Basketball

Marathon Community Park in the FL Keys, located in the heart of Marathon, has facilities for an exciting range of outdoor and indoor activities. This park has a total of four tennis courts and a tennis wall. There is a great combination court for basketball and roller hockey games that features four basketball hoops. You can take your kids out to play on one of the two little league fields available.

An ideal family outing or trip needs to be a combination of fun, things to do and space which makes the West Jupiter Recreation Center the best. The recreation center rests on 6401 Indiantown road, Jupiter, Florida. The recreation center is open to the community which makes it ideal for quite a number of activities. This is where to find the best of things to do especially for your children in the summer. The park holds a number of events from various organizations other than the park itself.

University Woodlands Park is located across the street from the esteemed Pine Crest School on St. Andrews in Boca Raton. This park has an unassuming entrance on the west side of the road and plenty of parking.  Pull straight into the rear to find the baseball fields, restrooms, picnic areas, and playground. The park also features soccer fields, basketball courts, tennis courts,and grills. The playground area is shaded by tall pine trees. The play equipment is best used by older children who are confident on their feet.

Flamingo Park Pool in Miami Beach is located at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and 12th in the heart of South Beach.  This 30+ acres park features several newer play structures designed for tots to pre-teens.  Swings are available for toddlers to adults and there are handicap swings available.  Enjoy rock wall and the Fit Kid equipment desigend for 5-12 year olds.

Normandy Isle Park & Pool is located on Normandy island in the city of Miami Beach.  Though many may come to Normandy for it's pool and splash areas, the park also offers two multipurpose basketball courts, tot lot, soccer field, and party pavilion. The city arranges for interesting programming for kids and adults alike. Some of the outdoor areas are lit for night time play: the tot lot, basketball courts and soccer field. 

Scott Rakow Youth Center in Miami Beach is located just south of the Julia Tuttle Causeway and west of Pine Tree Drive on the island.  This corner park and facility has all of the bells and whistles your family could ask for at an affordable price.  Scott Rakow was a local Miami Beach police officer who died in the line of duty in 1988.  This was built in memorium for him as a special place for his community of Miami Beach.

Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale is an over 90 acres park located just south of Sunrise Blvd and east of Federal Highway. It is a mega park with activities for every age and stage of life. The park hosts everything from team sports to major city-sponsored events and performances. The War Memorial Auditorium and the Jimmy Evert Tennis enter are both located within Holiday Park.

Logger's Run Park in western Boca Raton is located on 54 acres off Palmetto Park Road.  The park is open from sunrise-sunset with lighted court facilities open until 9:00 pm and  lighted athletic fields open until 10:00 pm.  Three basketball courts as well as four multipurpose fields are available.  Bring out your sneaks and take on the exercise trails or take hike on the nature trail.  Children age 2-12 have 2 separate play structures geared to their age group.

Riverland Park in Fort Lauderdale offers water fun and sports recreation.  The park features a water playground or splash park for younger children as well as a lap pool which are open seasonally. Programming includes lessons, water aerobics and open swim.  The almost 10 acre park includes a large Recreation Center which may be rented and reserved for a fee.  Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the walking/jogging trail, full court basketball and football/soccer field.

Joseph C. Carter Park is located just east of I-95 off the Sunrise Blvd exit on the south side of the road.  This 21.6 acre Fort Lauderdale park has so much to offer.  It is most popular for its large lighted athletic facilities for football, track, baseball, tennis, and basketball.  J.C. Carter Park now has new pickle ball courts and raquetball to enjoy. There is an indoor gymnsasium, annex, social center, and recreation center.  Families and groups can rent pavilions located throughout the park.