While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie is distinctive for its relatively tall terrain, with parts about 65 feet above sea level.
Entry to Vista View is free on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people or $20 per vehicle for more than eight people.
Vista View Park, 954-357-8898, is at 4001 S.W. 142nd Ave., Davie 33330. Pets are permitted.

Vista View Park. Photo/Broward Parks and Recreation
Amenities include
- Fitness equipment
- Biking, jogging, walking path
- Picnic area
- Shaded playground
- Equestrian trail
- Splash pad with about 20 spray features
- Airfield for model planes
Vista View Park in Davie. Photo/Broward Parks and Recreation
Other Broward parks and natural areas
- Deerfield Arboretum offers free entry
- Night hikes in Broward, $5
- Woofing Waters in Deerfield Beach is for the dogs
- Water playground at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield offers discount opportunity & extra events
- Vista View Park in Davie offers water playground, fitness equipment and free weekday entry
- Welleby Park in Sunrise offers playground, splash pad & dog park with free entry
- Waters Edge Park in Tamarac includes a book walk, fitness & water playground & entry is free
- Parks and natural areas offer free & inexpensive nature excursions
- Urban oasis: Fern Forest is ideal for nature walks & entry is free
- Free DIY bike repair equipment in Weston

Photo: Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, photo by Broward Parks and Recreation