Greenleaf Park is located between the Oakland Park City Hall and the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park…read moreLibrary. On one side of the park is the Spiher Recreation Center. Built in 1975 the rec center offers a number of programs geared towards children including after school care and summer camps. The location of this park makes it a real community hub. Currently Greenleaf Park has a large covered playground with play areas for younger and older children that have slides, climbing equipment, and swings. The park also has paved walkways, a gazebo, picnic tables, and popular basketball and tennis courts. Greenleaf Park is part of the Horizon project set to reshape downtown Oakland Park. The Horizon project will be a mixed use project at the current city hall site. It includes 310 new residential units, 195 new public parking spaces, a potential train stop, a living street for better walkability, and a new Greenleaf Park. $140 million will be provided by private investment and 5 million from Broward County for infrastructure. The project is supposed to bring economic stability and affordable housing to Oakland Park and I am curious to see how this project will improve the city.

Greenleaf Park is a park in Oakland Park located on Northeast 37th Street. The park is situated…read morenearby to the fire station Oakland Park Fire Prevention, the Oakland Park library and the church Christian Life Center. There's several areas that make this park very busy...there's a tennis court, basketball court, picnic areas, dog walking area, children's playground and an overall green area for people to walk, stroll or just relax. It's located next to the library, which has a public restroom that can be used. Parking is limited right next to the park, but you can park in the downtown Oakland park business area or the library, just yards away..

Huizenga Park (named after the former owner of the Miami Dolphins) is a 2 acre greenspace park in…read morethe Los Olas neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, sitting near the banks of the New River and RiverWalk. I had a chance to visit while staying at the hotel across the street, and really admired the recent renovations done to it by the city. The plot was formerly a waterfront parking lot, converted into a park (originally named DDA Park) in the late 1990's, to be a gathering place near the RiverWalk. It was renamed to it's current name in 2003. A new year $15 million overhaul was completed in January of 2026, adding large sitting areas, modern playground, dog park, 24/7 security, basketball courts, and indoor modern indoor restroom facilities in a pavilion. There was also a food truck there, which I took advantage of. It really is a beautiful, public park that the city of Fort Lauderdale should really be proud of.

Huizenga Park was such a pleasant surprise. We stopped by after a sports event and ended up really…read moreenjoying this peaceful little spot by the water. The park feels very new, clean, and well-maintained. There are refreshing fountains throughout the area, which make it especially nice on a warm Florida day. I was also impressed by how clean the restrooms were -- there was even an attendant inside, which you honestly don't see often in public parks. There's a fully fenced dog park with water fountains for dogs, comfortable benches overlooking the bay, and plenty of modern design details that make the whole space feel stylish and thoughtfully planned. There's also a cute food trailer on site that looks brand new, plus a beautiful large fountain and several interesting art installations around the park. The only downside is that there isn't much shade yet since most of the trees are newly planted, so it can get pretty hot during the day. Also, just before the bridge near the park, there's a beautiful restaurant that caught my attention with its stunning Greek-inspired design -- definitely on my list to visit next time. Overall, such a lovely hidden spot for a quiet walk, relaxing by the water, or just taking a break from the city.

This was the first Park I came to looking for a shady spot for my dog. We drove down from Maryland…read moreand it's pretty hot here for him! I was looking for someplace I could take him for a walk that had a lot of shade. And as Parks go, this one was quite small. I did like the fact that it had body weight exercise machines. That's a nice little concept, it also had a basketball court and a short boardwalk to view the water. We didn't stay long but it does has have its purposes for somebody.

This is a lovely little park in Wilton Manors. I was snowbirding for a few days from the Canadian…read morecold, and needed a calisthenics park to workout at. This was a pleasant surprise - with fairly clean washrooms. The calisthenics park has a pull-up bar, dip bar, ab foot holds, and some body weight lever machines. The park also has a basketball court, outdoor BBQ, children's playground and more than enough parking.

This is a long thin park that offers some nice outdoor area running alongside the canal here. This…read morepark is also right next door to the Victoria park (see my other review) This is a very pretty "posh" area of Fort Lauderdale. This park is named after Annie Beck who helped restore the gardens here.

Annie Beck Park is located in the neighborhood of Victoria Park. Henry Flagler wanted to have the…read morerailway pass through the land the neighborhood now sits on as he built it towards Miami. Mary Brickell refused him right of way forcing the train to curve west. Thanks to Mrs. Brickell the land was preserved and from a start as a trading post it became the neighborhood of Victoria Park. Victoria Park is made up of homes from the 1930's and is valued for it's proximity to downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Thirty percent of the homes in Victoria Park are historically significant with 494 of the homes in Victoria Park having been built before 1945. The crown jewel of the neighborhood is Annie Beck and Victoria Park. The two parks are divided by a bridge with the four parallel parking spots on the Victoria Park side. Annie Beck Park was named after beloved Ft. Lauderdale pioneer Annie Beck. Those who knew her called her Anibeck. Annie was married to Alfred Beck, Ft. Lauderdale's first pharmacist who brought her to the city in 1916. Mrs. Beck went on to found All Saints' Episcopal Church, the city's first garden club, the 1919 Study Club, and the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society in 1962, the year Alfred passed away. She was named Fort Lauderdale Citizen of the Year in 1975. Annie Beck passed away at the age of 98 in 1985. In addition to the park, the garden club's small library at its Garden Center in Birch State Park is also named for her. Annie Beck's 1916 Craftsman bungalow was saved from demolition and it was moved to Middle River Terrace Park. You can take a 3-D tour of it online. Annie Beck Park is 2.4 acres. Although small it is ecologically important because it is on the water and it has mangroves which act as a nursery from marine life and keeps the water healthy by filtering out pollution. I like to walk through the park through the nature path. Above the park you can see the historic Victoria park homes lining the street. A lot of people launch their stand up paddle boards from the park. it is also a popular place to walk a dog or just sit on a bench and take in the view. I love the history in this area.

Jaco Pastorius is a relaxing enclosed public park. It is great to bring your dog and enjoy the sun…read more There are limited benches it's mostly just a grassy area. The park has some well done murals and that makes it worth a visit. During the year there are many festivals and events for the community.

This park hosts lots of Oakland park events and they are always well coordinated and safe. The park…read morehas a great open area for well behaved dogs. A water fountain feature outside of it that is lit and colorful at night.

Sitting in the park waiting for Noon Tunes to begin. This is a nice little green space with a…read moregazebo. There is a parking garage near by.

Great little park on Broward and First Ave. Just east of Andrews…read more Nice place to chill, take a break, enjoy the plants and flowers while in downtown. Being so close to downtown, we saw some homeless people hanging out and meandering. After reading the review by Ariel W, I could see that in the past, this park could had been a gathering place for homeless people. This last visit we saw beautiful flowers blooming as well as some wild orchids growing on top of tree branches. Cacti were also seen in the park, giving it a nice exotic look. During some periods they have events like the Noon Tunes on Wednesdays in February and March. Where they have live music for those taking a lunch break. Cute, small, well kept and clean.

Middle River Terrace park is 3.5 acres in size. It is on the site of the former Bloom Nursery which…read morewas in operation from 1946 to 1980. The park was created between 2000 and 2001. The boundaries of the park are lined with residences in the neighborhood of Middle River Terrace, a community that is bordered by the south fork of the Middle River, Sunrise Blvd., and the Florida East Coast Railway. Park amenities include a large open space for play, an exercise trail with equipment , a free little library, a playground, and a pavilion that can be rented for private events. The park is a great recreation resource for the people who live nearby but I came to check out the historic 1916 Craftsman Bungalow that was the home of Ft. Lauderdale pioneer Annie Beck. The home was originally on Las Olas Blvd but it ended up in the park in 2008. You can only see the exterior of the house if you visit the park. It is currently occupied by a police officer and his family who agreed to live in the park to improve community relations. A 3-D tour of the house however can be found online.

City Park is a brand new park in Oakland Park that opened in the summer of 2022. It is located just…read moresouth of Wimberly Field in the industrial warehouse district of Oakland Park. City Park was created with a $40 million bond referendum that was voted on in 2018 by Oakland Park residents. City Park has a number of great amenities that are attractive to families. These include a new splash pad, woodland themed covered playground, basketball courts, renovated pickleball courts, and a concession stand. Visitors to the park can enjoy new family restrooms, a shaded seating area, batting cages, lighting and native Florida landscaping. The park also includes the Collin Community Center. The brown, green, and beige colors chosen for the splash pad will be seen citywide in upcoming projects. The park benches and trash cans are also part of a new design that will be seen throughout the wide. City Park is phase 1 of the bond referendum and the second bond project will be new North Andrews Community Center. Other projects to enhance the city will be built as part of the ten-year plan to update the City's public facilities for its Second Century. In the meantime families can benefit from the new recreational facilities at City Park.