Richard D. Petrillo Park

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Richard D. Petrillo Park

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If you're looking for a lovely neighborhood park to have a picnic and toss a frisbee, Richard D. Petrillo Park in Coral Springs is the perfect place. The park features five acres of open green space, with a scattering of trees. It is a wonderful place to wile away an afternoon in the sun. With plenty of room for young ones to play and the older ones to run, Richard D. Petrillo Park will suit families young and old. Bring a hula hoop or a soccer ball to kick around. Or perhaps plan ahead and make a scavenger hunt to play throughout the park. Make the park into an outdoor classroom and see if you can identify the trees, flower, and birds. Bring a book and spend a lazy day in the sun. Richard D. Petrillo Park of Coral Springs offers a blank slate for any outdoor activity you can imagine. When you need a breath of fresh air and a respite from the bustle of the city, here is the place to be. 



Richard D. Petrillo Park also has a hidden gem many Broward County residents may not know about: a radio controlled car club. Two tracks for racing RC cars are nestled in the rear of the park at Coral Springs RC Track. This non profit race track has been maintained by volunteers for over 20 years. The public is welcome to come watch races and practices. In order to get your own car on the track, you must be a member. Check their website for the latest race details. The Coral Spring RC Track is a unique attraction that is worth the trip to see. Kids of all ages will be thrilled to see these small cars racing around both the oval and off-road clay tracks. Watch out -- you may even find a new hobby!

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