Weston Regional Park is at the end of Saddle Club Road within sight of U.S. 27. Opened in 2000 it…read morewas created to fulfill a need for a sports park for this part of Broward County. Today this 102 acre park is a hub of activity for the community. It is home to the Weston Community Center, the Weston Skate Park and the Weston YMCA Family Center with an aquatic center. Thousand of sports league members practice and play on the fields in the park which include 8 baseball / softball fields, 8 football / soccer fields, and 8 basketball courts. There are also 3 roller hockey rinks, 4 multi-purpose artificial turf courts, a skate park, shade covered playgrounds, 3 sand volleyball courts, pickle ball court, an event stage, 5 concession stands with restrooms, 3 picnic shelters with grills, an 8,000 feet exercise trail throughout the park, electric vehicle charging stations, and a bike fixit repair station. While this is primarily a sports park they made sure to include as many amenities as possible. Whether you are looking for action packed sports or quiet relaxation, the Regional Park has something for everyone. One last thing to keep in mind, dogs are not allowed in this park.

Weston Regional Park is almost a hidden gem. Tucked away in Weston (very West, like the most West)…read moreyou can find a YMCA, pavilions, pickleball courts, basketball courts and enclosed areas where I usually see groups with a soccer ball or just hanging out. I've been here many times for different occasions. The first was for Weston World Fest and been back many times for pickleball and even a picnic. This regional park doesn't require any entrance fee on weekends, unlike others such as Miramar Regional. The park is overall super nice and has some of the cleanest park bathrooms I've ever seen. What else would you expect from Weston? If you're looking to play pickleball, the courts are nice and are separated by fences (a luxury you don't see too often) but they only have 4. It does get quite crowded but the community is courteous. You can also find pavilions and patches of open areas to have a picnic or a day outdoors!

The mother of all parks! This little hidden gem has it all! A friend rave about this park and I had…read moreto visit and boy it did not disappoint. Plenty of parking to start your adventure and be ready to explore and be amazed with each step. It offers many trials and paths, paved and unpaved for the adventure seekers. Might see a nice horse rider as well as they have a horse trail through the park. Fully shaded trails allowing you to be engulfed in nature and local wildlife. We saw an armadillo which was cool. Lovely variety of botanical species that's keeps you intrigued. Very peaceful and zen which is great for relaxation and meditation. Welcome center offers a wealth of information and artwork and a history museum allowing you to absorb and increase your knowledge of the area. They also offer indoor rented space for functions. Lovely park for a great hike and walk or for relaxation as you sit in the many rocking chairs staring into the lagoon with tranquility!

Beautiful park for a peaceful low key intimate walk. Calm and serene this park is truly a reset…read morebutton for your nervous system. Totally Zen! No kids birthday parties here or loud people. No noise except the beautiful sound of birds shirping. Have a sit on one of their benches and enjoy a moment of introspection and thinking. Stroll down the many walkways and trails and enjoy nice lake views and untouched old trees that have branches stretching wide and low with spanish moss hanging. Dreamy almost ghostly like vibe. The visitor's center is big and has a museum exhibition inside about tribal history. Wish it was closer to home otherwise this would be my go to meditation park. Just a peaceful and beautiful place.

The name of this park is a little misleading. There is no fishing hole, at least not yet. At some…read morefuture point the city hopes to add a fishing pond and pier, as well as equestrian facilities. The land where this park now sits was a wholesale nursery for 15 years. The Town of Southwest Ranches purchased this property in 2004 to preserve open space and to develop additional outdoor recreational amenities for this community. The park is dedicated to Freddy Fisikelli, a Southwest Ranches councilman who served from 2000-2015 and who was instrumental in preserving this land to be turned into a park. The park currently has a large open field, horse pen and water station, restrooms, picnic pavilion with picnic tables and grill, and a rustic looking playground. Swings are hung off a tree and there is a tree slide with places to peek out out of. There is also interpretive signs on topics such as butterflies, tree dwellers, birds, and pond life. The park is really cute but unfortunately I got a shoe full of fire ants so be careful. I would hate for that to happen to kids.

This is a quiet & clean small park right off Griffin Rd. We…read morecame on a Saturday and the place was empty. The park has all the facilities you need. Large grass field, a shed, bbqs, kids playground. The amazing part was it had clean bathrooms! The only thing during this visit is the grass hadnt been cut in a really long time. It was probably halfway up the calf of my leg. The playground is covered with mulch on the ground. It has swings and a little play gym area. Kids were using the side of it, which was shaped as a tree trunk, as rock climb wall. A nice park overall.

I love Davie Ranch! This ranch is so beautiful. I came here for the first mommy & me event hosted…read moreby Paola the owner. My son enjoyed this event so much. He got to pet the farm animals, he loved the pony ride, he got to groom the horses, feed donkeys, play with chickens, and ended with some time playing in the playground with friends. It was such a fun experience. I can't wait to go back! Aside from this super fun event, the ranch offers riding lessons for kids and adults, you can host parties, they offer summer camp for kids, and other special events such as a yoga with horses!

Such a lovely little place very clean well established the horses looked happy and well fed. Don't…read morehave any downside comments for this establishment. Cute little petting area, clean restrooms, friendly staff. Sits on a massive piece of land which a lot of it has now been sold, but this is a very old beautiful piece of land that has old Florida trees cascading all over and there's enough space to walk around and still get to see some beautiful natural wildlife. They all sorts of ducks and geese and fun little animals here that really bonded and love each other horseback riding is a blast here make sure you're clear of what you want because there are a lot of options for horse riding.

Driftwoods Estates is a beautiful 5 acre park tucked in the back of the Driftwood Estates…read moreneighborhood. Driftwood Estates was built from 1960-1979 and consists of 2 to 4 bedroom single-story homes. In 2020 Driftwood Estates Park received $200,000 worth of improvements. Today it has a baseball/ softball field, basketball court, covered playground, restrooms, outdoor fitness stations, a large shelter which can be rented, and a tennis court. My favorite part of the park was the exercise path that runs along the perimeter of the park. As I was walking around I discovered an adorable burrowing owl checking me out. Burrowing owls are considered endangered, threatened or of special concern in nine U.S. states. Unlike other owls they are not strictly nocturnal and are active during the day. They make their nests in underground burrows, which are dug out by ground squirrels and they prefer open grasslands. Burrowing owls are protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act so you have to leave them alone. It was a treat to see this owl and quickly leave him in peace.

This is an awesome place to jog and exercise. It's great for kids, including the usual amenities…read more(slides, swings, monkey bars). There are also multiple pavilions great for Sunday bbq. They have a tennis court, a paddle bar area and a huge field for soccer or football. Every thing is free so if you get to it first it's yours. A few downsides include the bathrooms never being open and the grass is rather tall.

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.

This 4-acre mini-park is located behind the CVS in Cooper City although maintained by the Town of…read moreDavie at 12498 Griffin Rd (South West Ranches). Poliakoff was honored with the park by being SW Ranches first attorney. It was a cool day so the wife and I took a nice walk through the park and peered at the multi-colored wall mural. We defeated the sun by taking refuge under the metal roof pavilion and watched the birds and ducks around the tranquil lake (see video). The park had several posted signs explaining the wildlife living here like the Common Moorhen/Gallinula Chloropus or water bird. There are only two entrance paths both accessible by foot behind the CVS or along the sidewalk on Griffin Road. No parking in the park, only behind the CVS. PARK #66

Spent some time at this little park with some birds and ducks in the pond. Relaxed in the pavilion…read moreand viewed the pretty wall paintings. Parking is only behind the CVS. Fishing would be great here but not really a pathway around the pond so not good for high heel shoes.

The West Ridge Open Preserve is part of the Pine Island Ridge, the highest natural elevation in…read moreBroward County. This area is 20 feet above sea level. The southern tip of the ridge was a canoe landing for Native Americans over 5,000 years ago and along the ridge there are several archaeological sites. This area was occupied by both the Tequesta and Seminoles. During the 1950's this area was cleared for cattle. Davie has since tried to restore some of the tree canopy. There is no dedicated parking to this preserve. You just have to pull off the side of the road. The preserve is paved with an exercise path that you can bike, jog, or walk. The cool thing about this preserve is that there is a couple of natural hills, a rare thing to see in flat Florida. Along the trail are benches and a number of protected burrowing owls nests although I didn't see any of the little guys home. At both ends of Westridge Open Space Preserve, the trail connects to Pine Island Ridge Natural Area. You can walk all the way to the back of Tree Tops Park or go from Westridge Preserve along Nob Hill Road to Bergeron Park. The Pine Island Ridge Trail is popular with horseback riders so watch where you step. I love how you can go on to other hikes from this area. If you have not explored the Pine Island Ridge yet you are missing out on one of the most natural and nature filled parts of Davie.

Really part of Pine Island Ridge, the Westridge Open Space Preserve is a "passive" small park…read more There are a few recreational trails where one can walk, jog, bike. There are some shaded areas to chill or picnic. There are also many owl nests that have been relocated from other areas. I like to call it the "owl sanctuary". I have passed this place on Nob Hill hundreds of times and never noticed it. There is no parking. Visitors just park on the grass. I would say many of the visitors who enjoy this area probably come from the housing developments that surround the preserve. I enjoy adding the Westridge Ooen Preserve as past of my walks. When Broward County Parks were closed due to Covid-19, it was really crowded. It was a nice little piece of green that was always open when the parks were closed. Now it's pretty empty, and a nice place to stroll and enjoy a bit of nature.