Kids' activities in Pembroke Pines: playgrounds including an inclusive one, Paradise Cove's water play, library story events, Flamingo Gardens and rainy-day picks.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: the City of Pembroke Pines facilities directory, inclusive playgrounds page and event listings, Broward County’s Paradise Cove page and library locations, Flamingo Gardens’ events page and Pembroke Lakes Mall.
Pembroke Pines is built for families: dozens of city parks with shaded playgrounds, a fully inclusive playground beside City Hall, three Broward County libraries and a county water park inside the city limits. For animals, Flamingo Gardens is a short drive north in Davie.
Who to call
- Recreation and Cultural Arts Department: 954-392-2130
- City Special Events office: 954-392-2116
- C.B. Smith Park and Paradise Cove: 954-357-5170
- Southwest Regional Library: 954-357-6580
Playgrounds
From the city’s facilities directory:
| Park | Address | Playground notes |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Park | 601 City Center Way | Fully ADA-inclusive playground with sensory pieces and soft surfaces |
| William B. Armstrong Dream Park | 1700 NW 160th Ave. | Shaded, accessible playground; walking path, pond and dock |
| Chapel Trail Park | 19531 Taft St. | Large shaded playground and a new swing set |
| Towngate Park | 901 NW 155th Ave. | Playground, pool and kiddie pool |
| Cinnamon Place Park | Two shaded playgrounds and outdoor exercise equipment | |
| Jack McCluskey Rainbow Park | 9201 NW 19th St. | Covered playground and a quarter-mile path |
The city says the Memorial Park playground was designed so children of all abilities can play together, and it is designing a second fully adaptive playground at Silver Lakes North Park, according to its inclusive playgrounds page. Report broken equipment through the city’s online request form.
Water play
The city’s facilities directory lists no splash pad. The nearest water play is Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Road, Broward County’s water park:
- Parrot’s Point: a 12-inch-deep pool with two small slides for ages 5 and under
- Sharky’s Lagoon: an 18-inch-deep water playground with three slides for all ages
- Crazy Creek: a 410-foot tube ride
It is open seasonally; in 2026 it ran weekends from late March, daily from mid-June to early August and weekends to late September, according to the county’s page. Children 12 and under must be with an adult, and children 5 and under must stay within arm’s reach. City pools and their kid prices are in our summer camps and pools guide.
Story times and libraries
Three Broward County libraries are in Pembroke Pines, from the county’s location list:
- Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St.; 954-357-6580
- Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129th Ave.; 954-357-6750
- South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd.; 954-201-8825
Check each branch’s events calendar on the county library site for story times. Two other story programs we found:
- Story Time at Flamingo Gardens: on the first Sunday of each month, in the garden’s Everglades Outdoor Classroom in Davie, according to its events page. Garden admission applies.
- Storywalk in the Pines: in 2026 the Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Broward County Library held a free reading, games and art morning on June 6 (2026 listing). The city’s Storybook Festival is on its 2026 events list for Saturday, Nov. 14.
Animals: Flamingo Gardens
Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, is a botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary with flamingos, peacocks and other birds, open daily from 9:30 a.m. Seasonal events include Harvest Festival weekends in October and the Winter Wonderland light show from late November; see holiday lights and Christmas events.
Rainy-day picks
- The libraries above.
- The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery, 601 City Center Way: free exhibitions and family programs; thefrankgallery.org.
- Studio 18 Art Complex, 1101 Poinciana Drive: galleries and workshops such as Studio Saturday; 954-961-6067.
- Pembroke Pines Art and Cultural Center, 901 NW 129th Ave.: music, art and drama classes for kids; 954-986-5027.
- AMC Pembroke Lake 9 at Pembroke Lakes Mall, 11401 Pines Blvd.
Free city events for kids
The city’s special events list runs all year. Big ones for children include the spring egg hunts, Mayor’s Kids Day in June, Splash in the Pines in August, Touch-a-Truck in September, Pines Night Out and BooVille in October, and SnowFest in December. See Halloween events, Easter and things to do this weekend.
More: summer camps and pools, parks and trails and free things to do.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pembroke Pines have an inclusive playground?
Yes. Memorial Park, next to City Hall at 601 City Center Way, has a fully ADA-inclusive playground with accessible routes, adaptive equipment, soft surfaces and sensory pieces. The city is designing a second one at Silver Lakes North Park.
Is there a splash pad in Pembroke Pines?
The city’s facilities directory lists no splash pad. Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park has two shallow water playgrounds, including Parrot’s Point for children 5 and under, during its season.
Which libraries are in Pembroke Pines?
Three Broward County libraries: Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St.; Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129th Ave.; and South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd.
What can kids do on a rainy day in Pembroke Pines?
Visit one of the three Broward County libraries, the city’s free Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery at City Center, Studio 18 Art Complex, or the AMC theater at Pembroke Lakes Mall.
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