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West Lake Park 4.6★ · 2457 Google ratings · Hollywood, Florida
✓ Toddlers✓ Splash pad✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kids Mentioned by 5 visitors
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Water play
Splash pad on site Mentioned by 8 visitors
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Parking
On-site parking From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am · busiest Sun afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈500 m² · larger than 69%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of West Lake Park
25 m USGS NAIP 2022 · play area © OpenStreetMap
Play area outlined in green (OpenStreetMap); ground is public-domain federal aerial photography. USGS NAIP 2022. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Good for hot days
Splash pad on site, with some reported shade.
Mentioned by 8 visitors
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Mentioned by 5 visitors
Ideal for all-day visits
Multiple activities like kayaking, splash pad, playground, and walking trails mean families can easily spend four or more hours here.
Weekday visits are free
Park entrance costs $1.50 per person on weekends but is free during the week, making it budget-friendly for weekday outings.
Wildlife spotting is real
You may see turtles, iguanas, and birds regularly, plus a resident crocodile that has not caused injuries but.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking, shaded areas, and playground access fill up quickly during weekend peak hours.
Check kayak rental hours first
Boat rentals operate on limited schedules (some days Saturday–Monday only), so verify availability before planning water activities.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.
Crowds
When it gets busy Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 1200 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33019
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 1.2 km away · Has restrooms
Questions
Parent FAQs Does West Lake Park have restrooms? Yes — public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at West Lake Park? Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
Does West Lake Park have a splash pad? Yes — visitors describe built water play on site. Splash pads in the Miami area typically run late May to early September.
Is West Lake Park good for toddlers? Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Mentioned by 5 visitors
When is West Lake Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Thursday around 8am.
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More Miami playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; amenity positions from OpenStreetMap; aerial imagery from USGS (2022). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover — our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
