Is Hollywood Ridge Farms safe?
Pembroke Park, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Hollywood Ridge Farms as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Hollywood Ridge Farms
“Go with care. Hollywood Ridge Farms is primarily a quiet, working-class residential and manufactured home enclave where visitors face low violent crime risk during the day. However, proximity to major commercial corridors and regional thoroughfares brings occasional property crime and vehicle break-ins, making basic street awareness prudent after dark.”
About the area
Hollywood Ridge Farms is a compact residential neighborhood nestled within the town of Pembroke Park in southern Broward County. It features a blend of modest single-family homes, mobile home communities, and nearby small commercial operations. While it lacks major tourist attractions, it functions as a functional, quiet residential pocket close to major transit corridors.
- Suburban Pocket
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Hollywood Ridge Farms
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share kiosks in the neighborhood; biking is best kept to low-speed local residential streets due to heavy traffic on perimeter thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to adjacent urban commercial corridors along SR 7/US-441
- Close proximity to major regional arteries like I-95 and Hallandale Beach Boulevard
- Tight-knit, established residential footprint with low transient traffic inside residential blocks
Cons
- Elevated rate of opportunistic property crime, including vehicle theft and larceny
- Lower median household income and higher poverty pockets in the broader Pembroke Park municipality
- Lacks cohesive pedestrian infrastructure such as comprehensive sidewalk and lighting networks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of Hollywood Ridge Farms, though individuals may occasionally be seen along major bus stops and retail plazas near Pembroke Road and Hallandale Beach Boulevard.
What Hollywood Ridge Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with locals commuting or walking pets along local residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally quiet residential atmosphere, though arterial roads see steady commercial and commuter traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly in the interior blocks; street lighting is uneven so stay aware on walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; exercise normal caution regarding vehicle security and avoid unlit side streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus services, with Route 28 operating along Pembroke Road and connections along Hallandale Beach Boulevard; the nearest Tri-Rail station is Golden Glades or Hollywood Station, both roughly 10-15 minutes away by car.
Residential parking is mostly on private driveways and designated community lots; on-street parking is limited on narrow interior streets, but parking at nearby commercial plazas is free and ample.
Things to do in Hollywood Ridge Farms
- Visit nearby Raymond P. Mullin Park for community athletic fields and recreational space
- Spend an afternoon fishing or relaxing near Lake Trinity and Lake Ryan
- Explore authentic Caribbean and Latin American culinary spots along Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Local favorites
- Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)A popular regional staple serving classic Cuban sandwiches, lechon asado, and strong cafecito in a casual setting.
- Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill · Seafood & Grill · 4.5★ (3200)Beloved South Florida institution nearby known for baby back ribs, fresh fish, and casual nautical decor.
- T&R BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (210)A no-frills neighborhood barbecue joint offering smoked ribs, pulled pork, and hearty soul food sides.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.