With three playgrounds, five pavilions available to rent, and the added bonus of an enclosed splash…read morepad, it's the kind of place where you can easily spend the whole day. The park is located in a beautiful neighborhood, right across the street from the library, making it a perfect spot for families. It's spacious, lush, and green with plenty of trees providing shade--great for both play and relaxation. Whether you're there for a picnic, to let the kids burn off some energy, or just to enjoy the outdoors, there's more than enough to keep everyone happy. The park does close on Wednesday mornings for landscaping but reopens at noon. On weekends, it definitely gets more traffic, but it never feels overwhelming thanks to the space and layout. If you're looking for a clean, fun, and family-friendly park in Plantation, this is it!

I think all parks should offer a free water splash pad like this. Floridians would so appreciate…read morethis for the hot weather. The entry way is very whimsical also. If I had small kids and lived closer, I would come here a lot.

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!

The best spot I have been so far for long hiking trails in the Pompano area. Easy hiking. Didn't…read moreget bit by any type bugs, spiders, mosquitoes , snakes or alligators. The Trails are clean. Nature Center is great. Perfect trails for all ages. Restrooms and refreshments available. I did the Half mile boardwalk loop trail which is very shaded, so it wasn't feeling too hot. Very tropical. Felt like it was actually misting but no rain. Lots of water under the walkway. It's a Lush forest. Then I did the 1 mile loop prairie trail plus an extra 300 yard loop trail off the prairie trail. Overall a nice forest. Check it out if you haven't been. It's free and plenty of parking was available on a Saturday. They Even had a cleaning station with a water hose and foot scrubber to clean your shoes on the way out.

We live waking at Fern Forest. The trails are beautiful and the "treehouse" in the middle is great…read morefor events and kids to explore. It's also a great spot for photos! One thing that could be improved is the wildlife children's center needs a major deep clean. It doesn't look like it has ever been cleaned. There is so much dust everywhere and has lots of spiderwebs around the baseboards and underneath the furniture. Great spot to get a spider bite. Lots of the content and activities are old and out of date.

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.

I loved that this trail is so close to my house, I just wonder why I never knew about it…read more The walking trail is free as well as the parking. The trail is nicely shaded and has a paved walkway which makes it easy for parents pushing their child in a stroller or the casual jogger out on a nice morning. The trail has plenty of benches as well as beautiful views of the natural landscape and the water that separates the path from the golfers on the course. Along the way there are information boards to learn about the Preserve environment. There are emergency posts located along the 1.1 mile trail incase there is a problem if 911 needs to be called. I also noticed a cute painted rock collection that stretches over 30 yards in the shape of a snake. Next time I will will be bringing a rock to contribute. Overall, I thought this place was great on a nice day but it would be too hot during the summer to visit.

This trail has really blossomed with all the foliage since opening many years ago. About half the…read moretrail is shaded now. There are views of waterways and the golf course. There are informational stands along the one mile path. Make sure to find the rock snake:) There is easy parking at the golf course. There's a restroom in the clubhouse.

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.

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 is a huge park in Plantation and has multiple amenities. The entrance to the park is free. It…read morehas multiple soccer fields, running track, pickleball courts, aquatic center and a big lake to sit by, bird watch and relax. Plenty of parking around and a great place for an active lifestyle.

Central Park is really convenient to the west central part of Plantation. This park is very big,…read moreincluding a community center, many ball fields, pickle ball courts, swimming and diving pool, and pavilions for the playgrounds for birthday parties as well as a splash pad for the little walkers who want to play in the water on a hot day. The pool area charges a daily admission fee and a fee to watch athletic competitions. The tennis courts are always busy and there is plenty of parking in each of the areas. I enjoyed taking a peaceful walk around the lake and I look at the cute sculptures by the water. This is an all ages and abilities city park, I just wish they would add EV charging stations around the park.