Davie with kids: town playgrounds, the Vista View splash pad, Flamingo Gardens' animal shows, story times, rainy-day picks and free town events.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Sources: the Town of Davie’s park pages and event announcements, Flamingo Gardens, Young At Art Museum and the Old Davie School, each linked below. Town recreation: 954-797-1181.

Davie has playgrounds in many of its town parks, a wildlife sanctuary at Flamingo Gardens, a splash pad at hilly Vista View Park and a town events calendar full of family days. This guide covers the everyday options first, then rainy days and the free town events worth planning around.

Good to know

  • Town parks are open 9 a.m. to sunset; Driftwood, Shenandoah, Waterford and Waverly stay open to 9 p.m.
  • Lightning: parks with detectors sound six five-second horn blasts when it is close; clear the playground.
  • Town events: most are free; a few are for Davie residents only or need registration, such as the pool egg hunt and Take-a-Kid Fishin’.

Playgrounds

Park Address What is there
Bamford Sports Complex and Pine Island Park 3801 S. Pine Island Road 113 acres: playgrounds, fitness trails, ball fields, the aquatic center
Betty Booth Roberts Park 4200 SW 61st Ave. Shaded playground, swing set with an accessible seat, summer pool
Falcon’s Lea Park 14900 Stirling Road Playground and shelter; no restrooms
East Davie Nature Park 5350 SW 58th Ave. Playground and shelter
The Park at Waverly 6625 Hawkes Bluff Ave. Playground, tennis, volleyball; open to 9 p.m.
Waterford Park 15090 S. Waterford Drive Playground, ball fields; open to 9 p.m.
Oakhill Equestrian Park 3100 SW 130th Ave. Playground beside a horse arena and trails
Vista View Park 4001 SW 142nd Ave. Shaded playgrounds, splash pad, rolling hills

The town’s Parks and Trail Guide lists every park and its amenities. More on the big natural parks: parks and trails.

Animals

Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, is a botanical garden and Everglades wildlife sanctuary, open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.). Its daily schedule, from the events page:

  • Wildlife encounter shows: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the amphitheater
  • Keeper talks: 2 p.m. flamingos, 2:30 p.m. otters, weather permitting
  • Narrated tram tour: every half-hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (hourly on weekdays in August and September)
  • Story Time: a monthly Sunday reading in the Everglades Outdoor Classroom; the October 2026 session is Oct. 25 at 12:30 p.m.

Admission is $24 for ages 12 and up, $17 for ages 3 to 11, and free for 2 and under; parking is free (visit page).

Rainy days

  • Pine Island Aquatic Center, 3800 SW 92nd Ave.: a heated and cooled 50-meter pool, open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends (town pool page; 954-327-3926).
  • Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road: the 1918 schoolhouse, now a museum. Self-guided tours 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday; $10 adults, $7 children 5 to 12 (visit page; 954-797-1044). See history and landmarks.
  • Young At Art Museum, inside Broward Mall in Plantation, about four miles north: hands-on art exhibits, open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free monthly “Picture Books & Picassos” story times on the second Wednesday at 4 p.m. and a free sensory-friendly morning every second Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon (museum site).

Free town events kids love

Event When (most recent) Where
Movies in the Park 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 18, 2026 Bamford Sports Complex
Halloween trunk-or-treat 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24, 2026 Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
Hippity Hoppity Egg Hunt (residents, ages 0-11) April 4, 2026 Bamford Sports Complex
Touch-a-Truck 9 a.m. to noon May 2, 2026, with a horn-free sensory hour 9 to 10 a.m. Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
Take-a-Kid Fishin’ (residents, ages 5-12; small fee) Aug. 1, 2026 Davie Golf Course

The 2026 Toy Story 5 screening on Nov. 13 and Christmas Chronicles 2 on Dec. 18 are still to come. Seasonal guides: Halloween, Easter, summer camps and pools.

Running and sports

The Healthy Kids Running Series holds a five-week fall session at Vista View Park for pre-K through eighth grade, with dashes and runs from 50 yards to a mile (registration page). Town youth sports leagues are listed on the town’s sports page.

Frequently asked questions

Where is there a splash pad in Davie?

Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142nd Ave., has a splash pad along with shaded playgrounds, rolling hills and trails.

What can kids do in Davie on a rainy day?

Swim in the heated Pine Island Aquatic Center, tour the Old Davie School Historical Museum, or go to Young At Art Museum inside Broward Mall in Plantation, open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

When are the animal shows at Flamingo Gardens?

Wildlife encounter shows are at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the amphitheater, with keeper talks at 2 p.m. (flamingos) and 2:30 p.m. (otters), weather permitting.

Are there free kids’ events in Davie?

Yes. The town’s free events include Movies in the Park, Touch-a-Truck, the Halloween trunk-or-treat and, for Davie residents, the Hippity Hoppity Egg Hunt.