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Walter C Young Middle School
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🕑 1-2 hours👶 Best for ages 5-14. Elementary and middle school-aged children will enjoy the open fields for soccer, football, or frisbee, while the walking paths are perfect for kids learning to ride bikes or scooters.🧡 Saved by 13 families
About
Walter C Young Middle School opens its grounds to the community outside of school hours, offering families access to well-maintained sports fields, walking paths, and open spaces perfect for active play. While primarily an educational facility, the campus provides a safe, spacious environment for kids to run around, practice sports, or enjoy outdoor activities in the heart of Pembroke Pines.
Highlights
- ✓Large open sports fields perfect for pickup games and active play
- ✓Paved walking paths ideal for biking, skating, or scootering
- ✓Safe, enclosed environment away from street traffic
- ✓Well-maintained grounds with plenty of space for kids to spread out
Pro Tips
- 1.Visit after school hours (weekdays after 4 PM) or on weekends when school is not in session to access the outdoor facilities
- 2.Bring your own sports equipment like soccer balls, footballs, or frisbees as this is primarily an open field space
- 3.The track area is excellent for kids learning to ride bikes in a safe, flat environment away from traffic
- 4.Park in the designated visitor parking areas and always respect school property and posted signs
- 5.Check the Pembroke Pines recreation calendar as the fields may be reserved for youth sports leagues on certain evenings and weekends
Best Time to Visit
Late afternoons on weekdays after 4 PM or weekend mornings are ideal when the school is closed and temperatures are cooler. Avoid visiting during school hours (8 AM-4 PM Monday-Friday) when facilities are in use for educational purposes.
What to Know
This is an active middle school, so public access is limited to after-hours and weekends. Free to visit with ample parking available. Bring your own water and snacks as there are no concessions, and restroom access may be limited when school is not in session.
Seasonal Notes
Access is limited during the school year (August-June) to after-school hours and weekends only. Summer break offers more flexible visiting hours. Be mindful of South Florida's afternoon rain showers, especially during summer months.
Nearby Eats
Head to Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill about 2 miles away for casual family dining with a kids menu, or visit Chick-fil-A on Pines Boulevard for a quick, kid-friendly meal with a playground.
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