Parkland is an idyllic community located in Southeast Florida. Although situated within a large metropolitan area, it offers parks, abundant green spaces, and country influences. Parkland Realtor, Bill Sohl, has been part of the Parkland community for decades and would like to share with you why Parkland is the City of Parks and is environmentally proud. Parklanders love their parks and here are a few of their favorites:
Liberty Park
Liberty Park was born out of Parklanders’ love for the town they call home and its strong sense of community. The Park was built by the residents and for several weeks, residents young, old and in between gathered in shifts to construct the park. It truly was a community effort, and the result was an impressive park where citizens could host events and for parents to entertain their children. The Park is seven acres and includes
two beautiful playgrounds, a water play area, and one large pavilion. Due to the city’s large equestrian community, the park offers a corral for horses.
This park is close to the following communities:
· The Ranches
· Tall Pines
· Grand Cypress Estates
· Meadow Run
· The Landings
· Cypress Head
· In The Pines
· Riverside Acres
· The Mews aka Parkland Lakes
· Pine Tree Estates
Pine Trails
Pine Trails Park is the largest and most popular park within the City of Parkland. The city’s baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and football programs utilize the numerous fields found at this park. There are five multi-purpose fields for sports activities including one
synthetic turf field, four T-ball fields and basketball courts. Besides organized sports fields, the park features a state-of-the-art playground with a NEOS, walking trails, Life Trails fitness equipment, pavilions, plentiful open space, and a beautiful fishing pier where the Parkland Fishing Derby Summer Series takes place.
Besides the above mentioned amenities, the park offers an Amphitheater which hosts Parkland’s popular Eats n Beats concert series, other special events and concerts.
The Parkland Recreation and Enrichment Center (P-REC) is located at Pine Trails. It offers a wide range of classes for children, teens, adults, and senior citizens. In addition to classes, several camps are held here throughout the year. Lastly, the city’s community garden is located behind the P-REC.
This Park is close to the following communities:
· Fox Ridge
· Parkland Estates
· Parkland Reserve
· Parkland Isles
· Parkland Golf and Country Club
· Heron Bay
· MiraLago
· Cascata
· Watercrest
· Parkland Bay
· Four Seasons
· Meadow Run
· The Landings
Terramar Park
Currently under Renovation & Expansion.
This Parkland park is located in the eastern part of Parkland. All the city’s sponsored athletic leagues utilize the fields at this park. In addition, it is home to Parkland’s beloved Sports Buddy Program which provides quality sports programming for children and young adults with special needs. Once the expansion and renovations are completed, the park will offer new league regulation size multi-purpose fields, and an “all inclusive” playground with ADA accessible features.
This park is close to the following communities:
· Ternbridge
· Mill Run
· Whittier Oaks
· Mayfair
· Cypress Cay
· Parkside Estates
· Parkland Place
· Parkwood
· Lakes of Parkland
· Parts of Pine Tree Estates
· Country Place
· Cypress Trails
· Parkland Terraces
· Carriage Homes at Mill Run
· The Mews aka Parkland Lakes
· The Falls
The Equestrian Center at Temple Park
The Equestrian Center at Temple Park is frequented by neighboring horsemen and the Parkland Horseman’s Association who make use of the open space and two equestrian rings for horseback riding.
It is also the location of the Parkland Farmers’ Market held from November – April. Parkland’s Farmers’ Market is one of the largest in South Florida. In addition to the farmers’ market, many of Parkland’s special events are held at this park.
This park is close to the following communities:
· The Ranches
· Tall Pines
· Grand Cypress Estates
· Meadow Run
· The Landings
· Cypress Head
· In The Pines
· Riverside Acres
· The Mews aka Parkland Lakes
· Pine Tree Estates
Barkland
As you would guess by the name, Barkland is Parkland’s dog park. It is just over two acres. It offers separate areas for large and small dogs, a dog washing station, water fountains for pets, covered pavilions, walking trails, benches, and picnic tables. It is extremely popular.
This park is close to the following communities:
· The Ranches
· Tall Pines
· Grand Cypress Estates
· Meadow Run
· The Landings
· Cypress Head
· In The Pines
· Riverside Acres
· The Mews aka Parkland Lakes
Covered Bridge Park
Covered Bridge Park is a passive park that allows visitors to enjoy a tranquil setting alongside the beautiful, covered bridge. Currently the park is being expanded to include a yoga lawn, a nature play area, meditation & gathering area, and butterfly garden. Additionally, this park links to a series of hidden trails that lead to other parks, preserves, boardwalks, restaurants, an elementary school, and other services.
This park is close to the following communities:
· Ternbridge
· Mill Run
· Whittier Oaks
· Mayfair
· Cypress Cay
· Parkside Estates
· Parkland Place
· Parkwood
· Lakes of Parkland
· Parts of Pine Tree Estates
· Country Place
· Cypress Trails
· Parkland Terraces
· Carriage Homes at Mill Run
· The Mews aka Parkland Lakes
· The Falls
· Sabal Pass
· Country Point Estates
· Pine Tree Estates
The Parkland Tennis Center at Quigley Park
The Parkland Tennis Center at Quigley Park includes twelve state-of-the-art clay courts, a clubhouse and is home to the Rob Nickels Tennis Academy. It is one of largest academies in Broward County and offers tennis instruction to all age groups. Offerings include group classes for ages four and older, wonderful adult clinics, one-on-one private classes, shared two-on-one semi-private classes and tennis camps.
This park is close to the following communities:
· Ternbridge
· Mill Run
· Whittier Oaks
· Mayfair
· Cypress Cay
· Parkside Estates
· Parkland Place
· Parkwood
· Lakes of Parkland
· Parts of Pine Tree Estates
· Country Place
· Cypress Trails
· Parkland Terraces
· Carriage Homes at Mill Run
· The Mews aka Parkland Lakes
· The Falls
· Cypress Head
Doris Davis Forman Wildlife Preserve
This pristine natural area is nestled in the heart of the City of Parkland. Cooperative efforts between the Forman family, City of Parkland Mayor and City Commissioners, Broward County Board of County Commissioners, and Riverglades Elementary PTA have enabled this once endangered native land to be planned, restored, and opened to the public under the 1989 Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) Bond Program. This Park offers a 5′ wide, 900′ long pedestrian trail traveling through pine woods and a 1,550′ boardwalk meandering through cypress wetlands and past a breathtaking oak hammock. Two seating and observation areas along with a pavilion area are located along the trail.
This park is close to the following communities:
· Ternbridge
· Mill Run
· Whittier Oaks
· Mayfair
· Cypress Cay
· Parkside Estates
· Parkland Place
· Parkwood
· Lakes of Parkland
· Pine Tree Estates
· Country Place
· Cypress Trails
· Parkland Terraces
· Carriage Homes at Mill Run
· The Mews aka Parkland Lakes
· The Falls
· Cypress Head
Brian D. Archer Wilderness Preserve at Parkside Trailhead
The namesake for this park Brian Archer worked for the City for nearly 25 years and played a key role in the early days of establishing Parkland’s tree canopy. This park features a boardwalk through a tranquil preserve and leads to the Ternbridge Trail.
This park is close to the following communities:
· Ternbridge
· Mill Run
· Whittier Oaks
· Mayfair
· Cypress Cay
· Parkside Estates
· Parkland Place
· Parkwood
· Lakes of Parkland
· Pine Tree Estates
· Country Place
· Cypress Trails
· Parkland Terraces
· Carriage Homes at Mill Run
· The Mews aka Parkland Lakes
· The Falls
· Cypress Head
6 Acre Wood Park
This Park consists of a quarter mile loop multi-use trail that winds through a natural environment. The trail is accessible from Hillsboro Boulevard and the Winners Circle Trail. There is interpretive signage along the trail that depicts wildlife and plant life indigenous to the area.
This park is close to the following communities:
· Ternbridge
· Mill Run
· Whittier Oaks
· Mayfair
· Cypress Cay
· Parkside Estates
· Parkland Place
· Parkwood
· Lakes of Parkland
· Pine Tree Estates
· Country Place
· Cypress Trails
· Parkland Terraces
· Carriage Homes at Mill Run
· The Mews aka Parkland Lakes
· The Falls
· Cypress Head
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share some of the reasons I have lived and worked in Parkland for several decades. For more information regarding Parkland Real Estate and Luxury Homes in Parkland, please visit Billsohlsellsparkland.com. On the website, you will also find a map of the entire city of Parkland broken down by neighborhoods. Simply click on each neighborhood to learn about them.
Bill Sohl
