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BROWARD PARKS, SPLASH PADS & WATER PARK

These parks are wonderful places to meet other homeschool families during the day, get in some physical education, and enjoy learning outdoors. We’ve spent countless fall, winter, and spring days doing school outside—sometimes at picnic tables, other times on blankets spread out in the grass. We’re truly fortunate to live and homeschool in sunny South Florida, where outdoor learning is always an option.

Fort Lauderdale

Joseph C. Carter Park 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 1450 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-828-5411
Amenities
Athletic fields Basketball court Gymnasium Pavilion Picnic tables Playground Pool Water playground Racquetball Tennis Track Walking trail Restrooms

Riverside Park

555 SW 11th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-828-7275
Amenities
Basketball court Open areas Picnic tables Playground Recreation center Tennis court

Esplanade Park (Riverwalk)

400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-828-7275
Amenities
Riverfront green space Walking area Event lawn Downtown access

Bayview Park

4401 Bayview Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-828-7275
Amenities
Athletic fields Basketball court Pavilion Picnic tables Playground Restrooms Tennis court Open areas

Snyder Park

3299 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 954-828-7275
Amenities
Bike trail Butterfly garden Disc golf Dog park Dog swimming Fishing Grills Nature trail Pavilion Playground Volleyball Restrooms

Osswald Park 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 2220 NW 21st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-828-6455
Amenities
Athletic fields Basketball court Driving range 3-hole golf course Pavilion Picnic tables Playground Racquetball Recreation center Splash pad Tennis Volleyball Walking trail Restrooms

Hollywood & Dania Beach

T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park / Castaway Island 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 3300 N Park Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021 954-357-8811
Amenities
Water park County park Picnic areas Recreation areas

West Lake Park

1200 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33019 954-357-5161
Amenities
Marina Mangrove estuary Nature access Recreation areas

Hollywood North Beach Park

3601 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019 954-357-5187
Amenities
Beachfront access Boardwalk area Coastal setting Park facilities

Harry Berry Park

301 Azalea Terrace, Hollywood, FL 33019 954-921-3404
Amenities
Beach access Water sports area Outdoor recreation

Secret Woods Nature Center

2701 W State Rd 84, Dania Beach, FL 33312 954-357-8884
Amenities
Nature center Interpretive programs Trails Natural habitat access

Davie

Tree Tops Park

3900 SW 100th Ave, Davie, FL 33328 954-357-5130
Amenities
Boardwalk Observation tower Playgrounds Picnic areas Grills Fitness equipment Volleyball courts Pedestrian trails Equestrian trails Rental spaces

Vista View Park

4001 SW 142nd Ave, Davie, FL 33330 954-357-8898
Amenities
Trails Open space Scenic hilltop views Outdoor recreation

Wolf Lake Park

5400 SW 76th Ave, Davie, FL 33328 954-797-1147
Amenities
Lakefront setting Walking areas Play space Picnic space

Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center

3501 SW 130th Ave, Davie, FL 33330 954-357-8797
Amenities
Nature center Natural areas Trails Boardwalk Educational programming

Plantation

Plantation Heritage Park

1100 S. Fig Tree Ln, Plantation, FL 33317 954-357-5135
Amenities
County park Trails Green space Picnic areas

Plantation Central Park 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 9151 NW 2nd St, Plantation, FL 33324 954-452-2525
Amenities
Olympic-size pools Hydro-play area Tennis Pickleball Basketball courts Exercise room Exercise stations Roller hockey rinks Baseball diamonds Multi-use fields Jogging track 400-meter track Playgrounds Pavilions Remote-control boat lake

Plantation Woods Park 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 5555 Palm Tree Rd, Plantation, FL 33317 954-452-2510
Amenities
Water splash pad Shaded playgrounds Tree-house play features Specialty swings Pavilions Benches Open play area

Volunteer Park (Plantation)

12050 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33323 954-452-2510
Amenities
Basketball courts Event rental space Open play area Pavilions Playground Restrooms Tennis courts Walking trail

Sunrise

Welleby Park 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 11100 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351 954-747-4600
Amenities
Dog park Lakeside promenade Little Free Library Meeting room Picnic pavilions Playground Restrooms Safety Town Splash pad Walking path

Flamingo Park (Sunrise)

12855 NW 8th St, Sunrise, FL 33326 954-747-4600
Amenities
Neighborhood park Outdoor recreation space

Veterans Park

8601 NW 61st St, Sunrise, FL 33351 954-747-4600
Amenities
Memorial park Open green space Walking area Outdoor recreation space

Markham Park & Target Range

16001 W State Rd 84, Sunrise, FL 33326 954-357-8868
Amenities
County park Target range Large outdoor recreation area

Weston

Peace Mound Park

1300 Three Village Rd, Weston, FL 33326 954-389-4321
Amenities
AEDs Bike Fixit station Communication board Dogs allowed on leash Fishing dock Shaded playground Restrooms Shelters Lighted walkway Water view Weston History Walk

Emerald Estates Park

16400 Emerald Estates Dr, Weston, FL 33331 954-389-4321
Amenities
AEDs Basketball court Bike Fixit station Communication board Fitness stations Playground Restrooms Shelters Grill Lighted tennis courts Lighted walkway Water view

Bonaventure Park

520 Racquet Club Rd, Weston, FL 33326 954-389-4321
Amenities
AEDs Basketball court Bike Fixit station Communication board Fitness stations Playground Restrooms Lighted walkway

Pembroke Pines & Cooper City

C.B. Smith Park / Paradise Cove Water Park 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 900 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 954-357-5170
Amenities
Water park County park Picnic space Recreation areas

Flamingo Park

1898 NW 122nd Ter, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 954-450-1060
Amenities
Baseball fields Softball fields Batting cages Shaded playgrounds Pavilions Restrooms

Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome

9501 Sheridan St, Cooper City, FL 33024 954-357-5150
Amenities
Sports complex Velodrome Athletic fields

Miramar

Miramar Regional Park

16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027 954-883-6950
Amenities
Pavilions Family gathering space Regional park grounds

Miramar Regional Park Aquatic Complex 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027 954-883-6955
Amenities
Swimming pool Water playground Splash pad Aquatics facility

Coral Springs & Parkland

Mullins Park 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 10000 Ben Geiger Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-345-2200
Amenities
Basketball courts Tennis courts Pickleball courts Swimming pool Sand volleyball Picnic pavilions Picnic tables Playground Soccer fields Football fields Baseball fields Softball fields Batting cages Hitting stations Walking trails Restrooms

Cypress Park

1301 Coral Springs Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33071 954-345-2100
Amenities
Baseball fields Soccer fields Pickleball courts Playground Pavilions Picnic tables Fitness equipment Walking trails Restrooms

Betti Stradling Park / Splash-N-Play 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 10301 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33076 954-345-2200
Amenities
Splash-N-Play Community park Family recreation areas

Liberty Park (Parkland) 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 9200 Ranch Rd, Parkland, FL 33067 954-757-4105
Amenities
Water play area Playgrounds Large pavilion Barbecue grills Restrooms

Pine Trails Park

10555 Trails End, Parkland, FL 33076 954-757-4105
Amenities
Fishing pier Walking trails Fitness equipment Multi-purpose sports fields Sports park

Tamarac & North Lauderdale

Caporella Park & Splash Pad 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 5200 W Prospect Rd, Tamarac, FL 33309 954-597-3620
Amenities
Splash pad Park setting Family recreation space

Waters Edge Park

7508 NW 61st St, Tamarac, FL 33321 954-597-3620
Amenities
Neighborhood park Outdoor recreation space

Caporella Aquatic Center 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 9300 NW 58th St, Tamarac, FL 33321 954-597-3660
Amenities
Aquatic center Pool facility Water recreation

Hampton Pines Park

7800 Hampton Blvd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 954-724-7061
Amenities
Community park Outdoor recreation space

Jerry Resnick Aquatic Center (water playground) 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 701 SW 71st Ave, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 954-724-7063
Amenities
Water playground Aquatic center Pool recreation

Deerfield Beach & Lighthouse Point

Arboretum at Constitution Park

2841 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-480-4494
Amenities
Arboretum Garden setting Walking paths Outdoor educational space

Sullivan Park & Splash Pad 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 1700 Riverview Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 954-480-4429
Amenities
Splash pad Waterfront park Family recreation space

Dan Witt Park

4521 NE 22nd Ave, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 954-784-3439
Amenities
Neighborhood park Outdoor recreation space

Frank McDonough Park

3500 NE 27th Ave, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 954-784-3439
Amenities
Neighborhood park Outdoor recreation space

Pompano Beach & Oakland Park

Quiet Waters Park / Splash Adventure 💦

💦 Splash Pad / Pool 401 S Powerline Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-357-5100
Amenities
Splash Adventure Water park County park Recreation areas Picnic areas

Easterlin Park

1000 NW 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33309 954-357-5190
Amenities
County park Campground setting Picnic areas Nature access

Royal Palm Park (Oakland Park)

1701 NW 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33309 954-630-4500
Amenities
Park area Pavilion Outdoor gathering space

County / Regional Parks & Nature Centers (Broward County)

Tradewinds Park & Stables

3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-357-8870
Amenities
County park Stables Outdoor recreation space

Miramar Pineland Park

3600 S University Dr, Miramar, FL 33025 954-357-8776
Amenities
Natural area park Outdoor recreation space

Fern Forest Nature Center

201 Lyons Rd S, Coconut Creek, FL 33068 954-357-5198
Amenities
Nature center Trails Boardwalk access Educational programming

Anne Kolb Nature Center (at West Lake)

751 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33019 954-357-5161
Amenities
Nature center Mangrove access Estuary setting Educational exhibits Programs