We live waking at Fern Forest. The trails are beautiful and the "treehouse" in the middle is great…read morefor events and kids to explore. It's also a great spot for photos! One thing that could be improved is the wildlife children's center needs a major deep clean. It doesn't look like it has ever been cleaned. There is so much dust everywhere and has lots of spiderwebs around the baseboards and underneath the furniture. Great spot to get a spider bite. Lots of the content and activities are old and out of date.

The best spot I have been so far for long hiking trails in the Pompano area. Easy hiking. Didn't…read moreget bit by any type bugs, spiders, mosquitoes , snakes or alligators. The Trails are clean. Nature Center is great. Perfect trails for all ages. Restrooms and refreshments available. I did the Half mile boardwalk loop trail which is very shaded, so it wasn't feeling too hot. Very tropical. Felt like it was actually misting but no rain. Lots of water under the walkway. It's a Lush forest. Then I did the 1 mile loop prairie trail plus an extra 300 yard loop trail off the prairie trail. Overall a nice forest. Check it out if you haven't been. It's free and plenty of parking was available on a Saturday. They Even had a cleaning station with a water hose and foot scrubber to clean your shoes on the way out.

I can't believe this place is free! What a gem…read more The miniature city is a must visit! A lot of the kids were riding bikes and scooters around when we visited. There are no shaded areas so plan to visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon. However, if you end up here right in the middle of the day, don't worry! Your kids will be excited to cool down at the adjacent water park- also free! In between the city and water park there is a nice mostly shaded playground. This was such a fun place to visit! There is a big mall within a 10 min drive so you can make this a day trip!

Absolutely the cutest park in South Florida! The mini town for kids to explore is so sweet and such…read morea cute place for them to use their imaginations. Worth the drive to check it out!

OMG! Can't believe this place. It's way more than just a large park as it's a destination worth a…read moredrive. It's in Broward County just off University Drive and it's free. So glad some friends told us about this place awhile back when we were talking about places to take the grandkids in the future. But even if you're just a kid at heart, You may want to visit here. Wear your bathing suit. It's easy to find. And there's ample free parking out front. Mid week when we stopped by it wasn't very busy. But if I had kids, I'd be here every weekend -- especially in our recent hot weather. First and foremost is the interactive water/splash pad. So many machines spraying water, buckets dumping, etc etc. The three kids there were squealing with joy and excitement. Such fun. There's also a story walk/trail for children with various stops plus a regular walking trail. A covered playground with equipment for kids. A Volleyball sand court; basketball court; grills; picnic areas... all with a large swath of green grass in the middle -- perfect for events/concerts. On the south end is the canal C-14 with a fishing pier. More "waters edge" as in the name. And also for adults, there's a covered area right near the water with all sorts of gym/exercise equipment. Don't know what more you could want except maybe a few more resting benches along the main trail for the older folks... Go check it out. Bring the kids.

During a conversation with friends we were talking about parks to take grandchildren or little ones…read moreto with all this heat. Waters Edge came up so we had to check it out. Featured at the entrance are children's water fountains and refreshing jets of water! Fitness equipment, a short fishing pier, picnic grills and other amenities abound in this beautiful and well maintained park.

Too short and not much to see but glad it's paved and has a walkway for someone on a scooterread more

A Very nice well kept park. I have been living nearby for years and this location and the…read moresurrounding area has a lot of wildlife. You should be aware that there are multiple coyotes that reside inside the forest, so definitely keep your children close. I've seen them on multiple occasions to date. They are typically very shy animals and tend to be timid, but if encountered should be hazed (scared away) to keep their fear of humans.

I don't want to share this, because I want to keep it my secret,, but this park has the nicest…read morepublic restrooms I have ever been in. I love to go walking around the trail and search through the little free library. They just took out the pavilion and it is now plain grass. I'm not sure if they plan on replacing it. This is not large, but it is a beautiful little retreat.

Orchid Park is enchanting! The Cypress trees are incredible for photo backdrops and the walk over…read morethe bridge and boardwalk loop makes for a quality shorter stroll. Looks like a new shelter house is on the way, too.

Love this park, it has several playgrounds, it has several work out outdoor machines. In this park…read morethere is a lake in the middle. Great place to workout and spend time with the family. The only thing it is closed or has different park hours when there is an event.

This is one of my favorite parks. This park has two playgrounds and an outdoor gym. This is park is…read morealways very well kept and you will love to take a nice nature walk here. The whole loop around the park is one mile. What I love about this park that even if it is a hot day you have so much shade from the trees that you will not feel hot and you also feel the breeze from the lake as well. If you would like to rent a shelter if you would like to do birthday or baby shower. You are allowed to ride a bike through the trail but it is narrow and you will have to share the trail with the people that are walking. This park is surrounded by a beautiful lake that some people use to fish. I have noticed that they offer boat rentals but I don't ever see it operational. This park has a lot of trees, birds, squirrels, iguanas and fish. You leave this park feeling super relaxed.

Beautiful park- I drive by this park every Wednesday and always thought the entrance was a private…read morehome community. Well I was wrong. Definitely the best park I have been to so far. It Has everything and more. picnic areas, tables and grills, nature trails, kids learning exhibits, playgrounds, merry go round. Indoor and outdoor basketball courts. Plenty of baseball fields. I have never seen so many fields in one park. Impressive! Clean fun environment for all to enjoy. Nothing but the best fun. Come and experience a special park. It's a winner. Merry go round $2.00 per ride. 2 1/2 minutes long Free parking, no entrance fees. FREE!

What a fun park to visit! They have so much to do. They have a big park for children with a splash…read morepad, slides, swings, and so many fun activities for children. There is a science museum where kids can continue exploring. There is also a garden and nature walk. There are picnic tables where you can bring food and enjoy lunch in the shade. They also have a carousel! You can easily spend half a day enjoying all the activities here.

What a beuatiful boardwalk! I was lucky enough to get a tour of the area with Audubon Everglades,…read moreand I learned so much about the flora and fauna. There's really nothing like disconnecting from the daily grind and walking through Tall Cypress.

Glorious shade. Only one trail maybe only 0.4 miles? But very cozy, busy enough that I'm not scared…read moreof spiders but not too busy. Overall 8/10