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
- Free concerts at TY Park in Hollywood
- Free outdoor Bingo at park in Broward with prizes
- Free rides to Deerfield Island park
- Weston Regional Park offers shaded playground, sand volleyball and free events
- Riverwalk is delightful for waterfront walks, photos & festivals
- Dinner at the park: food trucks, vendors & entertainment in Plantation
- Welleby Park in Sunrise offers playground, splash pad for kids & dog park with free entry
- Waters Edge Park in Tamarac includes a book walk, fitness & water playground & entry is free
- Night hikes in Broward, $5
- Urban oasis: Fern Forest is ideal for nature walks & entry is free

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