I visited Anne Kolb Nature Center on a weekday morning and was surprised by how easy parking was…read moreand how uncrowded it felt. That alone made the visit really enjoyable. I was able to take my time, relax, and actually enjoy being out in nature without feeling rushed. I explored the lakeside, mud flats, and part of the South Trail, and the views from the tower were excellent. I also saw a few different bird species and some butterflies along the way. There's also an exhibit showing a model for a new aquarium that's supposed to open in 2028, which was interesting to see. As a longtime Hollywood resident, I can't believe this was my first visit but it definitely won't be my last.

This is one of our favorite parks to get outside & enjoy a nature walk. The trails are well kept…read moreand the animal are sure to be out! There's plenty of parking too!

Possibly one of the most well manicured public parks that I have visited. Drove through the park…read morewith my wife with the windows down feeling the cold breeze against our faces. Passing the massive kiddie jungle gym, sand volley ball court, basketball court with several bbq grills and covered pavilions. Continued to the rear of the park and found ample parking spaces near the bathroom facilities that included a bicycle repair. We took a walk to the wide lake with posted warnings not to feed or harass the crocodiles which was odd - who is actually doing the harassing or feeding? Near the lake was a war veterans memorial enclave with an honor head stone for correspondent Ernie Pyle. The area included a wooden bench to sit, relax and take in the scenic park views. PARK #86

Great park for families to bring their kids to play. I came here with my hubby to check out their…read morelake and drive thru the park. It's good to know that dogs are permitted on leashes. The lake was so calming but crocodiles lurking so I kept alert. The scent of marijuana was everywhere but at least it smells better than cigarettes. The bathrooms for a park were very clean.

This is a nice park with plenty of parking during weekend mornings. There is a boat ramp and their…read moredog friendly with poop bag stations. Plenty of park benches and picnic tables to enjoy. It's located on the intercoastal so plenty to see with passing by boats and the restaurants on the other side.

What a super cute, hidden park on the water way. I had previously been to LE TUB on the opposite…read moreside of the waterway and spotted the tower. Having googled it, I discovered this was a park. This park is called Holland park. It is a hidden gem and definitely worthy of a visit. There is a tiny mini beach area that you can enjoy. They also offer the vista tower, which shows you a nice vista point of boats coming and going.

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 don't like to be outside in the summer during the day. At all. But I made an exception for my…read morefavorite eleven year old. It was his birthday party and I had to be there. Parking was tough. I had several heavy things I was bringing and it was a long schlep with them. The party was at the water park. I couldn't find it but a nice employee helped me and told me to follow him. We had Funbrella A. It did provide shade. There were about twenty of us. I swam with the kids. I played Marco Polo with them. It was fun. We ate and two and a half hours into the party, it rained. The lifeguards came around to assist with a cart for us to load the things so we could leave. Four of them came around and were super nice. I am giving this park 3 stars because, and I know this sounds odd, but it just feels outdated. The water park area just seems ho-hum. Not exciting. The last time I was at this park was maybe forty years ago when I was a child. Everything looks the same! They do offer a raincheck if it rains within two hours of being there. There are no refunds. Park admission is $3 per car and the water park is $10 per person to get in. I do think they gave my friend the raincheck for our admissions, even though it was slightly over two hours.

Big park that includes walking trail where some people roller skate and/or ride their bicycles…read more It has a big lake and a place for RVs. Spaces for rentals where people can host family birthdays, etc. I've taken my dogs for walks there so you can do that as well. I am not sure if there is a specific area for dogs so I would not let them off their leashes if you are not in a secluded area. it even has a water park on the northeast end. Small entrance fee and worth it. FYI, do not go if it has been raining a lot. There are some areas that tend to get flooded.

Parking is only $6 for the entire day. You can come and go as you please…read more As you leave the parking lot to go to the beach, the flags indicated that there was moderate surf and/or currents (Medium Hazard) and a warning that there were Man o' War, Jellyfish and Stingray. We were there on July 2nd and I was surprised that it wasn't crowded. Not sure if it was due to the excessive amounts of seaweed in the water and on the shore which I forgot to take a picture of. The seaweed on the shore was about a foot wide. Needless to say, we didn't go in the water. The ladies' restroom was clean and had soap. We would definitely come back here the next time we want to get some sun.

Just wanted to share an honest update about Dania Beach…read more Parking is $6 for unlimited parking, & there are showers, bathrooms, & a bridge walk over the inlet to get to the beach. Unfortunately, once we arrived, the beach had a very strong foul, rotten smell and seaweed was covering the shoreline. The smell was so bad we ended up leaving. We used to come here often & have so many great memories, so it's really disappointing. Posting photos & video so others can see the current conditions before making the trip.

They are working on cleaning it up and fixed it so you can take the trail. Adding new amenities but…read moreremoving the nature from the park. They added a small dog park, that has a gate which is good since it is active crocodile breeding grounds and nesting. Did have one encounter with an aggressive crocodile near the fence by the train tracks but it is it's home and I'm a guest in her land.

Lion Park is a small neighborhood park with no parking. It is an open space with a walking path…read morethat connects to the southern end of Stan Goldman Memorial Park via a bridge that crosses the C-10 canal. The Lions Club of Hollywood takes care of their namesake park. The club recently collected 500 pounds of plastic from the community, other clubs, and civic organizations in a six month period and were rewarded with a recycled plastic Trex bench for the park. On December 7th the club held a ribbon cutting ceremony and tree planting to commemorate the installation of the new bench.During the ceremony the club did some landscaping to tidy up the park and the Stan Goldman Memorial park too. Although small this lovely park is worth a visit. I found parking at the nearby railway station that is next to the Stan Goldman Memorial Park. As I was crossing the bridge between the two parks I spotted 4 manatees in the canal below. I have never spotted them in a park before so I had a great experience watching them swim and eat. The bridge is also a popular location to fish.

I brought my godkids (ages 2 and 7) to this amazing park, and they had an absolute blast!…read moreThere's so much to do -- a tennis court, basketball court, soccer field, a pool, and even a gym inside the YMCA. The park was super clean, very family-friendly, and there's free parking inside. Such a great place to spend the day with kids!

Peter Bluesten Park was formerly City Park which was built just after the Korean War so residents…read morecould have a place to gather and play. By 1990 the park had fallen in disrepair. In 2005 City Park was changed to honor Peter Bluesten who was the founder and publisher of the Hallandale Digest. Mr. Bluesten was a WWII veteran who moved to Hallandale from New Jersey in 1946 and he founded the paper in 1963. He took the paper from a one sheet advertisement to a widely read and respected paper that chronicled the history and growth of the city. It was a hometown paper that the community relied on. Mr, Bluesten was very involved with youth sports in the city. He passed away in 1996. The park was redesigned by Craven Thompson & Associates Inc. and the remodeled 16.5 acre Peter Bluesten Park opened to the public on September 28, 2019. One of the highlights is the park's Aquatics Center which has a 25-meter by 25-yard competition style pool with eight lane short course section for high school swim competitions and recreational interactive water features. The pool was designed to meet all of the requirements for USA Swimming. The multipurpose main pool has a large learn-to-swim area, a dedicated water aerobics area, and a beach entry. Both pools are design-built concrete pools with deck level overflow gutter systems. There is also a 1,800 sq. ft water playground with an elevated play structure, which includes multiple decks, slides, rain buckets, water cannons, dancing floor jets and water curtains. Other park amenities include The Hallandale Beach YMCA, an artificial Safeshell turf soccer field, three baseball fields, concession stand, outdoor stage, playground, tennis, basketball, bankshot basketball, racquetball, walking path, and support buildings. The city uses the park for a number of events like their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Movies Under the Stars. If there is one small drawback to Peter Bluesten Park it is that it does not have a parking lot. You have to pay by app and park on the street. Other that that this is a really amazing park with something for everyone to enjoy.

Great park to take your kids if you are in the Dania beach location. This park is always…read moreproviding fun eventful activities for everyone to enjoy on special occasions.

This is a beautiful park and is regularly hosting great events! There is parking along all of the…read moresides of the park but it's also very walkable from surrounding neighborhoods. The park is well maintained, from the foliage and landscaping to the baseball field and the skate park! This lovely city park also houses one of my absolute favorite trees (does everyone not have a favorite tree?). If you're looking for a nice place for a picnic there are plenty of covered picnic areas as well! Some of my favorite events that take place here are the Dania Beach Arts & Seafood Festival in April, the regular Dania Beach Flea Market, and the Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show! I would highly recommend this park if your looking for a wonderful afternoon outdoors!

At first glance, we thought this was a dog park then saw the kiddies playing and the jungle gym…read more The play park is fenced although the child latch is missing from the gate door. The sand volleyball court and tiki huts were a nice addition. In the Dania Beach parking lot, there is a small bronze plaque honoring Frank Adler for the park constructed in 2023. PARK #83