Plantation runs 43 park sites, from Central Park and Volunteer Park to a 1.1-mile trail at Plantation Preserve and Happy Tails Dog Park. Parks: 954-452-2510.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Plantation’s parks directory, park hours, Linear Trail page and Equestrian Center page.

The City of Plantation’s parks directory lists 43 park sites, from neighborhood pocket parks to Central Park, Volunteer Park and the Plantation Preserve trail. The city says its park facilities are for residents’ use; groups need a permit from Parks and Recreation. Dogs are allowed only at Happy Tails Dog Park.

Who to call

  • Parks and Recreation (permits, programs, events): 954-452-2510
  • Dangerous situation at a park: Plantation Police, 954-797-2100 (911 in an emergency)
  • Plantation Preserve Golf Course: 954-585-5031
  • Online: parks directory and hours

The big parks

Park Address What is there
Central Park 9151 NW 2nd St. Baseball, football and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, pool, water playground, playground, pavilions, walking trail
Volunteer Park 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd. Basketball and tennis courts, playground, pavilions, event space, walking trail; home of the Saturday farmers market and the Equestrian Center
Jim Ward Park 301 NW 46th Ave. Basketball and tennis courts, water playground, playground, pavilions, walking trail
Pine Island Park 320 S. Pine Island Road Soccer fields, open play area, walking trail, restrooms; site of Rock the Park concerts
Sunset Park 10600 Cleary Blvd. Baseball fields, playground, pavilions, walking trail
Rae Carole Armstrong Liberty Tree Park 7421 NW 5th St. Playground, exercise station, pavilions, event space, walking trail
Pop Travers Field 6250 SW 16th St. Baseball and multi-use fields, pavilions, restrooms
Plantation North Acres 12001 NW 21st Court Playground, open play area
Plantation Botanical Garden 501 N. Fig Tree Lane Playground, walking trail, open play area

Amenities as listed in the city’s directory, which lists water playgrounds at Central Park and Jim Ward Park. The city’s splash pad rules require water shoes and allow no food, glass or pets.

Trails and nature

Plantation Preserve Linear Trail. A 1.1-mile multi-use trail for walking, hiking, jogging, biking and inline skating that winds through the Plantation Preserve golf course and wetlands. Trailheads are near the NW 70th Avenue and Broward Boulevard entrance and off East Tropical Way. A tot lot with swings and a climbing wall sits at the north trailhead. Park in the golf course lot at 7050 W. Broward Blvd.; there is no parking at the south entrance. Open dawn to dusk.

Volunteer Park and the Equestrian Center. The city describes 85 acres of boardwalks, bridle paths, nature trails and wetlands built to support local wildlife at Volunteer Park, plus educational playgrounds and sound sculptures that react to wind and rain. The Plantation Equestrian Center, 1451 NW 118th Ave., opened in April 2005 and has two stables with 96 stalls, a lighted main ring and seating for about 300 spectators, with horse shows most weekends.

Dog park

Happy Tails Dog Park at Seminole Park, 6500 SW 16th St., is open from 7 a.m. to dusk. Dogs must be leashed coming in and out, vaccinated and wearing a visible license; owners must clean up and stay in view; no female dogs in heat; children under 12 stay with an adult. Dogs are not permitted in any other city park, the city says.

Hours

Park Weekdays Weekends Holidays
Central Park 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pine Island Park, Sunset Park 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pop Travers Park 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Seminole Park 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Equestrian Center 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All other city parks 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Park rules

The city bans animals (outside the dog park), golfing, alcohol, motor vehicles, glass, fishing, swimming, solicitation and overnight parking in its parks. Fields are used by permit only for organized practices and games. At parks with a lightning prediction system, seek shelter at one 15-second horn or a flashing strobe, and resume at three 5-second blasts.

What this means for you

  • Bring the dog to Happy Tails only; other parks will not allow it.
  • For a longer walk or bike ride, start at the Plantation Preserve trailhead off Broward Boulevard.
  • Planning a party? Pavilions and event space are rented through Parks and Recreation at 954-452-2510.

Related: things to do this month, farmers markets and getting around Plantation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest park in Plantation?

Plantation Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd St., has baseball, football and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, a pool, a water playground, pavilions and a walking trail. It is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays.

Is there a dog park in Plantation?

Yes. Happy Tails Dog Park at Seminole Park, 6500 SW 16th St., is open from 7 a.m. to dusk. The city says dogs are not allowed in any other city park.

Where can I walk or bike in Plantation?

The 1.1-mile Linear Park trail winds through Plantation Preserve’s golf course and wetlands, with trailheads near NW 70th Avenue and Broward Boulevard and off East Tropical Way. It is open dawn to dusk. Volunteer Park has boardwalks, trails and bridle paths.

What are Plantation park hours?

Most city parks are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Central Park, Pine Island Park and Sunset Park stay open until 11 p.m. on weekdays.