Looking for a picnic spot, I found it here with some shaded parking and tables under a pavilion…read more There was even a power outlet where I could plug in my laptop. The park was quiet an unoccupied on a weekday afternoon so now it's my outdoor office! The park has a playground, restrooms, fitness equipment, basketball and athletic fields including a lighted baseball field. It was clean of trash and very welcoming. The parking lot was large enough today. This was a very pleasant spot to spend two hours. [Review 427 of 2025 - 2072 in Florida - 23989 overall]

This review is specifically for the children's playground from the parent of a young child. There…read morealso soccer fields, tennis fields and racquetball courts which we did not try on this day. The children's playground is completely unfenced, which is less than ideal since it's right next to a parking lot which can get quite busy. The play equipment has some areas that feel like it is geared towards younger children, but then linked to tall drops with tight rope like climbing areas, which could be very fun for older children yet dangerous for the younger ones. There is a lack of seating around the playground border and only has some picnic tables under the pagoda, which is off to the side near the bathrooms. We did not use the bathrooms, but our friends did - they did not complain. The play equipment is in need of a clean- hopefully the city park Cleaning team can address this. There are baby swings, regular swings, and even a tandem mommy and me swing plus a swing which caters to Dissabilities. We loved this. Another great part of the park is the inground merry-go-round, which makes it much safer than the ones that are raised. This is close to some other areas that we visit so we might come again, but it's not our first choice for a day out. We would only choose it for convenience and closeness and a short visit.

I was recently in the Boca Raton area and I drove past this park and decided to check it out and go…read morefor a stroll. The park is big (over 8 acres) and it has a lot of amenities for locals and visitors, here you can enjoy Baseball / Softball, Basketball Courts, Volleyball, Tennis Courts, Soccer Fields, walking tracks (almost half a mile with nice exercise stations), and several playgrounds... For those not so much into active life and sports, you can still enjoy the park by using their grills, pavilion, picnic areas, picnic shelters. There is plenty of parking and nice clean restrooms. The park is open from 8 a.m to Sunset, every day of the week. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the park.Pets are not permitted in the park, either. Come by and enjoy this nice green space !

Cute, little well maintained park in Boca Raton. The parks contains balls fields, a basketball…read morecourt, and volleyball court. In addition there are several playgrounds and pavilions. Everything was open. I enjoyed the running/fitness track which circles the park. The track is made of a squishy like material which at first I felt like I was sinking into, but by the second day I got used to. There were plenty of people using the park but it did not seem over crowded, it looked like parking may be an issue if there was a game or too many visitors. it was a pleasant place to spend some time while my son was practicing!

Frank McDonough Park is named in honor of a man who served as a city commissioner and Mayor of…read moreLight House Point for 25 years. Frank McDonough moved from Chicago to Florida to escape his hay fever in 1954, two years before Light House Point even became a city. He served on the city commission from 1963 to 1968 and then was appointed mayor in 1968. He was re-elected until he resigned in 1984. In 1989 he was elected as mayor again and formerly retired in 1993 while still staying active in city affairs. In 1982 Lake Placid Park was renamed Frank McDonough Park in honor of his many years of service to the city. Frank McDonough passed away in 2001 at the age of 81. Frank McDonough Park started as a field that city recreation pioneer Dan Witt and some other fathers cleared so that children living in Light House point could have a recreation league of their own. Fifteen pallets of sod were donated so a football league could practice. Today, six acre Frank McDonough Park provides recreation to all ages in Lighthouse Point. The park has a baseball field, football/soccer field, sand volleyball court, 2 racquetball courts, 9 clay tennis courts which is home to the Lighthouse Point Tennis Center, a covered firefighter themed playground with two play area, one for tots, and one for older kids, and restrooms. Added to the park in 2020 is outdoor body-weight resistance workout equipment that includes a sit-up bench, chest press, pull-up bars, leg press, push-up station and more. This park is ideal for sports, play, and working out. The city has even staged concerts in the park in the past. Don't forget to stop by the Heroes Shrine located in the northwest corner of the park where you will find a memorial to those who serve in the military and first responders.

Love a park with covers over both the little kids and big kids playgrounds. The little kids area is…read morefenced all around so no wandering off. Too bad there is no cover over the adult exercise equipment. There are also a lot of benches but the drinking fountains aren't working very well by the playground. There are bathrooms near the tennis courts with more powerful fountains. The park has tennis courts, a basketball court, baseball field, and a general playing field. There is a parking lot nearby that shares space with a church and there might be more parking by the tennis courts. It is a great park with a lot of amenities.

Trailhead park is a small park in Deerfield Beach off of Powerline Rd behind Cache Cleaners…read more Additions to the park were acquired with the 2000 Safe Parks and Land Preservation and Bond Program. The park is a small area on a lake with native trees and plants. Park amenities include a small pavilion, fenced in playground, and benches. The grand royal Poinciana tree was in full bloom today. The much larger Quiet Waters park with many more amenities is just a few blocks north. Trailhead Park connects to the Trailhead Linear Park which runs along the west side of Powerline Road, roughly between SW 10th Street and Green Road. On one side you have the lake and the on the other side is Powerline Rd. The linear trail provides a safe place to walk, run, or ride a bike.

Attended the South Florida Food and Craft Fair again this year. Wonderful experience with bands,…read morethe craft booths, and all the food trucks (yummy). We walked around the booths first, then evaluated all the food trucks before stopping by the Mexican food truck. After getting our food, sat down underneath the tents and watch the band played. Overall, a very nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. See all the pictures I took.

I recently visited South County Regional Park for the Watermelon Festival and had such a lovely…read moreexperience. The event felt very family-oriented, making it especially great for those with younger children. There was a wide variety of food options to enjoy, including hot dogs, jerk chicken, sausages, ice cream, and more, so there was something for everyone. Overall, it was a fun, relaxed atmosphere and a great way to spend the day outdoors with family.

Timbercreek Park is located in the central Boca Raton neighborhood of Timbercreek. This single…read morefamily home community built in the 1970's is known for its tree lines streets, lush landscaping, and lakes. Like many of the community parks in Boca Raton, this park has a sign that says it is for Timbercreek residents only. That aside it is a lovely neighborhood park situated on a lake. Park amenities include a gazebo, playground with climbing structures, slides, and swings, picnic tables, and basketball court. My favorite part of the park is the fishing dock where you could see all of the turtles in the lake. They were obviously used to being fed because as soon as I stepped on the dock about 20 of them came swimming over to say hello. This is a really pretty park for the residents of Timbercreek. If you are from outside the neighborhood nearby patch Reef Park would be a great choice.

Meadows Park is a nearly 13 acre park centrally located in Boca Raton just east of Boca Raton…read moreMiddle School. Set next to a canal, it has a plenty of parking and many shade trees. A popular amenity at Meadows Park is its 8 lane, 25 yard by 25 meter pool with two diving boards. Resident children pay $2 and adults are $4 while non residents pay double. You can also purchase monthly, semi annual, and annual memberships. The Boca Mantas Swim Team trains at the pool and the pool offers swim lessons. Meadows park is also the home of the 1.4 acre Boca Community Garden which opened on October 16, 2021. The garden is sponsored by the Junior League of Boca Raton, Brightline, City of Boca Raton, Community Greening and Tree City USA. Garden plots can be rented by Boca Raton community members from $60 to $110 per plot. Residents can also participate in gardening classes. Inside the garden is a gazebo with seating. There is a new playground being installed that is themed to match the community garden. The garden smelled lovely and I really loved exploring it and getting inspiration for things I can grow in my own school community garden. The garden and pool make Meadows Park a special destination in the Boca Parks and Rec holdings. The park also has a baseball field, sand volleyball court, tennis courts, picnic tables, and grills, and a paved exercise path. The park will be even nicer when the brand new playground is completed. Come out and enjoy all this park has to offer.

I discovered this cute little park in a neighborhood a few blocks from the beach in Deerfield. This…read morequaint neighborhood park offers area residents a covered playground,, swings, bench, picnic table and grill, and a paved walking path. This is a nice spot to take the kids to play or walk the dog. The most interesting feature of the park is what looks like a brand new pickleball court. The sport, which is a cross between table tennis, badminton, and tennis, was invented by three vacationers on Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, in 1965. There are now 36.5 million pickleball players in the U.S and it was named the fastest growing sport in the U.S. in 2024. The park is listed as having a basketball court on the city website so it looks like they replaced that with the pickleball court. There is also a covered pavilion for those watching the game. It is great to see that a pickleball court was added here to meet the needs and desires of the community and to increase traffic to the park.