Came here on Christmas Day and got a reminder on how great this park is and SO close to me! If you…read moretake the path to the end of the park, there's several trails, a butterfly garden, a meditation area, I had no idea about! They also have kayak rentals and bike rentals. There is a ton of nature and wildlife. We saw raccoons, lots of squirrels and LOTS of banana spiders IF you take the hike in the woods. We sat out on the picnic to watch our own lunch we brought. They are dog friendly! On your way out, there's a restaurant to enjoy with great drinks and food as well!

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is actually a really nice park. The drive loop is peaceful, there are…read moreplenty of little trails to wander down, and lots of places to view the Intracoastal. However, I would like to file a formal complaint regarding the park's turtle advertising. There is an overwhelmingly large amount of signs warning drivers about turtle crossings. And yet... not a single turtle. What I did see, though, was an impressive number of men (some shirtless) with backpacks emerging from various wooded areas. More backpack guys than wildlife. Significantly more. I came for turtles. I like turtles. The park itself is lovely, but the turtle-to-sign ratio is wildly misleading. Feels a bit like a marketing campaign. A ruse, if you will. My boyfriend was so excited about the possibility of turtles. Then there were no turtles. Thanks, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. You made my boyfriend cry.

Esplanade park held the 20th Annual Duck Fest Derby…read morePresented By JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This was a charitable event to support Kids In Distress (KID) and Family Central (FCI), serving more than 20,000 children and families each year across South Florida. There were food trucks, live Dj, fun zone for the kids, face painting and kid Olympics. You're able to adopt a duck for $5. Each adoption goes towards helping a child in need. A duck race was held where all adopted ducks were let loose in the river to race. The winner of the race wins $10,000. This was such a fun thing to do with the kids. Looking forward to supporting this event next year!

Pizza Fest at the Park. 11am-7pm. Today and Tomorrow…read more Buy a ticket on Eventbrite. Get a wrist band. Enter and enjoy music, drinks and free slices from about 10 Vendors. Must go - Feb 7-8, 2026

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.

This is a small park with not much to it. There are a few benches and 1 picnic table available…read more Very limited parking as well. It's great for briefly escaping the hustle and bustle of the nearby Las Olas shops and restaurants. It's also great for watching the boats go by.

Great little park right on the river. We watched the boat light show from here with great views…read more Will be back.

Traveled through the beautifully maintained Victoria Park community full of rental apartments,…read moretownhouses and waterfront homes with a busy plaza along Federal Highway offering an array of retail and eateries. Victoria Park area has a distinctive Key West vibe and spans from Broward Blvd 1/2 mile to NE 6th St just east of Federal Hwy. FYI, certain times of the summer there is horrific flooding due to storms in Victoria Park.

A very nice and cute park in a nice "posh" part of Fort Lauderdale. It is also right next door to…read morethe Annie Beck park. Here is some information about it, see below. Centrally-located near trendy Las Olas Boulevard and the famous Intracoastal Waterway, Victoria Park has long been one of the city's most prestigious communities. Indeed, it attracted the attention of none other than Julia Tuttle, the American businesswoman credited as the "Mother of Miami." Partnering with railroad magnate Henry Flagler, she convinced him to extend his railway down to South Florida, thereby allowing the region to grow and develop. Fort Lauderdale was one of the many cities that benefited from the economically vital Florida East Coast Railway, which ran right through it, albeit with an auspicious curve to the west of what is now Victoria Park. This is no accident - at the turn of the 20th century, Julia Tuttle explicitly denied Flagler the right of way through what is now Victoria Park, having recognized it as one of the most beautiful and pristine areas in South Florida. Its elegant oak hammock, prime waterfront, and gorgeous climate had made it - as to this day - the crown jewel of the burgeoning new city.

This is an open air park that is suited for many uses. There is an astroturf area that works as an…read moreentertainment center and yoga studio. There is a small water park that spouts off streams of water fit for children to play in. Restrooms can be found next to the cement awning.

I wish the park felt safer. I came down to take holiday pictures and found the park filled with the…read moreunhoused. Even worse was when I went to use the restroom in the park and found a sink covered in blood. Except for staging events it doesn't seem like the city really cares about the park or its homeless population which has been a problem for Ft. Lauderdale for decades.

Right across the street from Las Olas Oceanside Park and home to The Great American Beach Party and…read more4th of July Extravaganza. Tons of shops and restaurants to visit after a dip in the biggest pool ever! Lifeguards are on duty, but only at certain times.

Mellow beach that has a bunch of bbqs benches and just a chill city beach that made for an awesome…read moretime to chill and watch the sunset! Overall this will be short and sweet because that was my time here watched the sunset and left and it just rocked for a good time!

A massive multi-activity dog friendly, entertainment, family and sports orientated atmosphere…read moreoperated by the Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreaction Division. Noticed several maintenance workers keeping the area clean. Aside from sports and relaxation, the park offers the Parker Playhouse, War Memorial Auditorium and Social Center Gym. Perfect place to bring your kids, dogs or just chill in your vehicle in total silence.

I live within walking distance to this wonderful community park that over the years has played host…read moreto many community events and continues to do so. It's such a great green space right in the middle of the city that is home to the Florida Panthers with the recent addition of the Baptist Health Iceplex and the Federal restaurant and the newly renovated Jimmy Evert tennis center. Lots of great activities for families, sports enthusiasts, and four legged friends alike. They continually improve the grounds making it safe and enjoyable for everyone. Lots of free parking and benches dotted throughout the park for relaxing and enjoyment. Weekends are super busy with peewee games/practices but usually quiet during the weekday mornings and afternoons. Come here often and or early enough during spring training and you might get a glimpse of professional athletes training.