Parkland Parrot

Amazing Turnout At Parkland Egg Hunt Sponsored By Parkland Parrot Real Estate Team

April 23, 2011 City of Parkland Egg Hunt

Amazing turnout at this year’s City of Parkland Egg Hunt event this past Saturday at Terramar Park.  The Parkland Parrot Real Estate Team was again proud to sponsor this event for the second year in a row.  Along with our friends, Dr. Joseph Bogart and Dr. Nina Hersh of Parkside Health & Wellness Center we a great time interacting with the residents of the City of Parkland.

In fact, there were over 450 children that pre-registered for this exciting event.  Over 15,000 eggs were given out to all the kids.  There were bounce houses, rock climbing, games, and even the Parkland Bunny made a guest appearance to take pictures with all of kids.

We even hired Liz of the Painted Phoenix that gave free air brush tattoos to all attendees.  If you are interested in hiring Liz for your party or special event,  we highly recommend her!  Please contact her directly at 561-670-6597 or via email at: bodyart@paintedphoenix.com The kids had fun and loved showing off their new (temporary) tattoos!  We would like to again thank the City of Parkland and specifically Colleen O’Dea for giving us the opportunity to sponsor this event for a second year.

Our Parkland Real Estate Team enjoys sponsoring many of the city events in order to give back to our community and meet our neighbors.  We also look forward to continuing our partnership with the City of Parkland in the future.

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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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Parkland Terramar Park – A Place To Play For Every Parkland Resident

Parkland Terramar Park

When a city visualizes a park for all of its residents to come to relax and play, Terramar Park is the byproduct of this picture.  Terramar Park hosts most of the city’s baseball, flag football, soccer, and tennis programs.  As a result of all of these leagues, your children will certainly find their way to this stunning park of 50.1 acres.

But, Terramar Park at Parkland is not just designated for children.  With over 1.17 miles of jogging trails, and paved biking paths and open areas, all Parkland residents can enjoy the best of Terramar Park.  Families can come and enjoy picnics, parties, and other get-togethers.  The park also hosts yearly events such as the Parkland Fishing Derby in one of the two Terramar Park lakes.  Many concerts and events, such as SnowFest in February, take place at Terramar Park during the year.

The park also has its own City Tennis Center and Pro Shop.  The Tennis Center aspires to be a world class facility with expert tennis pros to teach and help master Parkland residents’ tennis skills.  Other park amenities include:

• 4 Baseball Fields (lighted)
• 2 Softball Fields (lighted)
• 7 Tennis Courts and pro shop (lighted)
• 4 Multi-Purpose Fields For Football, Soccer & Lacrosse (lighted)
• 5 Basketball Courts (lighted)
• 3 Playgrounds
• 5 Picnic Pavilions
• Grills
• Press Box Area
• Concession Building & Restroom Facilities

All new and present Parkland residents can conveniently enjoy Terramar Park throughout the year.  The park is great place for your children to interact with others and stay in shape with the many different sports and recreational activities that are offered.

Parkland residents can also host a special event or reserve a picnic pavilion. For more information on reserving a pavilion or other park information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 753-5040.

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Other Parkland Parks Include:

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

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