Playgrounds
11 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Pembroke Pines Memorial Park0.7 mi from downtown
- John S. Fahey Park1.4 mi from downtown
- Flamingo Park1.5 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Pembroke Pines with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Pembroke Pines, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Miramar Branch2050 Civic Center Place
- Pembroke Pines Branch/Walter C. Young Resource Center955 Nw 129 Avenue
- South Regional/Bcc Library7300 Pines Boulevard
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Boca Chita Campground34 mi south
- Elliot Key Campground39 mi south
- Big Cypress National Preserve49 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge34 mi north
- Big Cypress National Preserve49 mi west
- Everglades National Park57 mi southwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Pembroke Pines with kids?
Playgrounds (11), Libraries (3), Picnic spots (7), Wildlife and nature (17). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Pembroke Pines for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Pembroke Pines when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.