Best Parks for Kids
Splash pads, Broadwalk playgrounds, ArtsPark, lakefront county space, and Intracoastal parks for Hollywood families.
Picked and checked by hand; updated when hours, venues, menus, or source pages change.
Start here for the beach playground answer. The city facility page describes Charnow as a beachfront park on the Broadwalk with five picnic pavilions, playgrounds, and an interactive fountain.
- Best for: Broadwalk playground and water play
- Website: https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Charnow-Park-22
Use ArtsPark when the family outing needs downtown space and kid features. The city page lists a playground, splash pad, amphitheater, glass blowing, lighted walking path, restrooms, and a 10-acre circle at US 1 and Hollywood Boulevard.
- Best for: playground, splash pad, and downtown events
- Website: https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/ArtsPark-at-Young-Circle-87
Use T.Y. Park for a bigger county-park day. Broward County lists T.Y. Park at 3300 N. Park Road in Hollywood, and the county Castaway Island page ties the water park to that location.
- Best for: a larger park and seasonal water-park plan
- Website: https://www.broward.org/Parks/pages/park.aspx?park=37
Use the Broadwalk when the family wants movement, beach access, and built-in stops. The city says the Broadwalk stretches nearly 2.5 miles along the ocean and includes Charnow Park's children's water playground, the Hollywood Beach Theatre, public art, and other attractions.
- Best for: stroller walks, beach access, and playground stops
- Website: https://www.hollywoodfl.org/1049/Hollywood-Beach
Use Holland Park for a calmer Intracoastal outing. The city page describes it as an Intracoastal-front park with boat ramps, pavilions, bicycle path, nature trails, restrooms, and waterfront views.
- Best for: Intracoastal views and picnic space
- Website: https://hollywoodfl.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Holland-Park-29