Paul J. Maxwell Park is an 8 acre park located on the outside of North Perry Airport, a small private and light business plane airport in Pembroke Pines. This is the same airport that was in the news in March when a plane taking off from the airport tragically crashed into an SUV killing a four year old boy riding in it and two people in the plane.
In 1989 Kennedy Park which was named after President Kennedy was renamed in memory of Paul J. Maxwell, who served 12 years on the City Commission from the 1970's until 1986. He served terms as mayor and vice mayor and he volunteered with the youth in the community as a coach and little league official. Mr. Maxwell died of a heart attack on Feb. 6, 1988, at the age of 46.
Paul J. Maxwell Park is primarily an active sports park. There are 3 lighted baseball/softball fields, two batting cages, 4 racquetball courts, eight lighted tennis courts, a pavilion, and a sand playground. What makes this park stand out to me is how close it is to the airport. I sat on the bleachers and watched the planes take off and land. This park is best for sports teams, tennis players, child play, and plane enthusiasts. read more