Fig Tree Park — Attraction in Plantation

Formerly a great place. Notice how the name of the park is Fig Tree, that's because there were two massive ficus's: one at least 500 years old and another that was much younger. This old growth ficus was clearly the tree in which the creator had in mind when naming the park. Home to a clasp of the endangered Zebra Long-wing butterfly, gecko's, lizards, birds, squirrels, caterpillars and millions of microorganisms. One clearly felt a presence when under this tree, and several people enjoyed to frequently climb it and connect with this ancient life form.

But one day, I was shocked to see that somebody (most likely the one's who lived behind the park) started to post a horrific pool fence around the tree with a shawdy no trespassing sign. That was the first problem: who the hell has the right to deny access to this tree not only was it on public property yet even a child was able to step over the fence. But only a few days ago I decided to again pay a visit to this park, and I was shocked to see the tree had completely disappeared and replaced with a patch of itchy good for nothing grass. The sheer pettiness of whoever made these decisions is outrageous. Thousands of life forms were killed with that tree as well as an important piece of history.

This place no longer...

Totally underrated park. It’s nice and quiet and there are always ducks and ibis to watch. Often there are a few more bird varieties, turtles and fish. We watched tadpoles last week. This week 2 sucks wee sitting on clutches.The grass is nice but the playground needs a canopy. I want to give a big thank you to the park for always maintaining a climbing tree. I climbed the old one growing up. My husband and I carved our initials along with every one else. That tree is gone after several hurricanes but it’s nice to see the cultivated another for the same purpose. It’s a perfect place to have a picnic or relaxed with the kids or a friend. About that playground canopy though...which is why I only give it 3 stars along with the fact that it’s often empty which...

I will never forget this place for the rest of my days!! As soon as my husband got out of the car to walk to a bench by the water, I watched a duck run to him 😂 This duck legitimately ran to my husband's side asking for a bite to eat but he didn't have anything on him. We then walked to the bug tree with our cat Kiki, she was in her cat/pet bag and the duck followed right behind us! We sat in the shade of this beautiful tree and hand feed a female duck! She was so gentle about it too, she definitely didn't have a problem with humans! She wasn't bother to much by our cat either, it didn't stop her from sticking around for some lunch with us! To freaking adorable! I didn't see any restroom at this park...