you go around. My favorite part of the path is the part that runs parallel to a canal in the back. I saw turtles, ducks and a egret back there. I had a lovely stroll there on a Saturday afternoon. It's a great place to get the body moving and to clear your mind in the fresh air.

Fort Lauderdale Beach is absolutely beautiful and incredibly easy to access right behind the…read moreL'Hermitage Hotel Fort Lauderdale. The beach itself is wide, clean, and perfect for a relaxing stroll or simply sitting back and taking in the ocean views. During our visit the water was surprisingly cold, and there was quite a bit of seaweed along with lots of jellyfish, so swimming wasn't really in the cards for us. That said, the scenery alone makes it worth the visit. The sound of the waves, the ocean breeze, and the gorgeous shoreline create a peaceful place to unwind. There is a Walgreens and a convenience store across the street to load up on supplies and snacks. If you're just walking the sand or enjoying the view, Fort Lauderdale Beach is a lovely spot to spend some time and appreciate the beauty of the Atlantic.

Absolutely love Ft Lauderdale beach.The white sand and beautiful sunsets are a must…read more Over the summer took some family there.It was hard to pull EM and Justin out of the ocean.They were in for 2 hours enjoying body surfing and throwing footballs. The coolest part was walking in the morning and seeing the endangered sea turtles protection areas everywhere. I even saw a turtle early in the morning making it's way back into the ocean.Pretty cool!! We were fortunate enough to have a private beach due to hotel stayed at so was not busy with locals. Yoga class on the beach was spiritual and made for a Zen start of day.Stand up paddling was a must although it was very choppy that day.My old surfing skills luckily came in handy so only a few falls off board. Cannot wait for a return visit!!

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.

Anglin's Square is the unofficial hub of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. This is the square located at the…read morevery end of Commercial, right where the road meets the ocean. There's a nice pavilion, Adirondack chairs, places to park and secure your bikes, bike share stations, pay lots, restaurants, cafes, shops, etc.... This square is used often for festivals, dance lesson events, and many other town gatherings. Usually you see many people just sitting and relaxing, enjoying the weather and the people-watching. Just a nice place to hang out.

Located at Commercial Blvd. and A1A is the hub of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's downtown, Anglin Square…read more The square honors the history of the area by taking its name from Melvin I. Anglin, who purchased platted land to start a new beach town which became Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. In the 1920's Anglin served as the first constable and mayor of the new town. The nearby fishing pier is also named for him. In December of 2012 Anglins Square received a six million dollar make over that created a common area with chairs and umbrellas called Dunes Plaza. On the weekends you can find live music and different events throughout the year as people sip drinks and eat ice cream on the Adirondack chairs set out in the plaza. Enjoy the ocean breeze as you drink and dine at the 20 restaurants that line the plaza and El Mar Drive. This includes Mulligans Beach House, 101 Ocean, Taco Craft Taquiera, Station 44, Bar-BQ Beachside Grill, Vinnie's and Aruba's Beach Cafe. For dessert check out Kilwin's Ice Cream, Coco Yogurt, and 4D Gelateria. During the holidays Lauderdale-by-the-Sea uses Anglin Square to stage their Christmas tree. One of the best beaches in Broward County is only steps away. If you can't make it in person there are two web cams that let you monitor the action from wherever you are, one on the the square and one on Anglin's Pier. I often take out of town friends here to enjoy the beach and restaurants and they never fail to be impressed or come when you want to play tourist for the day. The only downside is parking can be a bit of hassle but that view makes it all worth it.

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.