Founders Circle is a small, circular park located across from Bal Harbour Shops. At the center is a…read moremonument, dedicated on January 7, 1990, honoring "those individuals who have made significant contributions to Bal Harbour Village." Names listed include Robert G. Graham, who took on the role of developer for Bal Harbour; Sol M. Taplin, a longtime real estate developer, businessman, and village council member; and Stanley E. Whitman, a real estate developer best known for creating Bal Harbour Shops. The park also features benches, an American flag, a paved walkway, and landscaped greenery. The city often uses the space for holiday displays and public art installations. I recently visited Founders Circle to see an installation for Fleurs de Villes, a 10-day cultural arts event launched at Bal Harbour Shops in conjunction with Women's History Month. This year, the displays have expanded beyond the mall to local parks, Village Hall, and the beach. At Founders Circle, the installation Couture in Bloom offered a fun floral photo experience--you can pose with your face in the heads of two floral mannequins created by Blake Roses. It was a playful addition to the event, but note that it's only on display until March 8th, so don't miss it!

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.

A tranquil park donated by Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale which is directly across the street…read more The park is positioned between Federal Hwy and Miami Rd with two identical sides with grass and tons of trees and a lone wooden bench under a shade tree. The east side consists of car rental agencies. Basically, an area to walk your dog or relax but no ammenities. PARK # 85

This is one of those strange places that are there but no idea why it's here other than it's…read moredonated by Mercedes-Benz across the street. I jumped out of my car and stretched my legs on the only park bench here. The park has two sides and roped off by a yellow chain but open to Federal Highway. Most of the park is covered with a bunch of trees for shade and a few squirrels. Not much else here to see.

Beautiful tennis courts , basket ball , pavilion ,picnic tables and benches. Well maintained park …read more City of Miramar has some awesome parks . Love this .

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.

In 1994 this 12 acre park in Dania Beach was named in honor of Dania Beach activist Patrick J Meli…read morewho spent the last years of his life maintaining it for the children in this community. Meli was a railroad engineer with Penn Central Railroad, After he retired he was the Griffin Civic Association president for 28 years and put money into improvements like the sports fields and lights. He also helped start a Crime Watch program that operated out of the park. Originally named Griffin Park, this was a Broward County park until the city voted to annex it and the surrounding areas in 1991. Meli passed away at the age of 94 on June 12, 1993. After his death the city renamed the park in honor of his contributions. This park is tucked into a residential neighborhood in Dania Beach. Park amenities include a recreation room with a full kitchen, playground, basketball court, two handball courts, tennis courts, a swimming pool, outdoor exercise equipment, and two baseball fields. While walking around for exercise I saw several other people doing the same. This park is also home to the Precious Paws Pet Park and Memorial Garden. Whether two footed or four, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this clean and well appointed park.

Stillwater Park is one of several triangle shaped neighborhood parks in Miami Beach near the…read morewaterways off of Biscayne Bay. Miami Beach is built up with a lot of businesses and residential housing. Green spaces are lacking in this area so Stillwater park along with Crespi, and Tatum parks provide much needed recreational resources to the neighborhoods they are in. Stillwater Park is located at the entrance of gated Stillwater Dr. in the Biscayne Beach neighborhood. Stillwater Drive is a single street that is its own neighborhood. Jutting into Biscayne Bay, it is a rectangular peninsula that can be accessed via two streets, 86th Street on the north side and Hawthorne Avenue on the south. This area was once a patch of mangroves that were filled in and developed during the late 1930s by the Biscayne Point Realty Company. Stillwater like much of North Beach exploded after World War II with a boom in population and in housing. A key feature of the park is a playground designed for children ages 5 - 12 with spring riders, a climbing board, zip line, seesaw, toddler and youth swings. Other park amenities include stationary fitness equipment, a lighted basketball court, grassy field for open play, and benches. In 2008 a Miami Beach Police Department Canine Training Facility was added to the park. At the east end of the park stands a covered pavilion which is equipped with water fountains and restrooms. The pavilion can be rented for private events. This park is fenced in for safety. You can find limited parking around the perimeter but it is mainly used by local residents who walk over. Like all of the parks in Miami Beach, Stillwater Park is very clean and well maintained.

Looking for outdoorsy free activities?? visit a local park and enjoy the sunny weather…read more This park is a little gem in the Miami Beach area. There are a few nice and well maintained parks and this one is really convenient. Parking can be a little tricky but is manageable.

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.