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City of Parkland Awarded Top Honor For Kids Fitness

Another great reason to live in Parkland is the fantastic parks and recreational activities residents and their families can enjoy!  Today, many children do not get enough physical activity which has caused a growing number of child obesity in the United States.

Fortunately, the City of Parkland has taken giant leaps to combat this growing problem in our local area.  As a result, Let’s Go Play! Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM has names Parkland as one of only 118 “Playful City USA” Communities for the third straight year.  According to KaBOOM and a study conducted by Harris Interactive, 82% of parents believe children do not receive enough exercise.  Also, the National Survey of Children’s Health reports that 1/3 of all U.S. children are overweight or obese.  This shocking survey and statistic should cause parents to immediately take action and get their children involved in outdoor fitness activities.

Unfortunately, many parents have forgotten how important it is for children to play outside and stay fit.  Playing outside and getting involved with recreational activities also helps provide the youth with social skills needed to succeed in the future.  Also, providing children with more time to play will allow them to become healthier and happier and perform better in school.

Below, please find all of the Parkland Parks & Recreational Centers:

• Equestrian Center at Temple Park
• Covered Bridge Park
• Doris Davis Forman Preserve
• Pine Trails Park
• Terramar Park
• Liberty Park
• John Quigley Park
• YMCA Family Center At Pine Trails Park

As we start a new school year, we urge Parkland parents to encourage their children to participate in outdoor recreational activities in their schools and city.

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Bring Your Horses to the Equestrian Center at Temple Park

Parkland Equestrian Center at Temple Park

Parkland is a horse-friendly community where many homeowners, especially in Pine Tree Estates and BBB Ranches come to ride their horse at the Equestrian Center At Temple Park. Many horse riders frequent the center because of its open spaces and 2 Equestrian horseback riding rings.

Other amenities at the park include concession building and restroom facilities and a picnic pavilion with barbecue. Many residents make it a day at the Equestrian Center to enjoy horseback riding and picnics at the park. The Equestrian Center at Temple Park is also the only park in Parkland that allows residents to bring their pets. As a result, many weekends, you can find Parkland horses and k9’s adorning the park.

The Equestrian Center at Temple Park also has a Park Ranger on site. Residents and visitors are encouraged to ask the rangers any questions about the local wildlife or rules and regulations of the center. Park pavilions can be reserved by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 753-5040. Also, only Parkland residents can reserve a pavilion.

Parkland equestrian enthusiasts are also encouraged to join the Parkland Horseman’s Association, established in the late 1970’s, which is a non-profit organization. This organization promotes horsemanship and horse riding and showing, especially for the Parkland youth. Currently, the group has over 300 members and organizes various shows and educational clinics throughout the year. For more information please visit the Parkland Horseman’s Association website or call 954-798-7488.

• John Quigley Park
  
• Covered Bridge Park
• Doris Davis Forman Preserve
• Pine Trails Park
• Terramar Park
• Liberty Park

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